Performance chips for S8 5.2 V10
Discussion
Hello. I've got one of the above cars and have had it for about 5 months. Love the car and it does everything I want (kids, blasts, motorway).
Anyway I recently met a friend who was taking his M3 CSL round a track day and it got me thinking.
Does anyone have any experience with chips for this engine and if so what is to be expected.
Also how would one of these cope with a track day. My friends CSL seemed to cook the brakes after about 6 laps, so in theory the S8 should kill its brakes sooner. I just worry about what else would break.
Cheers for any points.
Anyway I recently met a friend who was taking his M3 CSL round a track day and it got me thinking.
Does anyone have any experience with chips for this engine and if so what is to be expected.
Also how would one of these cope with a track day. My friends CSL seemed to cook the brakes after about 6 laps, so in theory the S8 should kill its brakes sooner. I just worry about what else would break.
Cheers for any points.
With a re-map on your S8 you will get about 10% extra power and torque and you should get at least 2-3mpg extra. But a re-map on a normally aspirated engine is not just about headline power increases. With a remap you will get imporved throttle reaponse and much more mid range torque making the car better and more enjoyable to drive.
Also, about the track thing, you would probably be a bit disappointed with your S8 on the track as big and heavy cars are not suited to the track and your brakes would probably catch fire!! If you are willing to put up with these things it is immense fun and gives you a better idea of what your car is capable of. So can make you a better and safer driver on the road (that is what I tell the wife!!).
John @ Designer Wheels
(we do remaps thats why I know about them!!)
Also, about the track thing, you would probably be a bit disappointed with your S8 on the track as big and heavy cars are not suited to the track and your brakes would probably catch fire!! If you are willing to put up with these things it is immense fun and gives you a better idea of what your car is capable of. So can make you a better and safer driver on the road (that is what I tell the wife!!).
John @ Designer Wheels
(we do remaps thats why I know about them!!)
I must admit i'm a bit surprised about the extra 45BHP.
I agree about the brakes catching fire, as they will go through a bit of punishment. DMS claim they can cip the car so that it does not appear on the audi diagnostic machine, therefore not voiding the warrenty. Is this true of just marketing?
I agree about the brakes catching fire, as they will go through a bit of punishment. DMS claim they can cip the car so that it does not appear on the audi diagnostic machine, therefore not voiding the warrenty. Is this true of just marketing?
PBrindle said:
I must admit i'm a bit surprised about the extra 45BHP.
I agree about the brakes catching fire, as they will go through a bit of punishment. DMS claim they can cip the car so that it does not appear on the audi diagnostic machine, therefore not voiding the warrenty. Is this true of just marketing?
Audi cannot 'see' the software upgrade, this is true. What they can see is the 'flash counter' on the ECU, this just increments by 1 whenever an update is applied (exactly the same as when Audi apply a factory update). Providing we'r enot talking big numbers then on a second hand car Audi don't pay any attention to this.I agree about the brakes catching fire, as they will go through a bit of punishment. DMS claim they can cip the car so that it does not appear on the audi diagnostic machine, therefore not voiding the warrenty. Is this true of just marketing?
Unless you were getting straight out of a standard 5.2 you probably wouldn't spot the difference in drive anyway. I would say that 10% is a bit of a bull crap claim, you'll probably see a modest gain at high RPM with a subtle increase in torque and snappier throttle response.
not sure on the new S8's but the older ones where not as heavy as you might imagine. The guys in the know on the newer A8/S8's will advise there. but its not a track car but i am sure the whole hing might be fun if your with a mate in a like for like car.
Was on a run last year with a few quattros through the highlands going over the Lecht road to see an S8 sideways in my rearview mirror, followed by a 540 spin on a single track road. somehow evaded a nasty accident but he caught marbles at the edge of the road just from the shear width of the car. driver enjoyed himself despite the fright, and it was quick, just enormous in the rearview mirror....
chips i would agree with above all i can see it doing is smoothing out the power curve and making a bit more responsive, gains i think would be just hittign double figure BHP i woudl imagine, but its more how its delivered. Money probably better spent on a spare set of wheels/tyres and/or brakes if your serious about track days. try it first and see
Was on a run last year with a few quattros through the highlands going over the Lecht road to see an S8 sideways in my rearview mirror, followed by a 540 spin on a single track road. somehow evaded a nasty accident but he caught marbles at the edge of the road just from the shear width of the car. driver enjoyed himself despite the fright, and it was quick, just enormous in the rearview mirror....
chips i would agree with above all i can see it doing is smoothing out the power curve and making a bit more responsive, gains i think would be just hittign double figure BHP i woudl imagine, but its more how its delivered. Money probably better spent on a spare set of wheels/tyres and/or brakes if your serious about track days. try it first and see
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