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[V6mac]

Only had meega a couple of days and i love it, best car i've had by far , How do i find out what version i'ive got (ecu) as i would like to make it even better if poss.

I live in Birmingham if any body can help  

[Taxi_Driver]

Only had meega a couple of days and i love it, best car i've had by far , How do i find out what version i'ive got (ecu) as i would like to make it even better if poss.

I live in Birmingham if any body can help  

Visit to Mr TheBoy....is probably in order....not too far away  

[TheBoy]

2.6 is Motronic 3.1.1

[V6mac]

So how much will it cost me to get the lastest version and have my car running sweet  :question

[TheBoy]

So how much will it cost me to get the lastest version and have my car running sweet  :question

If yours is not running right, updated s/w will not help.  Not sure if there are any noticible improvements in the engine firmware, unlike the g/box s/w...

[V6mac]

i may be a little hasty, i think the car performs A1 but when i got told about what you could do, i got carried away.

I will see how the car is over the next few weeks/months and if i need any help i will come a calling

[Markjay]

i may be a little hasty, i think the car performs A1 but when i got told about what you could do, i got carried away.

I will see how the car is over the next few weeks/months and if i need any help i will come a calling

I did not notice much difference after upgrading the Engine ECU, so don’t expect miracles, but still I think it’s a good idea to get this done.

The auto gearbox is another story… a must in my opinion. If TheBoy is too far away for you, it’s even worth paying £50 to your local Vx dealer to get it done (only if you trust them – otherwise if they mess it up they’ll just tell you your transmission ECU is gone and make you buy a new one at full price…)

There are also other ECUs worth upgrading, such as climate etc – perhaps TheBoy can provide a list of all upgradeable firmware on the pre and post facelift and place it in the FAQ….

[V6mac]

will have to take a visit to Vx and have a chat and see what's what

[Auto Addict]

will have to take a visit to Vx and have a chat and see what's what

I would PM TheBoy, he's only an hour away from Brum down the M40.

His rates are better Vx, and he'll do an honest job.

[V6mac]

  i think that's the best idea as want someone who knows what they are doing, will contact TB

[Dave]

Has anyone posted a list of upgrades for ECU's,i have 2.5 Elite on a 99 plate and just wondered if i could upgrade it. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[TheBoy]

Has anyone posted a list of upgrades for ECU's,i have 2.5 Elite on a 99 plate and just wondered if i could upgrade it. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

No, I haven't made a list yet.

If you have a post 98 car, autobox s/w is recommended.  If you have a 2.5 or 3.0, have a chat to Mtek here about performance chips.  I'm waiting to hear back if updating earlier climate ecus is worthwhile, later ones don't appear to be.  2.6 and 3.2 engine ecus not worth doing, though you may want it reconfigured for cruise...

Obviously, I would expect the latest firmwares to be better, its just you may not see any improvement (auto g/box being exception).

[Markjay]

i think that's the best idea as want someone who knows what they are doing, will contact TB

When I took my first Omega to Vx back in 98, they mechanic had difficulties using the Tech1 thingy (that was before Tech2) - I ended up taking the device from him and using my intuition to carry-out the checks... Yes, forget Vx, TheBoy is your man....

[V6mac]

Definatly want my auto box doing, just need to sort a good time for both parties  

[Dave]

Thanks, what sort of imporvement can i get for the gearbox?.Had the car 2 1/2 years now love it to bits but got used to the power now,have been looking at power chip or if the front seat pasenger lets me a 3.2. [smiley=cheesy.gif]