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Title: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: JRi30 on January 07, 2019, 03:13:07
Please note this is not an endorsement or am I affiliated with Racechip. I just wanted to share the info with the i30 community.

Hi guys this is my first post I thought I'd share something interesting. I contacted Racechip to ask about a tune for my new i30 n line coming soon. They're Australian distributor e-mailed and has Informed me a tune is now available for the 1.6T variant of the PD i30 that means any sr and upcoming n-line owner's out there looking for abit more performance this is it., I personally ordered the RS chip which bumps the performance to  golf GTi level  :crazy1:

This is the information they're director passed on when I asked if they're was a product link.

"So if others would like to purchase it they can go via:

 :link: Performance chips ? Chip tuning by RaceChip - RaceChip Australia (http://www.racechip.com.au)

Hyundai
Veloster (From 2011)
1.6T 150kW
 

If they select and purchase that then make a note of their car model I’ll know exactly what it is referring to!

Thank you 😊

 

 

Daniel Ferdman | Director

RamSpeed | Automotive Perfection
T: ‪02 9620 9958‬ | Web: RamSpeed.com.au

Unit 3, 22 Raymond Avenue, Matraville, Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2036"

Administrator Comment This is an interesting development but please note - The Club does not endorse any products. It is up to individual members to assess the legitimacy of any particular Website and product. It is also prudent with any performance modification to assess the risk if any to your Warranty and Insurance.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Intergalacticwolf on January 07, 2019, 03:43:22
Thanks for the info!

Let’s us know how it goes with your N-line. I’m not super experienced when it comes to these tuning chips. But it would surely be interesting to find out how it takes advantage of the (IMO) pretty good chassis of the PD. Does it just remap the ECU?

Would love a front LSD to become available one day!

Edit: ooops. Didn’t see the link! Guess it has all the info there. My bad.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: The Gonz on January 07, 2019, 03:44:09
Thanks, JR, a great first post adding value to the forum’s coffers of information. Welcome and keep us posted on how it goes in your new N. :victory:
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: JRi30 on January 07, 2019, 03:56:48
Thanks for the info!

Let’s us know how it goes with your N-line. I’m not super experienced when it comes to these tuning chips. But it would surely be interesting to find out how it takes advantage of the (IMO) pretty good chassis of the PD. Does it just remap the ECU?

Would love a front LSD to become available one day!

Edit: ooops. Didn’t see the link! Guess it has all the info there. My bad.

Based on my research, pls note im not an expert ok haha. Racechip communicates with the cars sensors to boost engine power but doesn't not taper with the ECU which means all parameters of the ECU and safety  features are still active.  And racechip is not detectable aslong as you remove it before service. Probably best to email or call Racechip/ramspeed directly if you need more info.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: CraigB on January 07, 2019, 06:00:33
Thanks for the info!

Let’s us know how it goes with your N-line. I’m not super experienced when it comes to these tuning chips. But it would surely be interesting to find out how it takes advantage of the (IMO) pretty good chassis of the PD. Does it just remap the ECU?

Would love a front LSD to become available one day!

Edit: ooops. Didn’t see the link! Guess it has all the info there. My bad.

Based on my research, pls note im not an expert ok haha. Racechip communicates with the cars sensors to boost engine power but doesn't not taper with the ECU which means all parameters of the ECU and safety  features are still active.  And racechip is not detectable aslong as you remove it before service. Probably best to email or call Racechip/ramspeed directly if you need more info.
:whsaid: Racechip are just a piggyback setup so the ECU remains untouched :goodjob2:

Intergalacticwolf, if you wanted the LSD you would have to change so many other components to suit the change that it would have been cheaper to buy the N in the first place.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on January 07, 2019, 09:21:52
I was looking at this as well.  Got pretty much the same e-mail Daniel at Ramspeed.

For the price. It is a pretty good deal. There are also a couple others. But they are over $1000 to get here in Aust.

Racechip also has a good reputation for these units they make..  Everything from Hyundai's to HiPo AMG's, BMW M cars, Porsche ETC..

But the only problem I have with the unit is. It is for a Veloster from 2011.   While it is the same engine, the Veloster comes with a slightly bigger turbo. With more boost.
Ours has the smaller turbo for better low down torque. While the Veloster has the bigger turbo for more top end punch to go with the sporty type of car that it is..

From testing in the US.  It's around the 5-6 psi more..     So I'm not sure how the Racechip will compensate for that.
Given that it will gives false reading to the ECU to increase boost that the little turbo may not be able to do. Possibly causing damage ??

Or it may just work in linear fashion.  IE: If on the Veloster it increases boost by 4 psi.  It may also increase the boost by 4 psi on our cars..
It would also change things like ignition timing, fuel delivery etc..   
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: JRi30 on January 07, 2019, 09:56:37
I was looking at this as well.  Got pretty much the same e-mail Daniel at Ramspeed.

For the price. It is a pretty good deal. There are also a couple others. But they are over $1000 to get here in Aust.

Racechip also has a good reputation for these units they make..  Everything from Hyundai's to HiPo AMG's, BMW M cars, Porsche ETC..

But the only problem I have with the unit is. It is for a Veloster from 2011.   While it is the same engine, the Veloster comes with a slightly bigger turbo. With more boost.
Ours has the smaller turbo for better low down torque. While the Veloster has the bigger turbo for more top end punch to go with the sporty type of car that it is..

From testing in the US.  It's around the 5-6 psi more..     So I'm not sure how the Racechip will compensate for that.
Given that it will gives false reading to the ECU to increase boost that the little turbo may not be able to do. Possibly causing damage ??

Or it may just work in linear fashion.  IE: If on the Veloster it increases boost by 4 psi.  It may also increase the boost by 4 psi on our cars..
It would also change things like ignition timing, fuel delivery etc..

Hi Mate

I think that's why he mentioned to leave a note on the order so he'll know for what car. The tune is
still new, so the website probably hasn't been fully updated yet to appear yet on the i30 PD. But on the side of caution I'm gonna email him
I because I just ordered one myself.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: CraigB on January 07, 2019, 11:13:27
The chip would definitely have to be modified for the PD as they use completely different cams and timing to the earlier Veloster.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: JRi30 on January 08, 2019, 00:34:19
I was looking at this as well.  Got pretty much the same e-mail Daniel at Ramspeed.

For the price. It is a pretty good deal. There are also a couple others. But they are over $1000 to get here in Aust.

Racechip also has a good reputation for these units they make..  Everything from Hyundai's to HiPo AMG's, BMW M cars, Porsche ETC..

But the only problem I have with the unit is. It is for a Veloster from 2011.   While it is the same engine, the Veloster comes with a slightly bigger turbo. With more boost.
Ours has the smaller turbo for better low down torque. While the Veloster has the bigger turbo for more top end punch to go with the sporty type of car that it is..

From testing in the US.  It's around the 5-6 psi more..     So I'm not sure how the Racechip will compensate for that.
Given that it will gives false reading to the ECU to increase boost that the little turbo may not be able to do. Possibly causing damage ??

Or it may just work in linear fashion.  IE: If on the Veloster it increases boost by 4 psi.  It may also increase the boost by 4 psi on our cars..
It would also change things like ignition timing, fuel delivery etc..

Hi Mate

I think that's why he mentioned to leave a note on the order so he'll know for what car. The tune is
still new, so the website probably hasn't been fully updated yet to appear yet on the i30 PD. But on the side of caution I'm gonna email him
I because I just ordered one myself.

Hi mate, I e-mailed Racechip about the concern you brought up it seems the Racechip can adapt to it. Heres there response.

"Good spotting. And that was a correct assumption by that member,

Basically it will increase the tolerance for boost by a certain percentage, so if your car is originally running lets say 12 psi, it may only turn it up to approx 16 psi, rather than take it to where the Veloster would be sitting!

All will  be safe regardless, though good on you for spotting that out!"
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Dazzler on January 08, 2019, 01:57:32
I was looking at this as well.  Got pretty much the same e-mail Daniel at Ramspeed.

For the price. It is a pretty good deal. There are also a couple others. But they are over $1000 to get here in Aust.

Racechip also has a good reputation for these units they make..  Everything from Hyundai's to HiPo AMG's, BMW M cars, Porsche ETC..

But the only problem I have with the unit is. It is for a Veloster from 2011.   While it is the same engine, the Veloster comes with a slightly bigger turbo. With more boost.
Ours has the smaller turbo for better low down torque. While the Veloster has the bigger turbo for more top end punch to go with the sporty type of car that it is..

From testing in the US.  It's around the 5-6 psi more..     So I'm not sure how the Racechip will compensate for that.
Given that it will gives false reading to the ECU to increase boost that the little turbo may not be able to do. Possibly causing damage ??

Or it may just work in linear fashion.  IE: If on the Veloster it increases boost by 4 psi.  It may also increase the boost by 4 psi on our cars..
It would also change things like ignition timing, fuel delivery etc..

Hi Mate

I think that's why he mentioned to leave a note on the order so he'll know for what car. The tune is
still new, so the website probably hasn't been fully updated yet to appear yet on the i30 PD. But on the side of caution I'm gonna email him
I because I just ordered one myself.

Hi mate, I e-mailed Racechip about the concern you brought up it seems the Racechip can adapt to it. Heres there response.

"Good spotting. And that was a correct assumption by that member,

Basically it will increase the tolerance for boost by a certain percentage, so if your car is originally running lets say 12 psi, it may only turn it up to approx 16 psi, rather than take it to where the Veloster would be sitting!

All will  be safe regardless, though good on you for spotting that out!"

His replies give me the impression they are not/have not customised the software to suit the PD SR. I find it a bit disappointing if that is the case as I believe the racechip for the Veloster has been available for some time (so what are they bringing new to the table?)  :cool:

Not being negative or saying it won't make a difference, but if I was wanting to buy one I would want a model specific one, not one designed for a different model with slightly different configuration and tune.  :undecided:
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: JRi30 on January 08, 2019, 02:27:57
I was looking at this as well.  Got pretty much the same e-mail Daniel at Ramspeed.

For the price. It is a pretty good deal. There are also a couple others. But they are over $1000 to get here in Aust.

Racechip also has a good reputation for these units they make..  Everything from Hyundai's to HiPo AMG's, BMW M cars, Porsche ETC..

But the only problem I have with the unit is. It is for a Veloster from 2011.   While it is the same engine, the Veloster comes with a slightly bigger turbo. With more boost.
Ours has the smaller turbo for better low down torque. While the Veloster has the bigger turbo for more top end punch to go with the sporty type of car that it is..

From testing in the US.  It's around the 5-6 psi more..     So I'm not sure how the Racechip will compensate for that.
Given that it will gives false reading to the ECU to increase boost that the little turbo may not be able to do. Possibly causing damage ??

Or it may just work in linear fashion.  IE: If on the Veloster it increases boost by 4 psi.  It may also increase the boost by 4 psi on our cars..
It would also change things like ignition timing, fuel delivery etc..

Hi Mate

I think that's why he mentioned to leave a note on the order so he'll know for what car. The tune is
still new, so the website probably hasn't been fully updated yet to appear yet on the i30 PD. But on the side of caution I'm gonna email him
I because I just ordered one myself.

Hi mate, I e-mailed Racechip about the concern you brought up it seems the Racechip can adapt to it. Heres there response.

"Good spotting. And that was a correct assumption by that member,

Basically it will increase the tolerance for boost by a certain percentage, so if your car is originally running lets say 12 psi, it may only turn it up to approx 16 psi, rather than take it to where the Veloster would be sitting!

All will  be safe regardless, though good on you for spotting that out!"

His replies give me the impression they are not/have not customised the software to suit the PD SR. I find it a bit disappointing if that is the case as I believe the racechip for the Veloster has been available for some time (so what are they bringing new to the table?)  :cool:

Not being negative or saying it won't make a difference, but if I was wanting to buy one I would want a model specific one, not one designed for a different model with slightly different configuration and tune.  :undecided:

I thought the same to, and Purplehazeffc made a valid points. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and be the first to test it out.  :crazy1:
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on January 08, 2019, 04:43:30
I was looking at this as well.  Got pretty much the same e-mail Daniel at Ramspeed.

For the price. It is a pretty good deal. There are also a couple others. But they are over $1000 to get here in Aust.

Racechip also has a good reputation for these units they make..  Everything from Hyundai's to HiPo AMG's, BMW M cars, Porsche ETC..

But the only problem I have with the unit is. It is for a Veloster from 2011.   While it is the same engine, the Veloster comes with a slightly bigger turbo. With more boost.
Ours has the smaller turbo for better low down torque. While the Veloster has the bigger turbo for more top end punch to go with the sporty type of car that it is..

From testing in the US.  It's around the 5-6 psi more..     So I'm not sure how the Racechip will compensate for that.
Given that it will gives false reading to the ECU to increase boost that the little turbo may not be able to do. Possibly causing damage ??

Or it may just work in linear fashion.  IE: If on the Veloster it increases boost by 4 psi.  It may also increase the boost by 4 psi on our cars..
It would also change things like ignition timing, fuel delivery etc..

Hi Mate

I think that's why he mentioned to leave a note on the order so he'll know for what car. The tune is
still new, so the website probably hasn't been fully updated yet to appear yet on the i30 PD. But on the side of caution I'm gonna email him
I because I just ordered one myself.

Hi mate, I e-mailed Racechip about the concern you brought up it seems the Racechip can adapt to it. Heres there response.

"Good spotting. And that was a correct assumption by that member,

Basically it will increase the tolerance for boost by a certain percentage, so if your car is originally running lets say 12 psi, it may only turn it up to approx 16 psi, rather than take it to where the Veloster would be sitting!

All will  be safe regardless, though good on you for spotting that out!"

His replies give me the impression they are not/have not customised the software to suit the PD SR. I find it a bit disappointing if that is the case as I believe the racechip for the Veloster has been available for some time (so what are they bringing new to the table?)  :cool:

Not being negative or saying it won't make a difference, but if I was wanting to buy one I would want a model specific one, not one designed for a different model with slightly different configuration and tune.  :undecided:

I thought the same to, and Purplehazeffc made a valid points. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and be the first to test it out.  :crazy1:

If you do go ahead with the purchase.   Are you able to get your car to a dyno & do some data logging??
Mainly like what is the stock boost level. And then what is the boost levels for each of the 3 maps.

As if you also get the App control. There are 3 different maps you can run.
Efficiency:  Which is meant to give better fuel economy
Sport:  Better performance / power.
Race: Maximum performance /power.

Racechip have a fantastic reputation in Europe.  So I don't think that their product is bad or dodgy.
As I'm also interested in this. But would like some sort of real world testing as well..

Be real interested on how it does go for you..
Please keep us posted..
Cheers
The App is on Google Play, which you can download for free. So you can see how it all works. You can also turn the Racechip off completely as well..
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: CraigB on January 08, 2019, 06:05:33
I hardly think it's worth doing a data run on the dyno unless you had a good friend with one in his shop, it'll cost $500 to get little more info than what's given on the Racechip website.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: JRi30 on January 08, 2019, 06:23:56
I hardly think it's worth doing a data run on the dyno unless you had a good friend with one in his shop, it'll cost $500 to get little more info than what's given on the Racechip website.

I was about to say the same thing a dyno run, will probably cost more than the Racechip itself . The only test, I can probably do is a straight line acceleration test.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: JRi30 on January 08, 2019, 06:25:23
I was looking at this as well.  Got pretty much the same e-mail Daniel at Ramspeed.

For the price. It is a pretty good deal. There are also a couple others. But they are over $1000 to get here in Aust.

Racechip also has a good reputation for these units they make..  Everything from Hyundai's to HiPo AMG's, BMW M cars, Porsche ETC..

But the only problem I have with the unit is. It is for a Veloster from 2011.   While it is the same engine, the Veloster comes with a slightly bigger turbo. With more boost.
Ours has the smaller turbo for better low down torque. While the Veloster has the bigger turbo for more top end punch to go with the sporty type of car that it is..

From testing in the US.  It's around the 5-6 psi more..     So I'm not sure how the Racechip will compensate for that.
Given that it will gives false reading to the ECU to increase boost that the little turbo may not be able to do. Possibly causing damage ??

Or it may just work in linear fashion.  IE: If on the Veloster it increases boost by 4 psi.  It may also increase the boost by 4 psi on our cars..
It would also change things like ignition timing, fuel delivery etc..

Hi Mate

I think that's why he mentioned to leave a note on the order so he'll know for what car. The tune is
still new, so the website probably hasn't been fully updated yet to appear yet on the i30 PD. But on the side of caution I'm gonna email him
I because I just ordered one myself.

Hi mate, I e-mailed Racechip about the concern you brought up it seems the Racechip can adapt to it. Heres there response.

"Good spotting. And that was a correct assumption by that member,

Basically it will increase the tolerance for boost by a certain percentage, so if your car is originally running lets say 12 psi, it may only turn it up to approx 16 psi, rather than take it to where the Veloster would be sitting!

All will  be safe regardless, though good on you for spotting that out!"

His replies give me the impression they are not/have not customised the software to suit the PD SR. I find it a bit disappointing if that is the case as I believe the racechip for the Veloster has been available for some time (so what are they bringing new to the table?)  :cool:

Not being negative or saying it won't make a difference, but if I was wanting to buy one I would want a model specific one, not one designed for a different model with slightly different configuration and tune.  :undecided:

I thought the same to, and Purplehazeffc made a valid points. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and be the first to test it out.  :crazy1:

If you do go ahead with the purchase.   Are you able to get your car to a dyno & do some data logging??
Mainly like what is the stock boost level. And then what is the boost levels for each of the 3 maps.

As if you also get the App control. There are 3 different maps you can run.
Efficiency:  Which is meant to give better fuel economy
Sport:  Better performance / power.
Race: Maximum performance /power.

Racechip have a fantastic reputation in Europe.  So I don't think that their product is bad or dodgy.
As I'm also interested in this. But would like some sort of real world testing as well..

Be real interested on how it does go for you..
Please keep us posted..
Cheers
The App is on Google Play, which you can download for free. So you can see how it all works. You can also turn the Racechip off completely as well..

I will definitely keep you posted. Can't justify dyno test tho.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on January 08, 2019, 12:16:24
I hardly think it's worth doing a data run on the dyno unless you had a good friend with one in his shop, it'll cost $500 to get little more info than what's given on the Racechip website.

I was about to say the same thing a dyno run, will probably cost more than the Racechip itself . The only test, I can probably do is a straight line acceleration test.

I don't mean a Dyno tune of the car..      A Dyno power run.
Most shops will do that quite easy.    Normal pricing is around $100 - $120 for  3-4 consecutive runs.
So each run can be done with a different map from the Racechip..  And you will also get a print out..

Back in the day(early 2000's) when we had V8 Commodores. We could get our car on a Dyno for around $50

While a Dyno will read completely different day to day & also on different Dyno's
Doing consecutive runs will get a pretty good idea on the different Power & Torque curves of each map
And of course the air fuel mixture as well..   To me. It would be $100 well spent..


Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: CraigB on January 08, 2019, 12:27:55
To you might be money well spent but essentially it's a complete waste of money, even if only $100 it's not going to give further benefits for the tune and only supplies a little more information that really means nothing to the average person who is just happy to know/feel the car has a bit more performance.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Solitude on January 30, 2019, 00:16:20
Hey @JRi30  , been a while since your last update :)

Any news on when the chip is installed? I am pretty interested to see how it all goes for you.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on February 15, 2019, 22:04:39
I've recently started looking into any tuning options available where the car can be returned back to standard form pretty easily and the Racechip option is something I'm keen to look into myself.

Tunehouse in Marrickville NSW offer a similar type of product which they call a THR Powerport but they do a custom dyno tune on the car too but there's a wee bit of a difference in the price for what they offer.

PD 2017+ SR 1.6L Turbo (http://tunehouse.com.au/thrkits/hyundai/i30/pd-2017-sr-1-6l-turbo)

I made an email enquiry on this yesterday and got the following response;

"We can provide you with 7 individual tunes for your Hyundai i30 N-Line using our THR PowerPort interceptor solution. This will allow us to piggy-back from the stock ECU and remap the factory technology with our own custom dyno tune.

Our unit is completely plug and play as it comes with a tailored loom specifically for your car and absolutely no wires need to be cut. This means it’s completely reversible as it simply unplugs without leaving any permanent changes to the ECU.

Expect excellent power gains, with tightened up throttle response and bolstered mid range torque. Overall the driveability of the car will improve dramatically while reducing your fuel consumption to provide you with the perfect all-round performance package.

Currently we have the PowerPort on special starting from $1,999 supplied, fitted and tuned on the dyno."

While this is the first option I've seen that is specific to the SR/N-Line I'm not entirely keen on spending those type of dollarydoos on a tune if there's a decent plug and play option without a custom tune required
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Dazzler on February 15, 2019, 22:32:34
Welcome! Thanks for that! Not cheap is it!  :eek:

I don't understand how they re-map the ECU then say you can remove the module and it's back to factory? If that's the case if you then re-add the module I assume you have to have the re-map done again?

Just asking for a friend.  :snigger:
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Dazzler on February 16, 2019, 02:09:53
One of my mate's who is a big fan of chip tuning says from his experience, it is imperative that each individual car is dyno tested after a chip tune.

He had a chip tune on one of his cars and when it was dyno tested they picked up it was running way to lean and could have easily detonated and blown the motor. The Chip tuner did another revised tune and it was fine after that.  :cool:
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: CraigB on February 16, 2019, 08:47:12
I've recently started looking into any tuning options available where the car can be returned back to standard form pretty easily and the Racechip option is something I'm keen to look into myself.

Tunehouse in Marrickville NSW offer a similar type of product which they call a THR Powerport but they do a custom dyno tune on the car too but there's a wee bit of a difference in the price for what they offer.

PD 2017+ SR 1.6L Turbo (http://tunehouse.com.au/thrkits/hyundai/i30/pd-2017-sr-1-6l-turbo)

I made an email enquiry on this yesterday and got the following response;

"We can provide you with 7 individual tunes for your Hyundai i30 N-Line using our THR PowerPort interceptor solution. This will allow us to piggy-back from the stock ECU and remap the factory technology with our own custom dyno tune.

Our unit is completely plug and play as it comes with a tailored loom specifically for your car and absolutely no wires need to be cut. This means it’s completely reversible as it simply unplugs without leaving any permanent changes to the ECU.

Expect excellent power gains, with tightened up throttle response and bolstered mid range torque. Overall the driveability of the car will improve dramatically while reducing your fuel consumption to provide you with the perfect all-round performance package.

Currently we have the PowerPort on special starting from $1,999 supplied, fitted and tuned on the dyno."

While this is the first option I've seen that is specific to the SR/N-Line I'm not entirely keen on spending those type of dollarydoos on a tune if there's a decent plug and play option without a custom tune required
2k is way over priced imo, also only a 30Kw gain compared to Racechip quoting 37Kw with the GTS for $800...I still don't see the PD 1.6 turbo petrol mentioned on Racechip's website though apparently they can do it.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: JRi30 on March 02, 2019, 00:36:34
Hey @JRi30  , been a while since your last update :)

Any news on when the chip is installed? I am pretty interested to see how it all goes for you.

So sorry for the late reply. There's been some issues with the courier ups in getting my Racechip on time. Finally tried it out. There is a huge difference. My opinion isn't scientific.

It took a few kms on the freeway for the tune to fully set in but the difference is considerable. Acceleration on sport mode is insane, that feeling when the car pulls you back during acceleration just keeps on building even pass 100 kms, I'll be getting fines if I'm not careful. the throttle feels more sensitive to with less hesitation. Normal mode feels like standard sport mode now. I have to drive the car on eco mode now if i want to drive it around town as it feels to sensitive now on sport and normal.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Dazzler on March 02, 2019, 04:44:44
Hey @JRi30  , been a while since your last update :)

Any news on when the chip is installed? I am pretty interested to see how it all goes for you.

So sorry for the late reply. There's been some issues with the courier ups in getting my Racechip on time. Finally tried it out. There is a huge difference. My opinion isn't scientific.

It took a few kms on the freeway for the tune to fully set in but the difference is considerable. Acceleration on sport mode is insane, that feeling when the car pulls you back during acceleration just keeps on building even pass 100 kms, I'll be getting fines if I'm not careful. the throttle feels more sensitive to with less hesitation. Normal mode feels like standard sport mode now. I have to drive the car on eco mode now if i want to drive it around town as it feels to sensitive now on sport and normal.

Thanks for that report. SOunds great. What sort of kilometres did you put on it before applying the chip? I assume you gave it at least a few hundred if not 1000 kilometres to bed things in beforehand?

Lets hope it doesn't affect longevity of any components. I wouldn't have thought like that 40 or even 30 years ago..  :whistler:
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: JRi30 on March 02, 2019, 05:16:46
Hey @JRi30  , been a while since your last update :)

Any news on when the chip is installed? I am pretty interested to see how it all goes for you.

So sorry for the late reply. There's been some issues with the courier ups in getting my Racechip on time. Finally tried it out. There is a huge difference. My opinion isn't scientific.

It took a few kms on the freeway for the tune to fully set in but the difference is considerable. Acceleration on sport mode is insane, that feeling when the car pulls you back during acceleration just keeps on building even pass 100 kms, I'll be getting fines if I'm not careful. the throttle feels more sensitive to with less hesitation. Normal mode feels like standard sport mode now. I have to drive the car on eco mode now if i want to drive it around town as it feels to sensitive now on sport and normal.

Thanks for that report. SOunds great. What sort of kilometres did you put on it before applying the chip? I assume you gave it at least a few hundred if not 1000 kilometres to bed things in beforehand?

Lets hope it doesn't affect longevity of any components. I wouldn't have thought like that 40 or even 30 years ago..  :whistler:

My car only has 5000km at the moment. After plugging the chip in I'd say after 10-20km. I started to really feel the tune to take effect. On the first initial run up you could feel it had more power when you pressed on the gas, but throttle response still felt stock and abit hesitant. But after that 10-20km mark just a very slight tap on the gas that feeling of being pushed back to your seat completely surprised me. I'm still on the preset mapping which number is 4. There's 6 modes to the Racechip. On the manual it was recommended to increase the mapping slowly, to be on the safe side I'l increase it once a day. So the car can fully adjust, so i have a feeling this will only get better in the next few days. I'll keep you guys posted.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on March 02, 2019, 10:09:52
Hey @JRi30  , been a while since your last update :)

Any news on when the chip is installed? I am pretty interested to see how it all goes for you.

So sorry for the late reply. There's been some issues with the courier ups in getting my Racechip on time. Finally tried it out. There is a huge difference. My opinion isn't scientific.

It took a few kms on the freeway for the tune to fully set in but the difference is considerable. Acceleration on sport mode is insane, that feeling when the car pulls you back during acceleration just keeps on building even pass 100 kms, I'll be getting fines if I'm not careful. the throttle feels more sensitive to with less hesitation. Normal mode feels like standard sport mode now. I have to drive the car on eco mode now if i want to drive it around town as it feels to sensitive now on sport and normal.

Thanks for that report. SOunds great. What sort of kilometres did you put on it before applying the chip? I assume you gave it at least a few hundred if not 1000 kilometres to bed things in beforehand?

Lets hope it doesn't affect longevity of any components. I wouldn't have thought like that 40 or even 30 years ago..  :whistler:

My car only has 5000km at the moment. After plugging the chip in I'd say after 10-20km. I started to really feel the tune to take effect. On the first initial run up you could feel it had more power when you pressed on the gas, but throttle response still felt stock and abit hesitant. But after that 10-20km mark just a very slight tap on the gas that feeling of being pushed back to your seat completely surprised me. I'm still on the preset mapping which number is 4. There's 6 modes to the Racechip. On the manual it was recommended to increase the mapping slowly, to be on the safe side I'l increase it once a day. So the car can fully adjust, so i have a feeling this will only get better in the next few days. I'll keep you guys posted.

Thank you for that..    Sounds promising..

I can confirm that I shall be getting the Racechip RS in about a months time..
But I will be also getting the App control function for the extra $66.
Then I can change through the 4 mode at a press on mu phone.
The modes are.   Off, Eco, Sport & Race..    So on the 5am run to work I can just leave it in one of the mild tunes..

And put it in race mode when I want to have a bit of fun..
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on March 03, 2019, 05:05:47
Hey @JRi30  , been a while since your last update :)

Any news on when the chip is installed? I am pretty interested to see how it all goes for you.

So sorry for the late reply. There's been some issues with the courier ups in getting my Racechip on time. Finally tried it out. There is a huge difference. My opinion isn't scientific.

It took a few kms on the freeway for the tune to fully set in but the difference is considerable. Acceleration on sport mode is insane, that feeling when the car pulls you back during acceleration just keeps on building even pass 100 kms, I'll be getting fines if I'm not careful. the throttle feels more sensitive to with less hesitation. Normal mode feels like standard sport mode now. I have to drive the car on eco mode now if i want to drive it around town as it feels to sensitive now on sport and normal.

Which one did you buy? Is it the RS or the GTS version?
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: JRi30 on March 03, 2019, 05:30:05
Hey @JRi30  , been a while since your last update :)

Any news on when the chip is installed? I am pretty interested to see how it all goes for you.

So sorry for the late reply. There's been some issues with the courier ups in getting my Racechip on time. Finally tried it out. There is a huge difference. My opinion isn't scientific.

It took a few kms on the freeway for the tune to fully set in but the difference is considerable. Acceleration on sport mode is insane, that feeling when the car pulls you back during acceleration just keeps on building even pass 100 kms, I'll be getting fines if I'm not careful. the throttle feels more sensitive to with less hesitation. Normal mode feels like standard sport mode now. I have to drive the car on eco mode now if i want to drive it around town as it feels to sensitive now on sport and normal.

Which one did you buy? Is it the RS or the GTS version?
RS version.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on March 03, 2019, 08:28:07
Hey @JRi30  , been a while since your last update :)

Any news on when the chip is installed? I am pretty interested to see how it all goes for you.

So sorry for the late reply. There's been some issues with the courier ups in getting my Racechip on time. Finally tried it out. There is a huge difference. My opinion isn't scientific.

It took a few kms on the freeway for the tune to fully set in but the difference is considerable. Acceleration on sport mode is insane, that feeling when the car pulls you back during acceleration just keeps on building even pass 100 kms, I'll be getting fines if I'm not careful. the throttle feels more sensitive to with less hesitation. Normal mode feels like standard sport mode now. I have to drive the car on eco mode now if i want to drive it around town as it feels to sensitive now on sport and normal.

Which one did you buy? Is it the RS or the GTS version?
RS version.

It looks like the RS version is the way to go. I know the GTS model gives you that little bit more out of the car but I think I'd rather put those few extra hundred dollars towards an axle back exhaust to make the sound match the increased performance.

Definitely on the shopping list to grab in the next couple months.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on March 11, 2019, 04:13:19
I just spoke to Daniel at Ramspeed who was super helpful and keen to answer any questions I had about the Racechip. He seemed to agree that the RS was the best bang for buck and the way to go.

He also said if I order over the phone they'll do free postage because they usually get stung with a 3% surcharge for Paypal payments. It's only $15 but that's more money in my pocket to spend on the additional fuel I'll no doubt be using.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: CraigB on March 11, 2019, 05:53:29
I just spoke to Daniel at Ramspeed who was super helpful and keen to answer any questions I had about the Racechip. He seemed to agree that the RS was the best bang for buck and the way to go.

He also said if I order over the phone they'll do free postage because they usually get stung with a 3% surcharge for Paypal payments. It's only $15 but that's more money in my pocket to spend on the additional fuel I'll no doubt be using.
Even if you got the GTS it’s still $1200 cheaper than the Tunehouse mob you had thought about :wink: my personal choice would be the GTS because of the better processor used which is where the cost lays.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Solitude on March 11, 2019, 10:32:22
Thanks for the updates mate. :)

In the manual, does it suggest you will end up on mapping 6 eventually? Not really sure what the 1-6 is all about.

After the Chip, would you need to provide more air to the motor? Also, how has this extra power affected your grip on the front tyres, especially if you are turning off traction control?
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on March 18, 2019, 22:47:34
Just jumped on the Racechip Aus and Overseas websites and the Veloster options are gone. I wonder  if they're revising the vehicle applications available and hopefully will include an SR/N-line specific option.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Dazzler on March 19, 2019, 20:00:06
Just jumped on the Racechip Aus and Overseas websites and the Veloster options are gone. I wonder  if they're revising the vehicle applications available and hopefully will include an SR/N-line specific option.

That's interesting.  Worth monitoring!   :goodjob:
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on March 23, 2019, 02:02:02
Just jumped on the Racechip Aus and Overseas websites and the Veloster options are gone. I wonder  if they're revising the vehicle applications available and hopefully will include an SR/N-line specific option.

On the Racechip website. Which you are best to go to this one:  :link: Online Shop ? Buy your RaceChip tuning box now - RaceChip Australia (http://www.racechip.com.au/shop/)

Then in the drop down menu's go to. Hyundai - Elantra (AD) (From 2015) - Sport 1.6T (204 hp / 150 kw)

That is the correct one for our engine.  :)
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on March 24, 2019, 07:15:02
The veloster option seems to be available again but I'd agree the elantra option is the one to go for
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: taj on April 06, 2019, 16:47:31
Hey @JRi30  , been a while since your last update :)

Any news on when the chip is installed? I am pretty interested to see how it all goes for you.


So sorry for the late reply. There's been some issues with the courier ups in getting my Racechip on time. Finally tried it out. There is a huge difference. My opinion isn't scientific.

It took a few kms on the freeway for the tune to fully set in but the difference is considerable. Acceleration on sport mode is insane, that feeling when the car pulls you back during acceleration just keeps on building even pass 100 kms, I'll be getting fines if I'm not careful. the throttle feels more sensitive to with less hesitation. Normal mode feels like standard sport mode now. I have to drive the car on eco mode now if i want to drive it around town as it feels to sensitive now on sport and normal.

Which one did you buy? Is it the RS or the GTS version?
RS version.

Hi JRi30 see this link  :link: Chiptuning & Gaspedaltuning für Ihren Hyundai I30 (PD) 1.4 T-GDI (103KW) | RaceChip (https://www.racechip.de/shop/hyundai/i30-pd-ab-2016/1-4-t-gdi-1353ccm-140ps-103kw-242nm.html)
I think that we have the same engine and model i30 you bought the RS model but I would like to buy the GTS model i live in Denmark so I wil buy it from Germany, i have also been looking for a nev exhaust this one see link  :link: FOX Duplex Sportauspuff Endschalldämpfer Hyundai i30 PDE re/li je 1x90mm Typ 25 | eBay (https://www.ebay.de/itm/FOX-Duplex-Sportauspuff-Endschalldampfer-Hyundai-i30-PDE-re-li-je-1x90mm-Typ-25/273482815691?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3D8bcd4d0ae8b543ce8cbe67ca1910d4f8%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D264074406389%26itm%3D273482815691&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1)
the only issue i have is that i don't like to cut in the bumber, I rather get a new rear bumber with 2 holes for this pipe, but i havent seen one yet? next link
also should fit my car but I can't find a picture where i can see it's been installed, it would els look bad ass with 2 dobbel pipes.
  :link: Fox Duplex Auspuff Sportauspuff Sportendschalldämpfer Hyundai i30 PDE 1,4l 103kW | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fox-Duplex-Auspuff-Sportauspuff-Sportendschalldampfer-Hyundai-i30-PDE-1-4l-103kW/392242802369?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908103841%26meid%3Dabed5dc583254262952f8ea71c43e7ed%26pid%3D100227%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D323474602562%26itm%3D392242802369&_trksid=p2054502.c100227.m3827#vi-ilComp)
PS: was it easy to install?
and see this link where you can download the installation instruktion.  :link: RaceChip function and installation (https://www.racechip.com/chip-tuning/function-installation.html)
https://www.racechip.com/downloads/EBA_ALLG_GTS_TB_K2_ENG_V1.pdf (https://www.racechip.com/downloads/EBA_ALLG_GTS_TB_K2_ENG_V1.pdf)

Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on April 06, 2019, 23:08:48
Hey @JRi30  , been a while since your last update :)

Any news on when the chip is installed? I am pretty interested to see how it all goes for you.


So sorry for the late reply. There's been some issues with the courier ups in getting my Racechip on time. Finally tried it out. There is a huge difference. My opinion isn't scientific.

It took a few kms on the freeway for the tune to fully set in but the difference is considerable. Acceleration on sport mode is insane, that feeling when the car pulls you back during acceleration just keeps on building even pass 100 kms, I'll be getting fines if I'm not careful. the throttle feels more sensitive to with less hesitation. Normal mode feels like standard sport mode now. I have to drive the car on eco mode now if i want to drive it around town as it feels to sensitive now on sport and normal.

Which one did you buy? Is it the RS or the GTS version?
RS version.

Hi JRi30 see this link  :link: Chiptuning & Gaspedaltuning für Ihren Hyundai I30 (PD) 1.4 T-GDI (103KW) | RaceChip (https://www.racechip.de/shop/hyundai/i30-pd-ab-2016/1-4-t-gdi-1353ccm-140ps-103kw-242nm.html)
I think that we have the same engine and model i30 you bought the RS model but I would like to buy the GTS model i live in Denmark so I wil buy it from Germany, i have also been looking for a nev exhaust this one see link  :link: FOX Duplex Sportauspuff Endschalldämpfer Hyundai i30 PDE re/li je 1x90mm Typ 25 | eBay (https://www.ebay.de/itm/FOX-Duplex-Sportauspuff-Endschalldampfer-Hyundai-i30-PDE-re-li-je-1x90mm-Typ-25/273482815691?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3D8bcd4d0ae8b543ce8cbe67ca1910d4f8%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D264074406389%26itm%3D273482815691&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1)
the only issue i have is that i don't like to cut in the bumber, I rather get a new rear bumber with 2 holes for this pipe, but i havent seen one yet? next link
also should fit my car but I can't find a picture where i can see it's been installed, it would els look bad ass with 2 dobbel pipes.
  :link: Fox Duplex Auspuff Sportauspuff Sportendschalldämpfer Hyundai i30 PDE 1,4l 103kW | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fox-Duplex-Auspuff-Sportauspuff-Sportendschalldampfer-Hyundai-i30-PDE-1-4l-103kW/392242802369?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908103841%26meid%3Dabed5dc583254262952f8ea71c43e7ed%26pid%3D100227%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D323474602562%26itm%3D392242802369&_trksid=p2054502.c100227.m3827#vi-ilComp)
PS: was it easy to install?
and see this link where you can download the installation instruktion.  :link: RaceChip function and installation (https://www.racechip.com/chip-tuning/function-installation.html)
http://www.racechip.com/downloads/EBA_ALLG_GTS_TB_K2_ENG_V1.pdf (http://www.racechip.com/downloads/EBA_ALLG_GTS_TB_K2_ENG_V1.pdf)

Hi Taj

We don't get the 1.4 GDi-T engine here in Australia.   We have the 1.6lt  GDi-T
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on April 11, 2019, 01:54:28
I recently found out about another piggyback tuning option through aFe Power

SCORCHER GT Power Module (https://afepower.com/afe-power-77-47001-scorcher-gt-module)

I still think RaceChip looks to be the way to go but I will say that I'm a fan of the push button in-cabin adjustment function. While I don't expect I'd constantly be switching through power modes with the RaceChip I like the idea of being able to do it at the push of a button rather than via a phone app since I'm very much against touching my phone during a drive.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: taj on April 14, 2019, 15:07:50
Hi JRi30 I just installed the RaceChip GTS today, but I can't get the new RaceChip+ app to work, I scan the barcode and press next then it says type in the code from your GTS Chip, but I don't see any code to type in? did you alsy bye the app and have you install it, otherwise it was very easy to installs the unit, and I have try it, and the preform is insane, and I have only try level 5 and this unit is up too level 7.I have write to RaceChip about my app problem I have a iPhone X, and there are only video with the old RacChip app and here I can see the get a number to type ind to activate the Bluetooth.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: CraigB on April 14, 2019, 15:49:49
taj, serial code is supposed to be on the back of the product, that is what you type in.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: taj on April 14, 2019, 20:37:57
i don't now what you mean, there are no number on the back off the unit and it docent's say anything about this in the manual, and how can you upload a picture here?
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Shambles on April 14, 2019, 20:53:41
Quote from: taj
and how can you upload a picture here?

Don't you have this option?

(https://i.imgur.com/l8DIUaM.jpg)
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: taj on April 14, 2019, 21:19:28

(https://i.ibb.co/47Hkhfr/Screen-Shot-04-14-19-at-09-29-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/CzfLRtG)

yes thanks for info, I didn't see this before now, this picture are only from the manual, and not from my GTS Unit, JR which number would it be on this example.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: CraigB on April 15, 2019, 03:58:32
I would think it’s the CMIT ID.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: taj on April 16, 2019, 15:38:14
hi when every thing goes Wrong, then careful read the f***ing manual :lol: it say's type in the 6 last digital from the serial number, for active the Bluethoth to the unit :goodjob2: so now it's working, and I must say that I am weary impressed, with it's performens. :happydance:
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: R0B on May 06, 2019, 11:22:42
Would this be suitable for the DCT? I've read elsewhere that it's not great at handling the extra power from tunes/etc.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: cruiserfied on May 06, 2019, 23:00:25
I don't know why you would go with a plug in "chip" when an ECU tune is a much better and safer option.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: R0B on May 07, 2019, 01:22:54
To keep your warranty?
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: cruiserfied on May 07, 2019, 03:29:44
To keep your warranty?

Get a Lap3 tune and opt for new ECU. Put your original ECU on the shelf in the event it needs to go back in.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on May 07, 2019, 06:55:20
To keep your warranty?

Get a Lap3 tune and opt for new ECU. Put your original ECU on the shelf in the event it needs to go back in.

While I would agree with this.  For what you have suggested.   Your looking at $1850 for just the ECU. Without postage...
So pretty close on $2000..  Where $500 - $600 for the Racechip..   That is some serious difference in cost...

Racechip have got a pretty good reputation on their product.

Though if you were thinking about tracking your car.. The the Lap3 ECU is the way to go..  But then again, should have got the i30N instead..
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: cruiserfied on May 07, 2019, 09:16:25
To keep your warranty?

Get a Lap3 tune and opt for new ECU. Put your original ECU on the shelf in the event it needs to go back in.

While I would agree with this.  For what you have suggested.   Your looking at $1850 for just the ECU. Without postage...
So pretty close on $2000..  Where $500 - $600 for the Racechip..   That is some serious difference in cost...

Racechip have got a pretty good reputation on their product.

Though if you were thinking about tracking your car.. The the Lap3 ECU is the way to go..  But then again, should have got the i30N instead..

$1073 usd shipped to NSW Australia. That includes the ECU.
Not sure where you got $1850 +shipping.

I'll tell you straight up you will never convince me a plug in "chip" is any good. Trying to fool and override an ECU's base parameters is just no good.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: mrpayner on May 11, 2019, 01:34:50
For those have already have it, does the technology in the racechip help reduce that initial small amount of lag?
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Dazzler on May 11, 2019, 03:03:45
For those have already have it, does the technology in the racechip help reduce that initial small amount of lag?

I find Sport mode improves takeoff quite a bit...
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: mrpayner on May 11, 2019, 03:24:02
Yes, when I took one for a test drive i noticed that it tightened everything up too.

Even the base chip, Racechip S, is a very mild 25kw/77Nm increase. That's good value for $309. However, I'm feeling very cautious after watching this ....

http://youtu.be/U9tvln5JUW4
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Dazzler on May 11, 2019, 08:05:58
Yes, when I took one for a test drive i noticed that it tightened everything up too.

Even the base chip, Racechip S, is a very mild 25kw/77Nm increase. That's good value for $309. However, I'm feeling very cautious after watching this ....

http://youtu.be/U9tvln5JUW4

Thanks Adz,

One of John's better videos. I totally agree with him. The SR/ N-Line in Sport mode is more than zippy enough for most situations. If it is not then fork out an extra 10 big ones and buy an N...  :cool:
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on May 24, 2019, 00:37:01
Keen to hear of any reviews from anyone who has recently installed either the GTS or RS chip. Also interested in finding out how customer service and delivery times were for orders from Ramspeed.

Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on May 26, 2019, 08:35:10
Keen to hear of any reviews from anyone who has recently installed either the GTS or RS chip. Also interested in finding out how customer service and delivery times were for orders from Ramspeed.

Delivery times from Ramspeed??   I think it could have come from Mars & I would have got it quicker..
Ordered 22nd March & I'm still waiting..   Mentioned that he has had trouble with the ordering system..

I sold my Torcon intake to a guy in Queensland. He ordered his around the same time as me.
Only just received his last week, with pretty much the same story..
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: mrpayner on May 26, 2019, 08:55:33
Hopefully yours isn't too far away then! Keen to see what it's like.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on July 23, 2019, 07:39:41
I've just ordered the RS from Cherry Tuning & Performance today and they've confirmed for me I'll have it in 2 weeks.

Looking forward to seeing the difference from stock.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Dazzler on July 23, 2019, 09:46:03
I've just ordered the RS from Cherry Tuning & Performance today and they've confirmed for me I'll have it in 2 weeks.

Looking forward to seeing the difference from stock.
:goodjob: looking forward to getting your feedback.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on July 23, 2019, 10:34:34
I've just ordered the RS from Cherry Tuning & Performance today and they've confirmed for me I'll have it in 2 weeks.

Looking forward to seeing the difference from stock.
:goodjob: looking forward to getting your feedback.

I received mine amazingly just last week.  Actually arrived in 8 days from Germany..
Here are my throughts from just the past week or so.

So far so good. Iv'e not had a lot of driving since installing. Due to having a bit of a headcold since Friday & generally not feeling well.

Iv'e mainly driven on map 4. And does that make a difference. Just a lot more responsive, especially in 3rd & 4th gear (manual) around town. Where without it felt quite flat.
Of course it feels great in 1st & 2nd. But always felt it dropped away in 3rd & 4th. Not anymore. And that's only with map 4 so far.
Also feels heaps better just cruising on the freeway in 6th. So far I'm very happy with it. Traction again can be a problem in 1st & 2nd. Even with my 235 wide Pirelli P Zero's
I have read other reviews saying it completely transforms the car. I wouldn't go that far. But it is something you can definitely feel by the seat of you pants.
I went with the App version. So I can change on the fly, or if the Mrs is driving lol. Pick below shows the app. You can have each Eco, Sport, Race. And put whatever map (6 maps) on that you wish.
With the non App version, you can only do that by adjusting the screw on the Racechip unit itself. They are separate units as well. You can't add the App to the non App version.

Ok.. After a bit more time with the Racechip fitted..

Been driving around mainly on Map 4. **** it make a difference. I have got I30N wheels on my car with the 235/35 19 Pirelli P Zero's.
Even on Map 4, in 1st & 2nd there is less traction that it was std with the factory I30 SR wheels & 225/40 18 Hankook tyres.
It's been hard with the current weather we have been having. But fuel economy looks to be slightly up. But only around 0.1 - 0.3 lt/100
Mainly freeway driving to work ( Mandurah to Murdoch) But with rain & wind. It's prob pretty close..

Now Map 6... Now does this make a difference!! Does it bloody what! 1st & 2nd traction is, well not much of it lol. You need to be careful with the throttle.
But when you get it right.. Takes off like a scalded cat.. 3rd gear now is almost like what 2nd gear is std. Though most of the power seems to be higher up in the RPM.

The down side to Map 6.. Fuel usage. Not from just putting your foot down. but even just normal cruising.. IE: Normally at 110kp/h on cruise control.
The instant fuel readout std, reads between 6.0 - 6.4 lt/100. With Map 6, it was reading 7.4 - 7.8 lt/100. 6am Sunday morning coming home from work.
And the average for the entire trip home was 7.5 lt/100 Where normally std its around the 6.2 lt/100. And I have only been running 95 octane since Iv'e had the car

I am very, very happy with it so far. Even just driving around on Map 4, Just makes it just that little more peppy & responsive 

I also had a word with Racechip. The equivalent Map on the "RS" to the "S" version is between Maps 3 & 4. So Map 4 would be the best to try out.

Peter
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Dazzler on July 24, 2019, 04:49:38
Cheers Pete, Great feedback and a nice birthday present for you...  :victory:
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on July 25, 2019, 00:04:41
I've just ordered the RS from Cherry Tuning & Performance today and they've confirmed for me I'll have it in 2 weeks.

Looking forward to seeing the difference from stock.
:goodjob: looking forward to getting your feedback.

I received mine amazingly just last week.  Actually arrived in 8 days from Germany..
Here are my throughts from just the past week or so.

So far so good. Iv'e not had a lot of driving since installing. Due to having a bit of a headcold since Friday & generally not feeling well.

Iv'e mainly driven on map 4. And does that make a difference. Just a lot more responsive, especially in 3rd & 4th gear (manual) around town. Where without it felt quite flat.
Of course it feels great in 1st & 2nd. But always felt it dropped away in 3rd & 4th. Not anymore. And that's only with map 4 so far.
Also feels heaps better just cruising on the freeway in 6th. So far I'm very happy with it. Traction again can be a problem in 1st & 2nd. Even with my 235 wide Pirelli P Zero's
I have read other reviews saying it completely transforms the car. I wouldn't go that far. But it is something you can definitely feel by the seat of you pants.
I went with the App version. So I can change on the fly, or if the Mrs is driving lol. Pick below shows the app. You can have each Eco, Sport, Race. And put whatever map (6 maps) on that you wish.
With the non App version, you can only do that by adjusting the screw on the Racechip unit itself. They are separate units as well. You can't add the App to the non App version.

Ok.. After a bit more time with the Racechip fitted..

Been driving around mainly on Map 4. **** it make a difference. I have got I30N wheels on my car with the 235/35 19 Pirelli P Zero's.
Even on Map 4, in 1st & 2nd there is less traction that it was std with the factory I30 SR wheels & 225/40 18 Hankook tyres.
It's been hard with the current weather we have been having. But fuel economy looks to be slightly up. But only around 0.1 - 0.3 lt/100
Mainly freeway driving to work ( Mandurah to Murdoch) But with rain & wind. It's prob pretty close..

Now Map 6... Now does this make a difference!! Does it bloody what! 1st & 2nd traction is, well not much of it lol. You need to be careful with the throttle.
But when you get it right.. Takes off like a scalded cat.. 3rd gear now is almost like what 2nd gear is std. Though most of the power seems to be higher up in the RPM.

The down side to Map 6.. Fuel usage. Not from just putting your foot down. but even just normal cruising.. IE: Normally at 110kp/h on cruise control.
The instant fuel readout std, reads between 6.0 - 6.4 lt/100. With Map 6, it was reading 7.4 - 7.8 lt/100. 6am Sunday morning coming home from work.
And the average for the entire trip home was 7.5 lt/100 Where normally std its around the 6.2 lt/100. And I have only been running 95 octane since Iv'e had the car

I am very, very happy with it so far. Even just driving around on Map 4, Just makes it just that little more peppy & responsive 

I also had a word with Racechip. The equivalent Map on the "RS" to the "S" version is between Maps 3 & 4. So Map 4 would be the best to try out.

Peter

Did you start off on map 4 or do you have to gradually advance from map 1 up to 4?

And from what it sounds like was it a case of the car having a bit of a learning period before the full effects were apparent?
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on July 25, 2019, 00:52:02
Cheers Pete, Great feedback and a nice birthday present for you...  :victory:

Cheers Dazz.  Yeah, it finally arrived after a long wait.

I've just ordered the RS from Cherry Tuning & Performance today and they've confirmed for me I'll have it in 2 weeks.

Looking forward to seeing the difference from stock.
:goodjob: looking forward to getting your feedback.

I received mine amazingly just last week.  Actually arrived in 8 days from Germany..
Here are my throughts from just the past week or so.

So far so good. Iv'e not had a lot of driving since installing. Due to having a bit of a headcold since Friday & generally not feeling well.

Iv'e mainly driven on map 4. And does that make a difference. Just a lot more responsive, especially in 3rd & 4th gear (manual) around town. Where without it felt quite flat.
Of course it feels great in 1st & 2nd. But always felt it dropped away in 3rd & 4th. Not anymore. And that's only with map 4 so far.
Also feels heaps better just cruising on the freeway in 6th. So far I'm very happy with it. Traction again can be a problem in 1st & 2nd. Even with my 235 wide Pirelli P Zero's
I have read other reviews saying it completely transforms the car. I wouldn't go that far. But it is something you can definitely feel by the seat of you pants.
I went with the App version. So I can change on the fly, or if the Mrs is driving lol. Pick below shows the app. You can have each Eco, Sport, Race. And put whatever map (6 maps) on that you wish.
With the non App version, you can only do that by adjusting the screw on the Racechip unit itself. They are separate units as well. You can't add the App to the non App version.

Ok.. After a bit more time with the Racechip fitted..

Been driving around mainly on Map 4. **** it make a difference. I have got I30N wheels on my car with the 235/35 19 Pirelli P Zero's.
Even on Map 4, in 1st & 2nd there is less traction that it was std with the factory I30 SR wheels & 225/40 18 Hankook tyres.
It's been hard with the current weather we have been having. But fuel economy looks to be slightly up. But only around 0.1 - 0.3 lt/100
Mainly freeway driving to work ( Mandurah to Murdoch) But with rain & wind. It's prob pretty close..

Now Map 6... Now does this make a difference!! Does it bloody what! 1st & 2nd traction is, well not much of it lol. You need to be careful with the throttle.
But when you get it right.. Takes off like a scalded cat.. 3rd gear now is almost like what 2nd gear is std. Though most of the power seems to be higher up in the RPM.

The down side to Map 6.. Fuel usage. Not from just putting your foot down. but even just normal cruising.. IE: Normally at 110kp/h on cruise control.
The instant fuel readout std, reads between 6.0 - 6.4 lt/100. With Map 6, it was reading 7.4 - 7.8 lt/100. 6am Sunday morning coming home from work.
And the average for the entire trip home was 7.5 lt/100 Where normally std its around the 6.2 lt/100. And I have only been running 95 octane since Iv'e had the car

I am very, very happy with it so far. Even just driving around on Map 4, Just makes it just that little more peppy & responsive 

I also had a word with Racechip. The equivalent Map on the "RS" to the "S" version is between Maps 3 & 4. So Map 4 would be the best to try out.

Peter

Did you start off on map 4 or do you have to gradually advance from map 1 up to 4?

And from what it sounds like was it a case of the car having a bit of a learning period before the full effects were apparent?

You can start off on any map that you like.  As Iv'e got the bluetooth version, I can change the maps very easy.
The unit without bluetooth, you have to change each map via a screwdriver on the Racechip module itself.
I would do most of my driving with it on Map 4. And putting it up to Map 6 when I wish to have a bit more fun..
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on August 26, 2019, 12:21:41
Turns out the shop I ordered my Racehip from were having issues with supply delays from the Australian distributor so I canned my order and they're doing a flash tune for me this week instead.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Purplehazeffc on August 26, 2019, 14:43:08
Turns out the shop I ordered my Racehip from were having issues with supply delays from the Australian distributor so I canned my order and they're doing a flash tune for me this week instead.

Can I ask what shop you ordered it from in the 1st place ??
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: Doyourbiz on August 26, 2019, 20:42:29
Cherry Tuning & Performance.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: sdodo on December 23, 2019, 16:38:02
Hi guys,
i started using racechip in 2011 on my first i30 crdi 90hp.
Now, with my new PD 1.6 Crdi U3 engine 115hp (new Euro6 spec), no racechip available.
so i can't wait and i've ordered the equivalent KIA Ceed 2019 racechip for U3 engine and all is ok.
working good, started from tuning position 3 , no errors , no alarms. (just a little issue with the cable for connecting the chip to the rail...but from Germany they send me the right cable....they need a picture of the connector in order to send me the right one....)
tuning position 4 is also ok, but it seems a little more uncertain response under 2000rpm, so i prefer the pos3 tuning.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: gabrielezamboni on May 25, 2020, 08:21:03
hey how racechip going on your car after a while
no problem ?
and could you keep the warranty with hyundai
thanks
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: CraigB on May 27, 2020, 14:32:12
and could you keep the warranty with hyundai
thanks
If Hyundai know you've chipped the vehicle you can kiss your warranty goodbye, though with the Racechip you can also unplug and remove it prior to visiting any service centre.
Title: Re: I30 PD Racechip now available. For 2017-2019
Post by: asdetail on June 19, 2020, 10:59:11
and could you keep the warranty with hyundai
thanks
If Hyundai know you've chipped the vehicle you can kiss your warranty goodbye, though with the Racechip you can also unplug and remove it prior to visiting any service centre.

 Agree, however, there is possible long term damage to engine and gearbox from operating parameters neither unit was designed to handle to consider as well, trade for an N if the sr/n-line is not satisfactory, i have seen major engine problems surface in the past from the use of a "piggy back" tuning box on a cruze sri 1.6t back in 2014 :scared:
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