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      06-18-2018, 09:11 PM   #1
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Vbox tested the RaceChip GTS Black

Pretty impressed with the new box. On setting 7 it feels as smooth as oem. Also impressed with the power. The RC Ultimate on "D" ran a best of 0 to 100mph in 8.5 seconds in cool weather. The GTS Black ran 0 to 100mph in 8.5 seconds in today's nasty 90F weather and 4700ft DA. Very impressed so far. "Should" be 0.10 quicker in cooler weather.
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Look at that new sleek design.
Doesn't looks like something came out of Radio Shack.
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Look at that new sleek design.
Doesn't looks like something came out of Radio Shack.
Should offer a discount to those who want to upgrade? Not happy! When I bought my racechip older version a couple months back I asked about the new version coming out in month what was different and was told no different in the two just the design and package? Now I’m hearing there is a big difference in two! So, was I just told that to buy the old one because you wanted to get rid of old version because you knew everyone would want the new one? I feel I should get a discount and turn back in the old one because I feel misled by sale person. Please reach out to me on messages and let me know my options? Thanks.
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Should offer a discount to those who want to upgrade? Not happy! When I bought my racechip older version a couple months back I asked about the new version coming out in month what was different and was told no different in the two just the design and package? Now I’m hearing there is a big difference in two! So, was I just told that to buy the old one because you wanted to get rid of old version because you knew everyone would want the new one? I feel I should get a discount and turn back in the old one because I feel misled by sale person. Please reach out to me on messages and let me know my options? Thanks.
I think that message was pushed out to the retailers by RC Germany. Reason I think that is when I emailed RC Germany a few months ago about upgrading my Ultimate to GTS Black, they said the two units would be very close in performance and it would not be worth the $. I like to test and Ben@RGSport worked with me since RC wasn’t giving out the data. They are very close. Both are oem smooth in power delivery. You do not know they are installed around town. But it does look like the GTS Black board brings the boost up slightly quicker at wot. Both are good units. Like an iPhone, time marches on.
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Should offer a discount to those who want to upgrade? Not happy! When I bought my racechip older version a couple months back I asked about the new version coming out in month what was different and was told no different in the two just the design and package? Now I’m hearing there is a big difference in two! So, was I just told that to buy the old one because you wanted to get rid of old version because you knew everyone would want the new one? I feel I should get a discount and turn back in the old one because I feel misled by sale person. Please reach out to me on messages and let me know my options? Thanks.
Just PM you.

As onfireX5 mentioned.
I was told the same then.
Why would I deceive you when I can trade in the older module to them.
I still have a few of the older module in stock anyway, where I am doing clearance.
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Why not go with a flash tune like bm3? It's about the same price as racechip, but with more power and better reliability.....
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Why not go with a flash tune like bm3? It's about the same price as racechip, but with more power and better reliability.....
Guaranteed warranty breaker. Plus, for a daily driver, I’m just looking for a fun power bump, not a max limit.
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Why not go with a flash tune like bm3? It's about the same price as racechip, but with more power and better reliability.....
BTW, I do own BM3. Playing with the tech as a logger. So the $ has been spent. Just not a tuning option for me.
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Guaranteed warranty breaker. Plus, for a daily driver, I’m just looking for a fun power bump, not a max limit.
Yeah, I do agree the warranty thing is a deal breaker.


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BTW, I do own BM3. Playing with the tech as a logger. So the $ has been spent. Just not a tuning option for me.
Do a comparison test after warranty expires maybe?

Btw, what mods have you added on the car?
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Yeah, I do agree the warranty thing is a deal breaker.




Do a comparison test after warranty expires maybe?

Btw, what mods have you added on the car?
After warranty is a good idea. X5M has RC,Akra and Dinan Intake. F90 is pure stock so far. Stock F90 M5 is 1.3 seconds quicker to 100mph than the modified X5M............but I still find myself driving the X5M more........
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After warranty is a good idea. X5M has RC,Akra and Dinan Intake. F90 is pure stock so far. Stock F90 M5 is 1.3 seconds quicker to 100mph than the modified X5M............but I still find myself driving the X5M more........
You have a situation that must people would like to be in as in choosing which beast to take out. BTW got to post up some vbox numbers for the F90 would love to see the comparison between both s63 engine cars!
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You have a situation that must people would like to be in as in choosing which beast to take out. BTW got to post up some vbox numbers for the F90 would love to see the comparison between both s63 engine cars!
My numbers come from the same “strip”, similar weather and 3400ish DA so they will disappoint you as compared to the magazine articles. Average 0 to 60 in the F90 pure stock is 3.1 seconds. X5M with above mods is 3.6 seconds. F90 1/8th mile is 7.2 at 100mph. X5M is 7.7 at 95mph. 0 to 100mph F90 is 7.2 seconds, X5M is 8.5 seconds. X5M is a great overachiever at 5300lbs. X5M is 11.8-11.9 at 115mph quarter mile. F90 is tbd. Take both to sea level and the times will improve.
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Quick question, have you had any troubles with stock coils and plugs? Ever consider running one step colder?
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Quick question, have you had any troubles with stock coils and plugs? Ever consider running one step colder?
X5M has 26,000 miles on it with RC. Stock plugs and coils. Just drove it 11 hours in one day. No issues with stock so far, but the key is keeping the boost increase to a 3psi max. If I pushed it to 4 or 5 I would drop one heat range and slightly close the gap to help prevent misfires. Only reason you do that is you are stressing the stock ignition system over 21psi. Then it misfires due to elevated cylinder pressure that it was not designed to fire.
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