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fannyj
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Post Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:21 am

Hi guys,

I have a '90 325i, and am interested in the Zone chip. Anyone know what sort of gains i can expect ? And more importantly is the throttle response better/improved?
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Steviec
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Post Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:33 am

If you do a search on the site, you will find quite a bit of good feedback.

I fitted one in my cab (very easy to fit) and have been very pleased with it, it feels like it 'frees' the car up. It gives better throttle response, just make it drive nicer, and it even sounds nicer.
Hyperion
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Post Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:35 am

hi Fanny,ur car is looking good. About the zone chip, as you know im in SA, but am a bit wary about how the zone chip will work and react in SA climate, thats the only reason i havent ordered one. I was thinking of going the Dastek Unichip way (when i can afford it), if you do get one, i would be interested in how u find it.
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Post Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:00 am

The local temp is catered for by the IAT inside the AFM.

Fuel quality is the main issue with chips, 92 ron is required, provided you can obtain that grade locally there would be no issues peeps
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fannyj
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Post Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:17 am

Hi

I am currently running 95 unleaded feul / sometimes the 95 lead replacement petrol.
Would that be ok ?
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Post Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:20 am

95 Ron is excellent dude :cool:
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fannyj
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Post Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:26 pm

Ok cool!
I am coming over in Feb, is there a physical address where i can pick one of these babies up ???
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Post Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:35 pm

Sure is,my base in Kent and the main Zone shop office in East London

drop us an email closer to the time and we'll sort something for you, can always post out to where you are staying dude.
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fannyj
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Post Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:32 pm

Thanks alot Ant, how much would it be to ship it to S.Africa ?
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