my trip to hlm
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Post 509527 by graemewelch on 2012-06-09 15:20:57
yesterday i made the 450 around trip to hlm to get my sick volvo looked at by the volvo doctor. it didnt take long for hamish to diagnose the issue. poor previous software. i wont go into details and start ww3. after the issue was sorted the car was put on roller and made 261 bhp. exactly wear it should be. then the autotech software was fitted and a couple of power runs were done. the result was 327bhp and 428nm torque.
so a big thanks to hamish and nat who made me feel very welcome there. i can highly recomend hlm to all volvo owners.
Post 509535 by merc85 on 2012-06-09 15:34:10
That must fly
Post 509538 by ROZER on 2012-06-09 15:50:39
thought you had a rica stage 2 on it before are you meaning rica map was crap. because am starting to think hamish is right about rica software mine is also stage 2 rica on s60 t5 and i have never been happy with it. also nice results graeme.
Post 509541 by d2k on 2012-06-09 16:09:19
[quote=graemewelch;509527]yesterday i made the 450 around trip to hlm to get my sick volvo looked at by the volvo doctor. it didnt take long for hamish to diagnose the issue. poor previous software. i wont go into details and start ww3. after the issue was sorted the car was put on roller and made 261 bhp. exactly wear it should be. then the autotech software was fitted and a couple of power runs were done. the result was 327bhp and 428nm torque.
so a big thanks to hamish and nat who made me feel very welcome there. i can highly recomend hlm to all volvo owners.
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nice!!!!
& how much was that (incl VAT)..??
Post 509553 by graemewelch on 2012-06-09 17:18:29
[quote=ROZER;509538]thought you had a rica stage 2 on it before are you meaning rica map was crap. because am starting to think hamish is right about rica software mine is also stage 2 rica on s60 t5 and i have never been happy with it. also nice results graeme.[/quote]
i did but the softloader caused me loads of issues. will tell via pm if want instead of bring up past argument and going off topic. what i will say is the new map is loads better. a much nicer car to drive
Post 509554 by graemewelch on 2012-06-09 17:19:28
[quote=d2k;509541]nice!!!!
& how much was that (incl VAT)..??[/quote]
i paid 300. best money ive spent on the car
Post 509556 by graemewelch on 2012-06-09 17:20:18
[quote=merc85;509535]That must fly[/quote]
it dose. so smooth to.
Post 509561 by Jamest5r on 2012-06-09 17:29:45
You forgot to mention the free abuse you get :) glad your happy.
Post 509582 by MattM on 2012-06-09 18:40:23
Good results! I think on these 2.4 T5s the autotech is a very good map.
Post 509602 by ROZER on 2012-06-09 19:36:55
pm sent graeme
Post 509606 by smithy on 2012-06-09 19:39:14
The kkk24 helps too Nice results
Post 509619 by graemewelch on 2012-06-09 19:52:05
if my turbo ever gose pop ill get a hybrid or a garret.
Post 509620 by smithy on 2012-06-09 19:53:54
[quote=graemewelch;509619]if my turbo ever gose pop ill get a hybrid or a garret.[/quote]
Have you seen the torque that jamest5r car has got and the clutch is letting go
Post 509629 by graemewelch on 2012-06-09 20:01:34
[quote=smithy;509620]Have you seen the torque that jamest5r car has got and the clutch is letting go[/quote]
no but im hoping im going to find out. are the clutches the same size on the earlier motors
Post 509636 by Jamest5r on 2012-06-09 20:09:40
[quote=graemewelch;509629]no but im hoping im going to find out. are the clutches the same size on the earlier motors[/quote]
Just under 500n/m and a nearly new R clutch is not gripping so well over 500 if i can find a clutch to bite ie 6 pad but i will kill the present one before i go down that route :)
Post 509642 by graemewelch on 2012-06-09 20:13:14
[quote=Jamest5r;509636]Just under 500n/m and a nearly new R clutch is not gripping so well over 500 if i can find a clutch to bite ie 6 pad but i will kill the present one before i go down that route :)[/quote]
bet that pulls. whats yr bhp. i was recomended a sach clutch. sports versions arnt cheap though. but guess cheap parts dont mix with performance
Post 509674 by Jamest5r on 2012-06-09 20:31:17
340bhp and yes pulls like a bitch need no more to be honest through the front wheels its hard enough to get the power down as it is just need to get some testing in on the 1/4 mile to trim my driving Vs the power out.
Post 509688 by graemewelch on 2012-06-09 20:39:53
sounds like fun. bet you get some good times on the strip. wouldnt mind getting mine on the strip some time.
Post 509699 by V70 Graham on 2012-06-09 20:47:10
[quote=graemewelch;509527].....the result was 327bhp and 428nm torque.
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Good figures mate, you must be pleased, the 450 mile trip was soooo worth it.
Post 509703 by the young mechanic on 2012-06-09 20:52:04
good result and i bet it was the best money you ever had spent
Post 509706 by merc85 on 2012-06-09 20:54:51
[quote=graemewelch;509642]bet that pulls. whats yr bhp. i was recomended a sach clutch. sports versions arnt cheap though. but guess cheap parts dont mix with performance[/quote]
A R clutch is made by sachs
Post 509721 by shepbomb on 2012-06-09 21:30:48
Nice one.. I really do need to get booked in at hlm
Post 509723 by T5RPete on 2012-06-09 21:42:09
[quote=shepbomb;509721]Nice one.. I really do need to get booked in at hlm[/quote]
I'm thinking the same....
Good results there man! bet your pleased!
Post 509732 by d2k on 2012-06-09 22:03:25
[quote=shepbomb;509721]Nice one.. I really do need to get booked in at hlm[/quote]
it certainly is tempting, what kind of gains does hlm make on the 2.3 T5 model..??, the 2.4 T5 results are smashing.
Post 509739 by t5steve on 2012-06-09 22:12:18
its great when a trip like that is worth the effort...................good result mate ..........well done hlm
Post 509746 by LiamT4 on 2012-06-09 22:17:22
[quote=d2k;509732]it certainly is tempting, what kind of gains does hlm make on the 2.3 T5 model..??, the 2.4 T5 results are smashing.[/quote]
Unfortunatly you don't get as much with the 2.3, think its the kkk24 on the 2.4 that makes the difference.
I'd say it would still be worth it, you get decent improvements with most turbos.
Post 509761 by graemewelch on 2012-06-09 22:34:18
[quote=d2k;509732]it certainly is tempting, what kind of gains does hlm make on the 2.3 T5 model..??, the 2.4 T5 results are smashing.[/quote]
give hamish a bell. hes a very helpful guy and im sure he can answer all yr questions.
Post 510363 by MattM on 2012-06-11 15:22:35
Looks like the extra mods mean faster pick up, and a little more torque/peak power. Here's mine to compare to, with no other mods other than the map.
Post 510364 by y2blade on 2012-06-11 15:26:41
great result, I bet you are pleased :)
Post 510369 by M-R-P on 2012-06-11 15:39:22
[quote=d2k;509732]it certainly is tempting, what kind of gains does hlm make on the 2.3 T5 model..??, the 2.4 T5 results are smashing.[/quote]
I've been told 280-290 bhp on ours and a nice big lump of torque too ;)
Post 510965 by d2k on 2012-06-12 10:13:37
[quote=martinrpeachey;510369]I've been told 280-290 bhp on ours and a nice big lump of torque too ;)[/quote]
a solid 280bhp would be nice, with a healthy torque curve all the way through the gears... tbh i'll never travel over 130mph, ever.
so i want a map which produces serious acceleration rather than top end speed.
:smile:
Post 510971 by M-R-P on 2012-06-12 10:27:26
Our cars wheelspin in 2nd and 3rd anyway, reduced slightly by good tyres and shocks etc.
better power delivery yes but we'd have to learn to be a bit more careful with the right foot methinks lol.
Post 510972 by d2k on 2012-06-12 10:30:19
[quote=martinrpeachey;510971]Our cars wheelspin in 2nd and 3rd anyway, reduced slightly by good tyres and shocks etc.
better power delivery yes but we'd have to learn to be a bit more careful with the right foot methinks lol.[/quote]
lol..... i struggle to make mine spin in 3rd or 2nd, maybe im not slamming it enough or maybe ive got some serious boost issues, how good is the DSTC while engaged..??
Post 510973 by M-R-P on 2012-06-12 10:33:50
DSTC is quite effective but it'll normally tell you if it's working as you'll get a flashing amber warning in the bottom right corner of your DIM.
My car had a stuck wastegate which stopped it boosting properly, it may be worth checking yours.