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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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Hey Guys

What about those performance chips that they sell them on e-bay between 10 to 40 bucks.Do they really add horsepower(10 to 25 that`s what they say)Has anyone tried one those chips.Or it is just a scam
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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Hey Guys

What about those performance chips that they sell them on e-bay between 10 to 40 bucks.Do they really add horsepower(10 to 25 that`s what they say)Has anyone tried one those chips.Or it is just a scam
thanks for the suggestions
It's a legitimate business designed to move money from your bank account into their bank account.
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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A C5 does not have a removable chip. So many people have gotten burnt on that stuff. Dont even waste your time.
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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You know the saying, "if it's too easy, it's probably not gonna work" and my s/o is proof of that.... lol.

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