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| You tell me |
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Hampstead
Member Since: 19 Jun 2006
Location: Suffolk
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This is one of the bolt on units - not sure what it does but feedback is good.
I made an offer of £110.00 (+£7.95pp) which was accepted.
I'll report back when I get it.
Lookie here
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DrLex
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Ciderspace [Oi be in Zummerset]
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Judging from the prices paid by other buyers, that's quite high.
I suspect it might be just a resistor in the IC - see this thread for a similar discussion. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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| 2nd May 2007 8:05 pm |
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Hampstead
Member Since: 19 Jun 2006
Location: Suffolk
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Oh well - It's only 100 Quid.
If I like the difference it makes, I'll consider a proper remap.
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| 2nd May 2007 9:08 pm |
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DrLex
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Ciderspace [Oi be in Zummerset]
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Hampstead wrote:Oh well - It's only 100 Quid.
In which case, I have some magic beans which may interest you....   Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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| 2nd May 2007 9:58 pm |
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AndrewS
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Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
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I also have magic beans and a sky hook you may be interested in   In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 2nd May 2007 10:00 pm |
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Hampstead
Member Since: 19 Jun 2006
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 111
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A fool and his money are easily parted eh?
Is there any documented evidence that this unit* will knacker my car?
*10p resistor.
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| 2nd May 2007 10:25 pm |
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Hampstead
Member Since: 19 Jun 2006
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 111
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The item arrived yesterday with incomplete instructions so I haven't been able to work out how to fit it. I've emailed the seller and asked them to provide the images referred to in the fitting instructions, but no response as yet.
Can anybody else tell me where the Rail Pressure Sensor is?
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| 9th May 2007 7:22 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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you can borrow my lefthanded screwdriver to install if that helps
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| 9th May 2007 7:34 am |
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AndrewS
Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
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Hampstead wrote:Can anybody else tell me where the Rail Pressure Sensor is?
I can supply you one for £68,99 if you cant find yours In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 9th May 2007 7:39 am |
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Hampstead
Member Since: 19 Jun 2006
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 111
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£68.99 - OK. Can you send me a photo of where to put it?
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| 9th May 2007 8:08 am |
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Hampstead
Member Since: 19 Jun 2006
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 111
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At least it wasn't me being totally dense. I went to a LR specialist today and he confirms that I was looking at the right sensor.
It's the connectors that are different!
I guess I'll have to try to get my money back.
It's a proper remap for me now. The LR chap does one that gives 240BHP for £475.00 + VAT. I can't remember the torque but the curve showed it higher right from tick over.
I'll report back when it's done.
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| 10th May 2007 5:55 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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A 'proper' remap isn't just about torque ya know!
If the torque curves seperate at lower than 1600-1700 rpm, i'd be wary that:-
a) it's not a made-up curve
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b) if it is a dyno-graph and verifiable, that increases in torque at such a low level don't stress engine & drivetrain components unduly.
Such a 'cheap' price would indicate to me that there are few development & testing costs to recoup, as with your plug-in box, beware!
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| 10th May 2007 6:23 pm |
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bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
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This kind of thing completely baffles me. You've spent the best part of £40k+ on a car, and then you go messing with its most important component on the cheap? I wouldn't care if it was a £1k piece of crap, but I think you're crazy messing with a D3 in this way. What'll you do if your engine blows up as a result of the use of this stuff, or if you loose power on the motorway and cause a crash, etc, etc; start a post on here complaining about LR?
If you want it to go faster, then at least go to a reputable source such as TC, JE or 10. IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!
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| 10th May 2007 7:10 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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Hampstead, I'm REALLY suprised you parted with your hard earned cash for this.
The Ad isn't put together very well & it's unclear exactly which engine it should be for RRS & Disco, did either of them ever have the 2.4?
Looking at the feedback to the seller, you may be in for a hard time to get your money back. But Good Luck & if you'e paying £558 (inc vat) for an unknown suspect tune, You'd be better off going for TFC's tune or TC or JE at just a few quid more.
I don't know about you, but when I spend this much on anything, I'd want something designed for it......  Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 10th May 2007 7:17 pm |
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biggyt
Member Since: 31 Mar 2007
Location: suffolk
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You didn't take my advice then....
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