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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 01:47 AM
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Thumbs up 30+hp chip

hi what do you guys think about this chip i know its ebay but you guys think is safe trying '??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...Q5fAccessories
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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Lmfaooooooooooooooooooooooo
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 01:54 AM
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well first of all i know its not going to add 30 hp i just wanted to ask what does this chip do ?
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 02:08 AM
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make your bank account $20 less
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by tanyatc2
well first of all i know its not going to add 30 hp i just wanted to ask what does this chip do ?
ummm waste your money thats about it
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by gmc_113
make your bank account $20 less
This...
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 02:43 AM
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+1 AGAIN :D GEEZUS!!!
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 02:47 AM
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Oh lawd!


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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:10 AM
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uughhhh......been discuss many times,does nothing besides screw up your car
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:11 AM
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You should buy it and dyno your car.... then let us know how badly it failed... lol
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 05:42 AM
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all i can say is that video took me on 3 hour ride through youtube lol
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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So if I were to buy two of those chips I would gain 60whp? Awesome!! I'm also going to need a huge rear wing to go with that extra 60hp.
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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man that video cracked me up! ahahaahaha
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Please don't waste ur money
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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http://www.proimporttuners.com/pages...4e7/index.html
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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OP, don't waste your money. People who see the most benefit from chipping are those with cars that were factory turbo. And they don't cost $20 either.

A throttle controller is not the same as a chip. So if you're going to post links, provide an explanation for the OP.
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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Do some research/searching both here and google.
You will find plenty of info.
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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I agree with what else has been said here with one thing to add. Did you notice what his seller rating is??? He has no feedback whatsoever. Not a good sign.
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon
OP, don't waste your money. People who see the most benefit from chipping are those with cars that were factory turbo. And they don't cost $20 either.



A throttle controller is not the same as a chip. So if you're going to post links, provide an explanation for the OP.
Link explains what it is. However here it is.. This will allow you to fake tune your car. Chips do nothing.

"Looking for a reliable way to adjust the throttle response of your Drive By Wire equipped Import? Weapon-R has released the I-Throttle Controller to allow you to fine tune the throttle response of your car for performance or economy. With 16 different settings (7 economy and 9 performance) and an in cabin monitor that allows on the fly adjustment to tailor the throttle to the driving conditions.

Key Features:
Adjust how your engine responds to your throttle input.
Helps you get more power faster or save on fuel!
16 way adjustability (+9 way Power Advance and +7 way Economy Advance)."



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