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Old 08-24-2009, 12:38 PM
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IL Too good to be true...?

Im not very experienced yet in car mods, but even i know that if something reports gains or TOO much for a price TOO low... IT USUALLY IS!!! but, in my limited experience, i have also seen n heard of a few exceptions. but just a few.

im assuming that this is the case on this item. i was surfin the net lookin at parts n mods when i landed on ebay. now i know that there of course are different chips, tuning methods, etc out there that really can give you somewhat of an improvement if used correctly.

but this item is just one of those that seems too good to be true, especially at this price... =/ does anyone know anything about this, or seen/used one or anything? i appreciate any feedback i get. theres a lil part of me hopein that someone knows about these, and that there is a decent gain. thanks all.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2in1-...=p4506.c0.m245
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those ebay chips are a scam
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acessport is the best tuning tool for the 8
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You really want to know if +45 HP and +15 MPG for $10 is too good to be true?
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^ Yes it is.

Until the AccessPORT finally broke open the ECU, none of the piggyback methods were very effective. Most were downright dangerous for your engine.

The biggest boost from ECU changes comes from directly changing the maps via AccessPORT, ProTuner, etc... Nothing you try to piggyback is going to be any better, and trying to fake the signal is playing russian roulette with your engine.
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If a chip like that worked, Mazda'd be using it.
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yeah, i was looking at maybe getting the accessport. is it pretty user friendly? cuz im kinda new to mod'ing, but im learnin.

oh, btw, i am starting to manufacture a chip that will boost your energy/power levels for a short while. the only catch is its for you, not your car. im calling it a 'chocolate chip.' only $99.99!! sale price available while supplies last. normally priced at $150.00. this deal wont last long! =D
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Lol, the sad thing is that is what all those supplements are going on (bs). You could probly develop that and sell it.

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yeah, i was looking at maybe getting the accessport. is it pretty user friendly? cuz im kinda new to mod'ing, but im learnin.

oh, btw, i am starting to manufacture a chip that will boost your energy/power levels for a short while. the only catch is its for you, not your car. im calling it a 'chocolate chip.' only $99.99!! sale price available while supplies last. normally priced at $150.00. this deal wont last long! =D
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thats kinda my plan... ;-) somethin tells me that the 'chocolate chip' thing will really be a hit! wana be my first customer? ill hang your money on my wall in a frame. hell, for being my first buyer ill even include an autographed replica!! (offer only stands on my first sale)
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