my trip to hlm

[graemewelch]

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.


http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20120608_222649.jpg

[merc85]

That must fly

[ROZER]

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.

[d2k]

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.


http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20120608_222649.jpg

nice!!!!


& how much was that (incl VAT)..??

[graemewelch]

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.

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

[graemewelch]

nice!!!!


& how much was that (incl VAT)..??



i paid 300. best money ive spent on the car

[graemewelch]

That must fly


it dose. so smooth to.

[Jamest5r]

You forgot to mention the free abuse you get :) glad your happy.

[MattM]

Good results! I think on these 2.4 T5s the autotech is a very good map.

[ROZER]

pm sent graeme

[smithy]

The kkk24 helps too Nice results

[graemewelch]

if my turbo ever gose pop ill get a hybrid or a garret.

[smithy]

if my turbo ever gose pop ill get a hybrid or a garret.

Have you seen the torque that jamest5r car has got and the clutch is letting go

[graemewelch]

Have you seen the torque that jamest5r car has got and the clutch is letting go

no but im hoping im going to find out. are the clutches the same size on the earlier motors

[Jamest5r]

no but im hoping im going to find out. are the clutches the same size on the earlier motors

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 :)

[graemewelch]

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 :)

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

[Jamest5r]

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.

[graemewelch]

sounds like fun. bet you get some good times on the strip. wouldnt mind getting mine on the strip some time.

[V70 Graham]

.....the result was 327bhp and 428nm torque.





http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20120608_222649.jpg

Good figures mate, you must be pleased, the 450 mile trip was soooo worth it.

[the young mechanic]

good result and i bet it was the best money you ever had spent

[merc85]

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

A R clutch is made by sachs

[shepbomb]

Nice one.. I really do need to get booked in at hlm

[T5RPete]

Nice one.. I really do need to get booked in at hlm

I'm thinking the same....

Good results there man! bet your pleased!

[d2k]

Nice one.. I really do need to get booked in at hlm

it certainly is tempting, what kind of gains does hlm make on the 2.3 T5 model..??, the 2.4 T5 results are smashing.

[t5steve]

its great when a trip like that is worth the effort...................good result mate ..........well done hlm

[LiamT4]

it certainly is tempting, what kind of gains does hlm make on the 2.3 T5 model..??, the 2.4 T5 results are smashing.

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.

[graemewelch]

it certainly is tempting, what kind of gains does hlm make on the 2.3 T5 model..??, the 2.4 T5 results are smashing.

give hamish a bell. hes a very helpful guy and im sure he can answer all yr questions.

[MattM]

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.

http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/mmccann722/IMG_0002.png

[y2blade]

great result, I bet you are pleased :)

[M-R-P]

it certainly is tempting, what kind of gains does hlm make on the 2.3 T5 model..??, the 2.4 T5 results are smashing.

I've been told 280-290 bhp on ours and a nice big lump of torque too ;)

[d2k]

I've been told 280-290 bhp on ours and a nice big lump of torque too ;)

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:

[M-R-P]

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.

[d2k]

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.

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..??

[M-R-P]

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.