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14:th-Jun-2017, 18:06:55
I've had two experiences with boxes/chipping and would like to share my findings...
Firstly back in 2012 I had a DTUK Red box fitted to my Astra J 2.0lt CDTi and found it to be excellent if left on the standard map that the unit came with. The car was much more responsive and produced better MPG results over the standard car.
However, as soon as I changed the map settings to any of the higher power outputs, the car kicked out plumes of black smoke, eventually this would lead to DPF full issues.
2015 I purchased a Superchips Bluefin for a new Astra GTC VXR, I decided on the stage 1 map as I didn't want anything as aggressive as the DTUK box on my brand new car.
Firstly to anyone with a VXR, it's like driving with the VXR button pressed all the time, the car is much more responsive compared to the factory settings. I did find it though, harder to pull away due to wheel spin and in the end decided to return back to standard.
Also when I pressed the VXR button with the Bluefin map, the car was cruel to the tyres and span the wheels regardless of how gentle I was with the accelerator pedal.
Standard for me from now on as it's better for wear and tare parts including my pockets.
Firstly back in 2012 I had a DTUK Red box fitted to my Astra J 2.0lt CDTi and found it to be excellent if left on the standard map that the unit came with. The car was much more responsive and produced better MPG results over the standard car.
However, as soon as I changed the map settings to any of the higher power outputs, the car kicked out plumes of black smoke, eventually this would lead to DPF full issues.
2015 I purchased a Superchips Bluefin for a new Astra GTC VXR, I decided on the stage 1 map as I didn't want anything as aggressive as the DTUK box on my brand new car.
Firstly to anyone with a VXR, it's like driving with the VXR button pressed all the time, the car is much more responsive compared to the factory settings. I did find it though, harder to pull away due to wheel spin and in the end decided to return back to standard.
Also when I pressed the VXR button with the Bluefin map, the car was cruel to the tyres and span the wheels regardless of how gentle I was with the accelerator pedal.
Standard for me from now on as it's better for wear and tare parts including my pockets.
