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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 08:39 AM
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performance boost for a A170

Does anyone have any experience of chipping a A170 diesel?

I have moved from an Audi S4 to a A170 and am looking for some extra torque on the motorway.

I know i'll never get 250 bhp but every little helps!!!

Has anyone tried the Brabus or Carlsson chips?
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 12:30 AM
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the a-class hasnt been introduced in the states..of my knowledge
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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Originally posted by gup998
the a-class hasnt been introduced in the states..of my knowledge
This guy is in UK

griller: I think your question would be more responded too in the Preformance and Tuning section of this forum because, well that' what they do

I would shop around a little more than just Carlsson and Brabus. From what i hear Brabus loves money! :p
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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Thanks for your help - there is a company called superchips that are a lot cheaper, but the do chip mods for all makes and models.

A kinda like the idea of a company that at least specializes in MB.

You're right though.

Brabus is V. V. V. EXPENSIVE!!!!!
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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I have A170 CDI (2003) elegance with BRABUS D1 (II) kit. Difference is amasing actualy, my car was tested before and after fitting this kit and i have all measurements in diagrams, car is very quick and smove.
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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I just bought a brabus d1 chip online for my a170, but my car is a 2001, newer model, does anyone know if this will pose a problem?
What can happen if the wrong chip is installed?
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