re-map

roy 1953 · 2nd June 2019, 18:38

Hi
While the performance of my connie diesel 130 auto is adequate, how much difference will a 160 map make in day to day use, also is the textured coating on the bottom of the sills ordinary stone chip or similar.
Thanks again,
Roy

Rogue · 2nd June 2019, 18:44

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Originally Posted by roy 1953

Hi
While the performance of my connie diesel 130 auto is adequate, how much difference will a 160 map make in day to day use, also is the textured coating on the bottom of the sills ordinary stone chip or similar.
Thanks again,
Roy

It will make it much more flexible and pleasant to drive with a nice shove if you put your foot down... Economy hasn't been reduced at all on mine and no issues after a couple of years with the map. It makes it feel like a much more modern car to drive!

roy 1953 · 2nd June 2019, 18:57

Do I need someone with a T4 or can any re-map specialist do this?.
Roy

Arctic · 2nd June 2019, 19:11

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Originally Posted by roy 1953

Do I need someone with a T4 or can any re-map specialist do this?.
Roy

Roy
Go with one of the guys on here, then you will know you are getting the right MAP not a copy of the 160 upgrade.

I don't know whom would be the nearest for you in south west Wales.

You could go for a postal 160 upgrade from one the guys Brian, Russ, Trikey, drop them a PM or they may see this.

Russp · 2nd June 2019, 19:22

I had mine done and an EGR delete kit and its made absolute world of difference and economy has actually improved too

madeupname · 3rd June 2019, 13:51

I'm planning to get Kim remapped at some point.
Bear in mind there is a bit of prep to do first.
Clean intercooler, good turbo pipes, clean air inlet and fuel injectors, new air filter and engine oil. I think someone mentioned to check one of the sensors too but I can't remember which one.
Oh, and clean egr and pcv filter too.
Someone who has done it already made a list on another recent thread. Might be worth while going back over Mays threads to see if you can find it

macafee2 · 11th June 2019, 08:02

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Originally Posted by roy 1953

Hi
While the performance of my connie diesel 130 auto is adequate, how much difference will a 160 map make in day to day use, also is the textured coating on the bottom of the sills ordinary stone chip or similar.
Thanks again,
Roy

Roy,
I have had a CDT (116BHP) remapped to 160 and have a CDTi (135 BHP).
The CDT was a dog and particularly as I tow a caravan the re-map to 160 has made the world of difference. Less gear changing, better acceleration, better hill climbing with the caravan in tow. It was not very good solo either.

The CDTi is noticeably livelier then a CDT is standard format.
I think the remap performance does depend on your use. Sitting in a traffic day and you wont notice it.
Apart from towing I have not yet found the desire to remap my CDTi to 160 and have used it on motorways and around town. Not yet used it on country roads and not had a problem safely fitting in with faster traffic.

macafee2

roy 1953 · 12th June 2019, 10:15

I had no problem with my 135 power wise, in traffic or anywhere else, but thought a bit more would do no harm. I had sorted most of its problems with a lot of help from this forum. When I was thinking about purchasing a 75 I wanted to keep the cost under £1000 if at all possible, so with the re-map I am up to about £850, with just the crankcase valve and egr left to sort.
Wyn also did an engine health check which showed everything in spec.
So, I was really lucky to find a reasonably sound car, in the spec I wanted.
I am now left with a fast, comfortable, sorted car, ok the paintwork needs a bit of work but I can't see that from inside, All for banger money.
Roy

2nd June 2019, 18:38	#1
roy 1953 Regular poster rover 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kidwelly Posts: 59 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	re-map Hi While the performance of my connie diesel 130 auto is adequate, how much difference will a 160 map make in day to day use, also is the textured coating on the bottom of the sills ordinary stone chip or similar. Thanks again, Roy

3rd June 2019, 13:51	#6
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	I'm planning to get Kim remapped at some point. Bear in mind there is a bit of prep to do first. Clean intercooler, good turbo pipes, clean air inlet and fuel injectors, new air filter and engine oil. I think someone mentioned to check one of the sensors too but I can't remember which one. Oh, and clean egr and pcv filter too. Someone who has done it already made a list on another recent thread. Might be worth while going back over Mays threads to see if you can find it __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

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roy 1953 Regular poster rover 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kidwelly Posts: 59 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Do I need someone with a T4 or can any re-map specialist do this?. Roy

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Russp Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: holt Posts: 296 Thanks: 219 Thanked 112 Times in 49 Posts	I had mine done and an EGR delete kit and its made absolute world of difference and economy has actually improved too

12th June 2019, 10:15	#8
roy 1953 Regular poster rover 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kidwelly Posts: 59 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I had no problem with my 135 power wise, in traffic or anywhere else, but thought a bit more would do no harm. I had sorted most of its problems with a lot of help from this forum. When I was thinking about purchasing a 75 I wanted to keep the cost under £1000 if at all possible, so with the re-map I am up to about £850, with just the crankcase valve and egr left to sort. Wyn also did an engine health check which showed everything in spec. So, I was really lucky to find a reasonably sound car, in the spec I wanted. I am now left with a fast, comfortable, sorted car, ok the paintwork needs a bit of work but I can't see that from inside, All for banger money. Roy