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Re: Updated gearbox software
« Reply #15 on: 30 October 2006, 18:52:43 »
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How much does the upgrade cost?
That has yet to be determined.  Yours is quite a late model prefacelift, so may well have later software on...
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« Reply #16 on: 30 October 2006, 18:53:41 »
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I want it! I want it! I want it!  ;)



I already have it on my 99 Elite. Nah nah na nah!!  ;) (Courtesy of Ellesmere Port) I never had a problem with the original software but the newer version is smoother.
Do you know what version they put on (or when they did it)?
It was a year or two back now so can't really remember but version 9 does seem to ring a bell.
Are your experiences with the software similar to mine above?

Yes.
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Re: Updated gearbox software
« Reply #17 on: 30 October 2006, 18:55:35 »
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I want it! I want it! I want it!  ;)



I already have it on my 99 Elite. Nah nah na nah!!  ;) (Courtesy of Ellesmere Port) I never had a problem with the original software but the newer version is smoother.
Do you know what version they put on (or when they did it)?
It was a year or two back now so can't really remember but version 9 does seem to ring a bell.
Are your experiences with the software similar to mine above?

Yes.
Do you know what ver you had on previously (or what age is car)?
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Re: Updated gearbox software
« Reply #18 on: 31 October 2006, 14:47:48 »
Will it work on a '95?
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Re: Updated gearbox software
« Reply #19 on: 31 October 2006, 14:52:59 »
Programmable as of MY year 1998 I think.....
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Re: Updated gearbox software
« Reply #20 on: 31 October 2006, 15:23:24 »
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Do you know what ver you had on previously (or what age is car)?
The car's a 99 and I think that like yours it had ver 5 on it previously.
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Re: Updated gearbox software
« Reply #21 on: 31 October 2006, 19:10:54 »
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any software upgrades for manuals?  ;D

IIRC i think Jaime can get your rear wheels spinning without too much effort Tunnie   ;D
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« Reply #22 on: 31 October 2006, 19:51:19 »
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any software upgrades for manuals?  ;D

IIRC i think Jaime can get your rear wheels spinning without too much effort Tunnie   ;D
Me?  ::)
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« Reply #23 on: 31 October 2006, 21:11:41 »
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any software upgrades for manuals?  ;D

IIRC i think Jaime can get your rear wheels spinning without too much effort Tunnie   ;D
Me?  ::)

Probably tyres filled with concrete.....makes um last for ages but has no grip  ;D
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Re: Updated gearbox software
« Reply #24 on: 01 November 2006, 16:06:47 »
gearbox software  :o

tech 2 required ? i take it? so does it actually make acceleration any quicker?
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Re: Updated gearbox software
« Reply #25 on: 01 November 2006, 17:47:22 »
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gearbox software  :o

tech 2 required ? i take it? so does it actually make acceleration any quicker?

Makes the gearchange smoother....
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Re: Updated gearbox software
« Reply #26 on: 01 November 2006, 19:30:44 »
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gearbox software  :o

tech 2 required ? i take it? so does it actually make acceleration any quicker?
Yes, Tech2 required, and flashable g/box ecu (ie 1998 MY onwards).

The gearchange is smoother and faster. There also appears to be less slip - its easier to get the TC light flashing in dry coming off the Milton Keynes roundabouts.  So, although I haven't timed it, I would guess there is a small improvement in acceleration.

If I'm honest, I struggle to understand how the software alone can make the amount of difference that I have experienced.
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Re: Updated gearbox software
« Reply #27 on: 01 November 2006, 19:31:50 »
I had no problems with my autobox before, so never really bothered. Its only I was bored Sunday morning that I did it. Bloomin' glad I did now... :D
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