Columbus sets available

[Speeddemon]

To all the bros who are currently driving the Superb Ambition model with the Bolero headunit.....Anyone interested in upgrading to a Columbus set? I will be upgrading mine soon and my contact says there are two other sets available. Features of the Columbus as compared to Bolero as follows:

 

-Plays DVD

-Possible av input (good for those who are interested in adding in a digital tv tuner)

-20gb harddisk (aactually i think its 30gb but 10gb is reserved for maps)

-In-built GPS

 

It does not have the 6-disc in built CD changer nor does it play SDHC cards which means it can only read SD cards up to 2gb capacity.....but the in built harddisk more then makes up for it.

 

Note however that the sets are used but the condition is almost 99%. Total cost including installation will be approx SGD$1500.

 

Anyone interested?

[Speeddemon]

Update!

 

My contact is going to place the order for my set by end of this week so I really need your replies quickly if anyone is interested. Gimme a quick PM if you can else my contact will just go ahead with my order.

 

Cheers guys!!

[Sony]

  On 7/7/2010 at 1:40 AM, Speeddemon said:

To all the bros who are currently driving the Superb Ambition model with the Bolero headunit.....Anyone interested in upgrading to a Columbus set? I will be upgrading mine soon and my contact says there are two other sets available. Features of the Columbus as compared to Bolero as follows:

 

-Plays DVD

-Possible av input (good for those who are interested in adding in a digital tv tuner)

-20gb harddisk (aactually i think its 30gb but 10gb is reserved for maps)

-In-built GPS

 

It does not have the 6-disc in built CD changer nor does it play SDHC cards which means it can only read SD cards up to 2gb capacity.....but the in built harddisk more then makes up for it.

 

Note however that the sets are used but the condition is almost 99%. Total cost including installation will be approx SGD$1500.

 

Anyone interested?

 

 

if it's columbus, then it should be able to take SD card of higher capacity.

 

For av input, need another add on adaptor for output. the back of columbus doesn't have have any output.

 

good to get video in motion if you are heavy user of the dvd.

 

 

Upzz for u.

Edited July 7, 2010 by Sony

[Speeddemon]

Yeap....thats what I meant when I said possible av input....but my fault....should make it clearer.....will edit post

 

Video in motion is a must for me.....not sure for others

 

Thanks for the upz!!

[Speeddemon]

Update on the features

 

-Plays DVD

-Possible av input but must add additional adaptor (good for those who are interested in adding in a digital tv tuner)

-20gb harddisk (aactually i think its 30gb but 10gb is reserved for maps)

-In-built GPS

-SD card slot (SDHC probably only for the newer versions of Columbus? The ones I am getting may be the older versions since they are used sets)

-Video in motion adaptor also available at additional cost. Its to allow video display when the car is moving since it is set to black out by default once the car is in motion

 

[Sony]

  On 7/7/2010 at 5:10 PM, Speeddemon said:

Yeap....thats what I meant when I said possible av input....but my fault....should make it clearer.....will edit post

 

Video in motion is a must for me.....not sure for others

 

Thanks for the upz!!

 

 

Nab, not your fault, most of us tot behind have the input coz the setup have option for av output.

 

Then look behind sian half

[Speeddemon]

Ok guys.....because of time constraint (I have to confirm the set else they may be sold out again)....I shall proceed with my own order this time round.

 

Hopefully I will get it installed and working by the next meetup!

 

Cheers!!

[Simplyclever]

Hi guys, the video available vhen driving is possible only by reprogramming the unit itself, any adapter will make the GPS and other functions faulty as it filtering the speed data out from the CAN bus system.

If someone interested to improve the features of columbus or VW RNS 510 then ask me, all available.

Remaping the newest ECU MED17.5 is available as well, not any powerbox or as offered often but real reprogramming by profesional map from Germany or UK. No any counter in the ECU, imposible to read out if the ECU was flashed. Any questions?

[Sony]

  On 7/9/2010 at 3:38 PM, Simplyclever said:

Hi guys, the video available vhen driving is possible only by reprogramming the unit itself, any adapter will make the GPS and other functions faulty as it filtering the speed data out from the CAN bus system.

If someone interested to improve the features of columbus or VW RNS 510 then ask me, all available.

Remaping the newest ECU MED17.5 is available as well, not any powerbox or as offered often but real reprogramming by profesional map from Germany or UK. No any counter in the ECU, imposible to read out if the ECU was flashed. Any questions?

 

 

not really, i had the video in motion and the GPS dead reckoning is working fine.

 

but care to share your cost of doing it as well as the ECU remapping?

[Simplyclever]

The RNS510 reprogramming is just software unlock and it is done by the same way as factory sets the features and make it as Columbus for Skoda or RNS 510 for VW, you can have your favorite wallpaper and starting screen picture, the buttons can look different and couple more interesting features. The price is 300.

Engine ECU tuning is around 1000 and it depends individualy. Now is it 800 for a short time. There is only way how to remape the new ECU on Skoda and VW and it is to remove the ECU out and make it on the table. It is a job for whole day and I think there is not easy to find someone in Singapore who is able to do it now. OBD is imposible because there is "anti tuning lock" from factory.

Any questions or Ideas? share with me.

 

[Speeddemon]

*Attempting to resist further poison*

[Konken]

  On 7/11/2010 at 4:01 AM, Speeddemon said:

*Attempting to resist further poison*

NoNoNOooo.... YesYesYes...

Hey SimplyClever, Individual mapper or from tuning house? Can share more info? Possible group buy price ?

[Simplyclever]

Hi Konken, I am European Tuner with tuning experience from European VW and Audi dealer workshop. Yes the group discount is not a problem. Contact me at rfmotors1@gmail.com

[Konken]

  On 7/12/2010 at 12:07 PM, Simplyclever said:

Hi Konken, I am European Tuner with tuning experience from European VW and Audi dealer workshop. Yes the group discount is not a problem. Contact me at rfmotors1@gmail.com

Ohh wow, did not read the previous threads properly to realize you are the mapper.

So have you done any Superb2s yet and what the gains (bhp & torque) are we looking at if pushed engine and tranny to safe limits. Your style of mapping - linear or aggressive? Pls share for the sake of the rest here, I know there are a lot of bros here sitting by the sidelines resisting the urge of poison, hehe.....

[Simplyclever]

Hi Koken, as I come from dealers and factory background, I prefer the "safe tuning" which is in the limits to keep the car going and not just over boost it and then after half year of "happy" power performance driving find the engine or gearbox worn out and spend lots of money to fix it. But it does not mean I am not able to tune the engine up to limit or little beyond but that I will do only for someone who knows, for experienced customer.

[Konken]

  On 7/13/2010 at 4:43 AM, Simplyclever said:

Hi Koken, as I come from dealers and factory background, I prefer the "safe tuning" which is in the limits to keep the car going and not just over boost it and then after half year of "happy" power performance driving find the engine or gearbox worn out and spend lots of money to fix it. But it does not mean I am not able to tune the engine up to limit or little beyond but that I will do only for someone who knows, for experienced customer.

Thanks for the introduction. So what kind of gains can I look forward to after tuning (Superb2)? I would be more interested to optimize performance within safe technological limit. MTM set the benchmark for after tune around 160bhp -> 205bhp, 250Nm -> 300Nm (if I recall correctly) on Passat CC (I think no Superb 2 tried it yet). Is this "safe tuning" in your opinion?

[Simplyclever]

I do not think so anyone else has done tuning on latest 1.8 TFSI models 2010 with MED 17.5.5 which is locked unit. The MTM is very high and there is question how did they measure it as it is nice to write numbers which looks nice but is it true? Only Dyno test before and after remapping can show the real difference. I prefer not such high changes as the engine is overloaded. But with experience driver who knows as the fuel consumption will be much higher, why not:)