im getting ready to buy a new distributor for my 85 vw gti 1.8 and was told to use a mechanical dis. but i was wondering how do you buypass the electronics in the distributor to get the car to run? is it really a big help or is it just preference for some people? i have built a new motor so everything is fresh pluse where might i get a computer chip made and how much should i be looking to spend im getting readdy to put the car on the dino for some tunning time? thanks for all the help