Which Chip ? - Page 3

SaffronC70 · Jul 1st, 2006, 13:02

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Originally Posted by foggyjames

I'm guessing the torque limiter is a kind of basic traction aid...keep the boost down in 1st gear!

cheers

James

Hi there, I can't remember who told me about it, but I remember pot stirring after, lol - all I know is the difference between RICA and the MTE map I got was so much that I paid the cost of RICA again to keep the MTE ! The car was much faster off the line which I had initially put down to the weight of the car and my driving style.

I would say you were on the right tracks though Foggy.

Chris

timway · Jul 1st, 2006, 13:26

I remember reading something in a car magazine years ago that T5's limited the boost in 1st to reduce wheelspin, can't remember anything more than that though, it must have been about 10 years ago...

SaffronC70 · Jul 1st, 2006, 13:56

how do the cars 'know' they are in first ?

Or do they work it from sensor transitions ? ie. boost based on vehicle speed, so if the car is stationary and WOT is applied the ECU limits boost ?

Chris

foggyjames · Jul 1st, 2006, 16:58

300s equipped with the 'economy change-up' light had a switch aligned so that the light was disabled in 5th. I'm guessing the T5 had something similar...or it could reference speed to RPM.

cheers

James

Jul 1st, 2006, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaffronC70

all I know is the difference between RICA and the MTE map I got was so much that I paid the cost of RICA again to keep the MTE ! The car was much faster off the line which I had initially put down to the weight of the car and my driving style.

I would say you were on the right tracks though Foggy.

Chris

The same here. I had the Rica software and I now have the MTE software. The car felt much more agresive with the Rica but it is a lot faster with the MTE software. Less drama but more speed.

Dan F · Jul 3rd, 2006, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaffronC70

how do the cars 'know' they are in first ?

Hi.
I would say it is partially down to the fact that first gear is rarely selected except when the car is at a standstill and therefore every sensor on the car will be registering an idle and no load state; but more so that fact that the ECU will know which gear the car is in by rpms and road speed.
Cheers,
Dan.

Jul 1st, 2006, 13:26	#22
timway Snail Wars: A new shell Last Online: May 17th, 2011 11:11 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: bath	I remember reading something in a car magazine years ago that T5's limited the boost in 1st to reduce wheelspin, can't remember anything more than that though, it must have been about 10 years ago... __________________ 2002 Met Blue S40 T4 Sport Lux, Jetex Exhaust, Race Cat, MTE Custom Remap, Bilstein B4 front shocks, SS Brakelines, EBC Redstuff pads, 17" Alloys, 14T-16G Hybrid Turbo

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SaffronC70 aka Whitey Last Online: Sep 8th, 2008 00:34 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey	how do the cars 'know' they are in first ? Or do they work it from sensor transitions ? ie. boost based on vehicle speed, so if the car is stationary and WOT is applied the ECU limits boost ? Chris __________________ 3" SW Autos turbo back exhaust - Custom intake - S60R Green Injectors - TD04-19T turbo - MTE ECU remap - BSR Boost Gauge - Powerflex / QBM bushes - 19" Volvo Pegasus alloy wheels - Porsche 993 Turbo Big Red calipers - Volvo S60R front discs - AP Racing Pads - 2004 headlamps and indicators - Koni Yellow Suspension Kit

Jul 1st, 2006, 16:58	#24
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 14:26 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	300s equipped with the 'economy change-up' light had a switch aligned so that the light was disabled in 5th. I'm guessing the T5 had something similar...or it could reference speed to RPM. cheers James

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