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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Performance Chip to good to be true???

I found this Surge Super Chip while looking for a GReddy Turbo on eBay. I figured I could get some feedback by just posting the site for everyone to take a look. I'm really debating on checkin it out, but not without some expertise behind this thing.



http://www.yourhotcar.com/product/li...formance_Chips
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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This one is much better:

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=39
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Or, you can try this one. <==click
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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avoid 'performance chips' like the Plague. Your car will thank you
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Or, you can try this one. <==click
rofl !!
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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haha why do you say that Jedi? I have known quite a few people that put performance chips in their cars and everything seemed fine. Something different about our 8's I should know about?
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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First, check out the links. They well help you understand what you are asking.
Second, try the search function or Google.

Nice way to introduce yourself.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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LOL what the hell was that video i just saw?
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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someone try it!!!!! its only $90 !!!
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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I checked out the links and I have tried searching the forums but this was the first things I have found

sorry about the introduction too, i just got a computer like 3 days ago so im still a total f'n noob

Last edited by rreign; Jan 30, 2008 at 06:40 PM. Reason: forgot to mention
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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our PCM is a bit too advanced to just throw a generic performance chip into it. Trust me, won't work.

If it did, you'd see a bunch of us with them.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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well i guess thats a damn valid point. not to mention why it's hard to find good info on them
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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well i guess thats a damn valid point. not to mention why it's hard to find good info on them
now you're learnin'!
There is however some development in the area of 'reflashing' the stock PCM. Check for a thread by Hymee (same guy who is about to release a supercharger)

www.racingbeat.com also offers a reflash
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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I was reading about that Racing Beat from the link you sent me, but I don't see myself sending ANYONE anything from my car. I don't care what they say they're gonna do. Is it really a trust worthy thing, is the gain even worth all that effort?
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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[QUOTE=rreign;2271608]I was reading about that Racing Beat from the link you sent me, but I don't see myself sending ANYONE anything from my car. I don't care what they say they're gonna do. Is it really a trust worthy thing, is the gain even worth all that effort?[/QUOTE

If your looking for a turbo kit, than no. The RB flash isnt worth it.. But if you are staying N/A, it could help you out.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Or, you can try this one. <==click
full moon coming????

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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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[QUOTE=WoodsOfGreenRx8;2271618]
Originally Posted by rreign
I was reading about that Racing Beat from the link you sent me, but I don't see myself sending ANYONE anything from my car. I don't care what they say they're gonna do. Is it really a trust worthy thing, is the gain even worth all that effort?[/QUOTE

If your looking for a turbo kit, than no. The RB flash isnt worth it.. But if you are staying N/A, it could help you out.


Actually i am looking for a turbo kit so I guess the flash at this point would just be useless. Right now Im stuck between the SFR kit and the Mazsport kit. But I dont want to have to spend a whole bunch of money on extras either way. I have read up on both in just about every thread I could handle, but I still cant decide.
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Or, you can try this one. <==click

!@#$%$$%%!!!! I have much to learn about the art of deception . Your time will come ..........
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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!@#$%$$%%!!!! I have much to learn about the art of deception . Your time will come ..........
that had to hurt...

beers
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Yes it did . But I am very patient and I have a loooooong memory
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rreign
I was reading about that Racing Beat from the link you sent me, but I don't see myself sending ANYONE anything from my car. I don't care what they say they're gonna do. Is it really a trust worthy thing, is the gain even worth all that effort?
Dude,.......

So you want to install an ebay chip on your car, and you wont trust your ECU to one of the most respected companies in the buisness?
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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[QUOTE=rreign;2271641]
Originally Posted by WoodsOfGreenRx8



Actually i am looking for a turbo kit so I guess the flash at this point would just be useless. Right now Im stuck between the SFR kit and the Mazsport kit. But I dont want to have to spend a whole bunch of money on extras either way. I have read up on both in just about every thread I could handle, but I still cant decide.
FYI: Racing Beat is hands down one of THE best companies out there. They've been working on Rotaries since dirt was invented and have done several joint ventures directly with Mazda. (guess who tuned Mazda's newest super car???)

As for turbo's. Mazsport is a good option, but you should definitely check out MazdaManiac's greddy upgrade.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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!@#$%$$%%!!!! I have much to learn about the art of deception . Your time will come ..........

Ahhh. So worth the effort!
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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