PPC tuning

**RT MECHANICS** · Thursday 19th March 2009, 20:11

Originally Posted by Piles

I find if I have to use 95 RON petrol it runs a bit rough compared to higher RONS. Shell optimax is by far the best imo.

I see a very slight increase in mpg on my petrol ~2 or 3 - if I'm lucky(!), in conjunction with optimax. The software is the same for either method apparently - as stated earlier.

The real beauty of the ppc is you can take it off/on when you like i.e after codes have been reset by a garage inadvertently. The ppc can also be upgraded remotely when you modify your car in the future too apparently.

The ppc is a little bit more expensive than a traditional garage remap.

My advice would be to speak to Russ at RT mechanics. A pure gent who will have your best interests at heart and will advise accordingly.

HTH

Edit - Oh! Chuffed for you too Mike

Many thanks for your feedback as always Piles

Russ

**richiemat** · Tuesday 24th March 2009, 16:21

Originally Posted by cornclose

Got mine in the post today. Not touching the car with it though until I've got the ETM changed on Friday...

Have you got your car back and connected up to the PPC yet Chris?

**tr03bor** · Tuesday 24th March 2009, 16:31

I got my PCC from Russ for my C70 T5, have to say im very happy with it!

**cookie** · Tuesday 24th March 2009, 17:18

Originally Posted by The Badger

I know it`s quickish standard, but it`s always good to have a little more under the right boot. i`ve been searching around for info/prices. I`d pretty much decided on the Rica or BSR until...
I found this... http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...p?h=0&t=502269 i`m not commenting either way, as i can find very little fact. Does anyone have any idea which one best suits the T5 geartronic
i`m assuming there`s a bit of history here

thanks for any advice
Mike

I'm sure Hamish will appear to explain at some point

**RT MECHANICS** · Tuesday 24th March 2009, 19:31

Originally Posted by tr03bor

I got my PCC from Russ for my C70 T5, have to say im very happy with it!

Many thanks i am not sure who you are though

Russ

**Rob_ioClean** · Tuesday 24th March 2009, 19:48

Ive got one too

from russ!

love it!

**cornclose** · Thursday 26th March 2009, 09:06

Originally Posted by richiemat

Have you got your car back and connected up to the PPC yet Chris?

Got my car back, not connected the PPC yet at all though would you believe! I've had it for over a week now, just havn't had time...

I've synced it on the internet, will be connecting it to the car later...

**The Badger** · Thursday 26th March 2009, 13:21

Originally Posted by RT MECHANICS

Hi Mike

if you wanted to give me a call i can explain all the facts to you and help you with any questions you have 01428 722144

Russ

thanks Russ,
i will definately give you a bell before i make any decision, it`ll have to be next month though, you know how it is ...too much month at the end of the money!
ta Mike

**cornclose** · Thursday 26th March 2009, 14:32

Connected, programmed, engine starts, but no time for a quick run! Damn those clients...

**dave stew** · Thursday 26th March 2009, 14:51

This is like that joke 'How do you keep and idiot in suspense!'

Get it down the A52 ring road with false plates on and stick it to the Communist Council!!!

**cornclose** · Thursday 26th March 2009, 15:39

Drum roll....

**richiemat** · Thursday 26th March 2009, 16:28

Originally Posted by cornclose

Drum roll....

.....all goes quiet while Cornclose takes the car out for a testdrive

**cornclose** · Friday 27th March 2009, 09:24

Haven't had enough time to properly 'road test' it, as all I've done is drive from Leicester to Nottingham and back in rush hour (once) so far. But, I'll give you my very first impressions;

Q. Did you notice a difference ?
A. Yes.

Q. Is it better than the standard map ?
A. Yes.

So, to quell any doubts as to whether it 'works' or not, the answer is yes, it does work.

More feedback when I've had a proper drive/play...

**Azza** · Friday 27th March 2009, 09:54

Hmm... not a particularly good write-up

Course it works, otherwise there would be hundreds of disgruntled customers and loads of refunds and the companies would go out of business

What do you mean, better than the standard map ? You got the standard map didn't you ? Or do you mean better than the car was, as standard...?

**cornclose** · Friday 27th March 2009, 09:57

It isn't a write up at all, as I've said, I've only driven it for a short time in conditions not suited to seeing how it's changed overall (crawling in traffic for the most part).

It is a big improvement over the standard car - my current thought is 'how could Volvo have got it so wrong' - it's that different to the standard T5.

**dave stew** · Friday 27th March 2009, 10:41

Get it on the A52 or the Mansfield Road and see if one Nottingham's brightly painted T5s can keep up with you...

**cornclose** · Friday 27th March 2009, 10:49

Are you being ironic again ?

**dave stew** · Friday 27th March 2009, 11:51

Partially..!

**Dream3r** · Friday 27th March 2009, 19:25

Here is a thread on my PPC purchase last year for my 04 plate s60 T5, the best money I have spent on a car (so far

http://forums.t5d5.org/index.php?showtopic=4206&hl=

Goes like stink and is brutal at 2.5k, even more so with the BSR cat back fitted!

The map is definitely savage but that's what I was looking for, some prefer the more progressive MTE map, I cant comment as I've never driven with one but I love the ppc.

Suits me great as I'm up north too and any adjustments can be dome over email with Russ & RICA

**RT MECHANICS** · Friday 27th March 2009, 20:01

Originally Posted by The Badger

thanks Russ,
i will definately give you a bell before i make any decision, it`ll have to be next month though, you know how it is ...too much month at the end of the money!
ta Mike

Hi Mike

No problem you know where we are

Russ