what to do-ron-ron?

stevehotshot · 25th September 2010, 18:23

Hi folks, quite new on here..great site..have been considering the synergy 2, will have to check which MAF is fitted to my conn SE, but what i wanted to know, hopefully without causing too much of a stir, is..has anyone tried the "Drakebox" for around 89 Euros? Basically i need to know that ron's is the better box before spending the extra 100 quid...thanks guys in advance for help.

Phil · 25th September 2010, 19:22

Hi, I don't own a diesel, nor have I any experience with a Ronbox, but I will say this.. I've never heard of a Drakebox but I have heard LOTS of good reports about Rons box.

Dave Goody · 25th September 2010, 19:22

I think if you ask on here you will have a vote of 200 to 1 for the Ron Box

James.uk · 25th September 2010, 19:42

As stated, the Ron box is a well tried and proven item on these forums..

But I have never heard of a Drakebox either, so can't comment on that..

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chrissyboy · 25th September 2010, 19:45

for the extra £100 i would of thought it would be worth going for the ron box ,after all nearly every diesel owner has one so it has be well tried and tested .could cost you more than the £100 on the one there has no good reviews on if something goes wrong ,besides i believe ron is a fair trader and is very willing to help if a problem with the box accures .would you get that service with the other box ?the peace of mind you would get is surely worth it ,remember you get what you pay for ..

johnwh74 · 25th September 2010, 19:59

i have just bought a Cheetah tuning box from a member on here for a cheap price and i want to say its the best £30 i have ever spent.
It was easy to fit, just plugged into the fuel rail, it is adjustable too.

The difference in power and torque is unbelievable. I am very happy with this and i dont see any point in me going over to a ron box ( sorry ron)

john

chrislloydie · 25th September 2010, 21:50

With a synergy 2 from Ron, you also get the added MAFAM though which compensates for MAF degradation and also allows you to use the much cheaper Pierburg MAF should you choose to do so.

bogmailer · 26th September 2010, 20:27

I have fitted the Synergy 2 and the results are amazing. Great increase in power. Be careful about fitting a Pierburg MAF on a 2005 or later model as it can produce engine fault lights. I had to remove and refit the Bosch as I had P1101 & P1102 faults triggered by the Pierburg.

stevehotshot · 1st October 2010, 18:02

Thanks for the feedback.. minds made up..do i have to find out which MAF i have fitted before buying Synergy 2? will it make a difference if the P'burg is already on car. .?

Wolves 75 · 1st October 2010, 18:10

If you have the p'burg maf already, im sure your car wont run as its only compatable with a ron box, pretty sure anyway......

25th September 2010, 18:23	#1
stevehotshot Regular poster Rover 75 Connoisseur SE tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wrexham Posts: 86 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	what to do-ron-ron? Hi folks, quite new on here..great site..have been considering the synergy 2, will have to check which MAF is fitted to my conn SE, but what i wanted to know, hopefully without causing too much of a stir, is..has anyone tried the "Drakebox" for around 89 Euros? Basically i need to know that ron's is the better box before spending the extra 100 quid...thanks guys in advance for help.

25th September 2010, 19:22	#2
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Hi, I don't own a diesel, nor have I any experience with a Ronbox, but I will say this.. I've never heard of a Drakebox but I have heard LOTS of good reports about Rons box. __________________

25th September 2010, 19:22	#3
Dave Goody This is my second home 15 years of 75s & ZTs now an XTrail Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Danbury, Essex Posts: 3,761 Thanks: 18 Thanked 88 Times in 56 Posts	I think if you ask on here you will have a vote of 200 to 1 for the Ron Box __________________ ZT 190 X Power Grey The Only Colour is this Dark Silver!! When I was a kid I was scared of earwigs because I thought they actually lived in your ears. I was even more terrified of cockroaches!

25th September 2010, 19:45	#5
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	for the extra £100 i would of thought it would be worth going for the ron box ,after all nearly every diesel owner has one so it has be well tried and tested .could cost you more than the £100 on the one there has no good reviews on if something goes wrong ,besides i believe ron is a fair trader and is very willing to help if a problem with the box accures .would you get that service with the other box ?the peace of mind you would get is surely worth it ,remember you get what you pay for .. __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

25th September 2010, 19:59	#6
johnwh74 Posted a thing or two mg zt & Bmw 528i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: doncaster Posts: 1,138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have just bought a Cheetah tuning box from a member on here for a cheap price and i want to say its the best £30 i have ever spent. It was easy to fit, just plugged into the fuel rail, it is adjustable too. The difference in power and torque is unbelievable. I am very happy with this and i dont see any point in me going over to a ron box ( sorry ron) john __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

25th September 2010, 19:42	#4
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	As stated, the Ron box is a well tried and proven item on these forums.. But I have never heard of a Drakebox either, so can't comment on that.. ...

25th September 2010, 21:50	#7
chrislloydie Posted a thing or two MG ZT 135 CDTI+ Auto Royal Blue with Synergy 2. 75 Tourer cdti club Se Auto, Royal Blue, synergy 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bancroft, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	With a synergy 2 from Ron, you also get the added MAFAM though which compensates for MAF degradation and also allows you to use the much cheaper Pierburg MAF should you choose to do so. __________________ Chris

26th September 2010, 20:27	#8
bogmailer Regular poster MG ZT 135+ CDTi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ron's Box I have fitted the Synergy 2 and the results are amazing. Great increase in power. Be careful about fitting a Pierburg MAF on a 2005 or later model as it can produce engine fault lights. I had to remove and refit the Bosch as I had P1101 & P1102 faults triggered by the Pierburg. __________________ MG ZT 135+ CDTi

1st October 2010, 18:02	#9
stevehotshot Regular poster Rover 75 Connoisseur SE tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wrexham Posts: 86 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for the feedback.. minds made up..do i have to find out which MAF i have fitted before buying Synergy 2? will it make a difference if the P'burg is already on car. .?

1st October 2010, 18:10	#10
Wolves 75 I really should get out more....... 75 connoisseur SE CDTi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheslyn Hay Posts: 2,488 Thanks: 7 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	If you have the p'burg maf already, im sure your car wont run as its only compatable with a ron box, pretty sure anyway...... __________________ Would rather push my 75 than drive a Jag