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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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OMG

This should get interesting.

 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by flaco
Hey NAM folks,

Here's a new alternative for you folks who may have had problems. It's my new plug and pay real Carbon Fiber change holder. Now I don't have graphs yet but I can tell you the seat of the pants results are astonishing - I've been able to shorten my Starbuck's run by at least 2 seconds. Just awesome. Easy to install, you just stick it in. No messy wires. PLUS, you can take it out when you go to the dealer for service work. I don't think it will damage you car or void your warranty or comply with your State laws, but hey, it's a lot of fun. We're pretty sure it will work and if there are any problems just contact our cute technical support at On Vacation, Waimau Beach, Hawaii. Just $695 and today only we're giving a big discount to all supporters in Ohio and Texas (see my gallery for photos).

Love you guys!
Let me guess, I can get it at Palo Uber? lol...
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by flaco
Hey NAM folks,

Here's a new alternative for you folks who may have had problems. It's my new plug and pay real Carbon Fiber change holder. Now I don't have graphs yet but I can tell you the seat of the pants results are astonishing - I've been able to shorten my Starbuck's run by at least 2 seconds. Just awesome. Easy to install, you just stick it in. No messy wires. PLUS, you can take it out when you go to the dealer for service work. I don't think it will damage you car or void your warranty or comply with your State laws, but hey, it's a lot of fun. We're pretty sure it will work and if there are any problems just contact our cute technical support at On Vacation, Waimau Beach, Hawaii. Just $695 and today only we're giving a big discount to all supporters in Ohio and Texas (see my gallery for photos).

Love you guys!

Can it be reprogrammed when we get new upgrades?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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What about cars with auto transmissions... not that I have one
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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What about cars with auto transmissions... not that I have one

Automatics! Can we do it? This is change you can believe in. Our cf change holder fits manuals and sports-challenged no clutch automatics. If it doesn't work, just send it back and you might get a replacement. Gees, UPS is hard but we're working on it. Love you guys!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Cool!

Do you have an option pkge w/ chromeline CF w/ Alcantra leather trim?

Colors?

Rare wood trim?

I really need this to complete my car. Hurry!


Originally Posted by flaco
Hey NAM folks,

Here's a new alternative for you folks who may have had problems. It's my new plug and pay real Carbon Fiber change holder. Now I don't have graphs yet but I can tell you the seat of the pants results are astonishing - I've been able to shorten my Starbuck's run by at least 2 seconds. Just awesome. Easy to install, you just stick it in. No messy wires. PLUS, you can take it out when you go to the dealer for service work. I don't think it will damage you car or void your warranty or comply with your State laws, but hey, it's a lot of fun. We're pretty sure it will work and if there are any problems just contact our cute technical support at On Vacation, Waimau Beach, Hawaii. Just $695 and today only we're giving a big discount to all supporters in Ohio and Texas (see my gallery for photos).

Love you guys!

 

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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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I just installed my unichip no cel thank god but I dont feel any gain what so ever. I dont know why but I feels the same as before. I dont know if I have to wait to the boost to build up or what?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Make sure the car is warmed up. Drive it for at least 10 -15 minutes. If the car is not up to temperature you WILL NOT get anywhere close to full boost.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by flaco
Hey NAM folks,

Here's a new alternative for you folks who may have had problems. It's my new plug and pay real Carbon Fiber change holder. Now I don't have graphs yet but I can tell you the seat of the pants results are astonishing - I've been able to shorten my Starbuck's run by at least 2 seconds. Just awesome. Easy to install, you just stick it in. No messy wires. PLUS, you can take it out when you go to the dealer for service work. I don't think it will damage you car or void your warranty or comply with your State laws, but hey, it's a lot of fun. We're pretty sure it will work and if there are any problems just contact our cute technical support at On Vacation, Waimau Beach, Hawaii. Just $695 and today only we're giving a big discount to all supporters in Ohio and Texas (see my gallery for photos).

Love you guys!

 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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I drove for about 30min. Nothing at all no gains what so ever.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by unsalada
I drove for about 30min. Nothing at all no gains what so ever.
Have you tried the other map? Maybe the switch is backwards and you are running the stock map.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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I drove for about 30min. Nothing at all no gains what so ever.
Yea, something must be up. If you have no cel's it MUST be working. Try changing the switch position. Get back to us!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Both maps are exactly the same. No diference what so ever.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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I see you have a CAI. Does it sound like there's no more boost than normal? I heard you can really hear the difference as well. Good luck man.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by unsalada
Both maps are exactly the same. No diference what so ever.
something isn't working correctly then. It is a very noticable difference.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Everything sound like nothing was installed like the ecu was not there. The unit that I had before that had the cel I could hear the cai louder and the cat back. Nothing I dont know what to do. I am driving it all day tomorrow and thursday I am going to dyno it.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MotorMouth
something isn't working correctly then. It is a very noticable difference.
After you install the Pnp how long did it take you to feel the diference?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by unsalada
After you install the Pnp how long did it take you to feel the diference?

immediate. gets stronger after awhile, but even on the very first run it is extremely noticable. There should be no doubt at all.

some of the very first ECU's that went out had a problem where they wouldn't switch between maps 0 and 1. sounds like you have that problem.
 

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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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you probably need to drive the car more . i think even mikeg said this a long time ago . the turbo needs to heat up as well . i think you dont get all the boost until the car and turbo are heated up to the temp it needs . i think its like a safety measure in the tune. i have been getting a cel on start up in the morning when the car is cold, the car heats up and it goes away. mine was cutting the boost at first when i got it on the car a few days ago. i think the unichip has to have time on the car and just driving the car normal for a few days and it (or) mine seems to be getting better and better. the car is quicker and you can hear a difference. just drive the car with it on for two good days and dont stab the pedal down , drive it smooth . give it some time to work with the cars ecu. maybe mikeg can chime in and give his take on it.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ENGINE 58
you probably need to drive the car more . i think even mikeg said this a long time ago . the turbo needs to heat up as well . i think you dont get all the boost until the car and turbo are heated up to the temp it needs . i think its like a safety measure in the tune. i have been getting a cel on start up in the morning when the car is cold, the car heats up and it goes away. mine was cutting the boost at first when i got it on the car a few days ago. i think the unichip has to have time on the car and just driving the car normal for a few days and it (or) mine seems to be getting better and better. the car is quicker and you can hear a difference. just drive the car with it on for two good days and dont stab the pedal down , drive it smooth . give it some time to work with the cars ecu. maybe mikeg can chime in and give his take on it.
I drove the car today for about 2 hr and nothing. I think even its slower than before just a tiny bit.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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I heard that the power its not that noticeble in 1st 2nd 3th but 4th to 6th gear. Is that true? Could there be any chance that I conected the unit wrong? I dont know what to do or how long to wait.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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did you follow the instructions?

Dyno always works!!!!
 

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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by lxjose9xl
did you follow the instructions?
Yeah, I did as I was told. I just trying to find an excuse for it not working. I will be calling Atla to clear this up.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Did you disconnect the battery, leave it off for about 45 mins to an hour then restart the car several time?.

We're not talking about a 150 nitrous shot type of power, but you should definitely feel some.

Hope it all gets cleared out for ya.
 
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