4 bar fpr fitting?

jason · 03-10-2004, 22:36

i take its best done on a cold engine?is the clip re-usable?or do i need to buy a replacement?i've read how simple a job it is but just want to clear up these two points. see you soon for a reflash

RevoKev · 04-10-2004, 15:24

J, I always replace the hose clip you could reuse it though... and most of the cars are warm/hot when I change them, probably better done on a cold engine!

Oh and make sure you don't have the ignition on, I know you're not that stupid though!

jason · 04-10-2004, 15:29

cheers kev was too damn cold and wet last night,finally stopped rainning,you not in the NW tonight then?must call you about a reflash

***ncarring*** · 04-10-2004, 15:41

Where did you get it from Jason? Price?

jason · 04-10-2004, 15:48

i paid 30 quid for it,a member of cupra net had one "buckshe"new and in the box.try stu at euro car parts i'm sure he can get them for maybe a few quid more,failing that i'm sure revo could source you one.
btw between this and my last post i fitted it job indeed done

Nigel26 · 05-10-2004, 15:52

benifits ??

review ??

DaveH · 05-10-2004, 16:56

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Originally Posted by Nigel26

benifits ??

review ??

I'll help with that after Thursday, that's when i'll be 4bar and reflashed.

EddyH · 05-10-2004, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveH

I'll help with that after Thursday, that's when i'll be 4bar and reflashed.

Good stuff! What about the TIP?

jason · 05-10-2004, 19:29

oops sorry .not had it done just yet,i'll let you know as soon as

rich1068 · 05-10-2004, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveH

I'll help with that after Thursday, that's when i'll be 4bar and reflashed.

DaveH · 06-10-2004, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddyH

Good stuff! What about the TIP?

You little tinker you, you'll get me into all sorts of trouble - TIP, downpipe, CAT, exhaust. I think everyone on here must earn more money than I do!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

I thank you.

The tortoise sometimes wins the race. I think I'm right in saying that that will make me the Revo 'choice' expert in here, I'm not aware of anybody whos had the 3bar program long enough to comment on the upgrade to the 4bar program.

DaveH · 08-10-2004, 16:45

Well, a little latter than I thought but here goes, my experience of the 4bar upgrade:

Things didn’t go quite to plan, after fitting the 4bar fpr and reflashing with the 4bar software the result was a dead car – it refused to start.

After a lot of fiddling, head scratching and calls to both Revo UK and Revo US, the root of the problem was found to be the Becker H/U fitted to the car. Both the trial program and 3bar program had been flashed into the car without problem previously but that was before I switched over the H/Us. James checked the car comms before starting the flash, which is a matter of course for cars who’ve had their H/Us changed apparently, but everything looked OK. It usually doesn’t pose a problem, I know Rich1068 has been flashed successfully with a Blaupunkt H/U in. During the actual flash things obviously went a bit pear shaped though.

The net result of this comms error was that the immobiliser shut down the whole system - I was in Chesterfield without a car!

These ‘brown stuff meets fan’ scenarios are when you really find out what kind of customer service a company offers and I am pleased to say both JBS and Revo (mainly US I think) came up trumps. JBS loaned me their van for the night such that I could get home and to work the next day while Revo US worked on a fix. Revo offered to sort/replace anything that was needed to repair the car but in the end provided a software solution, the ecu was completely erased then reinstalled. At about 11am today, after a courtesy call at 9am to let me know they were working on it, the call came to say that all was well and working again, the 4bar program was in and running and everything was back to normal.

So, a big

for JBS and Revo US for doing their upmost to get me sorted quickly and a big

to Becker for causing all the problems in the first place. I would say to be safe put your original radio in the car before any remapping! JBS also offerred me a discount on my next purchase, what ever that may be, as way of compensation for my inconvenience.

As for the 4bar program, I haven’t actually had much time to explore it yet, it seems both torquier and smoother than the 3bar but I’ll wait till I’ve got a few more miles under my belt before I comment fully. Watch this space…

rich1068 · 08-10-2004, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveH

JBS also offerred me a discount on my next purchase, what ever that may be, as way of compensation for my inconvenience.

That'll be a TIP then

Glad to here you're sorted and sorry I couldn't get there today. Off first thing tomorrow to get the exhaust tightened up. Maybe see you there (again

) I'll also take some piccies while it's up on the ramps.

How about a review of the JBS van?

DaveH · 08-10-2004, 18:55

The van was quite special, the suspension was so hard I was desperate for the toilet when I got home!

I've just had a wee drive out to the DVD shop, inital impressions are very good. To those with 3bar Revo, it feels much like the difference between LB9, T4 and HB3, T5 only on top of what HB3, T5 provides - I like

!! Its also the first time I've seen the traction control/ESP kick in on dry roads

!! More detail to come...

03-10-2004, 22:36	#1
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936	4 bar fpr fitting? i take its best done on a cold engine?is the clip re-usable?or do i need to buy a replacement?i've read how simple a job it is but just want to clear up these two points. see you soon for a reflash __________________ louder than war

04-10-2004, 15:29	#3
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936	cheers kev was too damn cold and wet last night,finally stopped rainning,you not in the NW tonight then?must call you about a reflash __________________ louder than war

04-10-2004, 15:41	#4
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boringly, Wiltshire! Posts: 12,649	Where did you get it from Jason? Price? __________________ Nick

04-10-2004, 15:48	#5
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936	i paid 30 quid for it,a member of cupra net had one "buckshe"new and in the box.try stu at euro car parts i'm sure he can get them for maybe a few quid more,failing that i'm sure revo could source you one. btw between this and my last post i fitted it job indeed done __________________ louder than war

05-10-2004, 15:52	#6
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298	benifits ?? review ?? __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

04-10-2004, 15:24	#2
RevoKev Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 204	J, I always replace the hose clip you could reuse it though... and most of the cars are warm/hot when I change them, probably better done on a cold engine! Oh and make sure you don't have the ignition on, I know you're not that stupid though!

05-10-2004, 19:29	#9
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936	oops sorry .not had it done just yet,i'll let you know as soon as __________________ louder than war

08-10-2004, 16:45	#12
DaveH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sheffield Posts: 806	Well, a little latter than I thought but here goes, my experience of the 4bar upgrade: Things didn’t go quite to plan, after fitting the 4bar fpr and reflashing with the 4bar software the result was a dead car – it refused to start. After a lot of fiddling, head scratching and calls to both Revo UK and Revo US, the root of the problem was found to be the Becker H/U fitted to the car. Both the trial program and 3bar program had been flashed into the car without problem previously but that was before I switched over the H/Us. James checked the car comms before starting the flash, which is a matter of course for cars who’ve had their H/Us changed apparently, but everything looked OK. It usually doesn’t pose a problem, I know Rich1068 has been flashed successfully with a Blaupunkt H/U in. During the actual flash things obviously went a bit pear shaped though. The net result of this comms error was that the immobiliser shut down the whole system - I was in Chesterfield without a car! These ‘brown stuff meets fan’ scenarios are when you really find out what kind of customer service a company offers and I am pleased to say both JBS and Revo (mainly US I think) came up trumps. JBS loaned me their van for the night such that I could get home and to work the next day while Revo US worked on a fix. Revo offered to sort/replace anything that was needed to repair the car but in the end provided a software solution, the ecu was completely erased then reinstalled. At about 11am today, after a courtesy call at 9am to let me know they were working on it, the call came to say that all was well and working again, the 4bar program was in and running and everything was back to normal. So, a big for JBS and Revo US for doing their upmost to get me sorted quickly and a big to Becker for causing all the problems in the first place. I would say to be safe put your original radio in the car before any remapping! JBS also offerred me a discount on my next purchase, what ever that may be, as way of compensation for my inconvenience. As for the 4bar program, I haven’t actually had much time to explore it yet, it seems both torquier and smoother than the 3bar but I’ll wait till I’ve got a few more miles under my belt before I comment fully. Watch this space… Last edited by DaveH; 08-10-2004 at 16:49.

08-10-2004, 18:55	#14
DaveH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sheffield Posts: 806	The van was quite special, the suspension was so hard I was desperate for the toilet when I got home! I've just had a wee drive out to the DVD shop, inital impressions are very good. To those with 3bar Revo, it feels much like the difference between LB9, T4 and HB3, T5 only on top of what HB3, T5 provides - I like !! Its also the first time I've seen the traction control/ESP kick in on dry roads !! More detail to come...

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