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another ebay fraud?

Hi anyone think this worth anything? have heard ebay chips cost power, this one any different? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...193706402&rd=1
 
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i wouldnt trust it. looks too good to be true
 
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the fact the seller is in Hungary and offers a 10 yr warranty ...makes me a little skeptical.... been through that already ebay sellers offering warranty... part failed refused to honour the warranty..and there was nothing i could do about it as past 90 days...warranty was for 2 yrs
 
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Junk.
 
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looks like something i built in a tech class i took back in high school....pure junk if you ask me
 
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yea...all you do is get yourself a screwdriver, and turn that **** up for more power!!! It's like a banks six gun shooter.....but uses a screwdriver. hell yea.
 
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Its from Hungary and it does not come with the screwdriver,......lol
 
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its just a resistor, that makes the ecu think its colder outside then it realy is. upping the timing ( to an extent knock sensors will overide) and ritchening the fuel ( to an extent 02's will override)

so yes it may work alittle bit..


but i wouldtn buy anyhting from anyone outta the country and you can make your own for 5bucks

JOSH
 
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Just the latest in a long line of auto-garbage.
 
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There is only one way to increase power electronicly. And that's through the PCM/tune.

btw, I've got a bridge for sale. It's only $99.95 Anyone interested?

Rich
 
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Absolute junk!!
 
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they emailed me back said it's a resistor based product and have sold a million of these since 1994...first one i have seen that wires to both iat and o2 sensors...not that probably means much
 
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BS...at most 10hp and thats pushen it, and what about the long term effects on the cats with the over enriched fuel mixture. Id put my money it to a K&N instead, or modified my intake before i would buy this.
 
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another ebay hop up product? just plugs into cigarette lighter and performance increase! lol http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Impro...em220217272621
 
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Well the first ebay link was removed, so I guess they found that crap.

The second one though.....that takes the cake....even more then that stupid tornado or the chip thin with 2 wires....LOL

So that little POS you stick in the lighter socket does all of this?

Improve your Fuel Economy (Gas Mileage) by 10 to 30%

- Boost your engine power
- Improve engine starting
- Extend your battery life
- Decrease power loss from the use of an air conditioner
- Improve your headlight and audio performance
- Decrease hydrocarbons in exhaust
- Reduce static electricity

They could have stopped at adding HP, but they HAD to start adding on other complete BS items.

Adding power to the electrical system and decreasing hydrocarbons in the exhaust......that's like saying changing your rad coolant will prolong the life of your tires.

People that buy this need to be removed from the Gene pool.
 
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"-Reduce static electricity"

Wouldnt fabric softeners do the same thing?
 
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ALSO Cures headaches, sneezing, coughing,runny nose,aches, pains, sprains, removes stains from seats and carpets. Also provides increased sexual performance. For That HAPPY PARTNER IN THE BACKSEAT!!lol
 
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dam won't work on my 4.0!..only designed for engines 1999cc or less lol
 
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More Internet snake oil!
 
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