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Thanks for response - best I've seen talks of 9bhp benefit (http://www.evolutionchips.co.uk/chipsearch.asp) which is not bad, tho I'm uncertain as to impact on fuel economy - if any - in 'normal' driving.
That increase in bhp is possibly worthwhile, tho I'd like to hear from anyone who has actually installed it, to get a feel for the difference that it makes, in the real world.
Anyone yet tried to tune power with a chip? I think the 1.4 could do with sharpening up, so I'm thinking about the possibility...............
I have seen one offer, for a 9bhp increase in power, costing about £230, but I am unclear on the likely effect on fuel consumption, which I don't think is great even now, as a standard car. (we struggle to hit 40mpg, per on board computer read out, despite fairly 'careful' driving)
Any comments?
Since no one have replied to your last post I've looked at the claimed figures on the URL and there are a few anolomies in the performance figures...
1.2 60bhp 8bhp - this is an error - it has 69bhp standard
TA 95bhp 5bhp - conservative
A500 135 20bhp - typical standard increase with a TMC would expect 160
A500SS 160 15bhp - doubt this
1.4 100bhp 9bhp
Returning to your original post - why would you consider a 'Chip tune' if you concerned about the effect on fuel consumption ?
If you want sharpening up you can just press the 'Sport' button.