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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Okay i have done a search and not found a clear discussion on this, Are the hypertech programmers worth buying? Yoou can get a used 1 on ebay for 100-200$ but is it worth the money? Thanks
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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NO

the tunes on them are worthless...some lose power

bout the only thing good with them is easy change of speedo/fans/shift points.


you can get a mail order tune that much better for not much more.
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Good reading.........

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com..._in/index.html
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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yes
but it depends upon what your looking for. if your good with computer programs or know somebody that is go with that. handhelds have come a long way since there inception. do some research first.
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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if your set on getting a hand held, I would recommend the Diablosport Predator programmer.
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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I think they are good as a first mod. Especially with an A4 shift points and removing top speed limiter, rear ratios, tires etc. Once real boltons go on, then a dyno tune is best.
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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screw hand helds i had a hyperjunk paid 400 for it...didnt have it even a year and it quit had to have it replaced..they sent me a new one it quit the 2nd time i used it....

do yourself a favor and spend 500 on hp tuners...best mod ive bought yet...
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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HP tuners, or dyno. There is nothing else...period.

My hp tune cost me $300 for lifetime tunes.
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**** a hypertech....they are horrible for A4's i bought my TA with a hypertech on it and 4 days later my sunshell blew out. The guy had everythign cranked up on it tranny wise and it toasted my weak *** A4
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Like it was said before don't bother.
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They're fine for simple things like adjusting for a gear ratio change. I bought one for that before I got into the tuning scene. I'd let it go for cheap - PM if you're interested. It's for a 2000.
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