 Performance Chips, ...what the hell is it??? |
 May 8, 2003 - 3:15 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Apr 28, '03 From London Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi,
New to this still, but somebody mentioned I could upgrade the performance of my car with a chip! (I think he's been playing Grand Tourismo on his PS2). My car is a recent import from Japan to the UK. As far as I am aware it has been 'chipped' to convert the milometer from KMS to MILES - something that is needed for the SVA rule I guess over here! I need to find out more from my dealer as I am now VERY interested! lol... It is a ST-202 (3S-GE). The speedo I did notice only reads up to 120 MPH max! I know in Japan they do put limiters on their cars so: 1) How do I know if my car has or has not been chipped and what to look for? (...where is the damn thing kept on the motor and where do I find out what it does?) 2) If a new chip is available to replace this one what kind of gain could I expect from it? Is it speed or BHP or what??? 3) If I do put a new chip in the car (performance one!) what is the cost and where do you get them (Net or UK). Is it easy to do and will I need to change the speedo dash so it reads properly? Possibly all daft questions as I do not intend on racing my baby! The laws in the UK are strick anyway... so even at 120 MPH I'd have a heavy fine! Come on guys...give us your brains on this one as I am not sure if my mate is on another palnet and the cars I used to muck about with didn't have computers (late 70's - yeap...old bugger!). Hope this isn't such a stupid question. Thanks Jaq1967 
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May 9, 2003 - 8:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '03 From London Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Found out the cost is about £900-£1000 if ordered from Toyota UK, so a lot for perhaps little gain! lol...
It can be 'messed-about-with' using a computer and cable (like suggested) but only by somebody who knows what they are doing! I think I will leave that for now and think about it later maybe? lol Cheers folk. Jaq1967 |
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jaq1967 Performance Chips May 8, 2003 - 3:15 PM
jas142 There are performance chips for many cars. Usually... May 8, 2003 - 4:31 PM hi_rider In Quebec, many people chip their cars. I did chan... May 8, 2003 - 5:51 PM west_minist The chip is in the ECU near your cobby hole or way... May 8, 2003 - 6:19 PM jaq1967 QUOTE (west_minist @ May 8, 2003 - 3:33 PM) The ch... May 9, 2003 - 12:45 AM KAMiX jaq - From my personal knowledge, addon chips mess... May 9, 2003 - 1:32 AM west_minist He cannot get one from the usa if he live there.
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seth042280 what about for the ST model ? any chips ? or any c... May 9, 2003 - 8:33 AM |
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