Possible Harmful Scam? (1 Viewer)

[ClockworkSoldier]

Came accross this while browsing E-Bay:

http://shop.ebay.com.au/items/_W0QQ_dmptZAUQ5fCarQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories?_nkw=%2B20BHP+Mod+Chip&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270&_odkw=EA+Falcon+Mod+Chip&_osacat=0

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/20BHP-MOD-CH...3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:1|39:1|240:1308

Have you ever noticed that your car is quicker when it is cold outside and wondered why it could not always be that quick? Well this module once fitted sends a signal to the ECU just like it does when it is cold, then the ECU slightly adjusts the air/fuel mixture which boosts your cars power, it is very simple! The best thing is economy is not increased and can be improved with the fitment of this module!

All this sounds good, but what do ya'll think? The page looks a little shifty to me.

 

[Phantomeureka]

Dont buy it, its a 5 cent resistor that makes your motor think there isnt enough fuel going into the motor so it will dump a shitload more into it. put that onto your car and i'll give it about a week if not less till it fails.

 

[Graney]

Yeah, these have been around for ages. They claim they work by advancing the timing
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/25HP-D-BOOST...ryZ32094QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

What Happens When the Timing Is Advanced
Toyota Celica Online: Ignition advance

Assuming they do what they say, the theory behind it is sound. Advancing ignition timing is simple and effective at increasing power.

You can probably do the mod without spending money on this piece of junk though.