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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Anyone have any thoughts about the chips on ebay that sell for....10 bucks and promis a 15 mpg increas and 45 hp increase? Should i buy into it or save money.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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save money they are a waste, and do not do anything.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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scam, and please search first next time.

welcome to CSS
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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ah i see in that case i am fairly cheap and was wondering if i could be referred to a site or store with decent prices and and quality product.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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ah i see in that case i am fairly cheap and was wondering if i could be referred to a site or store with decent prices and and quality product.
turbotechracing.com
cobalt-addiction.com

these are 2 good sites for aftermarket parts.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Anyone have any thoughts about the chips on ebay that sell for....10 bucks and promis a 15 mpg increas and 45 hp increase? Should i buy into it or save money.
If it sounds too good to be true, it PROBABLY IS...

45 Hp increase, thats 30% more power,
15 mpg more, thats also about 30% more,

If it was actually able to do that, if it were me, I would be charging $1,500 for it.

Use your head...

Originally Posted by ladaivc
ah i see in that case i am fairly cheap and was wondering if i could be referred to a site or store with decent prices and and quality product.
If you want to play... then you gota pay...

Last edited by YSUsteven; Dec 16, 2008 at 06:07 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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turbotechracing.com
cobalt-addiction.com

these are 2 good sites for aftermarket parts.
Thanks for the referal PM next time you need anything...
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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awesome thanks for the help. appreciate it.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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dont do itttt
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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you get what you pay for... lol
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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just put that 10 bucks in your gas tank. will be MUCH better spent there!
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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those 10 bucks you spent on that chip could of been used to get 100+miles out of it you just spend them on gas
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Yes i am definitely happy i asked you guys before i bought something useless lol.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Save your pennys and get a tune
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