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JouMaSeHoes · 01-21-2013, 04:26 AM

Hi Afzal, I got a quote for R5500 for the removable version. My guys also recommended that I go with the Remus

rather than some of the local exhausts.

How are you enjoying the Remus? Would it be possible to put the standard tips on the Remus?

Ryan86 · 01-21-2013, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JouMaSeHoes

Hi Afzal, I got a quote for R5500 for the removable version. My guys also recommended that I go with the Remus

rather than some of the local exhausts.

How are you enjoying the Remus? Would it be possible to put the standard tips on the Remus?

Interesting how each dealer has different prices and recommendations.
I was advised to have the unit installed and hidden away non removable, as Toyota would pick up through there system that a chip was installed and removed, where as the fixed unit won't be picked up or found.
Whether this is factual I would not know or would not ask my dealership, in the event I create suspicion....

Afzal · 01-21-2013, 09:09 AM

from what i understand about the unit, and i have spent most of the weekend reading up on it: it plugs in to maybe 3 places, and does not leave any trace on the existing ECU unlike a flash, which does.

i will let you know when its done, should be done next week sometime. still waiting on my K&N to arrive before i make the appointment.

the Remus is great, love the sound that comes out now, and im sure you can weld on the original tips, that said, i like new ones.

Mike Hoxbig · 02-07-2013, 06:53 PM

Any feedback on which option is not detectable by the dealer?

Ryan86 · 02-08-2013, 03:46 AM

Just for info purposes.
The unit which is able to be removed before servicing will register on the ECU, which Toyota are able to pick up a chip was used and removed.
The chip that is installed and hidden well, will not be detected.
The above recommendations given by a reliable source. Factual or not I have no clue....
I have also just read an thread whereby a guy installed a aftermarket rear tail exhaust, some problems occurred with the car stalling or something, Toyota made his warranty null and void due to after market exhaust.

The risks you take

Mike Hoxbig · 02-08-2013, 04:01 AM

A chip is the most I'd consider. Anything else is too obvious and easily detectable. I'm perfectly happy with the power output, but would just like a little more grunt in the mid range

GavinAnt · 02-09-2013, 01:19 AM

SAC are offering the "Unichip" which is getting good ratings elsewhere on this forum (also see http://www.unichip.us/259-project-frs). I contacted SAC and am getting good responses

:

"Hi Gavin, I would have to confirm the price on the intake. You should see about 20 Hp with an intake and plug n play.

The plug n play is R 5 900.00 including fitment and tuning...

Sincerely
Heinrich de Beer
SAC Kyalami
011 466 2050
heinrich@sackyl.co.za
www.steves.co.za"

sav · 02-09-2013, 03:27 AM

What intake is this?

GavinAnt · 02-09-2013, 03:35 AM

Sorry

, should have said - Injen. I asked which gives best results as there are so many alternatives out there...

leoz1412 · 02-09-2013, 04:24 AM

will intake not affect warantee?

GavinAnt · 02-10-2013, 01:17 PM

Investigating doesn't mean buying! I'll do first 15000km and then decide if I need more power - at reef altitude, I might after 155kw turbo GTI....

sav · 02-10-2013, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GavinAnt

Sorry

, should have said - Injen. I asked which gives best results as there are so many alternatives out there...

Thanks Question is, did SAC try all of the alternatives? I'm always skeptical when it comes to these things and this case is no exception - 20HP from an intake and tune seems a bit optimistic.

Dark grey · 02-11-2013, 07:02 AM

hi All,

Purchased an auto in October and have been floating about the forums for a while. Was looking for a mod that would not void the warranty and best bang for your buck and it would seem that chipping (plug n play) was the way to go. Installed the plug n play chip from SAC Kyalami. Here are the results below .... results are on the flywheel ....

I have no modding experience ever ... this is my first sports car ... with that said please advise/comment on the dyno graph attached

Overall do feel a difference in acceleration and happy with the mod

Mike Hoxbig · 02-11-2013, 07:16 AM

That's a decent power gain, but torque still looks to be lacking a bit in the midrange though.

02-09-2013, 03:27 AM	#22
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What intake is this? __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

02-11-2013, 07:02 AM	#27
Dark grey Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: corolla Location: gauteng Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hi All, Purchased an auto in October and have been floating about the forums for a while. Was looking for a mod that would not void the warranty and best bang for your buck and it would seem that chipping (plug n play) was the way to go. Installed the plug n play chip from SAC Kyalami. Here are the results below .... results are on the flywheel .... I have no modding experience ever ... this is my first sports car ... with that said please advise/comment on the dyno graph attached Overall do feel a difference in acceleration and happy with the mod Attached Images

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Mike Hoxbig Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: Johannesburg Posts: 91 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any feedback on which option is not detectable by the dealer?

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Ryan86 Road Warrior Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Satin Pearl White Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 181 Thanked 544 Times in 359 Posts Mentioned: 59 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just for info purposes. The unit which is able to be removed before servicing will register on the ECU, which Toyota are able to pick up a chip was used and removed. The chip that is installed and hidden well, will not be detected. The above recommendations given by a reliable source. Factual or not I have no clue.... I have also just read an thread whereby a guy installed a aftermarket rear tail exhaust, some problems occurred with the car stalling or something, Toyota made his warranty null and void due to after market exhaust. The risks you take

02-08-2013, 04:01 AM	#20
Mike Hoxbig Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: Johannesburg Posts: 91 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A chip is the most I'd consider. Anything else is too obvious and easily detectable. I'm perfectly happy with the power output, but would just like a little more grunt in the mid range

02-09-2013, 01:19 AM	#21
GavinAnt Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BRZ since 25 March, 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 88 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	SAC are offering the "Unichip" which is getting good ratings elsewhere on this forum (also see http://www.unichip.us/259-project-frs). I contacted SAC and am getting good responses : "Hi Gavin, I would have to confirm the price on the intake. You should see about 20 Hp with an intake and plug n play. The plug n play is R 5 900.00 including fitment and tuning... Sincerely Heinrich de Beer SAC Kyalami 011 466 2050 heinrich@sackyl.co.za www.steves.co.za"

02-09-2013, 03:35 AM	#23
GavinAnt Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BRZ since 25 March, 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 88 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry , should have said - Injen. I asked which gives best results as there are so many alternatives out there...

02-09-2013, 04:24 AM	#24
leoz1412 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2014 toyota 86 Location: South Africa Posts: 34 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	will intake not affect warantee?

02-10-2013, 01:17 PM	#25
GavinAnt Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BRZ since 25 March, 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 88 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Investigating doesn't mean buying! I'll do first 15000km and then decide if I need more power - at reef altitude, I might after 155kw turbo GTI....

02-11-2013, 07:16 AM	#28
Mike Hoxbig Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: Johannesburg Posts: 91 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's a decent power gain, but torque still looks to be lacking a bit in the midrange though.

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