someone on another BMW forum asked this question, and I thought maybe someone here would know...
Powerchip is basically superchips.. so why does powerchip charge 3 or 4 times more than superchips? What's the value added in there that deserves the premium?
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SuperChips has had a bunch of problems, especially those with the Hamann HM450 powerkit. PowerChips has had no problems, plus they get the A/F ratio right and the software is quite adaptive to mods.
They also offer a warranty.
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I just read an article in a local magazine that specifically for BMWs, Powerchips is outsourced to Superchips... As in powerchip buys the technology from superchips... some cars they do a bit of tuning over the standard superchip program, but others are exactly the same...
__________________ US Spec 2001 E39 M5 - LHD AC Schnitzer
DFC suspension, anti-sway bars, pedals
front splitters, rear wing w/ carbon fiber
I will find out tomorrow, as my car is going in for a PowerChip install and I am having dinner with the CEO and operations manager. Will keep you posted over the weekend.
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BMW 540i Sport - Gray on Gray
I believe that was the case many years ago that there was some type of relationship, but that is not the case anymore.
Powerchip do their own developement now, and have done for quite some time.
BTW most of these other companies give you a one chip suits all. Powerchip ask you a lot of questions and taylor your chip to you and your Mods. Your wants,needs and driving style. Personalized service.
Do you use golf clubs off the rack, or get them custom made.
Maybe thats not such a good example, as I get custom clubs but my golf still stinks.
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Originally posted by MIB BTW most of these other companies give you a one chip suits all. Powerchip ask you a lot of questions and taylor your chip to you and your Mods. Your wants,needs and driving style. Personalized service.
That is true... but then I'm still looking for a company that can do dyno tuning on the ECU.... sigh...
__________________ US Spec 2001 E39 M5 - LHD AC Schnitzer
DFC suspension, anti-sway bars, pedals
front splitters, rear wing w/ carbon fiber
And as I add headers and whatever else, they will fine tune my car accordingly. One of the perks of living in So Cal!:p
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Porsche Cayenne S - Dark Sea Blue on Havana
Jaguar E-Type 4.2 - Burgundy on Black
BMW 540i Sport - Gray on Gray
Powerchips has the ability to view custom maps in 3d and fine tune the car's acceleration at multiple levels; and they know how to do it well! There are plenty of people on the forum that have had one company's software, only to switch to Powerchip before being satisfied. They are definitely the way to go.
And yes, being in Southern CA does have its perks! We are working with them to custom dyno tune different stages of software to combine with our various upgrades. Powerchips is the real deal!
Originally posted by ben@evosport Powerchips vs No-one-else-comes-close!
Powerchips has the ability to view custom maps in 3d and fine tune the car's acceleration at multiple levels; and they know how to do it well! There are plenty of people on the forum that have had one company's software, only to switch to Powerchip before being satisfied. They are definitely the way to go.
And yes, being in Southern CA does have its perks! We are working with them to custom dyno tune different stages of software to combine with our various upgrades. Powerchips is the real deal!
I concour,
Also a Perk of living in OZ.
I'm having my ECU read on Monday, but I'm waiting for the Valet switch to be released before I get the Powerchip.
Once the Beast is finished Power Mods to my satisfaction, I will get Powerchip to tune it IN REAL TIME.
These guys are the Real deal.
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Maybe thats not such a good example, as I get custom clubs but my golf still stinks.
We are working with them to custom dyno tune different stages of software to combine with our various upgrades. Powerchips is the real deal!
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