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LAP3 Uncle Chip review

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I debated whether or not to add this, since it's such a bad edit. But, here it is, just to give an idea of what to expect. I'll get another video this week, when I can get outside the city:


[video=youtube_share;_uUnUn-Pygo]https://youtu.be/_uUnUn-Pygo[/video]
 
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Nice, about 5 seconds to 60.
 
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Nice, about 5 seconds to 60.
My handy stopwatch had it a skosh over 4 secs, I dont know why it's stretched after uploading; I tried to cut it where it starts at the launch and stops right at the 60 mark.

I'll get a better one next time...
 

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My handy stopwatch had it a skosh over 4 secs, I dont know why it's stretched after uploading; I tried to cut it where it starts at the launch and stops right at the 60 mark.

I'll get a better one next time...
Run the lap timer to see what you clock.
 
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Run the lap timer to see what you clock.
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I forgot about the timer! What's your boss's name, I'm gonna call and demand they give you a raise...lol

Thanks for the tip!
 

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I forgot about the timer! What's your boss's name, I'm gonna call and demand they give you a raise...lol

Thanks for the tip!
[MENTION=48]TurboTx[/MENTION], Darnell. (563) 386-1511

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Every dealer needs a knowledgable and honest salesman like [MENTION=291]MurlinatoR[/MENTION][^]
 

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I debated whether or not to add this, since it's such a bad edit. But, here it is, just to give an idea of what to expect. I'll get another video this week, when I can get outside the city:


[video=youtube_share;_uUnUn-Pygo]https://youtu.be/_uUnUn-Pygo[/video]
Gotta love launch control.
 

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Thanks [MENTION=2]KiaFan[/MENTION]!
 
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How?s the chip now that you?ve been driving with it for a while? Any changes like what others said might happen? Noticeable performance gains?


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How?s the chip now that you?ve been driving with it for a while? Any changes like what others said might happen? Noticeable performance gains?


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Still amazing, and still no issues, thankfully. I figured I would be bored with by now but it still makes me giggle everytime I punch it.
 
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I?m leaning towards picking one up


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Which site are you guys purchasing the Lap3 tune from?
 
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Still amazing, and still no issues, thankfully. I figured I would be bored with by now but it still makes me giggle everytime I punch it.
Did you install the oil catch can that was recommended?


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Did you install the oil catch can that was recommended?


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Fraid not; up until two weeks ago I didn't even know what a catch can was..lol
 
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Fraid not; up until two weeks ago I didn't even know what a catch can was..lol
Ya me too


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I was under the impression... that.. the stock ecu relearns over what the piggyback provides in terms of gains... and in something like 5 days time whatever gains were had from I'm guessing increase in boost.. are nullified. . Because computer sees added boost and adjusts back to stock... which is why most people are waiting for the flash tune... someone correct me please if I'm wrong...
I have this same box in my Optima. It connects to the MAP and TIP sensors. It basically sends back a lower pressure reading from the sensors to the ECU, which causes the ECU to turn up the boost a bit higher using the wastegate control solenoid. As boost (and airflow) goes up, the full time widebands keep the air/fuel ratio in check and the car adds fuel as necessary for the extra air. The car is not going to compensate around this change, since it doesn't know something has changed.
 
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I have this same box in my Optima. It connects to the MAP and TIP sensors. It basically sends back a lower pressure reading from the sensors to the ECU, which causes the ECU to turn up the boost a bit higher using the wastegate control solenoid. As boost (and airflow) goes up, the full time widebands keep the air/fuel ratio in check and the car adds fuel as necessary for the extra air. The car is not going to compensate around this change, since it doesn't know something has changed.



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So I wanted to post an update about something I mentioned early on; driving in Comfort mode. Last week I challenged myself to go at least 3 days using only Comfort, instead of only Sport. I wanted to see if it would have any effect on MPGs. I don't know what happened but driving in Comfort is COMPLETELY different than it was the first few days; it's actually pretty fast now!

I take back everything I said before, it's not groggy in Comfort, instead I would say it's simply relaxed. In fact I've been driving strictly in that mode for exactly a week now. Even with me beating on it just as I did in Sport, I'm averaging about 2 miles per gallon better than I was when I used only Sport (hasn't dropped below 20 yet).

I can't say enough good things about this chip. I'll try to get some acceleration videos next time we get above 60 outside.
 

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