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Post Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:17 pm

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone know's if the 318is chip or any other chip that CHIPPED UK sells are any good, I haven't seen any sort of feedback from anyone regarding these Chips???
The 318is chip sounds great, with a healthy rise in BHP, estimated at 25bhp. It also states that it has been specifically designed for the 318is......

Any sort of feedback on this would be appreciated...

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Post Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:18 pm

I have one in mine and it works fine. Not had chance to really give it some stick, but it drives smoothly and there's no problems with it at all.

HTH

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Post Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:22 pm

Geeman,

Cheers for the info, a little bit of reassurance go's a long way....

What does HTH stand for?? Go on make me look like a d*ck....

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Post Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:25 pm

Hope that helps

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Post Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:38 pm

Yes I do feel like a bit of DICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:44 pm

:lol:

The chip increases the rev limiter as well. It's smoothed out my idle and gives the acceleration a little more urgency. 8)

Hope this helps...

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Post Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:47 pm

Hiya Pal318is, i had a chip of Chipped uk about 2 years ago for my 325 sport, ive had absolutely no probs with the chip, my car runs good at high revs as stated, infact the car seems to thrive on it.
By the way Pal, i live in Bedfordshire myself, a little village called Arlesey.
I work on the Elms Industrial Estate, 30 seconds away from Elms BMW.
You coming to the Stevenage meet this Saturday ?????????????
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Post Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:59 pm

Dude I love the motor, the leather looks sweet as a nut!!
Unfortunately I ain't gonne be able to come to the the Stevenage meet this Saturday, due to prior arrangements, bit of a bummer really would have been nice.
I know where Arelsey is and yes it's not that far from Bedford, considering it's not that far, I don't think I have ever seen your car out and about in Bedford??!! Maybe you should mo-zee on down one time and have a get together?? Have a chat and show the Bedfordian's what E30's are all about!!!
My little bro's just aquired a 318is too.....Hence, it RUN'S IN THE FAMILY........!!!

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Post Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:09 pm

I have one in my 318iS, before and after dyno tests

Before 136BHP (every single time)

After 147.7 with chip and K&N panel filter

Had some air leaks now fixed and yet to dyno again, i expect to get APPROX 155bhp
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Post Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:49 pm

Ooooh, good results.

I've got the chip, a large bore throttle body, a K&N cold air induction kit and a free flow stainless exhaust system. If I could get 155bhp, I'd be happy. Not had it dyno'd though... It's got ALL new air pipes too, as I had problems with them before.

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Post Thu Mar 24, 2005 7:33 am

Pal318is wrote:Yes I do feel like a bit of DICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are you the only one in the village?

Only Kidding, sorry!

People have differing view on chipped UK, I get the impresssion that people like his chips but have had trouble with postage etc.

I've had no problems from him, but don't forget the Zone chips! They're rather good.


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Post Thu Mar 24, 2005 7:49 am

Are these chips a DIY thing then? Should I pop one in the M3?
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Post Thu Mar 24, 2005 9:20 am

Pop away... :wink:
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adaM3 wrote:Are these chips a DIY thing then? Should I pop one in the M3?
Yeah and lets see the results.......

Id be very interested to see what gains your getting!! :wink:
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Post Thu Mar 24, 2005 5:11 pm

Geeman wrote:Ooooh, good results.

I've got the chip, a large bore throttle body, a K&N cold air induction kit and a free flow stainless exhaust system. If I could get 155bhp, I'd be happy. Not had it dyno'd though... It's got ALL new air pipes too, as I had problems with them before.

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I once lost 30BHP due to perished pipes!!! once i get it dyno'd again I'll post results,thinking on a throttle body meself :D
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Post Thu Mar 24, 2005 5:20 pm

pete325i wrote:
People have differing view on chipped UK, I get the impresssion that people like his chips but have had trouble with postage etc.


Well all ive got is good comments, i drove down to him, he fitted it for me,
let the car run for 10mins and hey presto job done. Met him half a dozen times at shows an stuff and always been very pleasant.
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Post Thu Mar 24, 2005 5:24 pm

Pal318is wrote: Maybe you should mo-zee on down one time and have a get together?? Have a chat and show the Bedfordian's what E30's are all about!!!

Cheers
Haaah a mini cruise........sounds good, hows about coming to Lakeside on the 9th April, i;m following a local guy, Jitvv (with the sweeeeeeeetest E30 cab i ever did see), HMMMMMM mini convoy me thinks, you up for it?

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Post Thu Mar 24, 2005 5:30 pm

btw people ive tried searching the net for "chipped uk" and i cant find a site, have they got a site?? if so can someone put me out of my missery and tell me what it is.

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Post Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:06 pm

http://www.chippeduk.com/ there you go mate

Ive put a chip in my 318i, cant say ive really noticed much diference, but my brother said it helped in his IS. Maybe its not 100% all the time, but they do seem to be good chips and the bloke knows what hes on about
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Post Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:27 pm

cheers bud :D
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Post Sat Mar 26, 2005 7:42 pm

Guys,

Thanks for the info, it was much appreciated....I think I will go for one after all, but mind you I think me needs to check out the ZONE chips too....!

Want any other people to tag along to the Lakeside meet?? I should be able to make it??

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Post Sat Mar 26, 2005 9:50 pm

Pal318is wrote:
Want any other people to tag along to the Lakeside meet?? I should be able to make it??

Cheers to everyone and all...
You can follow me and Jitvv down. me Arlesey, Jitvv Stotfold, maybe we can meet you somewhere ???
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Post Sat Mar 26, 2005 9:54 pm

i guess u guys will join our convoy that we usually have then... at j25 on the m25

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Post Sun Mar 27, 2005 7:54 am

i hope so, i'm waiting for a reply from Jitvv at the moment.......