Robster
Member Since: 17 Oct 2008
Location: Hampshire
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MPG is my primary driver and over the 3 years I plan on keeping this car I am likely to do double the mileage you suggest.
So not only would I break even but I would make back the cost of the remap.
PLUS I would get a better driving experience
So to me it DOES make a lot of sense IF I can get the 10% saving in MPG!
Robin --------------------------------------------------------
55 Reg D3 HSE (7) Buckingham Blue
Only mods to date are AT tyres and side steps!!!!!!
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marcon
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
Location: wex's Shed
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Just a quick update on this.After a few weeks with re-map installed my mpg has gone up to between 29.5 and 31 mpg.This is our third D3 and never managed more than 27/28 mpg on any of them. 
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| Sun Mar 01 2009 12:42pm |
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Blobby
Member Since: 28 Feb 2009
Location: England
Posts: 129
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I have mentioned this elsewhere, but since having a Bell Autos remap my fuel consumption has improved by exactly 3 mpg over the subsequent 1238 miles. This is actual mpg, not what the fuel computer says. I think the mpg may drop a bit but there is no doubt the remap has improved it yet offers the benefit of more grunt when you need it or just want to play.
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| Sun Mar 01 2009 12:58pm |
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Blobby
Member Since: 28 Feb 2009
Location: England
Posts: 129
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Thought I'd post a before & after BAS Remap Interface fuel consumption update. Over 3221 miles prior to remap, I averaged 22.7 mpg. Over the next 3597 miles with the BAS remap, the average was 24.8 mpg. Same Shell City Diesel and the same driving routine/routes with lots of traffic jams. These are actual mpg figures based on miles driven and actual fuel used (not fuel computer figures). Since I do 22k miles a year the BAS system saves me £374 per year which is fine by me as it's a lot more fun to drive too. Will pay for itself in 16 months.
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| Thu Apr 02 2009 10:32pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: Berks
Posts: 2831
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first test on 40 liters finished... 60% London driving (mostly jams) - 30% M4 (mostly under repair lost of jams) distance covered 240 miles that comes to 10.4 l per 100 km pretty good more than liter less than factory data
next test would be done on the long run motorway only or more than 80%
greetz
grzegorz
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| Thu Apr 02 2009 11:20pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: Berks
Posts: 2831
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i think that is close to 27-28 MPG
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| Fri Apr 03 2009 2:32pm |
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kaiser
Member Since: 26 Apr 2008
Location: Fleet
Posts: 76
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Hi all,
Long trip through France with a BAS re-map, cruise control plugged in at 80mph, about an extra 500kgs of kit and family of 4, with 'decent' diesel, managed around 29 mpg - not bad at all. That said the good thing about a BAS re-map is the extra torque it produces giving better acceleration (about 3 seconds off the 0-60 time) and better overtaking = safer driving and better fuel economy. Its a no brainer........ 
All in all, I love it and won't ever go back to normal map.
Cheers Pete!
Kaiser 2006MY Buck Blue HSE with Alpaca & Wood
Steel side tubes/steps
Black & Silver LR badge upgrade
Chrome bits on front/side/back!
B A S INTERFACE - Torquey 'tastic
Also a funky Red 2005 Mini Cooper S with Union Jack Roof (My Wife's - Honest!)
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