Re: Superchips

[charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org (Charlie Smith)]

Earlier, Peter Wales wrote:
> 
> On another list, I have heard that guys on the Quattro list are not
> enthusiastic about Superchips.
> 
> Would those who have directly had a problem with Superchips mail me directly
> with a brief (or long if you wish) note of what the problems were.
> 
> If you have only heard about problems, don't mail me yet, I'll get to you.
> First I would like to know what we have done wrong and if it is anything
> which we can fix.
> 
> Peter Wales
> President Superchips Inc
> Chairman Superchips Ltd        "Timing is everything"
 
I'd say it starts with the name - which implies 'chip' changes when
the story is that they are like T.A.P. (with which I've personal
experience) - they just give you a stronger spring and circumvent the
overboost protection inside the ECU ... all the while promoting the
idea that they are changing control maps in the ECU's EPROM.

That's one of the things that inspired me to make a batch of wastegate
springs and 'sell' them with D.I.Y. instructions for $20 - if nothing
else than take business away from the people who are playing with
fraudulent advertising ... plus of course to help the quattro driver
community.

    - Charlie


Charlie Smith   charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org  614-471-1418  
Columbus, Ohio USA


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