Reselling a Superchips Bluefin!!!

Jay Racing · 07-07-2004, 10:26 AM

I put my Bluefin up for sale on eBay last week, just asking £200 for it and hoping to raise a bit more.

I called Superchips today, asking how much it would be for the person to buy it to unlock the unit for use on their car, they came back to me and said we would take the unit and give a £25 dicount on a new Bluefin, basically rendering my Bluefin unsellable!

I couldn't believe it, I took the listing off eBay right away, I'm fuming, surely they can reset the unit, as they stated that they would put it back up for sale, but they choose not to!

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Big AL · 08-07-2004, 03:54 AM

I thought they would reprogramme for a fee of about £150

Big Al

Jay Racing · 08-07-2004, 08:53 AM

Nope not anymore, its cos people like me are selling on eBay, but surely it is within my rights to do so, seeing I paid for it?!?!?

Anyway, an official Superchips statement is on the FFOC board if you're interested...

gatekeeper · 20-07-2004, 02:13 PM

jamie,i will be willing to pay you something for it.this is for the purpose of looking at the unit to unlock it.in my type of work we know how to do these things and it will be a bit like what superchip does.

gatekeeper

Jay Racing · 22-07-2004, 10:42 AM

HI Gatekeeper

What were you thinking of, let me know, I'm interested.

sales@j-w-racing.co.uk

flyingfocrs · 28-07-2004, 04:13 PM

This is the official price list and what they will won't do from Superchips.

Superchips Bluefin Returns Policy for Retail Customers

In order to clarify our response to customers’ questions regarding Bluefin, we have agreed the following policies:-

Bluefin requires update
£ FOC

Return unit to us, completing the product return slip with all details including the vehicle’s VIN, using the pre-paid sticker. The unit will be processed and returned FOC.

Bluefin requires update following ECU reprogram by Ford Dealer
£ FOC + Overseas carriage

Return unit to us, completing the product return slip with all details including the vehicle’s VIN, using the pre-paid sticker. The unit will be processed and returned FOC in the UK but there will be a charge for overseas return carriage.

Bluefin requires upgrade to de-cat spec for Focus RS

£50 + Carriage + VAT

Return vehicle to org with Bluefin. Return unit to us, completing the product return slip with all details including the vehicle’s VIN, using the pre-paid sticker. The unit will be processed and returned for £50 plus return carriage and VAT.

Bluefin requires re-set for customers new car

£100 + Carriage + VAT

This will only apply within 12 Months of the original purchase date and the original customer has registered the unit with us by completing and returning the warranty registration card at the time of purchase. Return old car to org with Bluefin. Return unit to us, completing the product return slip with all details including the vehicle’s VIN, using the pre-paid sticker. The unit will be processed and returned for £100 plus return carriage and VAT.

Bluefin requires re-set following second hand purchase

£25 + VAT Trade in allowance

Return unit to us, completing the product return slip or a letter detailing the second-hand purchaser’s details, using the pre-paid sticker if available. Providing the unit is serviceable an allowance of £25 will be given for the old unit against the purchase of a new Bluefin (Nasp or Turbo). This allowance can only be used towards the purchase of a new Bluefin unit at full retail price, no other product.

D0N7_5H007 · 31-07-2004, 12:50 AM

Email Constantin at super chips he helped me alot when it came to reflashing my bluefin

constantin.tsitsis@superchips.co.uk

i dont know if he can help with the reselling side of things, but you can just remove it from your car find out what the buyers car spec is and tell them that you are buying a new Ford Focus and you want to reset the bluefin it will work with my new car.

It costs £120 INC VAT and DEL, so the Bluefin resale value is would say is no more then £100.

dino7 · 26-08-2004, 12:04 AM

this bfin is F**** nuisance mate bought a restored from vehicle bfin coincidently it was a fiesta zetec 16 cleared ecu with snapon code reader bfin installed no problems after taking ecu memories into itself. I have a focus with a mis used the b fin code reader out of interest and it locked my ecu Ford couldnt deal with an ecu that says its a fiesta so over to the local superchip dealer he coiuldnt with the help of a key programmer specialist unlock the pats code either. My ecu is now at super chips for sorting at considerable expense so far down to me my advice go 4 a plug on chip in future and do the contact cleaning thing get the laquer of the terminals plenty of usa providers will post. Europe is also live with specialist chips I think theres is an optimistic view about hacking these items Is your unit for a 20 focus cos i dont want it im gonnan try the e bay 5.00 resistor and let u know.

Rob M666SCC · 11-10-2004, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatekeeper

jamie,i will be willing to pay you something for it.this is for the purpose of looking at the unit to unlock it.in my type of work we know how to do these things and it will be a bit like what superchip does.

gatekeeper

I'm sure thats called Hacking or Forgery........Be careful your likely to end up in serious trouble for that.........

Oh and im a Superchips Dealer

D0N7_5H007 · 11-10-2004, 07:35 PM

OK superchips wouldn't help me this time either, i have a unit sitting here gathering dust. Ive opened it, thinking there maybe some thing obvious worse ways a eprom chip, nope nothing like that at all.

any way as far as I'm concerned you pay for something you can do what ever you like with it. as long as the Map is not copied or altered in any way for resale it should be fine, unlocking the unit i would say is fine. its just no one knows how...

At the end of the day the bluefin unit is good 'n' all but i now would recommend a uni/serial chip setup on the rollers.

i hope this reset thing comes back to bite superchips in the a$$.

gramsey · 15-04-2009, 10:42 PM

did anyone work out how to unlock these blufins??

08-07-2004, 03:54 AM	#2
Big AL PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Essex :) Posts: 386 Rep Power: 8	I thought they would reprogramme for a fee of about £150 Big Al __________________

08-07-2004, 08:53 AM	#3
Jay Racing Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Teesside Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Nope not anymore, its cos people like me are selling on eBay, but surely it is within my rights to do so, seeing I paid for it?!?!? Anyway, an official Superchips statement is on the FFOC board if you're interested... __________________ Jamie www.j-w-racing.co.uk 0845 123 2829

20-07-2004, 02:13 PM	#4
gatekeeper Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	bluefin jamie,i will be willing to pay you something for it.this is for the purpose of looking at the unit to unlock it.in my type of work we know how to do these things and it will be a bit like what superchip does. gatekeeper

22-07-2004, 10:42 AM	#5
Jay Racing Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Teesside Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	HI Gatekeeper What were you thinking of, let me know, I'm interested. sales@j-w-racing.co.uk __________________ Jamie www.j-w-racing.co.uk 0845 123 2829

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28-07-2004, 04:13 PM	#6
flyingfocrs Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 336 Rep Power: 8	This is the official price list and what they will won't do from Superchips. Superchips Bluefin Returns Policy for Retail Customers In order to clarify our response to customers’ questions regarding Bluefin, we have agreed the following policies:- Bluefin requires update £ FOC Return unit to us, completing the product return slip with all details including the vehicle’s VIN, using the pre-paid sticker. The unit will be processed and returned FOC. Bluefin requires update following ECU reprogram by Ford Dealer £ FOC + Overseas carriage Return unit to us, completing the product return slip with all details including the vehicle’s VIN, using the pre-paid sticker. The unit will be processed and returned FOC in the UK but there will be a charge for overseas return carriage. Bluefin requires upgrade to de-cat spec for Focus RS £50 + Carriage + VAT Return vehicle to org with Bluefin. Return unit to us, completing the product return slip with all details including the vehicle’s VIN, using the pre-paid sticker. The unit will be processed and returned for £50 plus return carriage and VAT. Bluefin requires re-set for customers new car £100 + Carriage + VAT This will only apply within 12 Months of the original purchase date and the original customer has registered the unit with us by completing and returning the warranty registration card at the time of purchase. Return old car to org with Bluefin. Return unit to us, completing the product return slip with all details including the vehicle’s VIN, using the pre-paid sticker. The unit will be processed and returned for £100 plus return carriage and VAT. Bluefin requires re-set following second hand purchase £25 + VAT Trade in allowance Return unit to us, completing the product return slip or a letter detailing the second-hand purchaser’s details, using the pre-paid sticker if available. Providing the unit is serviceable an allowance of £25 will be given for the old unit against the purchase of a new Bluefin (Nasp or Turbo). This allowance can only be used towards the purchase of a new Bluefin unit at full retail price, no other product.

31-07-2004, 12:50 AM	#7
D0N7_5H007 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Romford Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Email Constantin at super chips he helped me alot when it came to reflashing my bluefin constantin.tsitsis@superchips.co.uk i dont know if he can help with the reselling side of things, but you can just remove it from your car find out what the buyers car spec is and tell them that you are buying a new Ford Focus and you want to reset the bluefin it will work with my new car. It costs £120 INC VAT and DEL, so the Bluefin resale value is would say is no more then £100.

26-08-2004, 12:04 AM	#8
dino7 Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	this bfin is F**** nuisance mate bought a restored from vehicle bfin coincidently it was a fiesta zetec 16 cleared ecu with snapon code reader bfin installed no problems after taking ecu memories into itself. I have a focus with a mis used the b fin code reader out of interest and it locked my ecu Ford couldnt deal with an ecu that says its a fiesta so over to the local superchip dealer he coiuldnt with the help of a key programmer specialist unlock the pats code either. My ecu is now at super chips for sorting at considerable expense so far down to me my advice go 4 a plug on chip in future and do the contact cleaning thing get the laquer of the terminals plenty of usa providers will post. Europe is also live with specialist chips I think theres is an optimistic view about hacking these items Is your unit for a 20 focus cos i dont want it im gonnan try the e bay 5.00 resistor and let u know.

11-10-2004, 07:35 PM	#10
D0N7_5H007 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Romford Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	OK superchips wouldn't help me this time either, i have a unit sitting here gathering dust. Ive opened it, thinking there maybe some thing obvious worse ways a eprom chip, nope nothing like that at all. any way as far as I'm concerned you pay for something you can do what ever you like with it. as long as the Map is not copied or altered in any way for resale it should be fine, unlocking the unit i would say is fine. its just no one knows how... At the end of the day the bluefin unit is good 'n' all but i now would recommend a uni/serial chip setup on the rollers. i hope this reset thing comes back to bite superchips in the a$$.

15-04-2009, 10:42 PM	#11
gramsey PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: prenton, wirral Posts: 452 Rep Power: 5	did anyone work out how to unlock these blufins??

15-04-2009, 10:42 PM
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