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Old 08-28-2008, 07:52 AM
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Question Performance chip for RX8
I was thinking of get a performance chip and I would like to know if there are safe on the engine? Does it use less gas or burn more? If there are any good chips, want brand should I get?
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The ONLY performance chip that works is inside a device like the Cobb AccessPORT. Anything you see on Ebay or promoted by Billy Mays types is a scam.
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The Cobb AccessPort is better than a chip replacement. With the AP, you are reprogramming the chip while it remains in the computer. This means that you can custom tune your car to the modifications you do or don't have.
Do a search, on this site, for the AccessPort and learn it's advantages before you decide to buy.
Other devices with similar functions should be released in the future, but they wouldn't have the install base that the AP has.
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I only ask because I meet someone with RX8 Shinka and he said his car is packing 300hp, when I ask whats in the engine he said racing chip. He said it was factory. Does anyone know what he is talking about? What is a Shinka RX8?
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I only ask because I meet someone with RX8 Shinka and he said his car is packing 300hp, when I ask whats in the engine he said racing chip. He said it was factory. Does anyone know what he is talking about? What is a Shinka RX8?
He is lying like a rug.

A Shinka is a special edition RX8 . A few interior/exterior color choices not available on any other RX8. It has slightly modified structural integrity and sportier suspension.
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Originally Posted by kanedrz
I only ask because I meet someone with RX8 Shinka and he said his car is packing 300hp, when I ask whats in the engine he said racing chip. He said it was factory. Does anyone know what he is talking about? What is a Shinka RX8?
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hahahaha.

you need to find that dude and bitch slap him.
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Originally Posted by kanedrz
I only ask because I meet someone with RX8 Shinka and he said his car is packing 300hp, when I ask whats in the engine he said racing chip. He said it was factory. Does anyone know what he is talking about? What is a Shinka RX8?
I am highly debating putting this in my signature.

That's too funny
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Old 08-29-2008, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by kanedrz
I only ask because I meet someone with RX8 Shinka and he said his car is packing 300hp, when I ask whats in the engine he said racing chip. He said it was factory. Does anyone know what he is talking about? What is a Shinka RX8?
and you posted that crap... maybe you google? maybe? (peter griffen voice)

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Originally Posted by kanedrz
I only ask because I meet someone with RX8 Shinka and he said his car is packing 300hp, when I ask whats in the engine he said racing chip. He said it was factory. Does anyone know what he is talking about? What is a Shinka RX8?
unless he's sporting a Turbo or SC, that's impossible and they're bull shitting you.

No such thing as a race chip for the 8.
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Wow... I have a turbo Shinka and I still ain't 300hp... LOL!
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lol find him again and ask for a ride..
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Posting a bag of potato chips would have been too cliché
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Can I get some dip with my chip?
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The ONLY performance chip that works is inside a device like the Cobb AccessPORT. Anything you see on Ebay or promoted by Billy Mays types is a scam.
LMAO I phucking love Billy Mays
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Originally Posted by kanedrz
I only ask because I meet someone with RX8 Shinka and he said his car is packing 300hp, when I ask whats in the engine he said racing chip. He said it was factory. Does anyone know what he is talking about? What is a Shinka RX8?
I hope for your sake that guy is not on this site
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Can I get some dip with my chip?
Hey you go.
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noooooo - that is a golf ball not a chip
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^^^ it's a Chip shot.
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I know it's a chip shot . My point is - you can't have an arrow pointing to a golf ball saying it is a chip . That is like destoying the english laguage - the very fabric of western civilisation .......
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