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Bluefin
« on: 25 February 2018, 18:16:27 »

Mr Gonads comment elsewhere about a Bluefin remap has got me thinking!  :o  ::)

So a quick look around the tinterweb shows I can buy a new Bluefin gadget already set up for my Mondeo 2.2 TDCi for about £300!  However these Bluefin gadgets (which look a bit like a code reader for those that don't know) seem to go quite cheap on ebay.  I've just seen one go for £5.50! Another one I've seen is configured for a Renault, but the seller claims that you can download the correct software for your car from Bluefin.  :-\

So what do I need to know?  ???  ::)  TIA! :y
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #1 on: 25 February 2018, 18:25:07 »

Bluefin is a SuperChips product, but there are some fake rip off ones about now.
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #2 on: 25 February 2018, 18:41:12 »

Also, I thought that on connecting to your car, the bluefin "paired" itself with your VIN, making it unusable by anyone else - not sure where I read that though, probably on PH forum, so make of it what you will   ::)

EDIT: just seen this on their website, looks like eGay ones could be a waste of £5.50, or represent a small saving depending on the unlock charge

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Can I use my Bluefin on more than one vehicle at a time?
The Bluefin is designed to become tied to one vehicle and, therefore, cannot be used on two vehicles at the same time. It is, however, possible to use the Bluefin to program one vehicle with the Superchip modification, then pay for the unit to be reset, at a reduced price from the RRP of a new unit, for use on a subsequent vehicle. This would, of course, mean that it could not be used again on the original vehicle as it will be tied to the current vehicle.
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #3 on: 25 February 2018, 18:50:16 »

Mr Gonads comment elsewhere about a Bluefin remap has got me thinking!  :o  ::)

So a quick look around the tinterweb shows I can buy a new Bluefin gadget already set up for my Mondeo 2.2 TDCi for about £300!  However these Bluefin gadgets (which look a bit like a code reader for those that don't know) seem to go quite cheap on ebay.  I've just seen one go for £5.50! Another one I've seen is configured for a Renault, but the seller claims that you can download the correct software for your car from Bluefin.  :-\

So what do I need to know?  ???  ::)  TIA! :y

I tried a Superchips Bluefin on the mighty Signum. It didn't end well because the car kept going into limp mode whichever map was used.

I sent it back for a refund.

The Bluefin will only work on one car. So you won't get a remap for £5.50.
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #4 on: 25 February 2018, 20:14:09 »

The Bluefin will only work on one car. So you won't get a remap for £5.50.

Yes so it seems.  :(  I always get carried away at thought of a bargain!  ;D

So it seems that the way forward is a new Bluefin correctly configured to your car at the cost advertised.  Worth it if the car is a keeper I guess.  ???
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« Reply #5 on: 25 February 2018, 21:35:17 »

The Bluefin will only work on one car. So you won't get a remap for £5.50.

Yes so it seems.  :(  I always get carried away at thought of a bargain!  ;D

So it seems that the way forward is a new Bluefin correctly configured to your car at the cost advertised.  Worth it if the car is a keeper I guess.  ???
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #6 on: 25 February 2018, 23:05:03 »

Tuna and chips then. :D
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #7 on: 26 February 2018, 10:23:25 »

I'm amazed anyone would consider a remap of a diesel when the emissions rules are changing at the end of next month.

If you must do it, make sure you can revert to standard for the MOT. There is a reason there are a lot of remapped/no dpf/no egr/no cat diesels up for sale.
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #8 on: 26 February 2018, 10:26:58 »

Just get a V8 petrol it's the best believe me.
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #9 on: 26 February 2018, 17:03:29 »

Just get a V8 petrol it's the best believe me.
But sadly not practical for many of us  :'(
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #10 on: 26 February 2018, 17:44:49 »

Just get a V8 petrol it's the best believe me.
But sadly not practical for many of us  :'(

No, not unless I import a big estate from Oz or put up with a LHD Yank.   :-\
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #11 on: 26 February 2018, 19:22:30 »

Just get a V8 petrol it's the best believe me.
But sadly not practical for many of us  :'(

No, not unless I import a big estate from Oz or put up with a LHD Yank.   :-\
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #12 on: 26 February 2018, 22:03:05 »

I think that’s the most brown vehicle I’ve ever seen!  :o

But oddly cool at the same time  8)
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #13 on: 26 February 2018, 22:16:03 »

Yes its a fugly muvva, but like you say Jimmy kinda cool!  :y
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Re: Bluefin
« Reply #14 on: 26 February 2018, 22:34:49 »

No chip needed 😀😁😂
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