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Is anyone currently using an Upsolute chip? If so , do you like? 850 1995

I am interested in upgrading ECU an came across Upsolute. I have seen prices down to $250! Is this too good to be true?








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    Is anyone currently using an Upsolute chip? If so , do you like? 850 1995

    A friend of mine here in Minneapolis (for those of you that have been here a while may remember Michael Svard) has been working with Upsolute for the last couple of months testing and attempting to develope a good working US spec one for the 850. I'm waiting to here his opinion on it when they finally get it done before I get my chip because at $300 it is a deal.
    PS: From all of the experiences I have with upsolute being installed in various Jetta's and Passat's (especially TDI's and 1.8t's) they seem to be a very good chip, and I met almost 40 people at a VW party that have not had any problems with their upsolute chips. And ask someone who has researched chips for VW and they will usually tell you that Upsolute is the way to go.

    Anthony Randall
    1995 850t5








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    Is anyone currently using an Upsolute chip? If so , do you like? 850 1995

    I contacted the Chino Hills location today and asked about the chip for my 1995 850 T-5R and was told that they had problems with it and were not offering it and that it would be a significant amount of time before they would. i assume that goes for all 850's. he said that even though they still list it on their website that it is unavailable and that they hope in the future to get it right. Hope this helps. i've done a lot of research on these chips and it keeps coming back to IPD/TME being the best choice. Most expensive yes, but, like Yannis said. you get what you pay for. i'm going to stop looking and just save up for the IPD setup.








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    Is anyone currently using an Upsolute chip? If so , do you like? 850 1995

    I just looked at the Upsolute website and was surprised to see all of the US distributers of the chips, they have obviously expaned to the US and there should not be any issue with the Tech support now. I am also looking into the chip for my 850 since the website lists a Houston Texas Contact i can now drive my car to them instead of sending my ECU off to someplace across the country and wait for it to be sent back, plus shipping.

    Carlos is very pleased with his chip in the S40 so i am sure that they make a quality 850 chip.

    300 plus 70 install man what a deal.

    Dan








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      Is anyone currently using an Upsolute chip? If so , do you like? 850 1995

      Remember one thing that has never failed:

      "You always get what you paid for".


      Yannis
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      2001 V70 T-5M SR, Classic Red/Graphite Lthr., ipd ME7 ECU Upgrade, K&N Air Filter, Cold Weather, Dolby Surr. Sound, Rear Spoiler, 17" 'Tethys' alloys








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    Is anyone currently using an Upsolute chip? If so , do you like? 850 1995

    Some questions you might ask and get answers for in writing:

    Will the chipped car pass a smog test? (If you need to)

    Will the ECU start setting codes and Check Engine lights?

    Will you still have use of your transmission's mode function? Winter, Sport, Economy? (If it's an auto and it' of concern to you)

    The price does sound a bit on the low side. With all the diagnostics and monitoring the ECU is doing, I'd be a little skeptical about how well engineered this upgrade is.

    My .02
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    Erwin in Memphis, '95 855t








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    Is anyone currently using an Upsolute chip? If so , do you like? 850 1995

    I have a friend with a s40T with there chip he likes it but says there is no tech support for US. you can contact Carlo's at TAP Texas Automotive Performance.

    Links,

    http://www.classiccats.cc/s40project.html

    www.volvospy.com

    Dan







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