Diesel tuning question

Stephen Hutton · 20th March 2007, 08:08

Hi

I have seen the Roverron ad and technically lost as I am a novice and not technical at ALL.

However, I just wanted to know from anybody owning a diesel 75/ZT and has since fitted a TU3 etc tuning package is it a real improvement and should I invest?

I own a ZT CDTi+ which I love but just feel it does lack lower end overtaking push and a little slow to respond.

Any independent advice would be really appreciated.

thank you

Simon · 20th March 2007, 08:11

I'm not a diesel man but from all the reports and write-ups on this forum and others then the answer your looking for is "most definately yes".

I'll let an actual diesel driver fill you in on the details but rest assured, the investment is well worth it.

yp53 · 20th March 2007, 08:28

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!

Subtle enough?

Brilliant piece of kit. Cheap, easy to fit and does exactly what Ron says it does. You won't believe you are driving the same car. Being able to tweak the throttle response to your driving style is a definite plus as well compared to some other tuning boxes.

MPG will remain pretty much unaffected if you don't exploit the extra performance too much.

baxlin · 20th March 2007, 08:31

How independent can you be? Once you've fitted one you lose the right to be independent - because you're converted!!!

But if your car is otherwise standard, I'd talk to Ron about which version/product you will need, as IMHO it's not IF you need one, but which.

Also consider other mods discussed on here which will complement Ron's box, many are either free or cheap, and fairly easy to do.

HTH

Malcolm

JohnDotCom · 20th March 2007, 08:35

I can recommend Rover Rons Synergy box I fitted to my CDTi Honestly as one of the Best Value for money additions Possible. Magic Improvements, how the Rover/MG should have left the Factory. No more worries for overtaking, more Torque and less frequent down changes with Auto Box also means slight improvement on MPG. Can sometimes be a bit "smoky" from exhaust either try turning it down or clean Valve (Ron will advise). Some cars seem to have no smoke problems at all & only generally on heavy Acceleration!

Stephen Hutton · 20th March 2007, 09:24

Again, I can not only see why I purchased and love my ZT, but so glad I joined this club!!

You guys are the best!, I will be in touch with Ron ASAP. I amlready converted.

Thank you, once again

Simon · 20th March 2007, 12:26

You wont regret purchasing Ron's tuning products.

As to what is achievable from you derv, check out this thread http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=4069

nairda · 20th March 2007, 12:36

According to the mail sent to SWMBO yesterday, one of Ron's Synergy boxes will be winging it's way down to me in the next few days! Really looking forward to trying it out.

The general consensus from CDTi owners is that a Ron box is a must-have, so I was convinced from the sheer volume of happy customers/positive reports.

K T · 20th March 2007, 15:36

Yeah.....I keep meaning to get one of Rover Ron's tuning boxes, but I probably wouldn't know how to fit it....I can't even get into the plenum drains.
Ron has offered to fit it for me....but I just don't have a minute to spare at the moment....I'll need to make time....Seems I'm missing out, big time.

Raistlin · 20th March 2007, 16:13

Allow me to add my recommendation as well

20th March 2007, 08:08	#1
Stephen Hutton Regular poster MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Sussex Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Diesel tuning question Hi I have seen the Roverron ad and technically lost as I am a novice and not technical at ALL. However, I just wanted to know from anybody owning a diesel 75/ZT and has since fitted a TU3 etc tuning package is it a real improvement and should I invest? I own a ZT CDTi+ which I love but just feel it does lack lower end overtaking push and a little slow to respond. Any independent advice would be really appreciated. thank you

20th March 2007, 08:31	#4
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	How independent can you be? Once you've fitted one you lose the right to be independent - because you're converted!!! But if your car is otherwise standard, I'd talk to Ron about which version/product you will need, as IMHO it's not IF you need one, but which. Also consider other mods discussed on here which will complement Ron's box, many are either free or cheap, and fairly easy to do. HTH Malcolm Last edited by baxlin; 20th March 2007 at 08:34..

20th March 2007, 09:24	#6
Stephen Hutton Regular poster MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Sussex Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow thanks guys Again, I can not only see why I purchased and love my ZT, but so glad I joined this club!! You guys are the best!, I will be in touch with Ron ASAP. I amlready converted. Thank you, once again

20th March 2007, 08:11	#2
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I'm not a diesel man but from all the reports and write-ups on this forum and others then the answer your looking for is "most definately yes". I'll let an actual diesel driver fill you in on the details but rest assured, the investment is well worth it.

20th March 2007, 08:28	#3
yp53 Loves to post ex- Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Timsbury, nr Bath Posts: 328 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!! Subtle enough? Brilliant piece of kit. Cheap, easy to fit and does exactly what Ron says it does. You won't believe you are driving the same car. Being able to tweak the throttle response to your driving style is a definite plus as well compared to some other tuning boxes. MPG will remain pretty much unaffected if you don't exploit the extra performance too much.

20th March 2007, 08:35	#5
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	I can recommend Rover Rons Synergy box I fitted to my CDTi Honestly as one of the Best Value for money additions Possible. Magic Improvements, how the Rover/MG should have left the Factory. No more worries for overtaking, more Torque and less frequent down changes with Auto Box also means slight improvement on MPG. Can sometimes be a bit "smoky" from exhaust either try turning it down or clean Valve (Ron will advise). Some cars seem to have no smoke problems at all & only generally on heavy Acceleration!

20th March 2007, 12:26	#7
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	You wont regret purchasing Ron's tuning products. As to what is achievable from you derv, check out this thread http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=4069

20th March 2007, 12:36	#8
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	According to the mail sent to SWMBO yesterday, one of Ron's Synergy boxes will be winging it's way down to me in the next few days! Really looking forward to trying it out. The general consensus from CDTi owners is that a Ron box is a must-have, so I was convinced from the sheer volume of happy customers/positive reports.

20th March 2007, 15:36	#9
K T Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ayr, Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah.....I keep meaning to get one of Rover Ron's tuning boxes, but I probably wouldn't know how to fit it....I can't even get into the plenum drains. Ron has offered to fit it for me....but I just don't have a minute to spare at the moment....I'll need to make time....Seems I'm missing out, big time.

20th March 2007, 16:13	#10
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Allow me to add my recommendation as well