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.
:whsaid: Racechip are just a piggyback setup so the ECU remains untouched :goodjob2: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.
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..
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.
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!"
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 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:
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 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 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'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.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.
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
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
RS version.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.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?
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
RS version.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.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?
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)
and how can you upload a picture here?
To keep your warranty?
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.
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..
For those have already have it, does the technology in the racechip help reduce that initial small amount of lag?
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
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.
I've just ordered the RS from Cherry Tuning & Performance today and they've confirmed for me I'll have it in 2 weeks.:goodjob: looking forward to getting your feedback.
Looking forward to seeing the difference from stock.
I've just ordered the RS from Cherry Tuning & Performance today and they've confirmed for me I'll have it in 2 weeks.:goodjob: looking forward to getting your feedback.
Looking forward to seeing the difference from stock.
I've just ordered the RS from Cherry Tuning & Performance today and they've confirmed for me I'll have it in 2 weeks.:goodjob: looking forward to getting your feedback.
Looking forward to seeing the difference from stock.
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
Cheers Pete, Great feedback and a nice birthday present for you... :victory:
I've just ordered the RS from Cherry Tuning & Performance today and they've confirmed for me I'll have it in 2 weeks.:goodjob: looking forward to getting your feedback.
Looking forward to seeing the difference from stock.
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?
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.
and could you keep the warranty with hyundaiIf 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.
thanks
and could you keep the warranty with hyundaiIf 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.
thanks