hypertech or predator
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Intermediate
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From: Lake Jackson Texas
hypertech or predator
i have an 03 coupe. i have borla stingers, black wing, 273 gears and it auto. i may be changing my gears to the 342 gears soon. which programer is the best to have.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Cabot Arkansas
I have not used the Hypertech but I love my Predator. They have a good forum on their website that provides great customer support. Be sure if you're buying a used one you get a newer version that is capable of downloadable updates and is of course unlocked. I bought mine through Southern Car Parts which is also an excellent supporting vendor here. 
Melting Slicks
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From: It's true money can't buy happiness, but it is more comfortable crying in a Corvette than on a bicyc
St. Jude Donor '13
Predator. Does more. Better bang for the buck. They will also write you custom tunes if needed in the future. If you go used be informed and careful. If you get a locked one you're most likely out some cash.
Tech Contributor
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
NEITHER!!!!!!!!!!!! Purchase EFI Live or HP Tuneres and learn to use it!!!!!!! Why only be able to change LIMITED functions when you can spend a little more and get EVERYTHING!
Been there ,,,done that!
BC
Been there ,,,done that!
BC
Heel & Toe
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From: nokomis fl
I agree with bill,
I have the predator and its a good mod. really brought my a4 to life
but efi live is going to be my next purchase before any other mods.
have the hypertech in my truck and cant say enough bad things about that P.O.S.!!!
I have the predator and its a good mod. really brought my a4 to life
but efi live is going to be my next purchase before any other mods.
have the hypertech in my truck and cant say enough bad things about that P.O.S.!!!
Team Owner
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
I as well. If what you're wanting is an easy to use menu-driven device. the Predator is it.
Though, PC based programs allow almost limitless tuning - but there's a learning curve with a laptop based product. All depends on if you have the time required to learn all the bells & whistles... and get a feel for those types.
Though, PC based programs allow almost limitless tuning - but there's a learning curve with a laptop based product. All depends on if you have the time required to learn all the bells & whistles... and get a feel for those types.
Drifting
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From: Minnesota
For what it does the predator is pretty cool. I have one and would buy it again. They have recently made a change to allow data logging for our cars that would help you even further if you wanted to make any fine adjustments. If you plan on doing just some basic mods and you have a A4 it's worth the money. Plus they can be found on the net for very close to $300 then than the $399 you see advertised around.
