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Volvo S40 1.8 Chip or Remap

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  • 26-12-2007 1:42pm
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    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭


    I have a 2005 Volvo S40 1.8 (english version 122BHP)

    Where i can get a remap or chip done?
    Has anyone experience or advice with getting this done. Will i actually gain any BHP at all?

    See chips on Ebay claiming 15-20% increase for £3.95 + £2.95 shipping, but they look a bit dodgy.


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    cps_goodbuy
    Registered Users Posts: 327 ✭✭cps_goodbuy


    :) Because they are... please see below.

    http://www.preludezone.com/showthread.php?t=6550

    Hope that helps.

    Please don't buy the following from ebay:

    "Chips"
    "Electric Turbo/Super - chargers"
    "Bargain Tyres"
    "Cheap Turbo/Super - Chargers"

    We should make a list and sticky it! :o

    I've no experience in remapping, but I'd say you can safely remap to gain a little power with no adverse effects, though I think you should check with your insurance company and declare it if you have it done.


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    cps_goodbuy
    Registered Users Posts: 327 ✭✭cps_goodbuy


    Oh and +1 in finding a reputable place to have a remap done, I'd love to know myself ;)


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    MacGyver
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    im not sure if your model can be done, but i got these guys to remap my bmw 320d and had superb results http://www.chippedire.com i would totally recommend joe and his experiance. definalty worth doing.


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    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    cps_goodbuy wrote: »
    :) Because they are... please see below.

    http://www.preludezone.com/showthread.php?t=6550

    Hope that helps.

    Please don't buy the following from ebay:

    "Chips"
    "Electric Turbo/Super - chargers"
    "Bargain Tyres"
    "Cheap Turbo/Super - Chargers"

    We should make a list and sticky it! :o

    I've no experience in remapping, but I'd say you can safely remap to gain a little power with no adverse effects, though I think you should check with your insurance company and declare it if you have it done.


    Thanks for that i'll keep it all in mind.
    One point though..... i bought tyres online with eiretyres.com, saved a fortune and i haven't left the road yet.


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    cps_goodbuy
    Registered Users Posts: 327 ✭✭cps_goodbuy


    sparrowcar wrote: »
    Thanks for that i'll keep it all in mind.
    One point though..... i bought tyres online with eiretyres.com, saved a fortune and i haven't left the road yet.

    No worries :) glad to be able to help, oh and I've heard that eiretyres.com are pretty decent, I was refering to "Bargain Tyres" on Ebay! definitely a no-no in my book ;)


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