ebay chips

[TinyGiant]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories___REAL-PERFORMANCE-CHIP-TOYOTA-YARIS-2006-2009-GAS-SAVER_W0QQitemZ250312831519QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20Acc essoriesQQddiZ2811QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item25031283 1519&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245


do these (or any ) "performance chips" really do anything? and is there a downside to using them?

[PETERPOOP]

They make you waste your money. Don't do it.

Seriously, adds 150hp and 50mpg......shame on you.

[eTiMaGo]

might as well buy a bag of Doritos...

[ChinoCharles]

might as well buy a bag of Doritos...

Yes, and solder them to your ECU.

[eTiMaGo]

cheesier performance FTW!

[ChinoCharles]

As cheesy as this thread? I think not!:burnrubber:

[eTiMaGo]

* eTiMaGo sprinkles grated Parmesan on ChinoCharles' header

[TinyGiant]

lol i figured as much.. doesnt hurt to ask :)

[eii]

Careful with what you say guys...the Boss Performance mascot might come to your house and break your legs.

[1NZYaris1]

lol i figured as much.. doesnt hurt to ask :)


:laugh:Dame straight ,thats what this forum is all about , helping and giveing advice
good or bad , thats your discision.:thumbup:

[TinyGiant]

i figured the hp gain was a lie.. but the MPG gain was what i was interested in.. how do these chips "work" do they lean out the engine or something

[PHXDEMON]

i figured the hp gain was a lie.. but the MPG gain was what i was interested in.. how do these chips "work" do they lean out the engine or something They are cheap POS made in china resistors that are supposed to lean out the engine but most of the time just end up causing mechanical/electrical issues.

[TinyGiant]

got ya. thanks for the info guys!