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Old 11-09-2008, 09:51 PM
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I would like to get some more umph into my 2002 S60 2.4T, especially since I find the engine a bit slow to react at times.

What is the best system among the following, knowing that I'd like something relatively easy to use (OBDII port) and easy to remove, as my car is still under warranty (I don't want the techs to go huh? and thensnitchthe warranty company).

Eurosport (are their prices US$ or CA$?)

http://www.eurosporttuning.ca/Mercha...S60-en-kit-24t

BSR PPC:

http://en.bsr.se/products/t124/

IPDsoftware:

http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-S60/Engi...p-74-395-1739/

 
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Old 11-09-2008, 10:11 PM
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Well...I hear they are all good, so I guess price plays the role.
IPD's software loader is the most expensive, but they also have a ecu upgrade for $800, but you will have to remove you ECU and send to them.
ESTsellsPPC RICA tuner, while BSR sellsPPC BSR, they look the same but I am not sure. I hear these are also good tuners. EST is $ USD
I guess just look for the one that can give you the biggest HP/TQ output.
 
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Old 11-10-2008, 04:39 PM
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Just remember with IPD, you need a laptop to connect to the ECU.

I went here, and am very happy...
http://www.vivaperformance.com/catalog/
 
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Old 11-11-2008, 08:53 AM
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What is the difference between BSR and RICA? They seem to be the same... or maybe they use the same box for their project?
 
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:05 AM
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PPC® Tuning is the provider for both the RICA and BSR.
I would assume they are the same from the PPC® Tuning System's factory, but they might have different tuning settings from the seller ie. BSR or RICA

Edit: RICA is sold by both EST and VIVA
 
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:08 AM
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BSR claims a bigger HP gain.

Who should I trust?
 
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:17 AM
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Does look like the BSR has more power/torque...I would go for the one with the most power.

Iwould call both companies and see what they say.
 
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BSR claims a bigger HP gain.

Who should I trust?


Sorry,forgot about this topic...

I have read about people with minor issues with BSR. Minor stuff, like the PPC wasn't reading the car right, or wouldn't connect, things like that. From reviews I've read, BSR always replaced the unit if need be. I have not read of any issues with Viva's (RICA) unit.
 
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