steve the torque monster

... That'll be me then Dave!

HI, I was in contact with Florian at TTE a few weeks back who said the tuning option undfortunately won't be available until early 2007 ... needless to say, it is in my diary to pester them then!

Arhh yes, but what about the bland interior design and as Mr Clarkson said, more 3 series were sold last year than Ford Mondeo's! I quite like not being in a common car! :D not to mention rather good VFM with the standard kit in the Lexus

I'd love to do that mod... the thing is would you have to "up" the brakes set up of the car, is that not known yet? I'm new to potential modding like this...but would do it!! PS - I'm happy with 177 BHP and 295lb of torque...I just wish it came in flatter between 1700 and 4500 RPM...'cos then the gearing could stay as it was and the car would go like a bullet! The braking system on the sport (VDIM, etc) is really excellent IMHO and I cannot imagine any issues could occur, apart from a little overheating if you really hammered the car . For me, I am sure that I am more likely to cause the problem with poor judgement before the car systems begin to struggle ... the drivers judgement is required to take corners at an appropriate speed and allow sufficient stopping distance regardless to the power of the engine ... Tee Hee! :winky: It'll be fun to find out though!

Evenin' all. The TTE option does look very exciting, especially if warranties are left intact! :P The engine is powerful alright and as has been said, will loosen up with mileage, but the additional flexibility the extra horses and lb's would give will make a huge difference to many, (not all admittedly) drivers, especially those of past Impreza ownership and the thought of leaving a few Beemer drivers in ones wake is also rather appealling! :D

Collected mine today ... rather frustrated though as I have more flat pack furniture to put together than Ikea! :tsktsk: Let you know how I feel over the coming days :D

Us ex Impreza people need to stick together :D - Classic plus Ecutek 1 & 2, STI bugeye followed by a Prodrive Bugeye 5 door - fun, but expensive to run and hardly refined :D ... time to grow up I 'spose ... Glad to hear your pleased and I will keep an eye out for the overly tight 1st to 2nd change that you mention. The reviews confused me a little too ... I had a car for two days and whilst the engine is not as flexible as an Audi (max torque 2k plus as opposed 1.4k.etc,) the refinement and kudos of the car are far ahead IMHO. The total package really does seem exceptional. Mine will be on a contract hire, the residuals meaning a rental which is lower than an Audi with a retail of 2k less and the Lexus has many more features and technology - it really is great VFM! Let you know how I get on ... due next week :o Steve

I look forward to hearing on the gearbox too Brian. I would guess that Lexus will have to change the box really in the short term until a revision to the 220D is offered - they are in the business of offering products which are so very, very good in ALL areas Hi Brian, Has yours arrived yet and what do you think now ... need a remap? :D ?

Nicely put Sharkman! The brain in the engine is there for a reason after all! AMD for my Audi were very good and ECUTEK on the Subaru was very impressive, especially in bringing the torque in earlier by encouraging the turbo to spool up sooner. I would expect that these are the types of issue that TTE, etc will address as time goes on ... and no doubt Lexus with their next incarnation of the diesel powerplant. :D I look forward to hearing on the gearbox too Brian. I would guess that Lexus will have to change the box really in the short term until a revision to the 220D is offered - they are in the business of offering products which are so very, very good in ALL areas

I'd consider it if I could see the traces of the power/torque curves. The power band at the moment is fairly narrow and there is nothing below 1800rpm, if this chip makes it more spikey then no chance, but if it can ease the power in from a lower rev I'd have it even if the overall figures didn't change. The engine isn't underpowered by any stretch of the imagination, it's just the delivery characteristics along with the ridiculous gearing need sorting - this may be the cheaper way to do just that. My thoughts too - power delivery is the issue, not amounts of power ... :winky: JiberJaber, I wouild still prefer a remap as opposed to a piggy back unit, perhaps the TTE option may have moved forward a little now - I will be in contact with them and let you know. :) Diesel The Sport is noticable better for ratios I'm told. A good friend drive both and was very impressed with the difference. He is an ex Evo driver ...

I've absolutely no idea if they're any good but I did find this a while back: Diesel Tuning HI, Attractive indeed ... In the past when tuning other vehicles (Subaru Impreza and Audi A4 130 Tdi), it was suggested that a remap of the ECU was a safer way to increase output. The remap allows for fuelling issues, etc. to maintain the engine ... I have no idea if this is relevant for diesels too as their construction and tolerances seem quite different to Petrol engines ..?

Thanks to you all ... this is really encouraging! Comfort, gizzmo's and even better performance, what more could a man want! :D The order is with the Lease company ... JAMBOO Fair point on the insurance issue and of course the warranty ... I have gone down this route in the past with previous cars and have always let my insurers know. Though Remapping is 'Stealthy', you just never know what an insurance company may find out if an accident were to happen! SPWOLFX The test car had 2,500 miles, but I know that my Alfa didn't really loosen up for 8,000, though of course the engine characteristics (when the torque/power kicks in within the rev range) don't alter, just all gets a little quicker SHARKMAN 200BHP plus all that torque going to the front is a handful I'm sure - previously ran a Saab 9000 2.3 Turbo 210 BHP and the softest suspension in the world on a car that was quicker from 30 - 50 in 2nd the a Ferrari 355 apparenetly - if you could keep the tyres on the ground! The Lexus being rear wheel and having significant rea tyres though should handle it I would guess! JIBERJABER Your thoughts seem to suggest that Lexus may be willing to endorse tuning of the 220 in the future then ..? Does anyone know if there are UK tuners active yet then?

HI, Newbie here! I am so close to buying a 220d sport, but I wondered if any of you knowledgeable people are aware if there is the possibility to remap the ECU. I love the smooth and cosseted refinement of the Lexus, but just wished there was more low down torque. I have an Alfa 156 2.4 JTD currently which has serious grunt from 1400 RPM where as the lexus is closer to 2,200 realistically before it starts pulling swiftly. Any thoughts, very gratefully recieved! Thanks to all in advance. B)