Autothority Chip (longish)

[Zydell <jzydell@erols.com>]

Hi GLX and GTI-VR6 owners,

I rarely post, since I'm relatively inexperienced in VW mods.  But I
wanted to let y'all know that I just installed a chip in my '96 Jetta
GLX.  I was invited to try out 2 different chips by VW Sport (the local
tuner in my area - Springfield VA).  I tried the Neuspeed P-chip and the
Autothority chip.

I noticed a very small improvement over stock with the Neuspeed chip,
but a larger improvement with the Autothority chip.  Apparantly,
Autothority just came out with the OBD-II VR6 chip.  I noticed improved
mid- and high-rpm power and throttle response.  And I was surprised to
hear a nice growl at high-rpm operation (like a P-flow equipped Jetta I
got a ride in that same day).  OK, I didn't conduct a scientific
experiment or dyno the chips, but by the seat of my pants, I was pleased
with the Autothority

I just had to say that I was really impressed with the Autothority
chip.  I don't know if any of you folks have used their chips before,
but I heard I was one of the first customers to receive the OBD-II VR6
chip.  I just wanted to share with you my good experience.

I guess the downside is that they are pretty late to enter the market
(most of you seem to have snapped up the Neuspeed chips that have been
available for a year and a half) and they are more expensive.  The
retail is a fairly high $275, but VW Sport said that they would be
discounting that.  At the risk of sounding like an advertiser, VW
Sport's number is 703-451-5134.  One of their project cars is featured
on pg 40 of the June EC.  Great bunch of guys.

Anyway, I hope some of you will have an opportunity to try out the
Autothority chip and tell me if was right!

John Zydell
'96 black Jetta GLX, Autothority chip (no other performance mods yet!)