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roche1800

Member Since: 07 Apr 2020
Location: derbyshire
Posts: 349

Stage 2 Remap!

I have recently bought a 2016 90 which has been S2 remapped and wow what a difference it makes.
I am thinking of remapping my another Defender.

Please can someone explain any downsides?

Additionally I know there are various garages that do it but how different types of manufacturers are there?

Cheers

2nd Mar 2024 12:32pm

Siwynne

Member Since: 04 Nov 2016
Location: West lancs
Posts: 593

It makes you drive faster.

I found that I was approaching corners quicker.
On the positive side it tows better and is less of a chore to drive. The performance gains seem to bigger when motorway driving. Overtaking is surprisingly quick for a 110 with roof rack and 285muds on

2nd Mar 2024 12:38pm

jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 850

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

Does the map affect fuel consumption (for better or worse) at all?

Jim

2nd Mar 2024 1:14pm

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 970

I invested in the IRB remap fitted locally by Town & Country Land Rover, and found it much more responsive with better fuel economy. Haven’t found any negative yet

Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

2nd Mar 2024 2:24pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17600

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

jim4244 wrote:
Does the map affect fuel consumption (for better or worse) at all?

Jim

The theoretical saving in fuel that the map gives you tends to be negated by more exuberant use of the loud pedal!

2nd Mar 2024 2:28pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2135

Insurance costs potentially go up and there is a reduced pool of companies that will insure you.

2nd Mar 2024 2:54pm

Siwynne

Member Since: 04 Nov 2016
Location: West lancs
Posts: 593

Fuel is better if driven sensibly. Not so good with a lead foot or heavy trailer. 450 sensible on a full tank 250miles from a full tank in a 110 fully loaded fully loaded triple axle cattle trailer at 60 most of the way. Yikes

2nd Mar 2024 4:00pm

swt

Member Since: 24 Aug 2018
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 164

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Mine (2008 2.4) has been remapped (J E Motorworks) for about 10 years and 100k miles. I still have vivid memories of the sluggish performance that I have left behind. I've never really been conscious of any downside. I've not replaced any significant engine or drivetrain components during that time, from which I infer (not perhaps very scientifically) that the remap has not drastically increased wear or stress, within the parameters of my use and driving style.

I would certainly agree that the resulting temptation is more to drive assertively than to drive economically.

2nd Mar 2024 5:29pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3348

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

blackwolf wrote:
jim4244 wrote:
Does the map affect fuel consumption (for better or worse) at all?

Jim

The theoretical saving in fuel that the map gives you tends to be negated by more exuberant use of the loud pedal!

Absolutely, and it’s not just remaps and Defenders. Despite being a black belt 12th Dan in man maths I have never made a performance upgrade to any vehicle that has resulted in better MPG. WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm.

2nd Mar 2024 9:10pm

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