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Post 678176 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 07:47:09
Hi all
Ive owned my 2008 V50 T5 for around a year now and decided that its due a Remap, just to release that extra bit of power.
There is a company that is based very local to myself Quantum Tuning, that i have been in contact with..
I've never heard of them before up uniil this point, and was wondering if any1 on here has had any dealings with them or knows any1 whom has
Karl
Post 678180 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-07 07:54:24
Hi, welcome :welcome:
Do you have any photos of your car, get them posted up if so
Post 678183 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 08:00:04
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;678180]Hi, welcome :welcome:
Do you have any photos of your car, get them posted up if so[/QUOTE]
I shall take one right now.... On this wet and windy morning.
Post 678184 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 08:05:46
I shall get some proper pics later today......[ATTACH=CONFIG]23442[/ATTACH]
Post 678186 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 08:09:50
I came across these threads..... Think I'll stick with a bigger name..
Any recommendations?
Rica?
Bluefin map?
Post 678188 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-07 08:13:23
Nice! If not for the RHD cars and the UK plate on the mini there, that could almost be somewhere in Scandinavia!
Post 678189 by lance on 2014-01-07 08:33:48
Search project stealth on the V50 section and you will see what I did to mine. Nice car by the way :-)
Hlm did mine and got 300 bhp and 350 lbft with a sports exhaust, intake system and upgraded inter cooler using auto tech software. Shark are meant to be good too, but I would have thought anyone with a good reputation for tuning focus st mk2 will do as the Volvo engine is the same. I bought my car nearly 3 years ago with 117k on the clock and she now has 162500 and is still in rude health despite all the mods and fuel economy day to day is no worse either.
Post 678191 by V70 Graham on 2014-01-07 08:52:45
Welcome to the club, nice car.....can't go wrong with a RICA
Post 678192 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-01-07 08:53:20
Looks a nice motor, love the colour
Post 678202 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 09:39:28
Cheers gents.
She's served me well so far. Only got 42000 on the clock and we do very minimal mileage so I thought a bit of a tune up would suit it for when I get to drive it.
I know the focus engine and this r very closely related and I think I'm right is saying that the ECU's don't differ much either.
I love it.... Very understated car and surprises a few people in their dolled up bangers, as u come flying past
Post 678203 by V70 Graham on 2014-01-07 09:47:49
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678202]Cheers gents.
She's served me well so far. Only got 42000 on the clock and we do very minimal mileage so I thought a bit of a tune up would suit it for when I get to drive it.
I know the focus engine and this r very closely related and I think I'm right is saying that the ECU's don't differ much either.
I love it.... Very understated car and [COLOR="#FF0000"]surprises a few people in their dolled up bangers[/COLOR], as u come flying past[/QUOTE]
That's probably us lot lol
Post 678208 by deathrider311271 on 2014-01-07 10:29:00
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678202]Cheers gents.
She's served me well so far. Only got 42000 on the clock and we do very minimal mileage so I thought a bit of a tune up would suit it for when I get to drive it.
I know the focus engine and this r very closely related and I think I'm right is saying that the ECU's don't differ much either.
I love it.... Very understated car and surprises a few people in their dolled up bangers, as u come flying past[/QUOTE]
completly wrong, my mate went too a so called tuner in the midlands who tried too put a Focus tune on his car and fried the ECU. Depending on where you live and depending if your prepared too travel and leave your car. I cant recommend AET motorsport enough, they have done an excellent job on my car and a few others i know.
Anyway DO NOT GET A FOCUS TUNE PUT ON YOUR CAR
Post 678211 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 10:39:11
Yeah I know mate, I was just saying they are closely related engines, not that a focus map would work on a Volvo. :-)
Post 678213 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 10:41:46
[QUOTE=deathrider311271;678208]completly wrong, my mate went too a so called tuner in the midlands who tried too put a Focus tune on his car and fried the ECU. Depending on where you live and depending if your prepared too travel and leave your car. I cant recommend AET motorsport enough, they have done an excellent job on my car and a few others i know.
Anyway DO NOT GET A FOCUS TUNE PUT ON YOUR CAR[/QUOTE]
I live in Bournemouth. Don't know of any local tuners down this way. Was ideal when I had my megane as K-tec racing is just around the corner
Post 678214 by deathrider311271 on 2014-01-07 10:58:40
As Graham has said you wont go far wrong with a RICA tune, or you could contact Don at Kalmar union he offers MTE maps which you can load yourself
Post 678219 by V70 Graham on 2014-01-07 11:11:17
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678213]I live in Bournemouth. Don't know of any local tuners down this way. Was ideal when I had my megane as K-tec racing is just around the corner[/QUOTE]
Charlwood Volvo in Surrey look to be your closest RICA dealers.
Post 678223 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 12:19:41
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678213]I live in Bournemouth. Don't know of any local tuners down this way. Was ideal when I had my megane as K-tec racing is just around the corner[/QUOTE]
You're in Bournemouth? woohoo - another south-coaster :)
You may have seen me hoonin' about at some point...
I'm in Walisdown mate, we'll have to hook-up for a pint sometime.
Post 678240 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 13:15:08
[QUOTE=M-R-P;678223]You're in Bournemouth? woohoo - another south-coaster :)
You may have seen me hoonin' about at some point...
I'm in Walisdown mate, we'll have to hook-up for a pint sometime.[/QUOTE]
yeah mate i live near redhill park..... small world
Post 678243 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 13:23:55
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678240]yeah mate i live near redhill park..... small world[/QUOTE]
Haha, about 5 minutes from me :)
There's a couple more members in the area but they don't post much on the forums.
Post 678245 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 13:26:43
[QUOTE=deathrider311271;678214]As Graham has said you wont go far wrong with a RICA tune, or you could contact Don at Kalmar union he offers MTE maps which you can load yourself[/QUOTE]
He's actually contacted me with his details offering the MTE map etc...
Reliable map??? Would you recommend??
Post 678246 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 13:34:16
Only signed up to the forum yesterday....... just wanna say thanks for every1's input and experience.
sounds like u all know a lot more than me about tuning a Volvo..!! :B
Post 678247 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 13:38:47
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678246]Only signed up to the forum yesterday....... just wanna say thanks for every1's input and experience.
sounds like u all know a lot more than me about tuning a Volvo..!! :B[/QUOTE]
That's what forums are all about mate ;) I've learned a lot here.
Post 678248 by lance on 2014-01-07 13:45:22
[QUOTE=deathrider311271;678208]completly wrong, my mate went too a so called tuner in the midlands who tried too put a Focus tune on his car and fried the ECU. Depending on where you live and depending if your prepared too travel and leave your car. I cant recommend AET motorsport enough, they have done an excellent job on my car and a few others i know.
Anyway DO NOT GET A FOCUS TUNE PUT ON YOUR CAR[/QUOTE]
Your partially correct but the v50 and focus st share the same engine turbo and gearbox, and thanks to the popularity of the chavy focus st there are pleanty of upgraded parts available that will fit the Volvo such as intercooler induction kits down pipes etc!
Post 678250 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 13:47:53
[QUOTE=lance;678248]Your partially correct but the v50 and focus st share the same engine turbo and gearbox, and thanks to the popularity of the chavy focus st there are pleanty of upgraded parts available that will fit the Volvo such as intercooler induction kits down pipes etc![/QUOTE]
being partially correct is a whole lot better than being totally wrong.... i'll take that
Post 678251 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 14:01:38
What sort of power are you looking for? you might want to get the block shimmed before you start chucking more ponies through it...
Post 678252 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 14:04:24
[QUOTE=M-R-P;678251]What sort of power are you looking for? you might want to get the block shimmed before you start chucking more ponies through it...[/QUOTE]
nothing major......... from what I've found out, a remap to 260-270 will be ample. i drive it once a week so don't want to throw vast amounts of money at it. I might get it lowered to give it a bit of a better stance too...
Post 678253 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 14:05:03
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678252]nothing major......... from what I've found out, a remap to 260-270 will be ample. i drive it once a week so don't want to throw vast amounts of money at it. I might get it lowered to give it a bit of a better stance too...[/QUOTE]
maybe just some springs to take it 30mm all round
Post 678254 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 14:05:35
[QUOTE=M-R-P;678251]What sort of power are you looking for? you might want to get the block shimmed before you start chucking more ponies through it...[/QUOTE]
whats ur V70 running??
Post 678255 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 14:06:17
Should be ok then.
Avoid Apex yellow springs if you like your fillings lol.
Post 678257 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 14:08:18
[QUOTE=M-R-P;678255]Should be ok then.
Avoid Apex yellow springs if you like your fillings lol.[/QUOTE]
ha, i had my 225 megane down on its arse and that was like sitting on a washing machine that had a brick or 2 in it.
handled well on the smooth twisty's but far too much for everyday use
Post 678258 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 14:09:41
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678257]ha, i had my 225 megane down on its arse and that was like sitting on a washing machine that had a brick or 2 in it.
handled well on the smooth twisty's but far too much for everyday use[/QUOTE]
I just don't take mine round sandbanks any more lol, Ferry Way nearly had my sump off last year.
Post 678260 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 14:27:51
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678254]whats ur V70 running??[/QUOTE]
Sorry - didn't spot this.
I have the 2319cc T5 engine. It's less prone to splitting the liners due to thicker bores. Dyno'd at 278.7bhp/253Whp a few weeks ago.
Running a Autotech map and a few other mods (see signature at bottom of post)
Post 678261 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 14:33:38
[QUOTE=M-R-P;678260]Sorry - didn't spot this.
I have the 2319cc T5 engine. It's less prone to splitting the liners due to thicker bores. Dyno'd at 278.7bhp/253Whp a few weeks ago.
Running a Autotech map and a few other mods (see signature at bottom of post)[/QUOTE]
yeah i read that..... she's no slouch, i bet...
excuse my ignorance but how would that compare to say..... an older WRX Sti which r i think, about 280?
i know they r 4wd etc but once ur rolling???
Post 678262 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 14:35:52
when i 1st got the Volvo, i called up polestar via the main dealer and they quoted about £800 for a remap, taking it to 250hp.... personally i thought that was a little steep
Post 678263 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 14:44:22
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678261]yeah i read that..... she's no slouch, i bet...
excuse my ignorance but how would that compare to say..... an older WRX Sti which r i think, about 280?
i know they r 4wd etc but once ur rolling???[/QUOTE]
There's a silver WRX on the chalwyn industrial estate where I work. He's had a go a few times and been dispatched pretty quickly. 2nd gear is pretty savage now lol. It'll outrun a golf R32 too :)
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678262]when i 1st got the Volvo, i called up polestar via the main dealer and they quoted about £800 for a remap, taking it to 250hp.... personally i thought that was a little steep[/QUOTE]
Polestar is the only map you can use without invalidating your warranty (so they say but other maps are pretty much untraceable) they think they've got you over a barrel on the tuning side of things.
Post 678264 by lance on 2014-01-07 14:50:41
Remap I would expect around 265 bhp but the biggest increase will be the torque expect around another 80-100 nm :-)
Post 678268 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 14:57:44
[QUOTE=lance;678264]Remap I would expect around 265 bhp but the biggest increase will be the torque expect around another 80-100 nm :-)[/QUOTE]
Not bad really.... Top end is good but let's face it, it's not often at all u manage to stretch it to the max. I prefer the punch away from the lights. 0-70...ish acceleration.
Post 678270 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-01-07 15:09:52
Welcome to the nut house.
I knew david @ k-tech when he worked at gt tuning in my 5 turbo days. top bloke.
have you considered a remap you can put in yourself, such as the BSR ppc unit and I think there is a rica unit as well?
could save you many miles if there is nobody in the near area.
our boss has the bsr ppc stage 1 on his 2008 c70 T5 and it goes very well. this is £499 inc vat
Post 678272 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 15:19:42
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;678270]Welcome to the nut house.
I knew david @ k-tech when he worked at gt tuning in my 5 turbo days. top bloke.
have you considered a remap you can put in yourself, such as the BSR ppc unit and I think there is a rica unit as well?
could save you many miles if there is nobody in the near area.
our boss has the bsr ppc stage 1 on his 2008 c70 T5 and it goes very well. this is £499 inc vat[/QUOTE]
Yeah some1 has already contacted me about an MTE remap that I can install myself. Know much about them??
Was about £400 all inc.
Post 678274 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 15:22:06
there's other tuners offering much cheaper maps that, although costing nearly a tank of fuel to get there, is still under 400 quid.
do your research and take your time. in the end, you're the one that's gotta live with the car.
Post 678278 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 15:32:56
This quantum tune is a lot cheaper.... I'm just hesitant as I've never heard of them. £200 all inc and it's a map to 270hp (ish). I'm assuming that's a safe limit on a std car
Post 678279 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 15:35:41
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678278]This quantum tune is a lot cheaper.... I'm just hesitant as I've never heard of them. £200 all inc and it's a map to 270hp (ish). I'm assuming that's a safe limit on a std car[/QUOTE]
I would seriously think twice about using them. I'm not saying they're no good but I spent 2 years looking for maps for mine and never heard of them. It's worth the extra few quid for a tried and tested map by a known Volvo tuning company. They're expensive for a reason mate.
Post 678280 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 15:40:48
Looking at their web site, the figures look somewhat optimistic but that's the same wherever you go. I'm not keen ot their pictures of an ECU on a bench with the lid off... they should be doing it through the OBD socket.
Post 678282 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 15:45:56
Agreed......
Post 678283 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-01-07 15:46:31
it's only a picture martin, all earlier cars are done that way.
surely it is performed relevant to the model? edit- well I would hope so!
MTE is a decent established Volvo tuner . Their product should be fine.
Post 678284 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 15:51:34
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;678283]it's only a picture martin, all earlier cars are done that way.
surely it is performed relevant to the model? edit- well I would hope so!
MTE is a decent established Volvo tuner . Their product should be fine.[/QUOTE]
It's funny you say that as when I enquired about a bluefin super hip, they said it would have to go to the workshop in Salisbury and have the ecu removed for tuning....?!?
Post 678286 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 15:52:16
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;678283]it's only a picture martin, all earlier cars are done that way.
surely it is performed relevant to the model? edit- well I would hope so!
MTE is a decent established Volvo tuner . Their product should be fine.[/QUOTE]
Lol, I was just noting the picture. There's no reason I can think of, why a modern car should need the ecu dissected to remap it.
I remember Graham's first map, from a company nobody's heard of and he gained all of 10 bhp. Bit different now, with the Rica 310, it's like being fired from a cashmere cannon lol.
Post 678288 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-01-07 15:52:58
I had a bad experience with superchips so I am biased there. - my car wouldn't even start with their first attempt then ran poorly until it was removed 3 days later !
Post 678289 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 15:53:57
My mate had a superchips job done on his fiesta Si. it went quite well but used to stall at the lights when it was hot lol.
Post 678290 by V70 Graham on 2014-01-07 15:55:20
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;678284].....when I enquired about a bluefin super hip.....[/QUOTE]
My Nan had one of those :redface:
Post 678292 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 16:00:52
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;678290]My Nan had one of those :redface:[/QUOTE]
Very good........ haha
i'll stay away from them.
Post 678293 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 16:04:16
Aah yes, the bottom of page 3... this usually the point where most threads veer violently off topic and spiral into confusion...
Welcome to VPCUK lol :D
Post 678294 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 16:16:11
Hahaha we know buggar all, but we can have a laugh
Post 678295 by M-R-P on 2014-01-07 16:19:03
Aye. You need a sense of humor here (but we tune volvos so there you go :) )
If all else fails, start an argument with someone or drag a thread into the gutter :D
Post 678301 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-01-07 16:58:28
[QUOTE=M-R-P;678289]My mate had a superchips job done on his fiesta Si. it went quite well but used to stall at the lights when it was hot lol.[/QUOTE]
funnily enough, so did my T4. I know why as well, mine was a late 1998, but in 1997/1998 they had a problem with the crankcase purge being open at the wrong time and causing stall so modified the original map data.
the superchip must have been based on an earlier map so I inherited the problem !
they did not want to know when I tried to explain it and showed them the Volvo tech bulletin , so it went in the form of refund please!
Post 678302 by Dream3r on 2014-01-07 17:13:08
FYI the Ford and Volvo ME9 ECU's are identical from a hardware point of view, the software differs obviously, diagnostics and can communications mostly.
The actual maps themselves are identical between a Ford ST and Volvo ME9 (C30 T5 in my case) ECU. So a decent ST mapper will be able to find and tune the maps with ease, how they quantify the results though I don't know, a dyno only tells some of the story with motronic ecu's, in my opinion they need datalogged on a dyno or road to see if they're operating correctly, post tuning. Unless the map loaded has been through the same process before, on an identical car that is.
An ST tuner will most likely need to remove the ECU though as they will probably lack the Volvo OBD flashing kit, it's different from Ford.
Post 678320 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-07 18:08:27
[QUOTE=Dream3r;678302]FYI the Ford and Volvo ME9 ECU's are identical from a hardware point of view, the software differs obviously, diagnostics and can communications mostly.
The actual maps themselves are identical between a Ford ST and Volvo ME9 (C30 T5 in my case) ECU. So a decent ST mapper will be able to find and tune the maps with ease, how they quantify the results though I don't know, a dyno only tells some of the story with motronic ecu's, in my opinion they need datalogged on a dyno or road to see if they're operating correctly, post tuning. Unless the map loaded has been through the same process before, on an identical car that is.
An ST tuner will most likely need to remove the ECU though as they will probably lack the Volvo OBD flashing kit, it's different from Ford.[/QUOTE]
I knew I wasn't far wrong...!!
Post 678385 by merc85 on 2014-01-07 20:34:15
[QUOTE=T5frankie;678381]who are tme?[/QUOTE]
TME are a swedish software writers i believe
Post 678386 by T5frankie on 2014-01-07 20:35:40
[QUOTE=merc85;678385]TME are a swedish software writers i believe[/QUOTE]
ive never heard of tme remaps sure he don't mean mte?
Post 678388 by merc85 on 2014-01-07 20:37:31
[QUOTE=T5frankie;678386]ive never heard of tme remaps sure he don't mean mte?[/QUOTE]
nope deffo TME
http://www.tme.se/e_main.htm
Post 678389 by T5frankie on 2014-01-07 20:41:27
[QUOTE=merc85;678388]nope deffo TME
http://www.tme.se/e_main.htm[/QUOTE]
i know of tme i just didnt know they did maps for our old volvos
Post 678392 by merc85 on 2014-01-07 20:45:20
[QUOTE=T5frankie;678389]i know of tme i just didnt know they did maps for our old volvos[/QUOTE]
you do now ;)
Post 678406 by T5frankie on 2014-01-07 21:12:50
[QUOTE=merc85;678392]you do now ;)[/QUOTE]
well his best is a 15.3 so the maps cant be that good lol
Post 678459 by deathrider311271 on 2014-01-08 00:17:33
[QUOTE=lance;678248]Your partially correct but the v50 and focus st share the same engine turbo and gearbox, and thanks to the popularity of the chavy focus st there are pleanty of upgraded parts available that will fit the Volvo such as intercooler induction kits down pipes etc![/QUOTE]
im not partially right at all, im completly right when it comes too the ECU mate. I know a lot of the mechanical parts are the same on the ST/RS, but not electronics side.
Post 678469 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-01-08 01:44:50
Having driven Lance's T5 around Oulton last November - I happen to think the way that thing gets down the road is pretty damn good.
Post 678507 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-08 10:21:13
[QUOTE=T5frankie;678381]who are tme?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=T5frankie;678406]well his best is a 15.3 so the maps cant be that good lol[/QUOTE]
Hopefully that's just down to the driver :D they are just about the same maps as MTE I think but give more realistic HP/torque figures ;)
edit: just remembered I think MTE go for a little higher boost? Mine is 1.2 bar max. Below is a link to an MTE stage 3 tune, which in my opinion gives high numbers for standard hardware other than a new exhaust...
http://shop.mte.se/product.asp?product=87
300 hp and 430 Nm from a 16T turbo.....
Anyway mine is TME, recommended to me by Jan Woth, TME thought around 285 hp and 420 NM for their stage 3....which is not the same as a MTE stage 3 :D
Dyslexia rules KO
Post 678710 by Rudeyboy18 on 2014-01-08 22:54:10
Bsr ppc units are ace i used this on my Saab and it was perfect for going up the tuning stages after fitting more hardware. Download map, plug into car , wait 15mins , job done. Plus the stage increases were only £175 i think. So it worked out reasonable when you end up on stage 5 :-)
Post 678826 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-01-09 10:07:36
I thought that mte were the software side of the company, and tme the physical parts side. - I also had a tme exhaust on my t4.
maybe they were merged?
Post 678828 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-09 10:13:38
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;678826]I thought that mte were the software side of the company, and tme the physical parts side. - I also had a tme exhaust on my t4.
maybe they were merged?[/QUOTE]
I thought that also but when getting an exhaust I asked about remapping, probably the maps are similar (just my opinion from some of the discussions)
Post 680241 by M-R-P on 2014-01-14 12:57:38
Back on topic...
Any more developments? thoughts as to where to go for the remap?
Post 680272 by don kalmar union on 2014-01-14 16:05:39
I have been representing MTE here in the UK for about 15 years now. MTE is a separate company from TME, TME is owned by Thomas Alsterfalk who is the uncle of Marco who owns MTE.
As far as I know TME do from time to time sell some of MTE's software but generally just stick to their own physical parts
I do from time to time sell TME's exhausts in addition to the wider range of Ferrita's systems that I stock. Generally, like for like the cost of TME exhausts work out within pennies to those from Ferrita. I have always otherwise stuck with Ferrita as they do offer a much wider range.
Regards, Don.
Post 680309 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-14 18:34:39
[QUOTE=don kalmar union;680272]I have been representing MTE here in the UK for about 15 years now. MTE is a separate company from TME, TME is owned by Thomas Alsterfalk who is the uncle of Marco who owns MTE.
As far as I know TME do from time to time sell some of MTE's software but generally just stick to their own physical parts
I do from time to time sell TME's exhausts in addition to the wider range of Ferrita's systems that I stock. Generally, like for like the cost of TME exhausts work out within pennies to those from Ferrita. I have always otherwise stuck with Ferrita as they do offer a much wider range.
Regards, Don.[/QUOTE]
That's the fella, I sent my ECU to Thomas for a remap. Comes across as a nice guy and a petrol head (obviously)
Post 681143 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-17 11:00:18
I'm thinking an MTE map. Seems the concensus on here.
Post 681145 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-17 11:09:43
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;681143]I'm thinking an MTE map. Seems the concensus on here.[/QUOTE]
I don't think you'll be disappointed matey
Don't forget to do a stage zero with the car and even just a cat back exhaust will get rid of heat quicker, it's needed even to get near the quoted figures
Post 681746 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-19 18:38:02
Is there any specific reason for a stage 0 or is it just a general case of getting the car back to as good as it can be??
Post 681954 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-20 02:55:55
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;681746]Is there any specific reason for a stage 0 or is it just a general case of getting the car back to as good as it can be??[/QUOTE]
correct, just to make sure everything is in good condition
Post 681986 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-20 10:19:19
Truth be told, it's just had a major service, plugs, filters, oil etc. Only thing it may need is the auto gearbox fluid changing.
Post 681994 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-20 11:07:48
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;681986]Truth be told, it's just had a major service, plugs, filters, oil etc. Only thing it may need is the auto gearbox fluid changing.[/QUOTE]
Change the fluid mate and keep an eye on it - should be red not dark, and not smell burned either
Other items for stage zero would be replacing the boost control solenoid (also known as TCV) and associated vacuum lines. Plus check the caps are secure on the vacuum tree near the throttle body...
[ATTACH=CONFIG]23550[/ATTACH]
With higher boost they can come off
Post 682049 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-20 17:08:41
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;681994]Change the fluid mate and keep an eye on it - should be red not dark, and not smell burned either
Other items for stage zero would be replacing the boost control solenoid (also known as TCV) and associated vacuum lines. Plus check the caps are secure on the vacuum tree near the throttle body...
[ATTACH=CONFIG]23550[/ATTACH]
With higher boost they can come off[/QUOTE]
This looks like an older engine. I've got an 08 v50, will it all be the same?
Post 682065 by M-R-P on 2014-01-20 17:44:47
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;682049]This looks like an older engine. I've got an 08 v50, will it all be the same?[/QUOTE]
He's shown you a pic of a pre ME7 engine there, mine's ME7.1 and yours is ME9. You will however, have a TCV somewhere and it's apparently worth changing them annually.
Post 682143 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-20 20:22:17
[QUOTE=M-R-P;682065]He's shown you a pic of a pre ME7 engine there, mine's ME7.1 and yours is ME9. You will however, have a TCV somewhere and it's apparently worth changing them annually.[/QUOTE]
A man who knows far more about OVLOV than myself
Post 682146 by M-R-P on 2014-01-20 20:27:48
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;682143]A man who knows far more about OVLOV than myself[/QUOTE]
Like I said in my PM mate, you're more than welcome to meet up one evening and chat about the cars etc :)
I won't claim to know it all but I can help point you in the right direction.
Post 682308 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-21 02:37:49
ooo sorry gents I forgot we were talking about newer stuff
I'll get me coat!
Post 682329 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-21 09:52:16
Any idea where I can get a gearbox flush for reasonable monies, in the Bournemouth/Poole area?? The car mileage is low but like u say, it's worth doing.
Just for a giggle, I've called snows volvo... Let's see what magical number they come up with...!!
Post 682331 by M-R-P on 2014-01-21 10:09:16
[QUOTE=IvegotaT5;682329]Any idea where I can get a gearbox flush for reasonable monies, in the Bournemouth/Poole area?? The car mileage is low but like u say, it's worth doing.[/QUOTE]
Can't remember if your car is auto or manual. If it's manual, it's easy enough to do on your driveway mate.
I use EAS for the few jobs I don't want to do myself (clutch, timing belt), they're near Tower Park, on the Chalwyn industrial estate. Always been good.
Post 682336 by tichai on 2014-01-21 10:32:01
I can also recommend :
First Choice Motor Engineers Ltd
Address
Units 1 & 2
565 Blandford Road
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH16 5BW
Phone
01202 620 200
They do a lot of Volvo's, including mine and the prices are pretty reasonable. Worth a call
Post 682398 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-21 16:31:09
Well snows have quoted...........£213.
Post 682401 by M-R-P on 2014-01-21 16:39:26
Aah yes snows...
Here's a conversation I had with their "tech" last year...
Hi, I'm after a pair of black steering stops for my V70...
[COLOR="#800000"]Black?[/COLOR]
Yes, the black ones for the wider wheels..
[COLOR="#800000"]They're not colour coded sir, what size wheel is it?[/COLOR]
225 x 17"
[COLOR="#800000"]Ah yes, we can get you those for tomorrow.[/COLOR]
What colour are they?
[COLOR="#800000"]Black sir.[/COLOR]
And what colour are the ones for 215 x 16" wheels?
[COLOR="#800000"]Errr, those are blue I believe[/COLOR]
Ok, and can you tell me what colour the ones for the 205 x 15" wheels are?
[COLOR="#800000"]errr... (audible typing) White.[/COLOR]
So you're telling me they're not colour coded?
[COLOR="#800000"]No sir they're not.[/COLOR]
Bye.
When they changed my speedo, they didn't even screw it into the dash and then tried to sell me 1 shock, 2 front disks, a fuel flap spring, a headlight wiper blade, brake flush and outer track rods for 800 quid plus fitting.
I'd give them a miss.
If your car's a manual, I'll flush it for the price of the oil and a six pack of stella ;)
Post 682406 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-21 17:00:22
Hahaha no it's an auto......!!! I'll ring around and see what other quotes I can get....! I like to get a benchmark price with the dealers then if a private garage comes in cheaper I'm happy. Renault for example, quoted me £900 for cam belt change on my 182 cup. Ktec racing did it for £400 and only too 3 hrs...!! Prime example of rip-off tossers who certainly do no better a job
Post 682408 by M-R-P on 2014-01-21 17:08:09
£183 for my cam belt at EAS :)
Post 682412 by IvegotaT5 on 2014-01-21 17:20:10
[QUOTE=M-R-P;682408]£183 for my cam belt at EAS :)[/QUOTE]
That's a good price. I'll be over the moon if mine is that price when I get it done.
Post 682415 by M-R-P on 2014-01-21 17:22:11
They're doing MOTs for 30 quid till the end of January too :)