JTuner Magazine on eBays 'Power Chips' - 3rd Apr 2006 11:48am
Well, made me snigger....
Taken From Issue 12, April 2006s JTuner Magazine:
"Grrrrrr! Yet again Ive gone on eBay to look for some chrome dial surrounds for my MR2 only to be bombarded with auctions for ‘Performace powerchip, 20+bhp for Toyota MR2/Celica’. Now then, these have been around for ages on eBay, and anyone with an ounce of sence knows to steer clear of them as they are only 2p resistors that, when fitted after the intake sensor, fool the ECU into advancing the timing.
Ive been able to live with the odd one, but now it would seem every two-bit-cowboy is starting to produce these ‘chips’. This is bad for us casual eBay browsers, but good for those after one of these ‘chips’ as the prices of these 2p resistors have come down from and average of £15 six months ago, to around £3.
The best bit is when they start having pops at each other. One seller proudly says of his product, and I quote: “You will find many sellers claiming to be able to sell you and extra-bhp mod. These people don’t have a clue. All they will send you is a 2p resistor stuck to a piece of paper. Why waste your time and money with them, do it the proper way.” This seller then describes how his ‘racing chip module’ is fitted in-between the air intake sensor and the ECU. So it’s a f****** resistor then you numpty? He then sells it for not 99p, but for £35. Unbelivable!
So, can you many ‘Performance Chip Manufactures’ on eBay stop describing them as ‘chips’, because theryre not. Youre not selling ‘Racing Chips’, ‘Super-power modules’ or ‘Universal power chips’, your selling 2p resistors, for anything from 99p to £35. And you know where you can stick them… SC"
Taken From Issue 12, April 2006s JTuner Magazine:
"Grrrrrr! Yet again Ive gone on eBay to look for some chrome dial surrounds for my MR2 only to be bombarded with auctions for ‘Performace powerchip, 20+bhp for Toyota MR2/Celica’. Now then, these have been around for ages on eBay, and anyone with an ounce of sence knows to steer clear of them as they are only 2p resistors that, when fitted after the intake sensor, fool the ECU into advancing the timing.
Ive been able to live with the odd one, but now it would seem every two-bit-cowboy is starting to produce these ‘chips’. This is bad for us casual eBay browsers, but good for those after one of these ‘chips’ as the prices of these 2p resistors have come down from and average of £15 six months ago, to around £3.
The best bit is when they start having pops at each other. One seller proudly says of his product, and I quote: “You will find many sellers claiming to be able to sell you and extra-bhp mod. These people don’t have a clue. All they will send you is a 2p resistor stuck to a piece of paper. Why waste your time and money with them, do it the proper way.” This seller then describes how his ‘racing chip module’ is fitted in-between the air intake sensor and the ECU. So it’s a f****** resistor then you numpty? He then sells it for not 99p, but for £35. Unbelivable!
So, can you many ‘Performance Chip Manufactures’ on eBay stop describing them as ‘chips’, because theryre not. Youre not selling ‘Racing Chips’, ‘Super-power modules’ or ‘Universal power chips’, your selling 2p resistors, for anything from 99p to £35. And you know where you can stick them… SC"