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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: elitekev on 15 July 2009, 08:42:51

Title: auto gearbox remap
Post by: elitekev on 15 July 2009, 08:42:51

hi, i'm new to autos and omega's (having only driven modified cavaliers and vectras). i have now seen a couple of times that there is a gearbox remap, what does this do, how does it effect the car, what does it involve to get it done and what is the cost? cheers

Title: Re: auto gearbox remap
Post by: Jimbob on 15 July 2009, 08:45:34

its not so much of a remap, as a new software version.

It smooths out changes, makes the box feel more powerful.

very good improvement, to my knowledge noone has regretted having it done.

It needs Tech2, with a TIS subscription to perform it....

TheBoy, Mark DTM, Kevin Wood, and Hotel21 on this forum can all do it.

as can VX dealers, but normally for a much higher price.
independants with the right equipment can do it to, but harder to find.

Title: Re: auto gearbox remap
Post by: V6drift on 15 July 2009, 08:48:36

does this make the car any quicker???  ;)

Title: Re: auto gearbox remap
Post by: Jimbob on 15 July 2009, 08:50:03

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does this make the car any quicker???  ;)

certainly feels that way, so long since I had it done now.

whether the figures back it up, im not sure.

Title: Re: auto gearbox remap
Post by: Jimbob on 15 July 2009, 08:50:56

other thing...what age is your car?

only year 98 onwards can be updated

Title: Re: auto gearbox remap
Post by: elitekev on 15 July 2009, 08:59:06

mine is a 98 plate, what is a rough idea of price on this?

Title: Re: auto gearbox remap
Post by: Jimbob on 15 July 2009, 09:03:25

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mine is a 98 plate, what is a rough idea of price on this?

to confirm it will go on yours....what is the last LETTER in you Vin number?

http://theboy.omegaowners.com/  for prices, dealers seem to be nearer the £70 mark