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RickH



Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
Location: Central belt Scotland
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Who to tune?
Without turning this into some sort of fanboy session, I see (at least) two site sponsors that offer to up the oomph of your TD5. What are the relative merits and demerits of either one? Afterall I'm not the first to consider this process, so why not tap into the knowledge of those that have gone before.
Post #261821 28th Aug 2013 7:46am
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RickH



Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
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No one wants to wade in then?
Post #262226 29th Aug 2013 6:48pm
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Well....There is:
Alive Tuning
IRB
BAS
and then a couple of other tuners on here.

Best give them a call have a chat and decide what it is you're after 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #262238 29th Aug 2013 7:35pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Alive is the best for me. Had others but got a nicer tune now. Got them to do other motors for me too, and am very happy with them as well.

I would suggest talking to the tuners, on the phone and see who can give you the time and support you require. Then go to one of the shows meet them face to face, and hopefully get a remap done with a show price deal.

Andy
Post #262244 29th Aug 2013 7:48pm
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big steve



Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
Bas but I'm biased lol as i supply there tuning 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #262268 29th Aug 2013 8:36pm
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Dave-H



Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Surrey
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green
IRB or BAS are renown as THE best two tuning companies out there .......... but like everything, people have personal preference and their own experiances.

You pays your money and you takes your chance ... Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.
Post #262340 30th Aug 2013 7:40am
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wyvern



Member Since: 13 Dec 2009
Location: Cornwall
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
BAS did my 110 TDCI and my partners TD5 disco

The TD5 disco remap made a large improvement on the drivability of the vehicle - not faster or sporty - just more grunt when pulling away and cruising up hills. it is a totally different vehicle now with a big grin on my partners face to prove it! Mr. Green
It was a simple job of slipping the ECU out, popping it in the post to Pete at BAS and he did the biz on the bench, we got it by return of post and popped it back in. Embarassed
Taking into account I am not a mech tech type - it was a simple process
one thing to remember is that you have to disconnect the battery, so make sure you have your codes for radio and alarm before doing so as it may require re-setting afterwards.
I know that the others on here have the same standards and would have any of them do the job. Thumbs Up Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold
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Post #262402 30th Aug 2013 2:03pm
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EMPI748



Member Since: 15 Dec 2012
Location: Penicuik, Midlothian
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Scotland 2000 Defender 90 Td5 SW Baltic Blue
Based on your location:
Patterson Diesel in Cowdenbeath 01383 513057.

My mate was over with his landcruiser and i asked him to get pricing info, was told i would need to call and discuss exactly what i wanted, I wasn't that serious about it so never got round to it, but might be worth a call.
Post #262874 1st Sep 2013 1:49pm
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dorstsmith2



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RickH wrote:
No one wants to wade in then?



we need to test how deep the water is first Rolling with laughter
Post #262877 1st Sep 2013 1:53pm
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RobKeay



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Is there any forum discounts on offer??
Post #262975 1st Sep 2013 7:39pm
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big steve



Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
I can offer stage 1 at 295 ? 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #262979 1st Sep 2013 7:54pm
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custom90



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Rob Keay - Careful there forum discount can be a dirty word sometimes. Whistle

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Post #262980 1st Sep 2013 7:55pm
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RobKeay



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
Well you have got to try. Never had a remap before and am seriously considering it. Shy girls get nowt.
Post #262986 1st Sep 2013 8:04pm
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equipe59



Member Since: 02 Jun 2013
Location: Cotswoldshire
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Stornoway Grey
I've had tunes from both IRB and Alive (via an agent) and both have been great.

IRB was more of a day out as I was in the workshop whilst they did all the fiddling, and for the Alive tune I left the Landy with the garage.

IRB tune was probably more 'rounded' with a smoother build-up of power and great for day-to-day use, whereas the Alive tune is a bit more of a wallop with a real rush of power as the revs build - great fun now the 90 is a play-thing Thumbs Up although towing the new horsebox could be a bit of a giggle....... Whistle
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me@td5.org



Member Since: 16 Jan 2011
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2000 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
Certainly happy with my IRB Stage 2 tune www.td5.org
Post #263257 2nd Sep 2013 9:39pm
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