simo1976
Member Since: 12 Jun 2007
Location: Algarve, Sun, Sun, Sun
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Hi All,
I am looking for some advise on a performance chip for my D3. Does anybody have experience on which would be best to have installed, there seem to be a few to choose from 
Any advise would great 
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 24th Jul 2007 8:26 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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Without starting a huge debate , I have a Turbo chip and am very happy with it
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| 24th Jul 2007 8:29 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Equally.. I have Torq-Tune and that has transformed my D3  ...with excellent almost 'sports' performance and better fuel economy with an extra 3.5 mpg compared to previous. 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 24th Jul 2007 8:35 am |
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xtc
Member Since: 27 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
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I also have Torq-tune which I would highly praise... Keeps making me want to go out for a drive!
Had my first enjoyable moment last week at a junction with a RRS. As TFC advised, hold it on the footbrake brake until the torque converter bites, then floor it. Wiped the smirk off his face 
Waiting for my 1st chavmobile (sorry, X5) now.
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| 24th Jul 2007 9:08 am |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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and I'm happy with my JE tune  The End
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| 24th Jul 2007 9:31 am |
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fisherman
Member Since: 16 Jan 2007
Location: Hornchurch Essex
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Preloading the Torque Converter is an old trick that we used when drag racing auto's, works a treat.
My D3 is Turbo chipped and is much better than the standard car was. It still has a slight delay on a standing start but nothing like as bad as it was. I'm chuffed because it makes a good car great. Whichever remap you choose I'm sure you'll be happy that you did it. FFRR 2017 4.4SDV8 Autobiography. Cost so much I must be mad!
D4 HSE 2012 Like a second wife, more expensive but goes better! I almost cried this time!
D3 HSE 2006 (Almost 8 years together, true love)
Land Cruiser VX 1994 11 years together, wife cried when I p/ex'd for my D3
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| 24th Jul 2007 9:40 am |
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xtc
Member Since: 27 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1072
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As Fisherman said, regardless of the remap, it's not an option, it just has to be done!
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| 24th Jul 2007 10:02 am |
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cmyers_uk
Member Since: 10 Apr 2005
Location: Near Bristol, UK
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If you do a search and as you can see from the replys already you will see that there are any number of tunes and most people seem very happy. There are lots of people you can go to get the remap. Lots of them appear to just resell other peoples mappings, others can tweak them on a dyno to suit your requirements / vehicle condition. The worlds your Oyster.
Have fun
Chris
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| 24th Jul 2007 11:57 am |
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simo1976
Member Since: 12 Jun 2007
Location: Algarve, Sun, Sun, Sun
Posts: 59
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Thanks for the tips
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| 24th Jul 2007 2:10 pm |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
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Hi all,
My question re chipping (the type you put in cars not those that go in your mouth..or what they do to native forests!!) is there a 'best' time to do it? I guess you should wait until the car is 'run in' (when is that by the way?).
I have a TDV6 auto that has just done 5000Km or should I wait until after the first service? regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 25th Jul 2007 1:04 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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The sooner you do it - the sooner you get to enjoy it
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| 25th Jul 2007 7:34 am |
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StuRox
Member Since: 16 Mar 2007
Location: Wherever the beaten track takes us
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When I got mine done from TC, I enquired just as I had bought mine, and they recommended to have a 1000 miles on, so drove to Cornwall and back and a few more trips and job done
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| 25th Jul 2007 9:03 am |
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cherokee
Member Since: 03 Jul 2007
Location: preston
Posts: 562
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Just had my 06 SE auto boosted, not done long journey yet, not touched MPG readout,showing 25.7mpg,
since remap, I don't care if the read out is 20mpg, the extra performance is well worth it.
Not had the Java Black Stallion on a rolling road to prove these figures,taking their word for it 68ft.lb torque,49bhp,
does anyone out there know if these figures are par for the course?
This is my first attempt at this I just read other members points of view, not a computer wizard like most of you guys,hope i get this right.
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| 26th Jul 2007 9:40 am |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Welcome cherokee ...you will find this site very usefull ..
What chip did you have done ? G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 26th Jul 2007 10:43 am |
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cherokee
Member Since: 03 Jul 2007
Location: preston
Posts: 562
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wiggs wrote:Welcome cherokee ...you will find this site very usefull ..
What chip did you have done ?
Hi Wiggs sorry for the delay in responding, I used Autologic, six vehicles boosted 2RRV8's
2Q7's and 2disco3's including my own, all well happy with results.
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| 27th Jul 2007 3:44 pm |
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