Melbourne based tuning?

[ElusiveSausage]

Hey folks,
I own a 2011 Mondeo 2.0 TDCI and am looking for a tuning specialist based in melbourne. Particularly looking at working on the transmission. There is a delay when I put my foot down to when it goes. I'd also obviously like a bit more power. Anyone know of any?

One more question. Looking at coilovers for the same car, will ones like these: https://bcracing.com.au/products/bc-...ock-46mm-07-12 work on my diesel car? not sure if the spring rates would need to be different for a diesel engine.

Cheers for any help guys.

[AlCan]

Originally Posted by ElusiveSausage

Hey folks,I own a 2011 Mondeo 2.0 TDCI and am looking for a tuning specialist based in melbourne. Particularly looking at working on the transmission. There is a delay when I put my foot down to when it goes. I'd also obviously like a bit more power. Anyone know of any?One more question. Looking at coilovers for the same car, will ones like these: https://bcracing.com.au/products/bc-...ock-46mm-07-12 work on my diesel car? not sure if the spring rates would need to be different for a diesel engine.Cheers for any help guys.

Hi Elusive,

I'm in NZ so can't help you with Melbourne stuff, nor tuning them. I'm still getting to know how to keep them running, as Stock...

Anyway, can you describe the issue a bit more please? Is it a PowerShift transmission? See the top of the Gear Lever. I'll assume it is...

Are up-to-speed on how this transmission is designed and operates?

Basically, in case you don't already know, it's a Dual, Wet-clutch transmission with normal synchro gears just like a manual trans but no manual gear stick! It's all controlled by Mechatronics operated by hydraulic pressure. The TCM controls everything - Clutches, gear selections, gear changes... Even the PowerShift lever, at the gearbox end, is electronic. The lever (forward and back) position is sensed electronically (Except, perhaps, Park? Not 100% sure on that.) TipTronic mode gear changes are also electronic, of course, but use a different route.

If the issue is slow pickup, I imagine it's because it's in too high a gear for what you want at the time you want it. These cars are (I believe) really designed for average driving, as family cars, and for optimum economy, so they tend to go for a higher gear than you might. (Yes, I've been caught out like that too, on a roundabout when some guy who apparently wasn't indicating a turn, came around at me.)

Because they are a manual transmission in disguise, they do take a while to respond to sudden accelerator position increases. Imagine yourself trying to make the same changes manually.

If that's the only problem, just flip your gear lever to the Right from the D position. You'll then see an S in the console display (Sport mode), and all the change points will shift upwards to higher engine RPMs. Then, when you come through a roundabout, you'll be in a lower gear and she'll spool up much faster. It's worth flipping across as you approach the roundabout, and you'll probably find it changes down in anticipation. There are also settings in the RH Steering Wheel button operated display, but I don't yet know about those.

If you have reduced power, shuddering starts, rough changes or apparent clutch slip, start with replacing the Transmission Fluid - but only use the Ford-approved DCT type. There is a specific procedure, (by Rondeo) documented in this sub-forum. And even then, you may have to be patient while the tranny recovers from gunged up clutch plates (we think).

Let us know how you get on.