Updated gearbox software

[TheBoy]

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...

[Andy B]

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.

[TheBoy]

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)?

[Bo Bo]

Will it work on a '95?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Programmable as of MY year 1998 I think.....

[Andy B]

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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.

[Taxi_Driver]

any software upgrades for manuals?  

IIRC i think Jaime can get your rear wheels spinning without too much effort Tunnie  

[TheBoy]

any software upgrades for manuals?  

IIRC i think Jaime can get your rear wheels spinning without too much effort Tunnie  

Me?  

[Taxi_Driver]

any software upgrades for manuals?  

IIRC i think Jaime can get your rear wheels spinning without too much effort Tunnie  

Me?  

Probably tyres filled with concrete.....makes um last for ages but has no grip  

[Markie]

gearbox software  

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

[Auto Addict]

gearbox software  

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

Makes the gearchange smoother....

[TheBoy]

gearbox software  

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.

[TheBoy]

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...