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SYNERGY CR DIGITAL DIESEL TUNING MODULE

AVAILABLE FOR CARS, VANS, 4X4s &  MOTORHOMES (click here for more motorhome info)

Fitting this compact module takes about 5minutes with no wires to cut or join and will release the true potential of your Common Rail diesel engine.

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BENEFITS:

* May need new cable £15-£20 max charge inc postage

This is what Car Mechanics Magazine had to say in their follow report which was published in the February 2007 issue.  They used the module for 6months before reaching their conclusion:

" Recommended!  So our verdict is clear and unambiguous; this product really does do EXACTLY what it is claimed to, and we therefore have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending it to anyone with a Rover 75 diesel. It’s also extremely good value – especially bearing in mind that the standard Rover Powerplus upgrade costs around £450….   Reprinted with kind permission of the editor. [Car mechanics have several back issues available for Rover/MG & Freelander owners]"

UPDATE ON 2007/8 VEHICLES

We receive many comments about 2007/08 diesels being sluggish and in some cases hesitant at low rpm (below 2000) compared to earlier models. Eg the new Mondeo & Freelander TD4, Lexus Is diesel etc and many are also less economical than expected. A Synergy will restore the performance & fuel consumption to what you'd expect from a modern diesel at minimal cost. Even main dealers are showing an interest in our products in response to customer dissatisfaction. The manufacturers are hamstrung by the current emissions legislation such that many are either turning a blind eye or are unofficially endorsing dealer fitted 'upgrades'. Some even offer their own - at a price. See below for list of recent 2007/8 models now covered. 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  

The Synergy 1 is a fully digital tuning module for most popular common rail diesel engines. It comes with 9 maps (settings) pre-installed to suit all driving styles and requirements. The maps are vehicle specific so the Synergy is NOT a generic 'one size fits all' product. This important for optimum functioning, performance & economy.

Changing setting is very easy - just turn the knob before starting the engine. No laptop, dealer programming, or tools needed. In addition, rather than just acting like a 'volume control', the settings enable you to control the torque at low/medium and medium/high rpm separately. In practice this means you can choose to have the extra performance only when you put your foot well down or at the opposite extreme, have a very responsive throttle action with more performance throughout the rev range, mild to wild if you like! This unique feature also makes the Synergy 1 compatible with automatic gearboxes. 

The label on module, shown opposite shows how the different settings work. >>

The optional dash mounted switch offers 3 settings, low, OFF and high, with the high setting being the current program as selected on the Synergy 1's control knob. (not available for all makes & models of vehicle)

The Synergy 1 will provide performance gains in excess of many more expensive tuning products including many remaps without jeopardising reliability. With 1000s sold in 31/2 years years, its reliability & popularity is also proven. However if you aren't satisfied for any reason, return it in as new condition within 30days for a full refund.

The Synergy offers you £450 tuning box performance, quality and support for a third of the price or your money back. 

Synergy development in brief.

The Synergy modules are 100% British products, designed and developed in house without reference to existing products on the market. We started with a clean slate and designed out the deficiencies experienced by the customers of these other tuning boxes. 

These are the shortcomings we disliked most in other products, (apart from the mediocre results....!)

So you won't find ANY of these weaknesses on the Synergy CR.

The Synergy monitors & adjusts the fuel pressure 20,000 times per second and reacts to driver request for more fuel equally rapidly. The fuelling maps embedded in the sophisticated firmware operate in a non-linear manner to assure the engine is not overfuelled at any point in the rev range. [This contrasts with most other tuning products that are little more than digital versions of outmoded analogue boxes which have a linear response. This manifests itself as a tendency to over fuel at low rpm or when set for maximum 'top end' power, or conversely, when turned down to avoid the engine cutting out, it then underfuels at low to mid rpm so you lose the benefit.]

Extensive testing on our own vehicles and those of volunteer testers, has proved the design which has remained essentially unchanged since its inception although recently revised to use an even faster & lower power processor.

The module incorporates a state of the art low power single chip 20Mhz microcontroller (mcu),  high quality sealed switches and a scratch resistant anodised aluminium housing. The mcu is programmed in circuit and can be reprogrammed with updates or when necessary due to change of vehicle.

The Synergy consumes a minute  0.004amps - approximately 10 times less than some other modules and so has no impact on the ecu's power supply circuitry.

The cable is hardwired to the circuit board unlike competing products that use computer 'D' connectors. Such connectors are NOT designed for harsh underbonnet conditions. Should you wish to transfer the module to another vehicle we can easily and quickly replace the cable if need be and reprogram the unit. (Overall cost inc postage  - circa £15)

All models now come with original equipment style connectors as used by vehicle manufacturers.

If you want to know more about the Synergy modules and answers to frequently asked questions, please  CLICK HERE 

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK  A selection from many received via email, printed with the permission of the sender

TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.2D4D 150BHP

"Thanks for your assistance last week.  Been down to Cheshire this week so managed to clock up over 500 miles since the Synergy was fitted and I am delighted.  I am running the box on medium / medium.  The car is much more responsive at low revs and accelerates much more quickly without having use loads of revs.  Fuel consumption has improved by about 5 mpg.  I did an almost identical trip about six weeks ago and got 46mpg.  This time 52.  Impressive." Thanks Mike.

ALSO HAD EXCELLENT FEEDBACK ON SEVERAL LANDCRUISERS (3L) WITH 6PIN PLUG.     Ron

MONDEO 2.0TDCI

"I bought one of your synergy 1 units from E-bay last week and just wanted to drop you a quick line to say how impressed I am.
I fitted the unit (Mondeo 2.0tdci) earlier today, which took all of 5 minutes, and have to say that the difference is nothing short of amazing! At present I only have the box set to 6 but the car drives so much better than standard. The biggest difference is at lower revs where the pick up is much smoother, which makes the car far easier to drive round town, as the "on boost" "off boost" change is almost not there at all! I'll definitely recommend you to other diesel drivers". Alex H 

Citroen C3 1.4HDI

Hi  Ron, just to let you know I fitted my tuning box, with very little effort and the effect it has had is startling. The throttle response is crisp,
it will pull strongly from 30mph in 5th gear which is nothing short of amazing for a little 1.4 diesel!  Overall the performance is now similar to
a good 1800cc petrol car. I have yet to see what effect it has had on economy, but the drivability it has now would be well worth a few mpg
sacrificed. (This engine is also used by Ford in the Fiesta & Focus & by Peugeot.)

Citroen C5

"Anyhoo, its fitted, turned to 8 and even on a short run it has transformed the bottom end; now it starts to pull around 1300 rpm instead of 1800-1900 rpm and pulls much harder than before ,much harder than a 90bhp C5 ever did in the past !
Thanks for a great bit of kit, which although inexpensive compared to comparable units, is  well finished, good looking and very effective. Added to that, the 2 year warranty for peace of mind and a personal service that much larger organisations must envy, this seems to one of the best bargains on offer.  Feel free to quote me on your web site etc." (Thanks for that Ken, Ron)

FIAT SCUDO (Peugeot/Citroen 2L hdi)

Thought I’d offer some feedback on the module fitted to my fiat scudo van (HDI 110).After a bit of experimentation with settings I decided to get the full benefit and run it on number 10,The increase in power and torque is superb. As you can tell I am extremely impressed with the performance and price of your product and have made recommendations to other HDI engined owners.  

SYNERGY1 On a KIA CEED SW 1.6 CDRi 115 bhp

OK trialed this thing for a month or more now and have to report… It works as you say!!! Getting smoother acceleration and approx 8 % better MPG, measured with brim to brim filling. Setting is at 6 and getting best MPG results at this setting too. The KIA 1.6 engine is a gutsy little devil anyway but they seem to be starving it at the low end to achieve emission figures. Before fitting, when the turbo kicked in it surged due to the differences in torque. Now it has a much smoother transition J   Steve, Norfolk

PICASSO

Just a short note to update my experience of your unit on my Picasso. After a few months, what I have noted is that, with the control set mid-way, fuel consumption is pretty much as with the standard system under most circumstance. The only time it suffers seems to be when the wife is driving it, and we have very different driving profiles. She tends to use the car for very short trips (1-2 miles, maximum 15) compared to mine (7-50 miles). Performance gain is mainly noticeable when pulling up hills, which now requires less use of the box, and in fast-moving motorway/A-road traffic, where it is easier to regain speed after being baulked by traffic (always a bit of a pain with the standard setup). I just wish I had waited a while before buying our other car - Peugeot 306TD. If I'd delayed a bit, I might have got hold of an HDi, and I'd guess that one of those with your box on it would be a very satisfying combination. Best Regards, Tony

Rover 75 /  MG ZT

"I felt is necessary to send you this e-mail I have today fitted the kit to my Rover 75 diesel.  I cannot believe the difference in its response.  I have over the years been involved with the tuning of cars (mainly petrol) but this product is the most impressive piece of kit I have ever used.  It was a delight to fit with clear and concise instructions.  "

"Its like taking delivery of a new car! This time with POWER!. I put it onto setting 5, went down to the local dual carriageway and even before I got there you could feel the extra power surge....it's now the car it always should have been."

RENAULT MEGANE 2L DCI 150 (we've also done some Megane Sport 175s)

Hello Ron, as I told you before I had been running the unit on setting 6 since it was fitted, the engine gave the impression of a much shorter throttle cable. It pulled away smoother and cleaner without the hesitation of the standard unit, with a strong build up as the revs increased.
Setting 9, the throttle becomes almost instant even in the higher gears. You can pull 6th gear from just above tickover it is that flexible. What is amazing is the way it covers the ground, no loud exhaust noises it just feels like a big hand is suddenly pushing you forward, even in 6th gear. It makes you very lazy on the motorway, you never need the gearbox. It does have drawbacks, the traction control flashes a lot with spirited driving. I have set it back to setting 6 for winter as the softer take up will be more predictable in the bad weather but in spring it will be back to setting 9 for motoring with a big smile. This is how a good 2 ltr diesel car should be smooth, punchy and economical (always over 50 mpg on a run at motorway speeds). I am so pleased I took the "risk" of fitting a unit I had so little information about, it does exactly what you advertise and so much fun to drive.

Jaguar X-Type 2.0D

"I decided to try your Tu3 on my 2006 X-type 2.0D and boy, am I glad I did. You've given it the performance a Jaguar deserves diesel or not and the much improved torque and driveability makes up for the lack of an auto gearbox. Nice one Ron!"

Vauxhall Astra 150

I’ve had the Synergy 1 installed for a week now and I thought it was time to let you know how pleased I am.  My Astra Sport Hatch CDTi 150 was always lively but had a fairly narrow power band and required a lot of gear changes.  After reading the user comments I thought the Synergy 1 might be the answer, well I seriously underestimated how much difference it would make. The improvement in low down power is amazing, as is the improved throttle response - the flexibility and the smooth torque delivery make the car so much nicer to drive. Previously I only ever used sixth gear on motorways and dual carriageways – now it’s a useable main road gear. This is how the car should have been in the fist place. I’m using the Synergy on setting 6 – it does exactly what I wanted it to and there would appear to be a noticeable improvement in fuel economy as well.. All in all Ron, I’m delighted – it works even better than I expected and is great value.

ASTRA VAN SPORTIVE 150BHP

A little late, but never the less a little note for the website on my happiness with the unit. This is the third vehicle that I have had one of your boxes on and all have been excellent over a combined 100,000 miles. On the Astra it has taken the in gear times down from 6 seconds 50 to 70 in 5th gear to an amazing 4.5 secs and is only just beginning to pull really hard when I back off at 70mph. It will now spin the front wheels using just half the throttle at 2500 revs in the first 3 gears in the damp and the first two in the dry! It has 4k miles on it now and loosening up all the time. Fuel economy is 45mpg combined, which should rise if I can stop myself using the power!!

Very happy customer.

STOP PRESS 

We've recently had fantastic results on a Vauxhall 1.9cdti 150. (2007 / '57 Astra), with an estimated 200bhp. Blows away Skoda Fabia VRS 170s! A Vectra was measured on the dyno at 198bhp, beating others with another make of tuning box fitted.

A Signum 1.9cdti 150 does 8mpg per gallon more with a Synergy 1.

A Renault van driver reported upto 100miles more per tank of fuel since fitting a Synergy 1, as well as much improved performance.

Freelander TD4 2.2L & Mondeo 2L 140bhp owners are telling us how pleased they are with the improved driveability and towing ability.

NOW AVAILABLE FOR TOYOTAS WITH 6PIN CONNECTOR -

 EG LANDCRUISER, RAV4 2.2, AVENSIS ETC PRICE £179 + P&P

FITTING:  FIT IT YOURSELF - ITS EASY.....

Fitting takes about 5minutes with no wires to cut or join. Simply lift off the engine cover, locate the fuel rail, connect the cable between the sensor and its plug and that's it! Instructions supplied with every unit and we are just a phone call or email away if you do have a query!

A dealer fitted version, the Turbotune is available (at greater cost).  More here.  See dealer location guide for our nearest fitting centre.

PRICING. 

The Synergy CR module costs just £159 + £5.50 insured p&p (UK)

A 3 POSITION DASH SWITCH  OPTION IS AVAILABLE FOR  £20 EXTRA (not applicable to Ford & Jaguar)

Why is the Synergy is much cheaper than other tuning modules? 

  1. We sell direct to motorists

  2. We design, develop and manufacture in-house

  3. Minimal advertising (most sales from word-of-mouth)

  4. No need for TUV approval for the UK market (this costs £1000s but is not relevant to the UK but is obligatory for German and other EU countries)

Most other products originate in Europe so with TUV approval costs, exporter, importer and dealer margins, its no wonder you'll be paying double for ABSOLUTELY NO BENEFIT AT ALL! (in fact the Synergy usually works better)

HOW TO ORDER.

Buy online from our secure online store or by telephone to: 05603 122539 OR

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SYNERGYMODULE COVERAGE .  

  1. FOR COMMON RAIL ENGINES WE HAVE A SYNERGY 1 CR FOR MOST MAKES AND MODELS

  2. FOR NON COMMON RAIL ENGINES SEE: SYNERGY VP AND SYNERGY PD  (Links to Tuning-diesels.com)

  3. FOR THE ROVER 75, MG ZT, FREELANDER TD4 PRE 2007, BMW DIESEL THEN CONSIDER A SYNERGY 2

The Synergy 2 is a combined SYNERGY 1 tuning module and digital maf compensator. Its the only one-box solution for performance enhancement and currently only available for the Rover 75/ZT/Freelander TD4 & BMW 2L diesels. Recommended if your mileage is over 50k unless your maf has been replaced. More here on our sister company's website, TUNING-DIESELS.COM

TUNING TIPS:

If you are thinking of changing your diesel car and intend to tune it, buy a 2006 or earlier model & without a particulate filter. (Many Peugeot & Citroens have these dating from 2001)

For the ultimate in diesel performance we recommend a mild remap and a Synergy 1 or 2 on a medium setting.

more tips here

MORE PAGES OF INTEREST ON OUR SISTER WEBSITE     TUNING-DIESELS.COM

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