all eta owners with JC chips...

[Il Duce]

i just bought a JC chip from Timothy100 (thanks again man) and it has changed my car so much. i hit 95 in third gear and i was just wondering if this is normal, i love the overall feel of my car now, it feels less ETA-ish. What are some of your findings of the power etc.? i also noticed that i can chirp 2nd with the greatest of ease.

thanks--

[uberpanzer]

Sounds typical of an eta chip install....I'm used to a Dinan chip in an eta. Chirping 3rd should be a no-brainer too, if your clutch is good and your tires are 'OK'. The extra mph in each gear is very clear, since the rev limiter is now so much higher. I felt that the chip damn near converted the car into an 'i' car. It surely isn't the low revving slug from before the chip. Have fun!

[RedBaron86325]

On paper that would add up to:
121hp + 28hp=149 hp
170ft/lbs + 28ft/lbs=198ft/lbs of torque

Add a 3.46lsd and a set of 325i inner valve springs and you'll hang right with the i guys. They will deny it but you'll be right there until you start up a long hill; then you can see how pretty their ellipsoids look in your rear view mirror.

[Ryan Stewart]

Stoplight to stoplight I can keep with the 325i cars its the top end where they smoke me.

And yes, the Jim C chip changed my car.

[Beej '86 325es]

On paper that would add up to:
121hp + 28hp=149 hp
170ft/lbs + 28ft/lbs=198ft/lbs of torque

Add a 3.46lsd and a set of 325i inner valve springs and you'll hang right with the i guys. They will deny it but you'll be right there until you start up a long hill; then you can see how pretty their ellipsoids look in your rear view mirror.

Actually, those aren't quite the right stats. From the Jim C. chip, it gains a peak 28 hp, at a certain RPM, but the greatest hp achieved is 19 more than stock, so 140 hp. Not sure what it is for torque.

[LowR3V'in]

Here's a dyno.
Bigtime improvment from just a chip :shock:
(still slower then a diesel) :oops:

[BMW BMXER]

I want one. Need money.

[808BMW]

They will deny it but you'll be right there until you start up a long hill; then you can see how pretty their ellipsoids look in your rear view mirror.

I would never be behind an eta on a hill :P

[elemental]

So were is the killer deal on one? It is just about that time right after new rear bushings ... :)

[LowR3V'in]

Sooo.. um.... What's the low-down on where I can find some copys? ;)

[MonthOLDpickle]

whats the best chip? Sorry if this is stupid but I did search

[LowR3V'in]

Everyone sez it's the Jim C chip :?
I wouldn't know..

[BeirBrennerE30]

for any ETA owner a JimC chip (NOT A COPY YOU CHEEP ASS BASTARDS) is a must have... no question... you have to get one

[Ryan Stewart]

Sooo.. um.... What's the low-down on where I can find some copys? ;)

www.turnermotorsport.com $199.00 shipped.

[BavarianBimmer]

Bigtime improvment from just a chip :shock:
(still slower then a diesel) :oops:

I hope you compare your '80s ETA to an modern Comman Rail Diesel engine and not an diesel from the 80's