View Full Version : GI: Unichip GB from CorkSport
warrier04
10-07-2004, 04:44 PM
This is NOT a GB yet ... just testing the waters ... don't be concerned with dates ...
the current price listed on the site is $875 + ship (i estimate 15 to 20 bucks..), and the GB price would be : $849 + ship for 5-9 buyers or $799 + ship for 10+ buyers
^^it would come to about a $100 savings for the 10+ buyer group^^
considering this is a very reasonably priced part to start with, any money off is a good offer. so, if you planned on buying a unichip in the near future, hop on this GB and knock some money off the price.
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**compiled below is a list of links to threads here on these forums. they range from various info on the unichip to testimonials from many members.**
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76425&highlight=unichip
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69109&highlight=unichip
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69091
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77899&highlight=unichip
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80108&highlight=unichip
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from the Corksport (http://www.corksport.com/)website:
CORK SPORT 'Power Series' Tuner Computer (Mazdaspeed)
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This is in the final process of development. Developed in conjunction with Pineapple Racing, Unichip, and Cork Sport. Tune your car without having to take it to the dyno! The first and only piggy-back fuel/timing computer for the Protege! Twitch between two pre set map settings with included switch. Specifically set/tuned to work with Cork Sport 'Power Series' product line (exhaust, intake, etc). Can be reprogrammed at a later time (by specified outlets).
Quick and easy install! This is a 'plug-and-play unit'. You simply install the supplied harness between the stock ECU and stock wire harness. The Tuner Computer sits on top of the factory computer. The most obvious reason for this product is to increase engine performance. Significant gains in torque and power across the entire RPM range are possible. In addition, the engine will run smoother, deliver greater response and maximize fuel efficiency at all RPM and throttle positions. Another advantage is to harness the performance value of engine and exhaust modifications. In most driving conditions, the 'Power Series' Tuner Computer will also improve fuel economy. Many modern fuel injected engines waste fuel by running very rich air fuel ratios at part throttle openings. This is taken care of with the Tuner Computer. Unlike standard engine management systems, The Tuner Computer can be programmed to cater for exhaust headers, cat back exhaust systems, high flow air cleaners, performance cam shafts or larger turbochargers and intercoolers. Also designed to be a SMOG legal product/upgrade. Built in electronic boost control.
On our 'Project MSP' we gained 25 crank horse power. This was with the additional 3psi added with an electronic boost controller built in to the Tuner Computer. Dyno Sheet #1 (http://www.corksport.com/contentEditor/link2file.php3?file=dyno.jpg&linkas=2) Dyno Sheet #2 (http://www.corksport.com/contentEditor/link2file.php3?file=dyno2.jpg&linkas=2) These are crank horse power numbers on the vehicle in stock form.
UPDATE! With an intake and exhaust map on the menue the car went back to the dyno. Boost is now set at 10psi along with an intake system and Power Series Exhaust. Dyno Sheet (http://www.corksport.com/contentEditor/link2file.php3?file=chart.jpg&linkas=2) (posted 5/24/04)
Future plans include upgrade injector packages. We will also have these as an option with the 'staged' packages we are working on. (example: intake, exhaust, throttle body, and tuner computer set up for those specific parts) Installed on the Cork Sport Project MSP! New Product!
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QUESTION: Is this for the MazdaSpeed only?
ANSWER: Yes.
QUESTION: How much benefit is there by having the Unichip programmed car-specifically?
ANSWER: (directly from Corksport) The best bet is to take the unit we supply so they don't have to do all of the setup in the system. They would just have to modify the existing fuel and timing maps which would go much quicker for tuning. There are Unichip dealers which can fine tune the units over and above what they come with or tailor them to the specific items someone has installed on their car. I can't answer on how much of a gain your would get but I am sure some gains can be made. However it would indeed have to be a serious pile of upgrades on the car before you will see any noticeable difference in power. We have installed the units with FMIC, turbo back exhausts, IC pip kits, and intakes and the performance gain was significant with the Unichip without any custom tuning. If you went and had more tuning done I would figure maybe a 10-12 increase in power but not a lot more. The ceiling is reached with the units because of the fuel injectors reaching the limit.
QUESTION: Is the electronic boost controller adjustable when doing a 'custom-tune'?
ANSWER: (directly for Corksport) The Unichip dealer should be able to adjust the boost controller when doing the custom tune. However it cannot be done externally at least to the best of our knowledge. ~note~ There are members on this board who decided to run their own bc (mbc or ebc) instead of the one provided, and have had good success. ~note~
QUESTION: Is a dealer able to reduce the mid range spike so that
the user can raise the max boost @ redline?
ANSWER: (directly for Corksport) The boost control can be modified by any authorized Unichip tuner.
QUESTION: Is the 13 psi spike just a characteristic of the type of controller used
which is what limits the max boost to 10 psi?
ANSWER: (directly for Corksport) The midrange spike is a result of the small internal wastegate. We can tune it out but boost onset will be very soft and torque will suffer considerably. When increasing boost in the upper RPM range you will get high boost spikes in situations where you punch it at high RPMS. If you do a pull from idle up in say 3rd gear the boost is very stable but if you nail it at 5k RPM boost will overshoot by as much as 4-5 PSI.
QUESTION: Would there be any issues with using an aftermarket controller to
obtain a higher boost setting with a custom tune?
ANSWER: (directly for Corksport) You can use an aftermarket controller like an AVC-R to do boost control. The only issue is you will hit the factory boost cut if you go much beyond our boost settings. The car really needs bigger fuel injectors or additional injectors to up the boost. Rob at Pineapple Racing is working on a Stg II kit for the MSP that will include injectors and make considerably more power. His phone number is
503-546-8154.
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**for the quickest, most direct response of questions** contact Corksport directly at inquiry@corksport.com, and put "Unichip GB" in the subject line.
if you email Corksport, please forward your question and their reponse to dsartain@mail.utexas.edu so i can update this post for the benefit of others.
feel free to PM me or post any questions you feel like, and the fellow members and i will work to get any/all questions answered.
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thanks alot y'all.
drew.
low_psi
10-07-2004, 05:55 PM
interesting. depending on if I can snag some money from insurance, I may be down. this is a good deal though!
WillisW555
10-07-2004, 05:57 PM
I am considering one at this point. I'll keep up with the thread and add myself when I decide.
weirdzen
10-07-2004, 06:03 PM
I'm also interested. I'm in the GB for the exhaust, so it would go well with the unichip. I have to see if I can pull that much money together though.
warrier04
10-07-2004, 06:21 PM
glad to hear the positive feedback, guys.
i'm in the same boat as y'all - look for whatever money i can to hop in on this.
i know there's a good amount of people out there that would really enjoy a unichip unit, so hopefully this is an opportunity for them to get one.
if you have any questions, feel free to ask me, or you could definitely ask corksport directly.
thanks y'all.
drew.
warrier04
10-07-2004, 07:48 PM
**first post updated with info**
if you don't find the answer that you're looking for, PM me/post your question or search the boards - there are a good amount of people out there who are knowledgable on the unichip.
drew.
low_psi
10-07-2004, 08:10 PM
just for the sake of clarificaiton. did you talk to Gary? I don't want to call & talk to them about the GB and have the person on the other end say "wtf"
warrier04
10-07-2004, 08:36 PM
just for the sake of clarificaiton. did you talk to Gary? I don't want to call & talk to them about the GB and have the person on the other end say "wtf"
ya - all my communication has been with Gary Marschke via email.
goku4658
10-07-2004, 09:52 PM
oh man...i just signed up for an exhaust today! too many good deals going around lately, not enough money! the unichip is something i definitely want
warrier04
10-07-2004, 09:58 PM
^^absolutely agree^^
something like this not only fixes the screwy mazda ecu, but in doing that, allows to to safely raise the boost - it's like a 2 in 1 (nana)
why does school have to be so expensive ... (pissed)
goku4658
10-07-2004, 10:11 PM
Ya if the unichip makes my MSP run more "normal" by fixing mazda's maps, its a godsend. It will be my last go-fast mod for my car. I don't feel comfortable tuning and mapping my car myself and driving and experimenting to make sure i don't seriously fuck something up, so i like how easy a plug and play chip like the unichip is.
so 1) it "fixes" the stock ecu 2)includes its own boost controller and 3)allows for safer raising of boost = perfect for my needs!
warrier04
10-08-2004, 12:01 AM
upgraded ecu's are a beauful thing ;)
warrier04
10-08-2004, 09:25 AM
morning bump.
first post updated with current info.
drew.
Rawyzf
10-08-2004, 10:46 AM
If we participate in this GB...will the UniChip be set up specifically for each car?
For example, I have an Injen CAI and Apex DP and Turbohoses HP's. Will the UniChip be set up for that, or do we have to get it "tuned" on our own?
Thanks,
Ryan
goku4658
10-08-2004, 11:12 AM
from my understanding, you would have to get it dyno-tuned to match in line w/ your individual mods and that this is a relatively cheap process ($30). but i've also read various posts saying that the differences are minimal unless you have some of the major mods (fmic, exhaust).
warrier04
10-08-2004, 11:15 AM
the chip comes programmed w/ the mod assumption of intake and exhaust, i believe. so, you would need to take it to a unichip retailer to have it customized to you.
with that said, you still get great benefits from it just by not being on the stock ecu programming.
i'll inquire to corksport as to how much more performance/benefits there are by having the chip programmed specifically for each individual car over what it comes programmed for.
thanks.
drew.
BoOsTiN
10-08-2004, 01:53 PM
Can you ask them if the "electronic boost controller" is adjustable when doing a custome tune?
Thanks,
warrier04
10-08-2004, 02:56 PM
^^asked about question above^^
i'll post a response once i get one in.
from here on out, go ahead and directy question Corksport at the address in the first post. if/when you do ask and get a response, please forward them to dsartain@mail.utexas.edu so i can post them for everyone's benefit.
drew.
vodapas77
10-08-2004, 03:20 PM
*Subscribes*
warrier04
10-08-2004, 08:00 PM
early evening bump ...
first post updated with new question/answer ...
drew.
goku4658
10-08-2004, 10:00 PM
god i want this...i hope this is around long enough for me to save enough money to get in on this after my impulse exhaust purchase
warrier04
10-08-2004, 10:39 PM
judging from the feedback since i started this thread, there is definite interest, but in almost everycase money is having to be compiled before purchase.
i don't believe that this 'GB' has any set timeline seeing as how i just randomly asked and they said ok.
take your time, get done what you need to, and hopefully we can include anyone that's interested.
drew.
warrier04
10-09-2004, 11:24 AM
weekend bump ...
here pretty soon i'd like to start some kind of list of those interested. that doesn't mean that anyone should be in some mad dash to pull money together, but it'd just be helpful to be aware of who all would like to possibly partipate.
drew.
Shit .. Any idea of what the 'deadline' would be? $799 for this is an awesome deal, but with just having to drop $1000 on a deductible to get my MSP fixed, I'm tight with money right now. But if I can, I'll try to pull the money together in time to get in on this. Keep us posted!
BoOsTiN
10-09-2004, 02:32 PM
For those interested in a custom tune and raising the boost, I have a little more info for you.
Having your unichip custom tuned can only be done by an authorized unichip dealer. For example, in my area (norcal) there are only 2. One in Oakland and 1 in Sacramento. Both about an hour away from me. If this is something your interested in, I suggest emailing unichip for a list of local dealers.
I also have a an email from unichip regarding raising the boost on a custom tune.
On Sat, 9 Oct 2004 10:45 am, Joshua Murray wrote:
>Hi Julio,
>The boost control can be modified by any authorized Unichip tuner. The
>midrange spike is a result of the small internal wastegate. We can tune it
>out but boost onset will be very soft and torque will suffer considerably.
>When increasing boost in the upper RPM range you will get high boost spikes
>in situations where you punch it at high RPMS. If you do a pull from idle up
>in say 3rd gear the boost is very stable but if you nail it at 5k RPM boost
>will overshoot by as much as 4-5 PSI. You can use an aftermarket controller
>like an AVC-R to do boost control. The only issue is you will hit the
>factory boost cut if you go much beyond our boost settings. The car really
>needs bigger fuel injectors or additional injectors to up the boost. Rob at
>Pineapple Racing is working on a Stg II kit for the MSP that will include
>injectors and make considerably more power. His phone number is
>503-546-8154. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Joshua Murray
>Unichip North America
>866-643-7400
>joshua@unichip.us
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Julio Alvarado [mailto:jalvarado@tmail.com]
>> Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 9:44 AM
>> To: info@unichip.us
>> Subject: Unichip boost control
>>
>> Hello,
>> I have a question regarding the unichip boost control. This is
>> specifically directed towards the electronic boost controller supplied
>> for the PnP Mazdaspeed Protege.
>> The hi-boost setting is at 10 psi with a 13 psi spike in the mid range.
>> Are the boost charateristics able to be tuned by an authorized unichip
>> dealer? Basicly, is a dealer able to reduce the mid range spike so that
>> the user can raise the max boost @ redline?
>> Is the 13 psi spike just a characteristic of the type of controller used
>> which is what limits the max boost to 10 psi?
>> Lastly, would there be any issues with using an aftermarket controler to
>> obtain a higher boost setting with a custom tune?
>> Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.
>>
>> --Julio
>>
>>
warrier04
10-09-2004, 04:36 PM
thanks for postin that boostin - i'll update the first thread a little later on today.
about a timeline - don't be too concerned ... this isn't officially even going yet. i just wanna make sure that everyone who would like to get in can, so however we can best accomodate that goal is what we'll do.
drew.
weirdzen
10-10-2004, 09:10 AM
Whenever this goes live, I will make sure I have the money for it.
thanks for postin that boostin - i'll update the first thread a little later on today.
about a timeline - don't be too concerned ... this isn't officially even going yet. i just wanna make sure that everyone who would like to get in can, so however we can best accomodate that goal is what we'll do.
drew.
warrier04
10-10-2004, 03:37 PM
weekend bump - first post updated ...
later this evening i'll start an 'interested list' , and from there we can determine the ideal time to do the GB so that everyone who would like to be involved can be.
drew.
warrier04
10-10-2004, 07:24 PM
this is just an impromptu list, just to be able to have something to go off of ...
if you don't like your name bein on this list, then tell me and i can remove ya
**keep in mind**you haven't signed up for anything**
* - sooner rather than later
* - later rather than sooner
* - whenever the GB happens
* - no damn clue ...
WillisW555 - *
weirdzen - *
goku4658 - *
Rawzyf - *
vodapas77 - *
Rush - *
Professor MSP - *
NeverSober - *
geomatics_tech - *
so, like i said in the first post, 5 gets about a 50 dollar break, 10+ gets about a 100 dollar break.
drew.
goku4658
10-10-2004, 08:30 PM
awesome...thanks for organizing that list
Professor MSP
10-10-2004, 10:26 PM
Warrier04:
Great work pulling this together. You may put me down as an interested party. I am patient and thus willing to wait for others to get their finances together. In the end, I'd rather wait a few extra weeks and have 10 of us in on the buy, then move before several others were ready and end up paying a bit more.
warrier04
10-10-2004, 11:00 PM
Warrier04:
Great work pulling this together. You may put me down as an interested party. I am patient and thus willing to wait for others to get their finances together. In the end, I'd rather wait a few extra weeks and have 10 of us in on the buy, then move before several others were ready and end up paying a bit more.
completely agree with your statement.
we have the luxury of not having a deadline to meet, so hittin the streets and selling yourself to scrape some money togther isn't a necessity.
on the other hand, the more people we can get together in the shortest amount of time ensures everyone can get in on this great deal.
in short - don't kill yourself getting money, but be aware that this won't last forever, so saving some cash here and there needs to be somewhere on the priority list.
drew.
low_psi
10-10-2004, 11:01 PM
go ahead and remove me. I'm still trying to get the car repaired properly so who knows how long it will be until insurance gives me the money I'd need for the UC. I'm planning on going a different direction with the car right now anyways, so tuning has hit the backburner.
warrier04
10-10-2004, 11:03 PM
post 29 updated.
drew.
warrier04
10-11-2004, 11:03 AM
morning bump ...
tell you friends - the more the better ...
NeverSober
10-11-2004, 11:31 AM
If I can get the money I am in...........
Chris
warrier04
10-11-2004, 01:12 PM
post 29 updated ...
drew.
WillisW555
10-11-2004, 05:09 PM
I wonder if they can tune for a SMIC in addition to my CAI and DP?
I kinda want a SMIC for track days.
warrier04
10-11-2004, 06:13 PM
considering the gains seen by some of the SMIC's out now, there are probably some substantial gains to tuning w/ an upgraded SMIC.
drew.
geomatics_tech
10-11-2004, 07:39 PM
When theres 10 Im in.
Shaun(canada)
* - sooner rather than later
* - later rather than sooner
* - whenever the GB happens
* - no damn clue ...
WillisW555 - *
weirdzen - *
goku4658 - *
Rawzyf - *
vodapas77 - *
Rush - *
Professor MSP - *
NeverSober- *
9.
10. geomatics_tech
warrier04
10-11-2004, 10:48 PM
When theres 10 Im in.
Shaun(canada)
* - sooner rather than later
* - later rather than sooner
* - whenever the GB happens
* - no damn clue ...
WillisW555 - *
weirdzen - *
goku4658 - *
Rawzyf - *
vodapas77 - *
Rush - *
Professor MSP - *
NeverSober- *
9.
10. geomatics_tech
noted ... post 29 updated ...
warrier04
10-12-2004, 08:21 AM
morning bumpage ...
so does anyone have an idea of a date to set an 'official GB'?
seems like it would be a couple months out sorta thing, but would it be more appropriate to do it like thanksgiving area, before xmas, after xmas - what do y'all feel like?
seems like we could maybe get more people involved with some sort of timeline in the picture. also, it'd be beneficial for the Corksport peoplep to know what the deal is.
someone throw out some ideas and opinions.
drew.
goku4658
10-12-2004, 08:28 AM
i would def need after xmas...but if most of you guys get it going earlier, more power to you...sorry but i already spread myself thin w/ the new exhaust
warrier04
10-12-2004, 10:06 AM
understand where you're coming from ...
so the main point of this whole thread was to determine the ideal time, and so far we know it'll be at least a few months out.
from there, we can probably go for something like after xmas, letting people's funds recover from the holidays ...
how long after xmas is the 'yet-to-be-determined' ...
drew.
warrier04
10-12-2004, 09:18 PM
evening bump ...
goku4658
10-12-2004, 10:46 PM
warrier: what do you think about boosting 12-15psi on the stock turbo w/ the unichip w/o forged internals? if it helps your logic any, i have a wagner fmic, wagner sri, and the ghl 3"turboback...just wondering what the consensus on this would be
warrier04
10-12-2004, 11:17 PM
hmm good question.
i know that people who are running the 10psi that comes programmed are having no problems at all, even without forged internals. the upgraded maps are what makes upping the boost safe.
about going 12-15 ... that i'm a little unsure about. i would think with the necessary supporting mods (like the ones you listed) then you would be set to go.
would you plan on raising the boost w/ a diff. boost controller than the one supplied? if you were to keep the stock boost controller and have the unichip programmed specifically to your car (which i believe you would benefit from, considering your list of mods), i would think you could have them program the maps to accomodate the higher-than-10psi boost level.
the lingering factor is the strength of the stock internals ... i could be wrong (someone correct me if i'm wrong), but with the right maps and supporting mods, you should be able to safely raise the boost.
drew.
BoOsTiN
10-13-2004, 12:01 AM
I don't think the unichip is for you if you want to boost that high. Their boost controller seems to be good at running where it is but not much more. You would be better off using an aftermarket bc. But then you'll run into fuel cut issues. Unichip wasn't very clear on whether they could raise the cut. Next issue is fuel. This one I don't understand yet. Running over 10 #s you'll need bigger or additional injectors. This also seems to be the case with the MPI, yet there are those who run higher boost on stock computer with no issues. Whether this is safe or not, I can not comment but it is being done.
warrier04
10-13-2004, 06:41 PM
evening bump before baseball ...
Professor MSP
10-16-2004, 10:25 PM
A bump to keep it fresh in one's mind.
goku4658
10-16-2004, 10:28 PM
any chance we could get a list of certified tuners for the unichip? That would really help!
warrier04
10-18-2004, 12:16 PM
any chance we could get a list of certified tuners for the unichip? That would really help!
sent an email out to gary this morning.
i also inqured as to how long the 'GB' prices would last.
my ideas is this: we set up an official GB, but we date it for maybe early 2005. i think this would catch people's eye and get them interested, but not force anyone to scrape together funds for an immidate purchase.
sound reasonable?
drew.
Rawyzf
10-18-2004, 03:56 PM
Not trying to bring this down at all...just a question.
Don't you think that the price for UniChip will be reduced by then anyway? I'm sure it won't go as low as the GB price, but I would think it would go down a little?
-Ryan
sent an email out to gary this morning.
i also inqured as to how long the 'GB' prices would last.
my ideas is this: we set up an official GB, but we date it for maybe early 2005. i think this would catch people's eye and get them interested, but not force anyone to scrape together funds for an immidate purchase.
sound reasonable?
drew.
WillisW555
10-18-2004, 06:26 PM
Not trying to bring this down at all...just a question.
Don't you think that the price for UniChip will be reduced by then anyway? I'm sure it won't go as low as the GB price, but I would think it would go down a little?
-RyanI doubt that it'll go down. Usually things go down as technology advances or after the companies recoup their R&D costs. I don't think anyone is going to come out with something to directly compete with this product (MPI is not P-N-P, and AEM if it's brought to market will not compete price wise). Also, I don't think they've sold enough of these for them to lower the price already.
If they do great, but I'm not expecting to see prices drop.
warrier04
10-18-2004, 07:54 PM
I doubt that it'll go down. Usually things go down as technology advances or after the companies recoup their R&D costs. I don't think anyone is going to come out with something to directly compete with this product (MPI is not P-N-P, and AEM if it's brought to market will not compete price wise). Also, I don't think they've sold enough of these for them to lower the price already.
If they do great, but I'm not expecting to see prices drop.
i'm pretty sure you're right.
they'd like to sell as many as possible, but they're not in any huge rush to get these moving.
like willis said, there's no other real direct substitutes for a product like this, so they kind of have control of the plug-n-play msp market.
drew.
Rich24km
10-25-2004, 07:32 PM
My main concern is the basemap. Can i have it tuned for CAI, Hardpipes, SMIC, Exhaust? Or is it "just" for cai and exhaust and you have to take it to a certified person to tune it?
warrier04
10-25-2004, 08:29 PM
well ... according to the guys at corksport, there would have to be serious mods done to call for a personal tuning (aka fmic, true turboback, etc).
i can't be too sure on the gains by tuning for the addition of a smic and hardpipes, but i'm thinking that they would be rather neglible (maybe not, though (dunno) ).
the corksport people can't specifically tune it before you buy it, buy i think that the setup that comes programmed would accommodate you well (even with your smic and hardpipes).
if you have any more questions (or just further clarification on this), email the guys at corksport and see what they have to say. also ask them the nearest tuner in your area.
drew.
.. Just got to read this thread after nearly forgetting about it. Gah.
If we can organize the GB for sometime in early 2005, that would be fantastic. If I start saving now, I should be able to have the money together within that time frame. My car repairs from my accident are all paid off, and other than the usual bills, I don't have anything in particular to 'worry about' as far as money's concerned.
I just want to do a double-check, because despite all that I've read about the Unichip, I'm still having a hard time believing it's as simple as it seems to be. My mods as of this moment are only an Injen CAI and a custom exhaust which consists of a hi-flow cat with piping back to my HKS muffler. As my MSP stands, I don't 'need' anything else to run the Unichip safely, correct? .. I just want to make absolutely sure, as my MSP is my daily driver, and if I fuck it up -- well, then I'm fucked!
I'm planning on buying a FMIC at some point in the future, and when I install that, THAT is when I'll have to worry about retuning the Unichip -- correct? And is there always the option of reverting back to stock by removing the Unichip?
Again, just want to make absolutely sure about everything first, heh.
warrier04
10-26-2004, 12:40 AM
ya i'm trying to work something out that allows for an early 2005 purchase time, but corksport is being a little stubborn. be confident that i'm dealing with them though!
about the mods on your car ... you'd be correct in thinking that you don't need any other mods for the car. there are many people that run the unichip w/ just the intake and exhaust, and they couldn't be more pleased.
if, at some point down the road, you get a fmic, you wouldn't necessarily have to rid yourself of the unichip - it can be tuned. but, if you did decide to sell, it takes all of 30 minutes to take it out and be back to stock.
drew.
low_psi
11-06-2004, 02:54 PM
BUMP!! I think if this can get setup, I may be in...
Rush- People have and are running a Unichip on the base tune with intake, exhaust and a fmic. You don't need to retune it, but you could and be some gains.
Leonardo
11-06-2004, 04:55 PM
There is a certified Unichip dealer/tuner here in San Antonio (the only one in Texas) They told me that there is no need to retune the Unichip for just FMIC, CAI, exhaust, and other basic mods. I was also told that once I had other mods, such as larger injectors, forged internals, different turbo, etc, then the unichip can be retuned to higher boost levels. When I asked how much boost the Unichip could be tuned for, I was told, as high as you want to go, (as long as my car is built properly for it) so there are no limitations as far as the Unichip boost controller goes.
low_psi
11-08-2004, 03:01 AM
bump for interest.....
low_psi
11-08-2004, 04:31 PM
afternoon bump!
low_psi
11-09-2004, 10:45 PM
bump!!
goku4658
11-09-2004, 10:57 PM
good work mang
WillisW555
11-16-2004, 12:44 AM
http://www.corksport.com/main.php3?primNavIndex=5&mainURL=%2Fcontentbuilder%2Flayout.php3%3FcontentP ath%3Dcontent%2F00%2F01%2F06%2F61%2F73%2Fuserdirec tory97.content
Check out Corksport. They are offering 10% off the Unichip until 11/30.
mspeed555
11-16-2004, 09:22 PM
i will want to buy the unichip if this group buy goes down
spacemonkey
12-25-2004, 02:01 AM
Im interested...bump
low_psi
12-25-2004, 02:18 AM
Well, I'm still down for it although I've just spent all my money on a pile of other parts. If it happens late winter/early spring I can swing it.
warrier04
12-25-2004, 02:58 AM
i know that right now they're actually doing a 'clearance' on unichips on the cs website - 10% off.
the fact that they're calling it clearance makes me think that there may not be a bright future ahead.
seeing as this is a pretty pricey product, and many people don't have that kind of money just laying around (especially after the holiday raping), those of you who are interested might just wanna check out the cs deal going on the website.
drew.
Professor MSP
12-26-2004, 01:51 AM
That is precisely what I did. I paid $787.50 for the Unichip plus $13.05 shipping. I have had it installed for two weeks and am thoroughly impressed. After a few more weeks of testing I will report my impressions of it to the forum.
seeing as this is a pretty pricey product, and many people don't have that kind of money just laying around (especially after the holiday raping), those of you who are interested might just wanna check out the cs deal going on the website.
drew.
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