Hi Guys,

I'd like to ask the opinion of what appears to be an experienced lot of T5 drivers what they think of RICA remapping.

I had an issue with a couple of cylinders misfiring and drove to the nearest dealership only to find that it was a Volvo "Specialist". The misfiring turned out o be a false issue, but while I was there they started talking about what they've done with a D5 and the RICA remap.

I'm very tempted, mainly by the claimed improvements in MPG, but obviously, the only stuff I've heard of so far is a salesman and the RICA website.

after reading this forum, I've started treating myself to Esso RON98 and Optimax, rather than my vanilla Esso 95 that I've been using for years in my Y-plate new shape V70 T5. I've had some recommendations for Optimax for a while, but have never actually got around to trying it. 78.9 verus 84.9 my way. Still... a few extra MPG goes a long way to off setting that.

Anyway, I'd like to know...
Does the RICA really increase MPG?
Is it worth getting a non-standard airfilter - a K&N or something?
How much did everyone else pay for their RICA remap?
How much better are the Brembo discs and Ferodo pads than Volvo standard?
Do you need to declare discs and pads to insurance companies?

Anyway, I'm going to be hangging around these forums from now one, now I've found I'm not a lonely T5 fanatic anymore.