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lightpainter · 11th March 2007, 18:05

No idea what all that wiring is, but congratulations on your photography!

nairda · 11th March 2007, 20:08

Thanks for the compliment! Not bad results from a sub £300, (when new five years ago), 2.1 Megapixel digital camera if I say so myself. I set it to macro and no flash.

The wiring is part of the fuel injection system, although the extra bits are from the SmartBox.

nairda · 12th March 2007, 13:01

I've had some feedback from van Aaken today. Seems that the box should boost bhp by +18 taking the 131 to 148 and increasing the torque from 221 to 262 lbs/ft.

The box is plugged into the injectors and battery only with no maf module.

IMHO it would seem the Synergy is better as there's the digital mafam and it has user adjustments whereas the van Aaken does not.

I suppose the only way I could compare is to get a Synergy...

JohnDotCom · 13th March 2007, 12:19

The Synergy is a Great Model (Not on Commision) and being Adjustable covers all the Different driving styles plus Towing. But the Mafam connection is great if yours is a bit dicky or getting old.

nairda · 13th March 2007, 21:22

I'm sure Ron'll have a cheque in the post *cough*....

I heartily agree, having read the recommendations of other owners and read the tech info on Ron's site. In fact, having had a conflab with the great man himself, it would appear that I would able to install a Synergy in tandem with the van Aaken. The van Aaken effectively produces a similar effect to a remap. I just need to raid the piggy bank while SWMBO isn't looking....

11th March 2007, 18:05	#11
lightpainter Posted a thing or two 2004 Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rainham, Kent. Garden of England Posts: 1,162 Thanks: 28 Thanked 42 Times in 6 Posts	No idea what all that wiring is, but congratulations on your photography! __________________ See my pictures here. My Flickr [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th March 2007, 20:08	#12
nairda Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon ConnSE CDTi 2003 in luvverly Moonstone Green, van Aaken SmartBox/RoverRon Synergy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: More clotted cream with that scone me 'ansome? Posts: 911 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the compliment! Not bad results from a sub £300, (when new five years ago), 2.1 Megapixel digital camera if I say so myself. I set it to macro and no flash. The wiring is part of the fuel injection system, although the extra bits are from the SmartBox.

12th March 2007, 13:01	#13
nairda Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon ConnSE CDTi 2003 in luvverly Moonstone Green, van Aaken SmartBox/RoverRon Synergy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: More clotted cream with that scone me 'ansome? Posts: 911 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've had some feedback from van Aaken today. Seems that the box should boost bhp by +18 taking the 131 to 148 and increasing the torque from 221 to 262 lbs/ft. The box is plugged into the injectors and battery only with no maf module. IMHO it would seem the Synergy is better as there's the digital mafam and it has user adjustments whereas the van Aaken does not. I suppose the only way I could compare is to get a Synergy...

13th March 2007, 12:19	#14
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	The Synergy is a Great Model (Not on Commision) and being Adjustable covers all the Different driving styles plus Towing. But the Mafam connection is great if yours is a bit dicky or getting old.

13th March 2007, 21:22	#15
nairda Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon ConnSE CDTi 2003 in luvverly Moonstone Green, van Aaken SmartBox/RoverRon Synergy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: More clotted cream with that scone me 'ansome? Posts: 911 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm sure Ron'll have a cheque in the post cough.... I heartily agree, having read the recommendations of other owners and read the tech info on Ron's site. In fact, having had a conflab with the great man himself, it would appear that I would able to install a Synergy in tandem with the van Aaken. The van Aaken effectively produces a similar effect to a remap. I just need to raid the piggy bank while SWMBO isn't looking....