To buy or not to buy....?

Decron · 19-03-2008, 20:52

At this price I am not sure I can resist...

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westyRS · 19-03-2008, 22:29

Not to buy
I think you'll be disapointed and 150 quid out of pocket.

Decron · 19-03-2008, 23:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by westyRS

Not to buy
I think you'll be disapointed and 150 quid out of pocket.

Why?

Wardy · 19-03-2008, 23:37

I'd be tempted as well. OK, it's 'only' a tuning box, but a Dragon is the only one worth considering IMO.

Think Ric runs one on his Fabia and it got pretty decent gains at the last Awesome RR day. He's run one for a while and I've not heard of any issues.

I'd give it a whirl. I'm sure it'll be easily saleable again, probably with no loss at all - should it not work out for you.

Steve

Decron · 19-03-2008, 23:47

Yeah, I am more than well aware of the difference between this and a remap and think this is a good comprimise for the cash.

I didn't really want to remap the Roomster but driving to west wales yesterday really annoyed with the overtaking and now i am wanting more power. Damn Fabia has been gone nealry 6 months and I still miss it like mad.

I also want it to be removable and there are very few solutions for the PD 105 that are so it seems like a goer! I was just wondering if anyone had any tales of woe about one

Wardy · 19-03-2008, 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decron

Yeah, I am more than well aware of the difference between this and a remap and think this is a good comprimise for the cash.

Couldn't agree more

Steve

cheezemonkhai · 20-03-2008, 11:07

Only thing I've found with tuning boxes on other cars is that if the level is too high you will pop on the Engine warning light.

If you have VAG COM I'd start it lowish and work up until you are happy. If the light comes on then back off one or two reset the light and try it on the setting for a while.

Much better value than a remap and a lot easier to remove without a trace come resale time.

faboka vrs · 20-03-2008, 11:25

I'd say go for it. Dragon will even change the paramaters if you want for a cost.

des_pd_ tdi · 20-03-2008, 14:00

Buy, what have you got to loose. You can easily sell it on for what you will pay for it, if you don't like it, but then I'm sure you'll end up keeping it.

I know what you mean though, I miss my Fabia sooooooooooo much, except when it comes to load lugging. I do regret buying the Roomster at times, which is perhaps why I put down my order for a Tiguan without a seconds thought.

One thing though the 105 tdi really does loosen up with mileage and can be quite punchy on the motorway, the db has even dropped slightly, that was another bugbear of mine.

Des

Decron · 21-03-2008, 23:54

Well, it's done.

Should arrive Tuesday/Wednesday which means it will get fitted next weekend

We shall see what it can do

anonymouse · 22-03-2008, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decron

Well, it's done.

Should arrive Tuesday/Wednesday which means it will get fitted next weekend

We shall see what it can do

des_pd_ tdi · 22-03-2008, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decron

Well, it's done.

Should arrive Tuesday/Wednesday which means it will get fitted next weekend

We shall see what it can do

Look forward to your review

Des

Decron · 28-03-2008, 20:55

Fitted it this afternoon.

Dead easy, took about 10 minutes (would have been 5 except for the stupid block connector being a pain to line up), calibrated it, put it in the nylon bag it came with (Water proofing?) and drove home. I have only done about 15 miles on it but it's a great improvement further up the rev range with obviously more power kicking in past the turbo making it much smoother and much quicker. I would not have been dissapointed if I had that response from a remap let alone a £150 box.

It still has to settle down a bit and I need to get it on some decent roads to give it a good work out but I am all for it ATM

Ill post a proper review in a few weeks.

bahnstormer vrs · 31-03-2008, 21:15

Oops I may be too late. I have just come across this thread, read it and was about to say - Don't buy!

Read the small print in the e-bay advert. It says for 1998 - 2006 VAG PD engines. Aren't all Roomsters 2007 and therefore Euro IV compliant? Up to 2006 may only have been Euro III compliant.

I don't want to alarm you, and I may be barking up the wrong tree, but this is a point I would have checked before buying. I'd be happy to be proved wrong.

Decron · 31-03-2008, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Oops I may be too late. I have just come across this thread, read it and was about to say - Don't buy!

Read the small print in the e-bay advert. It says for 1998 - 2006 VAG PD engines. Aren't all Roomsters 2007 and therefore Euro IV compliant? Up to 2006 may only have been Euro III compliant.

I don't want to alarm you, and I may be barking up the wrong tree, but this is a point I would have checked before buying. I'd be happy to be proved wrong.

No, the box in question is set up for the Roomster (Actually the MkV Golf with the same engine and they are all Euro IV) so it's fine when it comes to that.

bahnstormer vrs · 01-04-2008, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decron

No, the box in question is set up for the Roomster (Actually the MkV Golf with the same engine and they are all Euro IV) so it's fine when it comes to that.

Glad to hear that all is ok; sorry if I gave you a bit of a heart flutter!

Enjoy the extra oomp! (I'm now wondering if a Dragon tuning box would fit onto my vRS TDI).

19-03-2008, 20:52	#1
Decron Want a go? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,059 Thanks: 47 Thanked 157 Times in 130 Posts	To buy or not to buy....? At this price I am not sure I can resist... <30% MORE DIGITAL DIESEL BHP 1,9 PD 100-150BHP VAG CARS on eBay, also Chips, Performance Tuning Parts, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 21-Mar-08 08:49:43 GMT)

19-03-2008, 22:29	#2
westyRS Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 256 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: To buy or not to buy....? Not to buy I think you'll be disapointed and 150 quid out of pocket. __________________

19-03-2008, 23:37	#4
Wardy Re-FARB'd Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,427 Thanks: 349 Thanked 243 Times in 236 Posts	Re: To buy or not to buy....? I'd be tempted as well. OK, it's 'only' a tuning box, but a Dragon is the only one worth considering IMO. Think Ric runs one on his Fabia and it got pretty decent gains at the last Awesome RR day. He's run one for a while and I've not heard of any issues. I'd give it a whirl. I'm sure it'll be easily saleable again, probably with no loss at all - should it not work out for you. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

19-03-2008, 23:47	#5
Decron Want a go? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,059 Thanks: 47 Thanked 157 Times in 130 Posts	Re: To buy or not to buy....? Yeah, I am more than well aware of the difference between this and a remap and think this is a good comprimise for the cash. I didn't really want to remap the Roomster but driving to west wales yesterday really annoyed with the overtaking and now i am wanting more power. Damn Fabia has been gone nealry 6 months and I still miss it like mad. I also want it to be removable and there are very few solutions for the PD 105 that are so it seems like a goer! I was just wondering if anyone had any tales of woe about one

20-03-2008, 11:07	#7
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,728 Thanks: 75 Thanked 337 Times in 311 Posts	Re: To buy or not to buy....? Only thing I've found with tuning boxes on other cars is that if the level is too high you will pop on the Engine warning light. If you have VAG COM I'd start it lowish and work up until you are happy. If the light comes on then back off one or two reset the light and try it on the setting for a while. Much better value than a remap and a lot easier to remove without a trace come resale time. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

20-03-2008, 11:25	#8
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 5,906 Thanks: 11 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts	Re: To buy or not to buy....? I'd say go for it. Dragon will even change the paramaters if you want for a cost. __________________ John Its small, black, gets laughed at, makes 125bhp at the wrong wheels, does 50mpg and makes a cracking Sponge Cake

20-03-2008, 14:00	#9
des_pd_ tdi Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ruislip, Middlesex Posts: 715 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: To buy or not to buy....? Buy, what have you got to loose. You can easily sell it on for what you will pay for it, if you don't like it, but then I'm sure you'll end up keeping it. I know what you mean though, I miss my Fabia sooooooooooo much, except when it comes to load lugging. I do regret buying the Roomster at times, which is perhaps why I put down my order for a Tiguan without a seconds thought. One thing though the 105 tdi really does loosen up with mileage and can be quite punchy on the motorway, the db has even dropped slightly, that was another bugbear of mine. Des __________________ Tiguan Sport Auto Gone but not forgotten, Roomster Scout, Fabia VRs.

21-03-2008, 23:54	#10
Decron Want a go? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,059 Thanks: 47 Thanked 157 Times in 130 Posts	Re: To buy or not to buy....? Well, it's done. Should arrive Tuesday/Wednesday which means it will get fitted next weekend We shall see what it can do

28-03-2008, 20:55	#13
Decron Want a go? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,059 Thanks: 47 Thanked 157 Times in 130 Posts	Re: To buy or not to buy....? Fitted it this afternoon. Dead easy, took about 10 minutes (would have been 5 except for the stupid block connector being a pain to line up), calibrated it, put it in the nylon bag it came with (Water proofing?) and drove home. I have only done about 15 miles on it but it's a great improvement further up the rev range with obviously more power kicking in past the turbo making it much smoother and much quicker. I would not have been dissapointed if I had that response from a remap let alone a £150 box. It still has to settle down a bit and I need to get it on some decent roads to give it a good work out but I am all for it ATM Ill post a proper review in a few weeks.

31-03-2008, 21:15	#14
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,326 Thanks: 30 Thanked 117 Times in 109 Posts	Re: To buy or not to buy....? Oops I may be too late. I have just come across this thread, read it and was about to say - Don't buy! Read the small print in the e-bay advert. It says for 1998 - 2006 VAG PD engines. Aren't all Roomsters 2007 and therefore Euro IV compliant? Up to 2006 may only have been Euro III compliant. I don't want to alarm you, and I may be barking up the wrong tree, but this is a point I would have checked before buying. I'd be happy to be proved wrong. __________________ Mine - '07 Octavia vRS TDI, 'Summer Wheels' 8J x 18" B14s, Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 225/40 18, xenons, rear parking sensor, heated seats (driver's Recaro Style full leather), climate/jumbo etc., Koni FSDs, Neuspeed Rear ARB, K&N induction kit, RallyFlapZ - Colin McRae memorial decals. Wife's - '08 Roomster Scout 1.6 Tiptronic, Cruise, parking sensors - Got it; Yiphee. Son's - '02 Fabia 1.4mpi, vRS 16" alloys, Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 195/45 16, vRS front bumper, Koni Sport shocks.

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