tuning box

PhiljClay · Feb 3rd, 2011, 10:48

have looked around for remaps and cant afford it and not too keen on having ecu taken out. I have s40 sport 2.0 d Engine d4204t. Whats the best tuning box around and what experiences have others had?

timtopping · Feb 3rd, 2011, 11:57

what year is it ?

GRN Motors · Feb 3rd, 2011, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhiljClay

have looked around for remaps and cant afford it and not too keen on having ecu taken out. I have s40 sport 2.0 d Engine d4204t. Whats the best tuning box around and what experiences have others had?

Hi,

We offer the Rica upgrades, and we can remap your car without taking your ecu out, but by programming your ecu via the OBDII port.

Here is a link to your car...

http://www.rica-uk.com/viewcar.aspx?vehicle=136

an optional softloader is available which will allow you to chop and change from standard to the upgrade as you please.

hth

Chad

PhiljClay · Feb 3rd, 2011, 22:33

its a 2005.

I am considering a Rica but its about cost really.

bigbarker · Feb 4th, 2011, 06:19

Hi ive got a synergy cr1 from rover ron. Really good bit of kit, ive only got it set low and even at that the diffrence is amazing. Acording to fuel computer I roughly get 2mpg more on the same run I do.

timtopping · Feb 4th, 2011, 13:22

they wont need to remove the ecu if its an 05 try these guys

http://www.dcptuning.com/car-ecu-rem...ing-volvo.html

jamesdf85 · Jun 8th, 2011, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRN Motors

Hi,

We offer the Rica upgrades, and we can remap your car without taking your ecu out, but by programming your ecu via the OBDII port.

Here is a link to your car...

http://www.rica-uk.com/viewcar.aspx?vehicle=136

an optional softloader is available which will allow you to chop and change from standard to the upgrade as you please.

hth

Chad

these look good could you pm me about them

kane · Jun 10th, 2011, 10:37

I've just had mine remapped recently. I enquired to everywhere in the North West and EVERYWHERE said for a 2.0D 2005 they would have to remove the ECU and take it for the day. Sigh. RICA was plugged in for 20 mins and fantastic results. All other companies said they could achieve about 160 bhp but RICA does 196 bhp (approx)

It seems expensive but it is a different car! It's like going from a 4 pot to a 6. Some acceleration difference but it is the usable power that is more noticeable. Drives like a petrol now and just keeps on accelerating. Also no more of that dropping down a gear or two and finding you have no power. More friendly and useful car now. Fuel economy stayed exactly the same for me however even though some companies claim 15% more mpg...its bollocks in my opinion.

I really would recommend RICA and getting the job done properly. I went to the guy in Preston. He was lovely, knows his stuff and just gets on with the job.

Any questions just ask.

Feb 3rd, 2011, 10:48	#1
PhiljClay Junior Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2012 09:41 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leeds	tuning box have looked around for remaps and cant afford it and not too keen on having ecu taken out. I have s40 sport 2.0 d Engine d4204t. Whats the best tuning box around and what experiences have others had?

Feb 3rd, 2011, 11:57	#2
timtopping Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2022 15:42 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newport View Photos By: timtopping	what year is it ? __________________ Tim Orange '99 V70 2.5D Auto

Feb 4th, 2011, 13:22	#6
timtopping Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2022 15:42 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newport View Photos By: timtopping	they wont need to remove the ecu if its an 05 try these guys http://www.dcptuning.com/car-ecu-rem...ing-volvo.html __________________ Tim Orange '99 V70 2.5D Auto

Feb 3rd, 2011, 22:33	#4
PhiljClay Junior Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2012 09:41 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leeds	its a 2005. I am considering a Rica but its about cost really.

Feb 4th, 2011, 06:19	#5
bigbarker Member Last Online: May 19th, 2012 08:12 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: kirkintilloch	Hi ive got a synergy cr1 from rover ron. Really good bit of kit, ive only got it set low and even at that the diffrence is amazing. Acording to fuel computer I roughly get 2mpg more on the same run I do.

Jun 10th, 2011, 10:37	#8
kane Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2014 10:01 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Preston	I've just had mine remapped recently. I enquired to everywhere in the North West and EVERYWHERE said for a 2.0D 2005 they would have to remove the ECU and take it for the day. Sigh. RICA was plugged in for 20 mins and fantastic results. All other companies said they could achieve about 160 bhp but RICA does 196 bhp (approx) It seems expensive but it is a different car! It's like going from a 4 pot to a 6. Some acceleration difference but it is the usable power that is more noticeable. Drives like a petrol now and just keeps on accelerating. Also no more of that dropping down a gear or two and finding you have no power. More friendly and useful car now. Fuel economy stayed exactly the same for me however even though some companies claim 15% more mpg...its bollocks in my opinion. I really would recommend RICA and getting the job done properly. I went to the guy in Preston. He was lovely, knows his stuff and just gets on with the job. Any questions just ask.

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