E30 - E34 - E36 Chip, Motorsport

[e30gumball]

everyone should have them by now.
what are the results guys ?

[Brew]

Sorry I haven't posted any feedback on the chip yet. I've been trying to figure out why my car has been running rich and I didn't want to give an unfair review.

So far, I have noticed a slight increase in midrange power, and a nice jump in highway gas mileage. And the higher redline is nice too. 60 mph in second gear is great. The idle has also been raised to about 900rpm.

Thanks for the great deal! I'll post a more in-depth review when I get this A/F thing sorted out. I think I may need to get a new oxygen sensor.

[bimmerphile]

On the 318`s i do the 357 and 175 ecu`s.

They are all proper chips giving excelent power.

If there is anyone here who would like to be a tester to give evidence as to how good they are i will do the firt 2 at cost which is only $25 inc shipping to the USA. (thats for any of the cars i have listed.

I'll test on a 318iS that is running perfectly.

I can get the ECU if necessary

[e30gumball]

If you get me the ecu number i`ll send you a chip.

[skat 325is]

I have a friend that might be interested in a 173 chip, i'll let u know.

[gusT_EthirT]

Hey all of you! I was wondering if you could help an idiot out... what is an ECU? I'm getting an '89 325iS this weekend and would love to stick a chip in it. Please let me know what I need. I have a British bank account too, so how much would you like me to take out in Pounts...or is that rediculas? Thanks.

[Sean]

Hey all of you! I was wondering if you could help an idiot out... what is an ECU? I'm getting an '89 325iS this weekend and would love to stick a chip in it. Please let me know what I need. I have a British bank account too, so how much would you like me to take out in Pounts...or is that rediculas? Thanks.

The ECU is the "Engine Control Unit" or something along those terms I think?

Basically, it's like a computer linked to everything the car does, timing, etc. It controls everything. The chips change "settings" that the original chips hold to help get the most power out of the engine. I wouldn't have the slightest idea how that is actually done though... ;) It's in a little metal box hidden above the inside of the glove box, behind a plastic piece.

To get your ECU number, just pull it out (when removing the plastic piece, you'll see that the ECU just clips right out after some screws are removed) and the ECU number should be located on the top of the metal box.

[gusT_EthirT]

Thanks Sean.
Just a few screws? Thats tight.

[rscheiring]

Here are more specifics if you need em

http://www.bavauto.com/Assets/inst_pages/m20s38m70ChipInstruct.pdf

[Sean]

Thanks Sean.
Just a few screws? Thats tight.

Yep, once you pull off the plastic cover inside the gloave box, you'll see the screws, realy straight forward actually.

Glad I could help.

[golde30]

gus,
stop bothering these hard workin ppl, u aint never gonna get an e30 :twisted: , especially since you keep tellin me all yer good deals you find that i can afford and you cant...LOL

[gusT_EthirT]

Haha. Thanks Cary...for stealing my thunder! Hehe. I will get an E30 some day....just as soon as I get approved for a loan. Yay. I'm going to be in debt before I even graduate from high school!

[Rob]

have these chips been delivered yet?

[OldUser1]

e30gumball, you got pm.

Just wondering how well this chip works on the M42's.

[Rob]

up, has anyone recieved these chips yet?