Which Chip ?

M D E · Jun 27th, 2006, 19:45

I know Im starting a long thread here ! but which is the best chip / upgrade for a 2001 T5 C70 ??? (is the DIY black box download anygood ?)

MissDMeanor · Jun 27th, 2006, 20:53

Hi M D E

Probably the best thing to do would be to go to the Crooked Billet Meet which are held monthly (if you live around there, or another meet if not) as there are T5s with various different chips/remaps for you to experience. Some obliging owners will even let you switch ECUs so that you can test drive your car with the chip.

As an unbiased person with no chip or remap on my car I would say it all depends on which chip you feel comfortable with in the drivers seat.

Unfortunately threads like this one have had a habit of going off the rails in the past.

Good luck!

adieu · Jun 28th, 2006, 11:14

I have to agree with MissDMeanor on this one. The chip you should choose is..........

The one that suits your buget and gives you the drive that YOU are looking for.

Regards

Iain

sholtby · Jun 28th, 2006, 11:52

Do a search and you may find the information you require.

Simon

Dan F · Jun 28th, 2006, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by adieu

I have to agree with MissDMeanor on this one. The chip you should choose is..........

The one that suits your buget and gives you the drive that YOU are looking for.

Regards

Iain

Exactly what I would have said.

Dan.

SaffronC70 · Jun 28th, 2006, 15:04

What's the S90 like ?

Chris

M D E · Jun 28th, 2006, 19:52

S90 best volvo I've had ! Smooth powerfull and comfortable, very well built last of the battleships !, just sold her after 8 years arhh sorry to see it go.

foggyjames · Jun 29th, 2006, 01:52

I think Chris wanted to know what it was exactly! The S90 was a rebadged 960 saloon. The V90 was the...can you guess?

I think all the chips are about as good as each other. My one note of caution would be to not take the specs too seriously when choosing, as some of the more optimistic claimed figures appear to be unobtainable in real-world tests. Expect "a significant boost in performance", and you'll not be disappointed whichever brand you choose. Getting more precise than that can get a bit contentious.

cheers

James

SaffronC70 · Jun 29th, 2006, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by foggyjames

I think Chris wanted to know what it was exactly! The S90 was a rebadged 960 saloon. The V90 was the...can you guess?

I think all the chips are about as good as each other. My one note of caution would be to not take the specs too seriously when choosing, as some of the more optimistic claimed figures appear to be unobtainable in real-world tests. Expect "a significant boost in performance", and you'll not be disappointed whichever brand you choose. Getting more precise than that can get a bit contentious.

cheers

James

NO, no, I know what an S90 is ! MDE's answer was great.

Rear wheel drive ?

T6 S90 twin Garret turbo conversion, hehe.

Chris

Dan F · Jun 29th, 2006, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaffronC70

NO, no, I know what an S90 is ! MDE's answer was great.

Rear wheel drive ?

T6 S90 twin Garret turbo conversion, hehe.

Chris

Now that would be a cool project for someone!
Dan.

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MissDMeanor Corruption rules Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2011 08:05 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Select from list View Photos By: MissDMeanor	Hi M D E Probably the best thing to do would be to go to the Crooked Billet Meet which are held monthly (if you live around there, or another meet if not) as there are T5s with various different chips/remaps for you to experience. Some obliging owners will even let you switch ECUs so that you can test drive your car with the chip. As an unbiased person with no chip or remap on my car I would say it all depends on which chip you feel comfortable with in the drivers seat. Unfortunately threads like this one have had a habit of going off the rails in the past. Good luck! __________________ The Mouthy Blonde is back on the road....& still dangerous Corruption rules.

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adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	Agree I have to agree with MissDMeanor on this one. The chip you should choose is.......... The one that suits your buget and gives you the drive that YOU are looking for. Regards Iain __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you. A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster

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M D E Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2020 02:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winchester	S90 best volvo I've had ! Smooth powerfull and comfortable, very well built last of the battleships !, just sold her after 8 years arhh sorry to see it go. __________________ Regards MDE C70 T5 LPG -Convertible + Lotus Esprit 480 TURBO ......................Previous .... 340GL,740GL,850GLT,850 T5,850 R,V70R,(95) 960 3.0,480 Turbos in white, black, blue, gold,S60 T5

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foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Jun 7th, 2024 15:35 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	I think Chris wanted to know what it was exactly! The S90 was a rebadged 960 saloon. The V90 was the...can you guess? I think all the chips are about as good as each other. My one note of caution would be to not take the specs too seriously when choosing, as some of the more optimistic claimed figures appear to be unobtainable in real-world tests. Expect "a significant boost in performance", and you'll not be disappointed whichever brand you choose. Getting more precise than that can get a bit contentious. cheers James

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