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Old 2nd August 2012, 13:20   #31
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Im no expert but that, from what i've read about remapping, seems a pretty poor return for a remap on a turbocharged engine, would have expected at least a 10-15% increse in power, or about 16-25 bhp.
The answer I gave was in relation to a 1.8 VVC (MG TF 160) not my ZT 1.8 Turbo.

I know its only 8bhp, but with the smoother rev range, increased torque etc, you do feel its a lot more that 8bhp. I suppose it depends what people want, massive bhp is not for everyone. I personally like the increase torque from 2000rpm.
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Old 2nd August 2012, 14:09   #32
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The answer I gave was in relation to a 1.8 VVC (MG TF 160) not my ZT 1.8 Turbo.

I know its only 8bhp, but with the smoother rev range, increased torque etc, you do feel its a lot more that 8bhp. I suppose it depends what people want, massive bhp is not for everyone. I personally like the increase torque from 2000rpm.
Exactly, 50BHP increase sounds good, but not always what were after. Im after a little more BHP say 10-20 BHP, but more importantly a smoother power curve, sharper responce etc. - just trying to slightly improve what we have!!
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Old 2nd August 2012, 14:11   #33
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Exactly, 50BHP increase sounds good, but not always what were after. Im after a little more BHP say 10-20 BHP, but more importantly a smoother power curve, sharper responce etc. - just trying to slightly improve what we have!!
Well I can say the MG 160 tune suits the 75 tourer very well
Much flatter torque curve and 13 extra horses
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Old 2nd August 2012, 16:20   #34
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Well I can say the MG 160 tune suits the 75 tourer very well
Much flatter torque curve and 13 extra horses
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That sounds good. Now need to decide om when, where and how much lol.
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I'm not far down the road from you (I'm near Sudbury) philt4 is I think the closest chap with the T4 setup and he put the 160 tune in my 75. Still a couple of hours down the road (he's in Olney iirc) but as I needed another key programmed as well it was a two birds, one stone thing. It's also worth plugging into a T4 if there are any features you want enabled or disabled.
There was a Rover Metro featured in PPC a year or two back fitted with a 1.8T and that was running 200 to 210bhp, but that was running an Emerald ecu.
What other "features" are there to enable/disable?
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What other "features" are there to enable/disable?
Bathrobe Locking
Lazy Lock
Lazy Vent
Single Point Entry
Daytime Running Lamps
Headlamp Delay
Tail Lamp Delay
Number Plate Lamp Delay
Programmed Wash Wipe
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One shot Drivers Window Down
One shot Drivers Window Up
Bathrobe Locking

Anything there take your fancy ?
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Bathrobe Locking
Lazy Lock
Lazy Vent
Single Point Entry
Daytime Running Lamps
Headlamp Delay
Tail Lamp Delay
Number Plate Lamp Delay
Programmed Wash Wipe
Intelligent Wipe
One shot Drivers Window Down
One shot Drivers Window Up
Bathrobe Locking

Anything there take your fancy ?
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Yep... Whats bathrode locking? Lazy lock and vent?

Can it do hold down fob key to total close? Or open?

One shot windows from driver control for all windows?
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Yep... Whats bathrode locking? Lazy lock and vent?

Can it do hold down fob key to total close? Or open?

One shot windows from driver control for all windows?
Bathrobe locking allows you to start the car with one key, and lock it with the other
Lazy lock, key in the drivers door turn to the lock position and hold, all windows and sunroof close, lazy vent is the polar opposite.
One shot open and close on drivers window only if fitted with anti trap.
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Bathrobe locking allows you to start the car with one key, and lock it with the other
Lazy lock, key in the drivers door turn to the lock position and hold, all windows and sunroof close, lazy vent is the polar opposite.
One shot open and close on drivers window only if fitted with anti trap.
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Yes please ......the list of jobs are now increasing....one shot open and close and the lazy. (Not that Im lazy)
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Ive just been reading back a bit and was wondering does anyone know why the cars left the factory with not so good power delivery/smothness, flat spots or sluggish throttle responce. I can inderstand resticting the BHP and torque for CO2 and tactically placing it lover than the V6's, but so many people have mentioned that even puting the mg zt on the r 75 improves it vastly.
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