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  1. 10-04-2006, 07:20 PM #1
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    Default Need some advice

    Im trying to hook a friend up with a cheap performance upgrade for their lexus is 300 1995. Any body know any good chips and has anyone checked out this one
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20HP-...spagenameZWDVW
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  2. 10-04-2006, 07:29 PM #2
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    Dont use ebay ones....
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  3. 10-04-2006, 07:35 PM #3
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    Yeah those cheap "chips" are simply ohm resistors placed in line with the MAF signals to alter voltage and trick the ECU that cooler air is flowing in. Junk man, total junk.

    You can make your own for dead cheap but it isnt reccommended.
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  4. 10-04-2006, 07:38 PM #4
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    I agree with the other 2 idiots. Later, QD.
    FOR MORE INFO, CLICK THE PIC!!!

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  5. 10-04-2006, 08:01 PM #5
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    Lol thanks guys... I'm a bimmer guy so I don't know how bad it would mess stuff up... but yeah I won't be using that...
    Later
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  6. 10-04-2006, 08:06 PM #6
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    Yeah, if you have a bimmer, don't buy that shit. Later, QD.
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  7. 10-04-2006, 08:16 PM #7
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    Buy some QUALITY parts, not ebay junk.
    BUY MY HATCH <--click the link, cuz.
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  8. 10-04-2006, 10:24 PM #8
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    Um is there even a such think as an 95 lexus IS 300


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  9. 10-04-2006, 10:56 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by slowrolla97
    Um is there even a such think as an 95 lexus IS 300
    i was just about to say that....

    if he's thinking about the ES300,.... aka the Lexus Camry

    i say you get the usual performance mods on jimmy carter, such as spoiler(s), painted hub caps, altezzas, decals, the works
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  10. 10-05-2006, 12:34 AM #10
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    Jimmy Carter RICERS FTL !
    BUY MY HATCH <--click the link, cuz.
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  11. 10-05-2006, 01:42 AM #11
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    lol at your girlie
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