15:th-Jan-2019, 15:56:35
rlievens Wrote:rlievens Wrote:So I just bought the Racechip S for my 1.7 110hp J.Racechip S: +21hp
Next week I go on a 3 week holiday/roadtrip to Norway with my Astra.
Hoping it will arrive in time.
Hoping the racechip will make the ride more fun, and a bit better for my consumption.
Also hoping it wont cause any problems because, well, I need the car to get home
Wanted to try this option instead of a 500€ remap.
Will update my findings here.
from 110hp to 131hp (on paper)
Recieved and fitted yesterday. Went for a small testdrive and I do notice a difference.
I can feel when the chip kicks in. Engine "roars" a bit more and pulls a bit harder.
Still on the middle setting 3, maybe 4 will be fine as well, but haven't had time to test yet.
Only thing I noticed is that the extra power the chip deliveres does not feel instant. Like it takes some time to kick in. Maybe 0,5 seconds after you press your pedal.
Noticable when you want to drive it hard, but not so noticable when you drive it normally.
Bare in mind I have only driven the car for 10 minutes with the chip, so these are my very first impressions.
Oh and installation was easy
Will update in 3-4 weeks, after my Holiday where I will drive approx 2500 miles.
Way to late, but here we go: my review for the Racechip
Used it on holiday through the fjords in Norway and has been on setting 4 all the time.
Really enjoyed the extra horsepower.
Also reduced my consumption by 1 liter per 100km's!
On setting 4 it did make the engine sound a bit like a tractor, but i haven't had any problems with it.
As for the DPF, I haven't noticed an increase in regenerations when driving long distances.
For short distances.. hard to tell really. When i plan a long trip, I turn the chip to lvl 4. When i do everyday short trips i usually turn it off in fear for clogging DPF.
For the winter I have unplugged the chip. Seemed to be better not to use it when engine is very cold and on the short trips i do now.
So yeah, I like it. No downsides yet but I'm careful as well