Superchips vRS report

davidcollins01 · 12-11-2004, 13:39

http://www.superchips.co.uk/roadtest/skodafabiars.pdf

Nice read, although superchips are a bit pap.

roo · 12-11-2004, 15:33

I don't think much of their Drive time before and after specs:

original:
Max Power: 130bhp @4000rpm
Torque: 228lbft (310nm) @ 1900rpm
0-62mph: 9.6 secs
max speed: 127mph

Superchipped:
Max Power: 130bhp @4000rpm
Torque: 228lbft (310nm) @ 1900rpm
0-62mph: 9.6 secs
max speed: 127mph

In this case Superchips are very pap indeed

(on graphs: 167bhp @ 3720rpm & 381nm @ 2480rpm increases of 31bhp and 51nm fron the std model they tested)

walkie · 12-11-2004, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by rooboy

I don't think much of their Drive time before and after specs:

original:
Max Power: 130bhp @4000rpm
Torque: 228lbft (310nm) @ 1900rpm
0-62mph: 9.6 secs
max speed: 127mph

Superchipped:
Max Power: 130bhp @4000rpm
Torque: 228lbft (310nm) @ 1900rpm
0-62mph: 9.6 secs
max speed: 127mph

In this case Superchips are very pap indeed

Ha ha ha, in this case your paying out to have your car back still completly standard! There should be a group buy on these

faboka vrs · 12-11-2004, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

Ha ha ha, in this case your paying out to have your car back still completly standard! There should be a group buy on these

And your insurance goes up

mcbunny · 12-11-2004, 15:49

sounds like a lad conversion lol goes in with 172 bhp supposed to go to 200 it comes out chances are its about 160 lol

faboka vrs · 12-11-2004, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogmaul172

sounds like a lad conversion lol goes in with 172 bhp supposed to go to 200 it comes out chances are its about 160 lol

davidcollins01 · 12-11-2004, 16:12

superchips are a strange bunch, wonder how they stay in business when the cars they tune arent tuned at all!

Chavyboy · 12-11-2004, 18:08

What a load of pap

rich1068 · 12-11-2004, 18:57

To use part of a quote from another member, I wouldn't let Superchips chip a potato.

doer1 · 12-11-2004, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

To use part of a quote from another member, I wouldn't let Superchips chip a potato.

sounds about true to me

MonkeyHanger · 12-11-2004, 19:40

Couple of people on here have slated them, a couple have said (Lord TaviaRS included) that they're not too bad.

I think the consensus is that at best, they fall a bit short of the opposition, whoever it maye be

rich1068 · 12-11-2004, 19:41

The odd thing is that there are plenty of people out there who seem more than happy with Superchips. It seems to be down to the fitter but don't get me started. If you look on UKMKIVs there are quite a few satisfied customers but most of them seem to have had it done via the OBD (not an option that was open to me at the time) and at Superchips HQ.

A case of 'whatever floats your boat' again I reckon.

FabiaTDi · 12-11-2004, 19:51

Unhappy with previous Superchips experience here too.

Reason: failed to make stated power gains by quite some margin.

rich1068 · 12-11-2004, 20:00

There weren't any 'stated power gains' when I got it. I was just told it would transform my car.

It didn't and it sucked.

Big time.

Revo, Jabba et al are transformations.

lfc958 · 12-11-2004, 21:18

I thought Superchips were a brand of chips/crisps

Steve

walkie · 12-11-2004, 21:33

I am sure they are in the states

**tfboy** · 12-11-2004, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

There weren't any 'stated power gains' when I got it. I was just told it would transform my car.

It didn't ...

Now now now. Don't be harsh, it did transform your car.
From a moderately quick and enjoyable experience to a sluggish boat

rich1068 · 13-11-2004, 08:35

I stand corrected

Actually torque was up, bhp was down. Work that one out. Plus the delivery was a little uneven to say the least. Danny had the same symptoms before the 'mystery chip' was discovered and removed from his Octavia.

12-11-2004, 13:39	#1
davidcollins01 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South East Posts: 1,324 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Superchips vRS report http://www.superchips.co.uk/roadtest/skodafabiars.pdf Nice read, although superchips are a bit pap.

12-11-2004, 15:49	#5
mcbunny Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: York Posts: 2,601 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sounds like a lad conversion lol goes in with 172 bhp supposed to go to 200 it comes out chances are its about 160 lol __________________ First step to recovery is admitting you have a problem Hi, my name is Mike and I own a Skoda and to top it all off it’s a diesel.

12-11-2004, 18:08	#8
Chavyboy Proud Dad Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Darkest Deepest Peterborough Posts: 3,789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What a load of pap __________________ 2004 '54' Citroen Picasso 1.6 16v Desire HDI in Wicked Red 2004 '54' Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTI Energy Ex Skoda owner

12-11-2004, 18:57	#9
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,709 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To use part of a quote from another member, I wouldn't let Superchips chip a potato. __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

12-11-2004, 19:41	#12
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,709 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The odd thing is that there are plenty of people out there who seem more than happy with Superchips. It seems to be down to the fitter but don't get me started. If you look on UKMKIVs there are quite a few satisfied customers but most of them seem to have had it done via the OBD (not an option that was open to me at the time) and at Superchips HQ. A case of 'whatever floats your boat' again I reckon. __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

12-11-2004, 16:12	#7
davidcollins01 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South East Posts: 1,324 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	superchips are a strange bunch, wonder how they stay in business when the cars they tune arent tuned at all!

12-11-2004, 19:40	#11
MonkeyHanger BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,781 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Couple of people on here have slated them, a couple have said (Lord TaviaRS included) that they're not too bad. I think the consensus is that at best, they fall a bit short of the opposition, whoever it maye be

12-11-2004, 19:51	#13
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unhappy with previous Superchips experience here too. Reason: failed to make stated power gains by quite some margin. __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

12-11-2004, 20:00	#14
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,709 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There weren't any 'stated power gains' when I got it. I was just told it would transform my car. It didn't and it sucked. Big time. Revo, Jabba et al are transformations. __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

12-11-2004, 21:18	#15
lfc958 Hello New Car Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,039 Thanks: 11 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	I thought Superchips were a brand of chips/crisps Steve __________________ Steve Hello 500 Now its here

12-11-2004, 21:33	#16
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am sure they are in the states __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

13-11-2004, 08:35	#18
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,709 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I stand corrected Actually torque was up, bhp was down. Work that one out. Plus the delivery was a little uneven to say the least. Danny had the same symptoms before the 'mystery chip' was discovered and removed from his Octavia. __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

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