I usually run 95/96 octane petrol, but occasionally 98 octane. Is there a MarkD chip that would suit the petrol here in Australia ? To buy a chip locally they are like $1000 AUD (650USD) and i can't see the point in spending that. 200USD sounds more reasonable
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Originally posted by mjc85I usually run 95/96 octane petrol, but occasionally 98 octane. Is there a MarkD chip that would suit the petrol here in Australia ? To buy a chip locally they are like $1000 AUD (650USD) and i can't see the point in spending that. 200USD sounds more reasonable
The main things that I have noticed change have been the fact that it revs much more freely, the rev range and redline are both increased, the power comes on earlier, it feels as though there is heaps more power up top (particularly over 4000rpm) and while I haven't really checked the fuel consumption with the chip (I've only driven the car for around 50-100km with it fitted), it seems like the fuel consumption has stayed if not dropped from what it initially was. The idle has also remained unchanged.
I was going to post my reports of it earlier but didn't get around to it and if I had to summarise it in brief, I would say that it is definately a must have for those wanting a cost effective gain in engine performance. On the whole, Mark is a great guy to deal with, he helped answer all of my questions and I'm sure he would be only to happy to answer yours as well.
If you have a 318iS or any E30 that Mark covers, shoot him a PM and ask about his chips! They are really that good!
Hope this helps,
Pete.
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Originally posted by mjc85Thanks for that pete, yes i do have a 1990 318is, how much did the chip set you back ?
the chip is listed on my site. The price is $219 USD. Since this chip is only used in a small number of cars, the price is slightly higher that the regular $199 most of my other chips go for.
MarkDURL: www.dsylva-tech.ca
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Originally posted by mjc85Is there still gonna be a group buy or not ? cause if there isn't ill just buy mine this week
MarkDURL: www.dsylva-tech.ca
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Another thing to consider is that a fair percentage of BMW's in the U.S. are in California, with premium gas only being 91 octane. With only one year of the M42 in e30's, a big chunk of your potential market can't get high octane fuel. Maybe I missed it where you are offering a 91 octane chip, but most of the chatter centered around 92 octane and higher versions. That 1 octane number is a big deal, as the stock engines are only marginal on our gas. I often hear pinging on hot days on 91. According to California regs if the fuel measures 90.1, it's allowed to be called 91.
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Originally posted by pig4billAnother thing to consider is that a fair percentage of BMW's in the U.S. are in California, with premium gas only being 91 octane. With only one year of the M42 in e30's, a big chunk of your potential market can't get high octane fuel. Maybe I missed it where you are offering a 91 octane chip, but most of the chatter centered around 92 octane and higher versions. That 1 octane number is a big deal, as the stock engines are only marginal on our gas. I often hear pinging on hot days on 91. According to California regs if the fuel measures 90.1, it's allowed to be called 91.
MarkDURL: www.dsylva-tech.ca
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Originally posted by MarkDI've got other higher priority projects that I could have worked on, with a much bigger returm. I think the problem is that the one dyno run Rob ran didn't look all that impressive, but everyone that actually has the chip is very happy with it. Some people don't realise that the dyno is only testing WOT power and much of the increase is at part throttle. (but there is big difference at WOT also).
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I'm one of those people that don't understand that logic of the performance chip. Although you are not getting the return you expected currently, i think you will definately get it in the long run. I was one of those that though the 91 octance chip was not that impressive and since i live in CA, i could only pump 91 octane. So I decided to just place that mod at the bottom of my list. But like i said in earlier post, i will still definately get one, but just not now because you have the reputation of programing the best chips on the market. So you got at least one future sale here, and i hope it's the same for the others. Also another review for the 91 octane chip would definately spark some interest i think, it's just that the 91 octane chip sounded so much duller to the 92 and higher octane chips that it turned away some people. But i'm sure a chipped M42 is alot more fun to drive then a regular M42.
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I've said it once, and I've said it again, a chip is a requirement for any 318is. Lets face it, the m42 might have been 'hot' when released, but its still a slow revving, underpowered 4 cylinder. Of the chips I have tried, Marks chip goes the furthest towards making the m42 a more potent motor in a potentially potent chassis....BEERTECH
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Originally posted by mjc85Originally posted by MarkDAfter 2 weeks, you have the option of either returning it or you can have it at a 20% discount for writing up some feedback.
Even my original 91 octane chip is much better than the SUPERCHIP that the first person to buy this chip had. And he paid a bit over $400 CDN for it.
I think you can get 98 RON (94 AKI) in Australia so there's no real need to test it further there. Pete is already running the chip in Australia and like it.
MarkDURL: www.dsylva-tech.ca
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Originally posted by RobI've said it once, and I've said it again, a chip is a requirement for any 318is. Lets face it, the m42 might have been 'hot' when released, but its still a slow revving, underpowered 4 cylinder. Of the chips I have tried, Marks chip goes the furthest towards making the m42 a more potent motor in a potentially potent chassis....~ Go Canucks Go! ~
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