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auto gearbox remap
« 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
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Re: auto gearbox remap
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: auto gearbox remap
« Reply #2 on: 15 July 2009, 08:48:36 »
does this make the car any quicker???  ;)
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Re: auto gearbox remap
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: auto gearbox remap
« Reply #4 on: 15 July 2009, 08:50:56 »
other thing...what age is your car?

only year 98 onwards can be updated
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Re: auto gearbox remap
« Reply #5 on: 15 July 2009, 08:59:06 »
mine is a 98 plate, what is a rough idea of price on this?
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Re: auto gearbox remap
« Reply #6 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
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