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Unichip -yes or no?
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Zack
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I'm on the fence about why people have so much hate for a unichip (or any piggyback for that matter). Yes they aren't as efficient as a remap... but not everyone wants the motor pushed to "safe limits". I went through 2 turbos because of a remap, so I have a personal grudge against software.
However, in my experience a unichip does make a difference (back in the day I had an MG ZR 2l TD that was sluggish as hell, A friend gave me his unichip and it made a remarkable difference, 74kw on the dyno to 108kw if I remember correctly.). Afterwards I took it out and we got a harness for a 1.9Tdi engine and fitted it to my friends VW Touran. Was a fun mommy wagon to drive haha.
As most of the guys say a map is better and you will get better results, but seeing as you already have the chip and not looking for huge gains then it should be just fine. It should still be fun results and with it being on an loop harness you can take it off anytime. :thumbs:
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However, in my experience a unichip does make a difference (back in the day I had an MG ZR 2l TD that was sluggish as hell, A friend gave me his unichip and it made a remarkable difference, 74kw on the dyno to 108kw if I remember correctly.). Afterwards I took it out and we got a harness for a 1.9Tdi engine and fitted it to my friends VW Touran. Was a fun mommy wagon to drive haha.
As most of the guys say a map is better and you will get better results, but seeing as you already have the chip and not looking for huge gains then it should be just fine. It should still be fun results and with it being on an loop harness you can take it off anytime. :thumbs:
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RacerX said:
Yeah I already have the latest Unichip. It was in my polo that I had before this. The gains were decent for the price that I paid. And never had any issues with it. I’m not gonna be racing it or anything so not looking for massive gains. Still considering it....
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Beemerbro
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Firstly, shame on you for considering deceiving BMW with a modification that is prohibited by your motorplan.:thumbdo:
I don't like BMW SA for extortion of customers with their stratospheric mark ups, but if you deal with them you should abide by your contract.
They are always looking for anything to void the motorplan- they did it to me over a bonnet replacement they did not authorise; a bonnet they supplied. Imagine that! What's MP got to do with bonnets anyway- thats for another day.
I don't trust unichip. Better a remap. But why did you buy a low powered car if you have bigger power needs, one might ask? Just buy a more powerful car that suits your needs
I don't like BMW SA for extortion of customers with their stratospheric mark ups, but if you deal with them you should abide by your contract.
They are always looking for anything to void the motorplan- they did it to me over a bonnet replacement they did not authorise; a bonnet they supplied. Imagine that! What's MP got to do with bonnets anyway- thats for another day.
I don't trust unichip. Better a remap. But why did you buy a low powered car if you have bigger power needs, one might ask? Just buy a more powerful car that suits your needs
Beemerbro
Member
haha mundane; I like that:blowheart:
I like BMW cars, and always have. They make brilliant machines. Of the 14 cars I've had I think BMW is best. Five of the 14 have been BMW and I still own two. That makes me an enthusiast I guess?
I don't like BMW SA because they're a rip off. I bought my first 3 BMWs in SA. I owned 2 BMWs in England and still buy most of my parts from BMW UK because their prices are closely matched with many other after market OE parts suppliers. In SA try comparing Goldwagon or Europarts or Imcomex prices with BMW. If you regularly buy parts you'd know that BMW SA charges three times more or worse. Now why should anybody like that? A mindset like mine is just what more people need. I do think we need a bit more honesty and integrity down there don't you think? Our country would prosper a lot more with fairer pricing.
I like BMW cars, and always have. They make brilliant machines. Of the 14 cars I've had I think BMW is best. Five of the 14 have been BMW and I still own two. That makes me an enthusiast I guess?
I don't like BMW SA because they're a rip off. I bought my first 3 BMWs in SA. I owned 2 BMWs in England and still buy most of my parts from BMW UK because their prices are closely matched with many other after market OE parts suppliers. In SA try comparing Goldwagon or Europarts or Imcomex prices with BMW. If you regularly buy parts you'd know that BMW SA charges three times more or worse. Now why should anybody like that? A mindset like mine is just what more people need. I do think we need a bit more honesty and integrity down there don't you think? Our country would prosper a lot more with fairer pricing.
