Joe

Been wondering.... With all the talk on chips, no one has yet mentioned this....

Jenner

I have with the help of a friend...what do you need to know?

mne

that wouldnt be much fun to attempt to do yourself unless tedium and painstaking pinpoint accuracy/delicacy in soldering appeals to you. Its certainly doable, and he will sell you that setup if he's confident in your skill level at such a task. The reason for the socket replacement is so you can swap chips within the ECU easier if you dont want the extra ECU, yet want the comfort level of being able to replace your stock chip for whatever reason. He also sends you your stock chip back for just such an event. If your talking "install" of the ECU into your car once you have a chipped ECU, thats easy. First time takes about ten minutes. I'm down to right at 2 minutes now cuz I've done it so many times. No tools required after the first time. (first time requires a screwdriver to bend a small tab back that locks the ECU into place... once thats done you dont have to bend it back each time). Once the new ECU is installed you turn the key to "on" and leave it so for two minutes and "do NOT touch the throttle pedal." After that you start the car and let it idle for two minutes and again, "do not touch the throttle pedal.". After that you drive the car as you would prior to the chip installation. But the accompanying instructions say "full adaptation of the new ECU may take up to two full days of operation." But I always feel the difference immediately. Its NOT a subtle difference. Hope this helps

Chad D

Todd did excellent work, and really took his time to make sure it was done right. Kept the board very clean and had the right tools to get the job done. I don't think I could have done the install myself and I am very good with an iron.

I would definately use him again.


Chad D

Dave

I would have A&W or Garrett install the chip for you. I had a chip installed this week and had a little issue of starting the car after receiving it. A little cleaning alcohol and reseating the chip fixed the problem. This was after spending time on the phone with a very helpful and courteous Garrett. Asides the noticeable gains from the chip, I would recommend Garret Lim for his super 'after sales' service!! Thanks Garrett

Joe

Just curious how its done, and how you guys have done it. Feeling out the options, you know? nt