Chip/ECU Flashed from Powerchip Today

[CALI 1]

I read the post regarding having our cars Chipped or Flashed and was looking at having this done so gave it a try. So many different companies out there it can be a tough choice. Gave Powerchip a call earlier this week and set it up to be completed this Saturday morning at 10:00am.
Hats off to Travis and Matt I must say they were very professional over the phone and took the time to answer all my questions and did the same during the appointment today.
Results were the following:
- How much faster (feel Meter only) it had some gains that I felt
- Shifts points are very smooth especially from 1st – 3rd
- Slight increase in idle but not to heavy
- Large difference in take off from a complete stop and during shifts points
- Exhaust (Fabspeed) sounds a bit deeper
- No CEL
Would I pay to do this again, yes! Also note that another customer came in when Matt first started working on mine and mentioned that he has brought 4 different cars to them and had another two outside waiting for him.
Good clean shop, they mentioned that when the Fabspeed Headers are installed to bring it back in so they can adjust the F/A Ratio, etc…
In all a very pleasant experience and happy with the results…

987 2006 Lapis Blue

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by CALI 1

Would I pay to do this again, yes!

Speaking of,what was the total $$$ if you don't mind me asking?

[CALI 1]

Cost was $600 + tax $649.50 normal price on web site is $900+.
They kept the charge the same price he stated on his post.
Went out for a late night run in the city and the shift points are great!

[jinijazz]

Originally Posted by CALI 1

Cost was $600 + tax $649.50 normal price on web site is $900+.
They kept the charge the same price he stated on his post.
Went out for a late night run in the city and the shift points are great!

Did you ask them if it will be OK with smog test in CA? Just curious.

[CALI 1]

I sure did ask Matt about the emissions and he stated that they have passed not sure if that means all or some but either way. Also asked about any problems with the CEL coming on and he said it should not. They seem very straight forward plus you get a 3 year warranty and a 14 satisfaction guarantee.
I am also going back once I get the headers installed so they can re calibrate the F/A etc…

[Bavarian Motorist]

Oh, 600?


I read their site a few days ago and saw it was 1498.




I am definitely buying it now. Thank you for sharing your experience

[CALI 1]

I first talked with Travis form Powerchip a day or so later after the post on our forum, in which the $600 price was listed. Mine is also a base Boxster not sure if that makes a difference.
Either way I did mention the 986 forum and he honored that.
Call them and see what they say, also post the results of your dealings I think it will be positive.