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Old 28th March 2013, 07:37   #1
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do these actualy work because for such little cost they claim to give 25 bhp and 50 more torque
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-Dies...item3ca3f7f97b
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Old 28th March 2013, 07:53   #2
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Literally fools the ECU into over fueling the car, as a result loss in MPG and a load of black smoke.
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Old 28th March 2013, 07:57   #3
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You'd be better off putting the money towards the 160 bhp up-grade that Marinabrian and Big Russ do!
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Old 28th March 2013, 07:59   #4
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You'd be better off putting the money towards the 160 bhp up-grade that Marinabrian and Big Russ do!
Totally agree, that's the way to go..
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thanks folks i was just curious didnt think something that cheep could be that effective
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thanks folks i was just curious didnt think something that cheep could be that effective
another £50 and you have an invisible map 155-160 bhp, as mentioned in post from either marinabrian orig russ. b
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Old 28th March 2013, 15:28   #7
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That is all
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Old 28th March 2013, 22:58   #8
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they dont arf' dress up these 20p resistors in a box now dont they!! what a waste of money, makes a joke of the tuning scene
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