superchips

1. chrisvtr1989 Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 dunstable, luton Posts: 1563 mk2vtr

   #1 15th December 2007, 18:54

   was thinkin of chippin the vt but a friend tells me it will improve power but over time it will fuck up the car?? how does the chip work and is my mate right???
2. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #2 15th December 2007, 20:58

   it advances the ignition timing. a complete waste of £300.
3. churchyvts Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 16

   #3 15th December 2007, 20:59

   better to do a remap
4. Dom_sufc Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Lincoln, England Posts: 514 2000 VTR black

   #4 15th December 2007, 21:04

   I think they can improve Turbo'd cars well, especially Turbo Diesels.
   
   Not straight petrol cars though.
5. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #5 15th December 2007, 21:05

   not all the time. depends how far you have gone with your engine. unless your standard ecu is having problems running your current engine spec then just leave it alone.