A2Steve
A2OC Donor
********Update*********
I've had a response from Pro Boost this morning in answer to the questions raised so far,
In response to the question on Dyno graphs of both:
"I never put an A2 with stage 1 on the dyno. Only Stock vs. Stage 2 comparison of those few cars that received the stage2 in the beginning.
It simply doesn't make sense to do so, since there wont be a difference of more than 3-4 hp. But as you know, gaining power was not the target with this software."
In regards to MOT emisisons:
"The limits for the A2 in UK are:
0,5%vol CO @ Normal Idle Speed
0,3%vol CO @ Fast Idle Speed
vs. Germany:
0,3%vol CO @ Normal Idle Speed
0,2%vol CO @ Fast Idle Speed
Lambda has to be in the range between 0.97 to 1.03 in both countries.
The Fast idle Speed is in both countries between 3800 and 4500 for the A2 - at this engine speed the car uses homogeneous mode, even stock.
So i would guess: If the german guys get the TÜV approval...the UK will do so.
But to make sure i'm open for a test: how much does MOT-testing of the exhaust emissions cost in the UK?
We will pay for a test with the stock car before and a test with the tune afterwards ?"
My personal opinion is that this assurance on emissions standards is sufficient, without the need to pursue it further with an MOT test before and after. If the TUV standards are more stringent than our own and the map has passed TUV then its simply not required.
And confirmation on the thermostat:
"The thermostat used in the A2 is electronic controlled, so the temperature can be changed through software."
I've had a response from Pro Boost this morning in answer to the questions raised so far,
In response to the question on Dyno graphs of both:
"I never put an A2 with stage 1 on the dyno. Only Stock vs. Stage 2 comparison of those few cars that received the stage2 in the beginning.
It simply doesn't make sense to do so, since there wont be a difference of more than 3-4 hp. But as you know, gaining power was not the target with this software."
In regards to MOT emisisons:
"The limits for the A2 in UK are:
0,5%vol CO @ Normal Idle Speed
0,3%vol CO @ Fast Idle Speed
vs. Germany:
0,3%vol CO @ Normal Idle Speed
0,2%vol CO @ Fast Idle Speed
Lambda has to be in the range between 0.97 to 1.03 in both countries.
The Fast idle Speed is in both countries between 3800 and 4500 for the A2 - at this engine speed the car uses homogeneous mode, even stock.
So i would guess: If the german guys get the TÜV approval...the UK will do so.
But to make sure i'm open for a test: how much does MOT-testing of the exhaust emissions cost in the UK?
We will pay for a test with the stock car before and a test with the tune afterwards ?"
My personal opinion is that this assurance on emissions standards is sufficient, without the need to pursue it further with an MOT test before and after. If the TUV standards are more stringent than our own and the map has passed TUV then its simply not required.
And confirmation on the thermostat:
"The thermostat used in the A2 is electronic controlled, so the temperature can be changed through software."