Well. I have sent my ECU to UPSOLUTE for a tune. I have read some good reviews.
I am posting this just in case anyone is wondering about other IPD and ARD.
I should have it back Monday the 15th of may 2017.
You will see a post the next day.
Wish me luck. also if anyone has used this place before feel free to chime in.
ECU Tune 1999 v70 xc awd 2.4lpt
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850 LPT
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I never heard of Upsolute before, but good luck with it.
Can't wait to find out how it works for you, I have been toying with the idea of getting a tune for my 98' XC, possibly ARD.
Can't wait to find out how it works for you, I have been toying with the idea of getting a tune for my 98' XC, possibly ARD.
98' S70, base, 5-speed manual, pewter/ tan, 145k miles
99' S70, base, 5-speed manual, nautic blue/ tan, 225k miles, currently inop
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 147k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project
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99' S70, base, 5-speed manual, nautic blue/ tan, 225k miles, currently inop
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 147k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project
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loosenut
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They are fairly big un Europe.
You can google it then translate the page to english from german i believe.
So they have a place here in the US.
i talked to them and they ask questions about what you have done mods like.
i will wait till i get it back and install it to post what i paid. nae sayers and all. lol
You can google it then translate the page to english from german i believe.
So they have a place here in the US.
i talked to them and they ask questions about what you have done mods like.
i will wait till i get it back and install it to post what i paid. nae sayers and all. lol
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cmblackburn
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Pro tip: Don't ever get an ARD tune if you like your engine being an engine
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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850 LPT
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Sorry for asking, but why do you say this?cmblackburn wrote: ↑11 May 2017, 11:15 Pro tip: Don't ever get an ARD tune if you like your engine being an engine
98' S70, base, 5-speed manual, pewter/ tan, 145k miles
99' S70, base, 5-speed manual, nautic blue/ tan, 225k miles, currently inop
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 147k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project )
99' S70, base, 5-speed manual, nautic blue/ tan, 225k miles, currently inop
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 147k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project
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cmblackburn
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I've replaced four engines total in (previously perfectly healthy) cars that have over-boosted as a result of an ARD tune. If you load the maps into a file that you can look at, they are GARBAGE.850 LPT wrote: ↑11 May 2017, 13:16Sorry for asking, but why do you say this?cmblackburn wrote: ↑11 May 2017, 11:15 Pro tip: Don't ever get an ARD tune if you like your engine being an engine
Lucky will also argue that it is a problem with the car, there is no support with them.
I tried a green tune personally in my 98 S70 T5 and took it right back out.
I'm running an iPd stage 2 tune currently.
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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JRL
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When I had my 86 850 R 11-12 years ago, someone "gave me" an Upsolute ECU, (long story).
At the time no one even knew who tuned this ECU, but after some searching through the records of the car that the tune came out of, in the owner's manual was a note scribbled that where it came from and what it was.
I had never heard of them then and no one really mentions them anymore but let me tell you, at least with the 4.4 Motronic, that old 850R was VERY fast and VERY smooth with nary a problem for me and for the next owner who had it until last year!!!
No idea how the ME7 tune is, but my guess is it should be good!
Good luck.
At the time no one even knew who tuned this ECU, but after some searching through the records of the car that the tune came out of, in the owner's manual was a note scribbled that where it came from and what it was.
I had never heard of them then and no one really mentions them anymore but let me tell you, at least with the 4.4 Motronic, that old 850R was VERY fast and VERY smooth with nary a problem for me and for the next owner who had it until last year!!!
No idea how the ME7 tune is, but my guess is it should be good!
Good luck.
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP
2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.
2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.
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loosenut
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Received my ECU from Upsolute today.
Good Lord....
They tuned it for my 15g. Good Lord...
I am in no way knocking IPD or ARD.
Although for 300.00 usd plus shipping it back to me express 75.00. Why would anyone pay 800.00. Why...
Awsome tune i couldnt get o er 5psi boost.
No lie i hit 15psi and cut throttle...no lag...quick responce...
Oh and why pay 500.00 for an intercooler when atc racing has an all aluminum intercooler exact fit for 235.00
Received that today also.
Im in volvo upgrade heaven..
Good Lord....
They tuned it for my 15g. Good Lord...
I am in no way knocking IPD or ARD.
Although for 300.00 usd plus shipping it back to me express 75.00. Why would anyone pay 800.00. Why...
Awsome tune i couldnt get o er 5psi boost.
No lie i hit 15psi and cut throttle...no lag...quick responce...
Oh and why pay 500.00 for an intercooler when atc racing has an all aluminum intercooler exact fit for 235.00
Received that today also.
Im in volvo upgrade heaven..
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