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2008 08 Lexus GS350/GS430 Performance ECU Flasher/Chip

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:35 AM
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Default 2008 08 Lexus GS350/GS430 Performance ECU Flasher/Chip

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Has any body seen this program chip that is being sold on Ebay#320276817524 for 59.95? what do you guy's think because I know there are some useless chips being sold..
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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Looks like snake oil to me.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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Useless
No such thing as a 2008 GS 430
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Useless
No such thing as a 2008 GS 430
I know that is what made me say "what". looks like another useless chip...
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Hmm, they actually have a website for that company with a writeup.

http://www.voloperformance.com/V11_install.pdf
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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Given the fact that Toyota ECUs are next to impossible to hack, just save your money man. It never ceases to amaze me that all those mickey mouse chips are floating on fleebay.

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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That is correct, it's a well known fact in the industry there are no "chip" mods for any Lexus or Toyota ECU. The code is neary impossible to break unless you're an in house engineer at Toyota Motor Corp. That item is a 60 dollar paperweight with wires and flashing lights.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
That is correct, it's a well known fact in the industry there are no "chip" mods for any Lexus or Toyota ECU. The code is neary impossible to break unless you're an in house engineer at Toyota Motor Corp. That item is a 60 dollar paperweight with wires and flashing lights.
At least it has flashing lights!
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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hmm....I am not sure if their code is impossible to break, because I have had over heard that there is such thing as Super Chips that can enhance the horsepower by about 45-50HP on a GS350, and it cost about $600-700 to do. I might be wrong but at least that is what I heard out there.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Toms racing has some products that come close but at a way higher price but that flash is a joke!

Its like a placebo for your car...lol
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by kyang91
hmm....I am not sure if their code is impossible to break, because I have had over heard that there is such thing as Super Chips that can enhance the horsepower by about 45-50HP on a GS350, and it cost about $600-700 to do. I might be wrong but at least that is what I heard out there.
Heard and seeing in person are two different things. I call BS.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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it would make a nifty coaster with flashing lights and all. something sold online that isn't worthwhile? what next
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