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| CityDriver Member Since: 27 Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 60   
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I'll join you on this one, although I am only taking delivery in January. On my essentials list is a remap and waxoil treatment (or similar).
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4th Oct 2011 6:45pm |
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| johnnyboy Member Since: 04 Oct 2011 Location: newcastle Posts: 20 
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Hi Citydriver,
Have spent the last week doing some research on the remap subject and spoke to GARY from Alive tonight and I was very convinced by his professionalism and knowledge. May be buying from him in the future and will report on my findings. |
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4th Oct 2011 6:49pm |
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| CityDriver Member Since: 27 Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 60
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I am thinking similar after doing some reading. Would however preferably do some more work (intercooler, piping, exhaust, filter), but want to check how that will go down with the warranty... Guess it won't really, so might have to start with just the mapping.
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4th Oct 2011 6:52pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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Hi JB
What are you going to use the vehicle for ? Daily transport, offroad, towing, overland etc. Knowing your intended use will let the forum members give you better advice 
Congrats on the new purchase and post some pictures when it is delivered. Bob |
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4th Oct 2011 6:52pm |
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| johnnyboy Member Since: 04 Oct 2011 Location: newcastle Posts: 20
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Evening Bob,
Very gentle daily use, and a towing vehicle. Have loved the look of the defender for lots of years, never had the opportunity to own one. Not sure on what the future will be but if I like, then I will by something older to off road. |
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4th Oct 2011 7:00pm |
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| The Boy Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: East Northants Posts: 1459 
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if it was me I'd get it undersealed as the first step.
As for a remap I would not do it again. sorry |
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4th Oct 2011 7:05pm |
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| johnnyboy Member Since: 04 Oct 2011 Location: newcastle Posts: 20
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Who did you use?
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4th Oct 2011 7:07pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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JB and CD there are literally hundreds of after market items you could add to your new prized vehicles.
It really is down to personal choices. One good idea is to get the cavities as well as the underside waxoyled Another thing is to protect your new expensive prize possession. Consider having a Trakker fitted. Along the lines of protection consider taking off the silly folding side steps and fitting rock and tree sliders and rear bumperettes. Helps to protect your vehicles in car parks etc Good luck and enjoy Brendan |
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4th Oct 2011 7:28pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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I agree with the underbody treatment - must get mine done soon
As far as remaps, wait and see how the vehicle suits your needs. I use mine everyday and it goes offroad as often as I can. I do not tow. I have seen no need (yet) for a remap but it may go on the list for when the warranty expires. The one thing that I have found to be the best investment for everyday use is the Noisekiller kit I fitted last year. It does cut the noise levels even though the Puma is not that noisey to start with. Good luck
Bob |
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4th Oct 2011 7:40pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3149 
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I agree with a waxoyl, but was told when I bought my 110 that a remap would invalidate my warranty. I can't work out if you are buying new or used, but if you are buying new its a serious consideration.
I do plenty of towing with mine in standard form and its fine, I think other than rustproofing there is nothing you "must have" on the vehicle. They are great just out of the box. 2011 110 USW 1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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4th Oct 2011 7:46pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 
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I Love my remap and would not be without it..... Gary at Alive gets my vote...i've tried others and Gary is the man who delivered what i wanted
Also get some underbody treatment
Also protect it from the thieving scrotes NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY Last edited by fekete on 4th Oct 2011 7:54pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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4th Oct 2011 7:47pm |
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| johnnyboy Member Since: 04 Oct 2011 Location: newcastle Posts: 20
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The vehicle is new. The noise kit sounds a good idea as I found the demo a little noisy not being used to defenders yet.
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4th Oct 2011 7:51pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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4th Oct 2011 7:54pm |
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| CityDriver Member Since: 27 Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 60
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Mine is new as well, but will be strictly used for weekend trips and the occasional trip to the continent. Noise is not something is easily get annoyed with, I am used to old bangers. The waxoil seems good, and the tracker was something is was also considering - any tips for that one?
For protection I already added the rear bumper/step instead of just the small step. That should protect enough for now, I think? I guess a remap is a bit of a gamble with the warranty, but one I will probably take. Anyone bothered with adding some lights? |
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4th Oct 2011 7:59pm |
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