ASA Autotechnik Saretz TUNINGBOX for i30 Diesel

eye30 · **Reply #120: January 27, 2009, 19:22:18**

Quote from: Shambles on January 26, 2009, 22:53:51

Back to what I'd been used to. Pure zip. Lovely torque available from right down.

Glad you got a result.

Was expecting another bulb senario.

Shambles · **Reply #121: January 27, 2009, 19:37:57**

Despite (or inspite of) what Martin said in his "put down" of tuningbox owners, this device makes the i30 feel like a TVR. If you've never driven one, they pull from traffic lights lights like a rocket, and 2nd/3rd gear have that fabulous gut churning boost, which you can only feel on the i30 when you floor it. With the box fitted, the boost is available all through without having to floor it, and the economy is improved as the diesel is atomised quicker, allegedly.

Thumper · **Reply #122: January 28, 2009, 09:07:20**

Shhhh Shambles, that kind of talk is paramount to breaking the laws of physics.

**Reply #123: January 28, 2009, 11:47:51**

tantamount...

bloodnut · **Reply #124: January 31, 2009, 03:48:40**

Hi guys,
Love the website! Have been a member for sometime now, have'nt posted before, because we only got the i30 the other day {crdi}. Must say i am pretty impressed thus far with the car, its the wifes new car. Have been watching the discussion on these tuning boxes, i am contemplating ordering one, the MICI version. Just a couple of questions, does anybody out there have the MICI unit? Are you happy with the performance & economy gains? Was it easy to install? How long did your order take to arrive from europe? Is it a worthwhile mod? Any adverse effects to fuel economy?
Thanks in advance!
Regards Bloodnut.

Dazzler · **Reply #125: January 31, 2009, 07:49:17**

Welcome bloodnut.. Glad you like the site...

Shambles · **Reply #126: January 31, 2009, 07:59:24**

Hi bloodnut. Thumper has the MICI device and I believe is well pleased with it. I can't comment on the delivery times from EUR to wherever you are (EUR to UK was just a couple of days) but the install is less than 10 mins.

bloodnut · **Reply #127: January 31, 2009, 10:31:54**

Sorry guys just lettin you know, i'm an Aussie, here on the Gold Coast, all info is appreciatted. Just trying to find the best value for money, tune box vs custom tune, have had quite a bit of experience with dyno tunes for ls1 v8's. { with good results}Dont wanna start any debates, just trying to learn from the valuable experience on this website.I am very new with diesels & have no experience with them what so ever! Please be gentle! I have e-mailed the guy from Saretz & he was prompt & very helpful. So please give me me the good & bad news about these tuning items.
Regards Bloodnut.

eye30 · **Reply #128: January 31, 2009, 15:21:19**

Welcome bloodnut.

Congrats on your purchase.

Feedback on the box all seems positive.

Arg · **Reply #129: February 01, 2009, 05:30:54**

Quote from: Shambles on October 18, 2008, 16:39:43

I've just fitted and tested the Bosch Common Rail Tuning Box.

Fitting took 15 minutes, most of which was deciding where to mount the control unit.

I settled on fastening it to the right wing next to the battery.

The interface connects to the CR sensor at the right hand side of the rail:

Shambles, I couldn't disconnect the standard CR sensor plug.

Is it a push/press/squeeze-to-separate type, or should I just pull harder?
Arg

Mick · **Reply #130: February 01, 2009, 08:06:58**

You squeeze the tab. It is like a see-saw, it lifts the other side clear of the locking bar. i found it hard to get too as well.

Shambles · **Reply #131: February 01, 2009, 11:01:47**

Yeah Mick's right. The tab that needs squeezing is close to the metal rail itself, so is a bit of a huff-and-puff, but it will come off

andypand01 · **Reply #132: April 07, 2009, 11:02:41**

Got my tunebox yesterday. Thanks to Shambles installation took less than 10mins.
The extra power is great, but over 200 kms I have not yet seen an improvement in fuel economy.

Lakes · **Reply #133: April 08, 2009, 11:09:55**

did you want power or did you want fuel economy?
i think you would have to drive easy, now i have 30,000 up and useing Caltex Vortex Premium diesel i'm very happy with how betsy goes stock, she is loveing that fuel

i30mania · **Reply #134: April 21, 2009, 23:11:27**

Could anyone please picture the box inside?
I want to see that position.

Shambles · **Reply #135: April 21, 2009, 23:21:53**

Quote from: i30mania on April 21, 2009, 23:11:27

Could anyone please picture the box inside?
I want to see that position.

Do you mean the box "in situ" (as in, its final resting place?) or did you mean you want to see inside the electrickery?

I posted my internal position on page 2 of this thread

here

i30mania · **Reply #136: April 22, 2009, 01:35:41**

i mean inside the electrikery,

I want to see that because i could not understand 9 o'clock position

Mick · **Reply #137: April 22, 2009, 02:37:21**

This picture is in the 9 o'clock postion. https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,1066.msg13790.html#msg13790. The dial slot is parallel to the circuit board i.e. horizontal.

i30mania · **Reply #138: April 22, 2009, 18:44:01**

OK, I will try positioning it to the 9 o'clock

Shambles · **Reply #139: April 22, 2009, 19:02:35**

Quote from: i30mania on April 22, 2009, 18:44:01

OK, I will try positioning it to the 9 o'clock

I found anything higher than the 9 o'clock position (rotated clockwise) had a seriously bad effect at motorway speeds (chugging and no real acceleration). Less than 9 o'clock position and I didn't get the boost I wanted at lower speeds and there was no instant throttle response. So, the 9 o'clock position is where I have mine (and it's where the manual says it should be by default from the factory)

Eee aww

i30mania · **Reply #140: April 25, 2009, 16:29:53**

is this how its supposed to be?
its better now , thanks Shambles

Shambles · **Reply #141: April 25, 2009, 16:45:49**

Quote from: i30mania on April 25, 2009, 16:29:53

is this how its supposed to be?

That's exactly where I have mine set

PS... next time you take the cover off try to push that chip a bit further into it's socket

Arg · **Reply #142: May 23, 2009, 03:16:32**

Quote from: andypand01 on April 07, 2009, 11:02:41

Got my tunebox yesterday. Thanks to Shambles installation took less than 10mins.
The extra power is great, but over 200 kms I have not yet seen an improvement in fuel economy.

My average around-town economy was 6.2l/100km stock, now consistently 5.2-5.3l/100km with the box installed.

I haven't tried it for a decent country run yet. But I am very happy with the performance and economy, both improved.

I have not changed the settings from as-delivered.

**Reply #143: August 15, 2009, 00:24:58**

Hi all. I have read all the posts in this thread, it all sounds great. I am interested if anybody has used the TUNINGBOX in an 1.6 auto? Thanks in advance.

Dazzler · **Reply #144: August 15, 2009, 05:21:40**

Welcome to the club Stuart I am too wary of my insurance and warranty issues but give our members a day or two and someone will give you feedback...

Shambles · **Reply #145: August 15, 2009, 10:36:19**

Quote from: StuartB on August 15, 2009, 00:24:58

...I am interested if anybody has used the TUNINGBOX in an 1.6 auto? Thanks in advance.

Hi StuartB.

I just had a quick look at their website and there is no mention of the transmission type. Best bet would be to email them and ask; if you do can you let us know and I'll update the opening post in the topic

Nagaz · **Reply #146: August 16, 2009, 07:58:02**

Hi all,

Had a look through the thread and this looks amazing...

Just have a few questions before I jump on board and delve into the tuning box situation.

Just to confirm, this has no negative effect in fuel consumption (ie using more)?
Is this form of tuning box legal in Australia?
Will this have any effect on my Hyundai warranty?
Is it suggested that you remove it before you take it in for a service or wont they care??

Thanks again for all the great info...

Nagaz

Shambles · **Reply #147: August 16, 2009, 10:25:32**

Hi Nagaz.

Mine has had a +ve effect on fuel. I have the "when should it happen" dial set to occur in 1st/2nd gear so there's no lag when I zoom off from the lights. I used to get around 61mpg but now get over 63.5mpg constantly.

I suspect there is no illegailty factor but best you check with your insurance guys

As for warranty, and the final question, I have always removed the box (only takes 5 minutes or less) before taking Fergie in for her operations. Best to err on the safe side. I can tell you, once removed you soon wish for the service to be done with to be able to refit it... the closest I can describe driving without it, is like watching a slug with a broken leg crawl through treacle, backwards.

eye30 · **Reply #148: August 16, 2009, 12:49:20**

Quote from: Shambles on August 16, 2009, 10:25:32

like watching a slug with a broken leg crawl through treacle, backwards.

That's a new saying on me.

Is it a manc saying?

Lakes · **Reply #149: August 16, 2009, 20:47:36**

Quote from: eye30 on August 16, 2009, 12:49:20

Quote from: Shambles on August 16, 2009, 10:25:32
like watching a slug with a broken leg crawl through treacle, backwards.

That's a new saying on me.

Is it a manc saying?

Hey eye your looking fit these day's mate! LOL
i think Shambles must have a torture chamber for pests LOL

Hi Nagaz, sorry for getting off topic, i'm in australia too, i was thinking about one of these tunning box's too. but over a year down the road and 40,000k+ still thinking, but i must add my car goes better now than one year ago, also seems to get good economy. but these power box's are more for performance than for economy, like Shambles just states facts, and he does get improved economy, BUT, even if Fergie started to drink a little bit more, Shambles would still keep that tuning box as his car feels so much more fun to drive with the box. i don't think Shambles cares that much about economy more about driving pleasure.
with me i'm driving in or around Sydney when i'm in lower gears and it's stop start, when i get on the open road i'm mostly in 5th gear, and my CRDi run's fine in 5th.
But after saying all this if there was a tuning box there within reach, yes i would try it!!
i would like to call my car Jenifer.
Cheers