Bsr rica mte

[Hemichromis]

Which should i go for? I have heard good things about BSR. they also have the highest gains and seem to do extensive testing. RICA is a mixed bag some swear by them others say that if it doesn't work there is noone to help.

I am leaning towards BSR but i'd like to hear aboutanyone who has had a remap. would it be better going to a rolling road and getting one done?

BTW I'm new!

[don kalmar union]

Hello!

Can you tell us which car you have, its year of manufacture and whether it is standard?

Regards, Don.

PS well worth joining www.t5d5.org where most of the experienced owners of later modified cars hang out.

[Hemichromis]

currently a standard s60 2.4t getting it on friday though!

haven't heard alot about MTE but on this site everyone who has had one of your remaps has good thngs to say!

[rica]

Originally Posted by Hemichromis

Which should i go for? I have heard good things about BSR. they also have the highest gains and seem to do extensive testing. RICA is a mixed bag some swear by them others say that if it doesn't work there is noone to help.

I am leaning towards BSR but i'd like to hear aboutanyone who has had a remap. would it be better going to a rolling road and getting one done?

BTW I'm new!

If you are in Cambridge, there is an excellent RICA agent near Ely called Kings of Witcham who will look after you very well. They used to be a franchise Volvo dealer but are now an independent. However they are still fully kitted out with the same equipment as when they were a Volvo dealer.

Kings of Witcham can install the upgrade for you while you wait. It's a reprogram of your ECU carried out via the OBD2 diagnostics port. They will perform VIDA diagnostics on your car to ensure your car is ok for tuning.

The RICA upgrade is 100% service compliant so your normal servicing schedule can be carried out as before, including any Volvo factory software updates. If you do need an update from Volvo, the RICA software can be reinstalled free of charge with the latest Volvo updates included.

Details of the RICA ECU upgrade for your car are available here:

http://www.rica-uk.com/viewcar.aspx?vehicle=147

As you can see from the chart, the RICA upgrade delivers significant gains throughout the entire rev range. The RICA upgrade is designed to give you smooth power delivery with good mid-range grunt.

Kings of Witcham can be contact by telephone on 01353 778403 or send them an email to info@kingsofwitcham.co.uk

[GRN Motors]

Some of my customers who already have BSR are considering changing to RICA.

hth

chad

[stedman]

Guys, isn't 250bhp>310bhp a tad optimistic from just a remap?
I have been interested in them for a while, but a 60bhp, OR, 24% increase seems huge.

[turbo estate]

Originally Posted by stedman

Guys, isn't 250bhp>310bhp a tad optimistic from just a remap?
I have been interested in them for a while, but a 60bhp, OR, 24% increase seems huge.

Yes it is,and not doable without anything else been done.
Normally is about 30-35 bhp gain.

[yellowt5r]

i had a rica 304 but i didnt like it after a while. too much torque to start with which gives you wheel spin (bye bye tyres) and not much in the mid and less at the top end,plus the car runs lean, but i also had extra modds and a rica only suites a standard car as it mapped for that only. instead of a rica get a mbc or a ebc i didnt feel much difference apart from the cost.

this is just imo.

[Hemichromis]

Originally Posted by turbo estate

Yes it is,and not doable without anything else been done.
Normally is about 30-35 bhp gain.

really? thas not much for a turbo remap.

i've seen a saab 2.0t with a BSR remap. 150 from the factory 220 after the remap(plus new solenoid by bsr)!

[GRN Motors]

Originally Posted by stedman

Guys, isn't 250bhp>310bhp a tad optimistic from just a remap?
I have been interested in them for a while, but a 60bhp, OR, 24% increase seems huge.

Apologies for a delayed response. I didn't realise it was directed at myself.

I can only go by the figures given to me by RICA. They say the stage 1 upgrade for the S/V70R 250hp is 310hp and 420nm torque.

also, I can only go by the figures given by BSR. they say the stage 1 upgrade for the S/V70R 250hp is 300hp and 435nm torque.

I can't comment for MTE, but im sure Don can, as im sure he will give the figures given to him by MTE. On the MTE website the stage 1 upgrade for the S/V70R 250hp is 285hp and 430nm torque.

Also, from past experiences and hearing from other peoples experiences, It also comes down to the condition of the car too, and how well the engine is running. This will also make a difference on output levels.

again, apologies for delayed response.

Chad