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Old 04-07-2001 | 02:34 PM
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anyone ever hear of this company? i just took a look at there web site, and it says a gain of 16 HP and 14 TQ
, for $295...... too good to be true?
Old 04-07-2001 | 04:07 PM
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Originally posted by maxse91
anyone ever hear of this company? i just took a look at there web site, and it says a gain of 16 HP and 14 TQ
, for $295...... too good to be true?
I would like to know if this is to good to be true too!
Old 04-07-2001 | 04:37 PM
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Yeah, I've heard of them...

about a year ago, they also make the ICON ignition system too that gained about 10hp(their claim) on an '89 Maixma(VG) check their website its on there too. I'm not sure of their track record, BUT for $295 it sounds great!! My only prob is reliability, JWT has been doing Nissan-"specific" ECUs for years now and with little complaint(from what I know), so I'm thinking the $500 might be a little more assuring, but if anyone wants to "guinea pig" it, tell us the deal.........
Old 04-07-2001 | 05:15 PM
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Last I heard neither the chip or ICON worked for Maxima's - but that was 4th gen. (They couldn't crack the code).

Maybe by keeping the thread active somebody knows for sure...
Old 04-07-2001 | 05:21 PM
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Last I heard neither the chip or ICON worked for Maxima's - but that was 4th gen. (They couldn't crack the code).

Maybe by keeping the thread active somebody knows for sure...
Old 04-07-2001 | 06:24 PM
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Hmmm........

they changed the whole look of their site since I saw it last. and the section about the ICON sysytem is nowhere to be found on there...hmmmm?? The price for the chip is definently tempting though....

Originally posted by BEJAY1
Last I heard neither the chip or ICON worked for Maxima's - but that was 4th gen. (They couldn't crack the code).

Maybe by keeping the thread active somebody knows for sure...
Old 04-07-2001 | 06:39 PM
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hmm...

I havent heard any good about the ICON system, but I am quite interested in learning more about the ECU. Mainly, does it work, and if so, is it like the JWT ECU? Unfortunately, I got no car to test it on, but somewhere hear must have or would be willing to give it a shot.. hehe.

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Old 04-07-2001 | 07:31 PM
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Well

Someone could pay for it and Ill be more than happy to guinea pig it for the group.
Old 04-07-2001 | 10:41 PM
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I emailed them

Originally posted by maxse91
anyone ever hear of this company? i just took a look at there web site, and it says a gain of 16 HP and 14 TQ
, for $295...... too good to be true?
i emailed them cuz I noticed their area code was 407 i asked them if it was possible to drive there and get the reprogramming done and leave the same day, but they haven't written back yet. BTW I got my Sprint/Tokico setup put on on Friday and it's so damn great I haven't been able to wipe this stupid grin off my face since
Old 04-08-2001 | 03:05 PM
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is this for both the ve and vg? it says on their site that there is a lifetime warranty on it.
Old 04-08-2001 | 03:32 PM
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Have heard of them

I have heard of them before. Quite prominent in the UK. Performance gains (whilst I have never experienced them first hand) are achievable but are best achieved inconjunction with a good intake and exhaust combo. Remeber dyno charts can be manipulated so if you go with one make sure you get the right of return if you are not satisfied.

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Old 04-08-2001 | 10:47 PM
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I've simply heard that Sup. Chips would be a last resort option. I suppose there is a reason their ecu's are so much cheaper. Because they are being outsold by better developed ecu's by higher quality companies?
Old 04-12-2001 | 04:05 AM
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that is pretty cheap

i am interested if the company is legit
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