E30 325i chips

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Oliver987
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Post Thu Dec 26, 2013 12:02 pm

I have just got a 325i and am lookin at these Ecu chips do they make any difference and which are the best?
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Post Thu Dec 26, 2013 12:06 pm

Welcome to the Zone! :)

They give typical gains of 8-12bhp, a raised rev limit, and improved driveability as they remove the flat spots inherent in the standard program.

Driven normally, you can also expect to see a 2-3mpg improvement in fuel consumption.

I can supply either Mild or Wild for £35 posted - see my ad below for further details.
///M aurice
ECU Upgrade EPROM Chips, £40 posted within the UK. Note these are not Zone chips.
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Post Thu Dec 26, 2013 2:10 pm

You say you've " just got a 325i". A very good choice, but before you even consider a 'chip' for it, you should make sure it's performing as it was when it left the factory!
This normally involves such things as having the injectors reconditioned (just £10 each), dealing with numerous small air leaks on the inlet side of things, checking the operation of the TPS and AFM, removing any tat like cone air filters and making sure that the preset factory adjustments for the throttle stop and AFM haven't been played with.
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Post Thu Dec 26, 2013 2:25 pm

I have sorted all the air leaks because I have had that issue already. It's a great car I just would like a little more power
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Post Thu Dec 26, 2013 2:28 pm

Oliver987 wrote:I have sorted all the air leaks because I have had that issue already. It's a great car I just would like a little more power
sadly a chip will not make ANY noticeable difference what so ever,
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Post Thu Dec 26, 2013 5:49 pm

Lots of satisfied Zoners would disagree with you, but as per Brian's post, ensure it's as it should be before attempting any tuning.
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Oliver987
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Post Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:19 pm

I have made sure everything is working to its factory standards
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Post Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:49 pm

And what year is your 325i? PM sent.
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