Lukas:
Thanks a lot for your insights RC. Very valuable info as always.
Then I would assume that the Racechip +81hp is not a good solution for ppl who want to tune their Macan Turbo. Have you looked into some alternatives for tuning your wifes Turbo?
81 hp, if true, are a bit too much in my opinion.
No, my wife's Turbo is going to stay stock. Reason One: Warranty and the fact that the car is a lease. Reason Two: Fuel consumption, which would very likely rise. My wife is already angry that the Macan Turbo consumes much more than her previous X3 35d.
Do you have more details concerning that Porsche can "trace" that you have had a piggy-back box installed even if it is removed prior to service and such? I think I've read a lot of different opinions for piggyback in general for ECU-tuning Audi diesels etc. and that in that case Audi could not trace the ECU-box while on service?
The Audi dealer cannot trace the tuning, Audi can. If your engine breaks down or any major part, Porsche is going to request a complete printout from the ECU, something the dealer usually doesn't do because it takes time. In this printout, there are some parameters which cannot be overwritten, like maximum boost pressure values, ignition values, etc.. Once written, they cannot be erased. Just one possibility, car manufacturers usually have other possibilities as well. Did you know that some values at some car manufacturers are actually saved into the software of the speedo cluster or even the key? I would be very very careful with tuning, especially when the car is leased. Besides from a possible warranty loss, the lease company could request compensation as well because the car is their property. Too many problems I wouldn't want to deal with as a driver.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)