Tuning box for new shape A Class

[nuvolablue]

Hi. I remember someone saying that the A180 CDI engine in our (manual box) cars is actually the Renault sourced 1.5 DCI unit. In which case does anyone know if a diesel tuning box for that engine would fit our cars ?

Found a great price on this unit on Ebay. The seller is actually http://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk/ - who if you know about them, are actually one of the most reputable tuning box companies in the UK.
Normally their boxes sell for around £400, so these units they are doing at £82.99 (+best offer) are an absolute steal !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Megane-1-5-dCi-Diesel-Tuning-Box-Chip-/230965683198?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35c6a0a3fe#ht_5545wt_983

I've asked them the question on Ebay, but would be helpful if any of you technically minded folk could shed some light on this.

Thanks.

 

[crockers]

Why would you want to jepodise your new car warranty for £85?

 

[moff]

You pay for what you get and all that....

Tuning boxes are not all bad, Kleemans do a good one and I had a £700 JB+ tuning box for my 135i but on the whole must are shocking and are very crude in nature. My JB box tricked the ECU to thinking the car was at a higher altitude increasing the boost which was clever, but most just mess with the fuel system and some are just a box of useless resistors.

Please steer clear at that price.

Consider a remap that will provide warranty if you want more power or go down a very reputable route where you have done huge research if you want a box, but since the engine is so new I am not sure you will find one.

 

[grober]

You might also find the "box" Renault wiring loom connectors may not fit the A class wiring loom connectors? Which may involve a bit of rewiring of the box with suitable connectors to fit the A CLASS

 

[Borys]

Never use a box, only remap

 

[A210AMG]

^ Brabus box's seem pretty good?

 

[MattWW]

Hi. I remember someone saying that the A180 CDI engine in our (manual box) cars is actually the Renault sourced 1.5 DCI unit. In which case does anyone know if a diesel tuning box for that engine would fit our cars ?

Found a great price on this unit on Ebay. The seller is actually http://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk/ - who if you know about them, are actually one of the most reputable tuning box companies in the UK.
Normally their boxes sell for around £400, so these units they are doing at £82.99 (+best offer) are an absolute steal !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Megane-1-5-dCi-Diesel-Tuning-Box-Chip-/230965683198?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35c6a0a3fe#ht_5545wt_983

I've asked them the question on Ebay, but would be helpful if any of you technically minded folk could shed some light on this.

Thanks.

I would be weary!

Not all boxes are created equal, after much dyno and road testing of my A Class there are only a few boxes I could recommend and they start at £350 (Trade price!!)

Cheers Matt

 

[moff]

^ Brabus box's seem pretty good?

Isn't that an ECU replacement and not a 'tuning' box?