By Steve Burgess on Monday, March 18th, 2019 in Uncategorized 15,702 Comments
The engine in your car was built to offer more performance than it left the factory floor with. Manufacturers play it safe with power and torque and intentionally hold back when writing their own ECU software. The reasons for this are two-fold. Firstly, they do it as a safety net against poor maintenance, knowing full […]
By Steve Burgess on Friday, March 8th, 2019 in Uncategorized 4 Comments
Looking for a tuning file service? Hyperchips has more than 15 years’ experience tuning vehicles, from supercars and runabouts to lorries and tractors. We supply custom-written tuning files for all vehicles which you can then upload yourself with a compatible tool. Our software is being run on thousands of ECUs with perfect results. Our custom […]
By Steve Burgess on Sunday, February 10th, 2019 in Uncategorized 3 Comments
Warranty safe remaps do exist but only if the remap keeps the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) on the ECU the same. The CVN must match up with the original file to pass diagnostic tests used in the dealership. The CVN is the calibration checksum for ECU software. Prior to the latest CVN bypass protocol which […]
By designbox on Sunday, February 10th, 2019 in Uncategorized 791 Comments
Will a car remap affect my warranty? It’s fair to say that driving the same car for years and years can get mind-numbing. Not only will the limitations of your car’s performance become clear over time, but you will witness a wealth of new cars come to market that are faster and more efficient than […]
By designbox on Monday, January 29th, 2018 in Uncategorized 188 Comments
We’ve all been there. You’re sat in your car at the traffic lights and you can’t be bothered anymore; your car isn’t fast enough, it doesn’t have Bluetooth or any other useful piece of technology, it doesn’t sound as meaty as it once did, and it doesn’t look as good as it did at the […]
By Steve Burgess on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 in Uncategorized 5 Comments
Whether your fleet consists of vans, cars, trucks, tractors or a mix of these vehicles, fuelling them will account for a significant portion of your fleet’s operating costs. In fact, 35 per cent of a fleet’s costs are in fuel expenses. So, it makes sense to take measures to manage mileage (a subject that is […]
By designbox on Saturday, March 11th, 2017 in Uncategorized 4 Comments
We have a bit of a hobby; we like to search on Auto Trader (and the web) for cars that have something a little bit different. Last week, I was looking at mint condition Ford Escort RS Cosworth’s when I had a brain flash about another 90’s hot hatch that was actually faster than the RS, […]
By designbox on Monday, February 6th, 2017 in Uncategorized 55 Comments
For those of you who want the looks and performance of a hot hatch without the fuel bill, diesel hot hatches are the answer. While not quite as potent as their petrol-powered brethren flat out, diesel hot hatches offer plenty of poke in-gear and are incredibly robust, making them the ideal choice for high-mileage drivers. […]
By designbox on Monday, January 23rd, 2017 in Uncategorized No Comments
2017 has a lot in store for us car fans. We can expect some exciting announcements from supercar and hypercar manufacturers, not to mention regular marquees. But for us, where it’s at is with the cars that we will see on the road soon. So, following, we have written about five exciting car models that […]
By designbox on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 in Uncategorized 1 Comment
Remap lost after visit to dealer? If you have had some work done to your remapped car at a dealership and your car feels noticeably slower than it did before, then there’s a good chance that the reason for this is that your remap has been wiped off the ECU by the dealer. Why has […]
