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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Andyswad on 01 November 2007, 19:47:17

Title: autobox software update
Post by: Andyswad on 01 November 2007, 19:47:17
autobox software update,

What difference does this make? What are the advantages to my 2000 2.0 CD
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2007, 19:51:19
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autobox software update,

What difference does this make? What are the advantages to my 2000 2.0 CD
I'll leave it to others to describe, as some may think I have a vested interest.

Marks_DTM_Calib can do it in Nottingham - see http://theboy.omegaowners.com for prices.
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Dazzler on 01 November 2007, 19:53:49
I have read on here that it can lower the rpm when in 4th and locked.....
how can this be...i thought a ratio is a physical thing..
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2007, 20:00:46
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I have read on here that it can lower the rpm when in 4th and locked.....
how can this be...i thought a ratio is a physical thing..
No, it doesn't do that...
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Andyswad on 01 November 2007, 20:13:56
Somebody please tell me :'(
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2007, 20:20:52
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Somebody please tell me :'(
OK, my experieince is that the changes are smoother, eliminating the horrid 50mph clunk when TC locks, and has less 'slip' in the box...

But as I have a vested interest, wait for other opinions :y
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: tunnie on 01 November 2007, 20:40:44
a very noticable difference.

My dad has his 2.2 Auto updated, the Omega has a smooth box anyway, this makes it ultra smooth.

As mentioned 50mph surge is removed, change downs are MUCH smoother.

You have to watch the rev counter to watch the revs change.... its that smooth!

If you make the trip for the autobox update, a climate system upgrade is also good.

It makes the fans a lot less 'frantic'
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Jimbob on 01 November 2007, 20:42:52
Had mine done

Box changes more smoothly, and less often, especially on windy B roads

Car also feels faster & more responsive.

Highly recommended

Me & Mrs Jimbob both have meega's

When I booked it in, she was, what you doing that for, waste of time, wont make any difference,
She hadn't driven 1 mile after it had been done, and she wanted it done to hers!
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Jimbob on 01 November 2007, 20:43:46
I'll second tunnie's vote for the climate upgrade as well.

Makes the aircon a lot nicer, less aggressive & more effective  :y
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Kev on 01 November 2007, 20:50:36
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Marks_DTM_Calib can do it in Nottingham - see http://theboy.omegaowners.com for prices.

Pity you or Mark aren't coming to the Jockular meet, i'd be up for that.

Climate and Gearbox. Already spoke to Jim about it, that's why i was a bit miffed at missing the lakes meet.  :-[
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Jimbob on 01 November 2007, 20:53:10
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Marks_DTM_Calib can do it in Nottingham - see http://theboy.omegaowners.com for prices.

Pity you or Mark aren't coming to the Jockular meet, i'd be up for that.

Climate and Gearbox. Already spoke to Jim about it, that's why i was a bit miffed at missing the lakes meet.  :-[


I reckon there will be another one  :y
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2007, 21:03:22
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Marks_DTM_Calib can do it in Nottingham - see http://theboy.omegaowners.com for prices.

Pity you or Mark aren't coming to the Jockular meet, i'd be up for that.

Climate and Gearbox. Already spoke to Jim about it, that's why i was a bit miffed at missing the lakes meet.  :-[
Bit far for a 2hr meet  :'(
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: johnc46 on 01 November 2007, 21:18:20
I have a December 97 2.0L 16v auto does the update apply to this model also??
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Kev on 01 November 2007, 21:20:29
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Marks_DTM_Calib can do it in Nottingham - see http://theboy.omegaowners.com for prices.

Pity you or Mark aren't coming to the Jockular meet, i'd be up for that.

Climate and Gearbox. Already spoke to Jim about it, that's why i was a bit miffed at missing the lakes meet.  :-[
Bit far for a 2hr meet  :'(

Maybe in the summer then when Jim gets the barbie out of storage.

It'd be worth it then, trust me.  :y
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Jimbob on 01 November 2007, 21:24:07
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I have a December 97 2.0L 16v auto does the update apply to this model also??


Is your car prefacelift or minifacelift?

eg have you got steering wheel audio controls?
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2007, 21:26:52
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I have a December 97 2.0L 16v auto does the update apply to this model also??
If the last letter of your VIN is W, then yes, its upgradable. If its V, then its pre mini facelift, and not updatable.
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Tony H on 01 November 2007, 21:27:29
Had mine updated by T.B at the lakes meet. well worth it as said the Omega box is very smooth however after the update the changes are vertually seamless  :y
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 01 November 2007, 21:49:06
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Somebody please tell me :'(

I had my Gearbox Software Upgraded at The Not Wales Meet.
The main thing for me is that I honestly don't feel the gear changes, just watch the rev counter drop and realise its just changed...... I aren't joking
All in all its just far smoother :y
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Jimbob on 01 November 2007, 21:52:10
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Somebody please tell me :'(

I had my Gearbox Software Upgraded at The Not Wales Meet.
The main thing for me is that I honestly don't feel the gear changes, just watch the rev counter drop and realise its just changed...... I aren't joking
All in all its just far smoother :y


Not long after Loo-knee's was updated, his car was that fast he nearly soiled himself, not sure if that was down to the box or the driver though  ;D  :y
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 01 November 2007, 21:56:33
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Somebody please tell me :'(

I had my Gearbox Software Upgraded at The Not Wales Meet.
The main thing for me is that I honestly don't feel the gear changes, just watch the rev counter drop and realise its just changed...... I aren't joking
All in all its just far smoother :y


Not long after Loo-knee's was updated, his car was that fast he nearly soiled himself, not sure if that was down to the box or the driver though  ;D  :y

Yes Yes alright ::) ;D

Although I think the gearbox upgrade is worth recommending, getting in a car with Mark DTM isn't ;D
Title: Re: autobox software update
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 November 2007, 09:27:28
 :o ;D ;D I was holding back a bit to......

I can do an upgrade for you and I am on the south side of Nottingham (West Bridgford).