Re: Poll #1: chips

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Hiya!  I have a 97 Jetta, but impressions should be about the same.  I
have the P-Chip and think that all around it's a good chip.  Take into
consideration I am about as anti-NoSpeed as you can get...but they did
good on the chip.  I have driven a Garrett Chipped GTI and liked it...Was
it much different than my chip?  No.  Would I go out and buy a Garrett
Chip now?  No.  If I had to do it all over would I?  Probably...EXCEPT : 
There is only ONE problem with the Garrett Chip, no CARB Certification.
That means it is not street legal.  If this is of consideration (aka you
have asshole smog regulations in your state) then the P-Chip might be a
better chip.  But Garrett is one of the nicest guys I have ever met and
will do everything to make you happy.  That, in and of itself, makes the
chip worth it.  Hope this helps! :)


Mark Klaus Radelow
1997 White Jetta GLX


On Sun, 3 May 1998, cyng wrote:

> Allo.
>    Here a poll which I'd like you to participate in regarding upgraded 
> GLX chips. I'm looking to make this upgrade on my '95 GLX, but don't wish 
> to do so without the advice of those of you who have the experience I 
> lack.
>    Basically, I'm debating over whether to purchase the Neuspeed P-Chip 
> or the Garret version thereof. The criteria include hp gains, which 
> portions of the rpm spectrum saw gains, mileage changes, cost, and any 
> knee-jerk reactions any of you may have had when you installed your own 
> chip.
>    I realize that, with my car being a '95, I will have to have the stock 
> chip unsoldered and the new one installed into a bracket which would be 
> soldered to the board, and this will have a $35-$50 fee. Pain in the 
> buttocks, but it's unavoidable since I'm no electrician.
>    But, please, take a few moments to give me your thoughts on these two 
> chips (or any other brand, if you'd like). I don't want to buy something 
> which I wil regret (Neuspeed's unconditional refusal to take returns 
> especially makes me leery).
>    Thanks.
> -T
>