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    rica chips whats the story

    thinking of getting one for my 850 t5 the car has done 144.ooo miles is this still ok to chip at this milage ,my 2 pals chipped there imprezas and within 2 months both needed new bottom ends could this happen to my car.is it ok with standard clutch and gearbox.both my pals cars running 420bhp at wheels some buzz to drive

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    My Saab I had remapped with BSR at 144k was still pulling strong 16k later. As long as everything is running fine I sure everything will be hunky dorey!

    Your pals probably went a little far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flying brick View Post
    thinking of getting one for my 850 t5 the car has done 144.ooo miles is this still ok to chip at this milage ,my 2 pals chipped there imprezas and within 2 months both needed new bottom ends could this happen to my car.is it ok with standard clutch and gearbox.both my pals cars running 420bhp at wheels some buzz to drive
    You will be fine, expect in the real world around 270 BHP and 400 NM with the chip, you wont be disapointed you need to be around 350 BHP to do any damage!
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    Many cars out there with higher mileages than yours have been remapped/chipped with no adverse affect. Just make sure it is all in good health before you start and if your not sure seek advice from a professional garage with a good reputation first


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    my D5's got 156k miles on the clock, & once funds allow intend to get it remapped (not sure who by yet)

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    Quote Originally Posted by p fandango View Post
    my D5's got 156k miles on the clock, & once funds allow intend to get it remapped (not sure who by yet)
    How about the no cost option Duane? Mr angle grinder..

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlanG View Post
    How about the no cost option Duane? Mr angle grinder..

    heh heh I wondered how long that would take to appear; nice one Alan

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    heh heh I wondered how long that would take to appear; nice one Alan

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlanG View Post
    How about the no cost option Duane? Mr angle grinder..
    Mr Angle Grinder unfortunatly passed away yesterday morning. He just couldn't compete with the strength of the Volvo front bumper reinforcement & started making funny noises & smoking alot (sorry to be so graphic about his death). The funeral will be a public & anyone welcome to attend, the burial (to take place in the back garden) will be private tho. He'll be deeply missed, especially about 9am this morning when the tradition of annoying the neighbours is meant to start

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    Quote Originally Posted by p fandango View Post
    Mr Angle Grinder unfortunatly passed away yesterday morning. He just couldn't compete with the strength of the Volvo front bumper reinforcement & started making funny noises & smoking alot (sorry to be so graphic about his death). The funeral will be a public & anyone welcome to attend, the burial (to take place in the back garden) will be private tho. He'll be deeply missed, especially about 9am this morning when the tradition of annoying the neighbours is meant to start
    Oh no! It's a sad day for us all mate. T5-R murders angle grinder with bumper reinforcement in cold blood. I hope Mr AG didn't suffer too much

    I'll be wearing a black arm-band in memory of your dearly beloved today as I can't make the funeral. Flowers or donations?

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    my T5 had one fitted at 138 k and is now at 144k and going strong ! you will notice the power difffence stright away !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JelT5 View Post
    Oh no! It's a sad day for us all mate. T5-R murders angle grinder with bumper reinforcement in cold blood. I hope Mr AG didn't suffer too much

    I'll be wearing a black arm-band in memory of your dearly beloved today as I can't make the funeral. Flowers or donations?

    I'll pray for a resurrection
    all is not lost mate, altho a sickening thought i returned the remains to the adoption agency (B&Q) & they replaced him with a younger, shinier brother. Between the 2 of them the job is now done. I would put a memoral plaque on the bumper reinforcement in Mr Angle Grinders Seniors memory, but its just too heavy lol

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    Get in touch with HLM Bromsgrove matey

    £150 for either th 280 or the 304.

    I had my HLM 304 done in Oct last year, best thing i ever did, never had any problems with it the cars done 130k and still pulls like a train.

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    Quote Originally Posted by p fandango View Post
    Mr Angle Grinder unfortunatly passed away yesterday morning. He just couldn't compete with the strength of the Volvo front bumper reinforcement & started making funny noises & smoking alot (sorry to be so graphic about his death). The funeral will be a public & anyone welcome to attend, the burial (to take place in the back garden) will be private tho. He'll be deeply missed, especially about 9am this morning when the tradition of annoying the neighbours is meant to start
    Ive just had two minutes silence for the old boy RIP Mr.Angle Grinder
    Living the volvo dream!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by sen View Post
    Ive just had two minutes silence for the old boy RIP Mr.Angle Grinder
    thanks much appreciated. The neighbours had an hour silence while i went & got Mr Angle Grinder Junior

    i know it seems a bit harsh to carry on his good work before the poor boy is even cold (or stopped smoking in this case), but its what he would of wanted

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    Quote Originally Posted by p fandango View Post
    all is not lost mate, altho a sickening thought i returned the remains to the adoption agency (B&Q) & they replaced him with a younger, shinier brother. Between the 2 of them the job is now done. I would put a memoral plaque on the bumper reinforcement in Mr Angle Grinders Seniors memory, but its just too heavy lol
    The God of Angle Grinders will smile upon you always mate.

    Rest assured that Mr AG senior will be in good company in grinder heaven as I've sent a couple that way myself in the past- hope he likes far eastern gentleman, because my last dead grinder was called Mr Hitachi-110volt
    Died, in action, whilst cutting a mini into skip size chunks

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    Quote Originally Posted by p fandango View Post
    i know it seems a bit harsh to carry on his good work before the poor boy is even cold (or stopped smoking in this case), but its what he would of wanted
    PSML over this bit mate- brilliant!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JelT5 View Post
    The God of Angle Grinders will smile upon you always mate.
    why thank you sir

    Rest assured that Mr AG senior will be in good company in grinder heaven as I've sent a couple that way myself in the past- hope he likes far eastern gentleman, because my last dead grinder was called Mr Hitachi-110volt
    Died, in action, whilst cutting a mini into skip size chunks
    poor Mr Hitachi-11volt, i hope you gave him a vast funeral with the expense & poise such a well respected man deserve. If you'd of just painted the Mini yellow they'd of confused it for the skip anyway lol

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    Was it the smoking that killed him? Condolences mate.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by p fandango View Post
    thanks much appreciated. The neighbours had an hour silence while i went & got mr angle grinder junior

    i know it seems a bit harsh to carry on his good work before the poor boy is even cold (or stopped smoking in this case), but its what he would of wanted
    pmsl!!!
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