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It's an aftermarket chip that changes the preset engine computer settings. Most autos have "D" or "S" with the S in a sport setting. so it's sort of like that It configures the car to a higher tune setting
Chipped the sump once. That didn't work out well.Those who burn out their clutches tend to be the ones who chip their engine or drive it like a hot hatch - and hang little Martians and fluffy toys under the rear bumper
In some places like KL, the uber success is not so much that UBer is cheaper, it because uber is more efficient, with better cars, nicer drivers, and you don't get ripped off especially as a tourist.
There will be bad lemons, but easily dealt with under the uber ecosystem.
Im not doing the voluntary recall for the 200000km golf and Passat which are affected. I will wait one year to see what happens. I can't believe that a software fix will not result in a reduction in economy and performance. These will take a slight hit, and the EGR ratio will be higher resulting in possible higher costs - some say EGR increase will result in higher maintenance costs in due to this
The 6 speed wet sump DSG has been superb. I think the problems have been in the dry sump 7 speed DSG for the petrols. The could not put the dry sump 7 speed into the diesels due to the high torque environment. The dual clutch in the wet sump is said to last 500000km or more. Those who burn out their clutches tend to be the ones who chip their engine or drive it like a hot hatch - and hang little Martians and fluffy toys under the rear bumper
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There's a pickup area dedicated to Uber. It's very busy though with no seating...
The one thing I didn't like about Uber was that with a family of four, there was no way to specify uberx for 4 passengers and luggage. I just had to do trial and error canceling until I got a car big enough. I guess I could have ordered an SUV for double the price, but I'm tight... But seriously the value proposition is not there...
In some places like KL, the uber success is not so much that UBer is cheaper, it because uber is more efficient, with better cars, nicer drivers, and you don't get ripped off especially as a tourist.
Hopefully one of the other rideshare companies enter the market soon to provide some competition.
Since the intent of surge pricing is to get more cars on the road - I think the drivers would know that surge pricing is in effect. I don't know if they know how much is in effect - probably, yes.