Does RaceChip damage your engine?

Does RaceChip damage your engine?

We can understand, that you are unhappy with the situation, but we can assure you, that the damage is no comming from the chip, as we have never had an engine damage within almost 9 years, since we are selling our products.

Will RaceChip void BMW warranty?

As a result of the installation of a RaceChip auxiliary control unit, you may lose the ability to make claims under any guarantee provided by the manufacturer of your vehicle with regard to the engine (and possibly other parts of the vehicle).

Is RaceChip safe for your car?

Yes. All RaceChip products are suitable for both new and used cars and work just as well on either one.

Is a RaceChip worth it?

A RaceChip can improve fuel economy. As engine torque increases, you will at times be able to leave the car in a higher gear than you might have done before without the engine struggling. If you’re especially interested in saving fuel, there’s also a dedicated Eco mode that can be selected via the RaceChip app.

What does a RaceChip do to a car?

RaceChip is placed between the motor controls and the motor sensors. We change the communication. RaceChip takes the current drive data from the motor and optimizes it according to the driving situation. RaceChip influences things like injection amount, injection period, fuel injection timing and charging-air pressure.

Does RaceChip affect warranty?

Effect on warranty claims and other guarantees By installing a RaceChip, you lose as a customer the right to warranty claims on your engine vis-à-vis the guarantor for your car. The installation of a RaceChip can adversely affect your warranty claims vis-à-vis the vehicle seller with respect to the modified vehicle.

Can BMW detect tune?

Apparently BMW has some kind of machine that can detect tunes regardless to whether it was cleared using a BT tool, Procede software, etc. He told me that regardless to what you use, they do know whether or not you’ve had a tune (removed or not). Again, this is a tune friendly dealer.

Which is better RaceChip or JB4?

JB4 leaps miles ahead of Racechip when it comes to the performance increase of your car, coupled together with the fact that you can also run logging and than send the logs in to Terry and his crew to make sure everything is on the up and up with your car, this thing is perfect.

How do I delete a RaceChip?

If you need to remove the RaceChip at a later date, you can simply release the clips and do not have to cut any cable ties. Re-attach the cover of your engine and close the bonnet. The installation process is now complete and your RaceChip is ready for use.

Does RaceChip affect insurance?

Will my car’s insurance classification change? Generally, insurance companies do not change a car’s classification after it has undergone a RaceChip performance upgrade. However, you should check with your own insurer, as there may be special regulations.

Can I get a warranty on a tuned car?

Quite simply, yes. A car remap will void your engine’s warranty (including the turbo or supercharger), and it may also void your clutch and gearbox warranty too. Car manufacturer warranties clearly state that modifications to any components that are not approved by the OEM will void their warranty.

Can BMW detect piggyback?

The answer is YES, ALWAYS!

How does racechip chip tuning for BMW work?

RaceChip chip tuning for your BMW offers you the latest method of electronic performance improvement. A highly sophisticated and individually programmed auxiliary device is installed between the engine control unit and the sensors – a type of mini-computer with optimization software developed especially for your BMW engine.

What kind of engine does racechip use on BMW M3?

Summer 2014: it’s not even on the market and it’s already optimized at RaceChip – the new BMW M4 coupé with BiTurbo and standard 431 HP V6 (the same power train is also used in the M3 saloon). With RaceChip GTS Black, the M3 and M4 become powerhouses with an overtake guarantee at 531 HP.

How much horsepower does a racechip BMW M6 have?

RaceChip can even tap into power reserves of top models like the BMW M6—and in a big way. RaceChip GTS Black catapults these modern 4.4 liter V8 turbocharged gasoline engines from 560 HP and 680 Nm to more than 660 HP and 825 Nm. As far as driving goes, the Gran Tourismo becomes a racy sports car.

Is the racechip a good performance solution for You?

The RaceChip might be a nice performance solution for some of you, it was for me for a while, not anymore.