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| Defendit Member Since: 31 Oct 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 26   
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I can't speak for BAS as I'm an Alive fan but as for a remap, yes absolutely, you'll be getting a different vehicle entirely in which there don't appear to be any downsides. I've heard this said before but after the first drive you just have to wonder why the #### LR did not release the vehicle like this in the first place. Trouble is it's addictive, you will also be up for intercooler, exhaust and prop shaft upgrades in the near future. The standard intercooler is a joke and makes you wonder why they bothered. |
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13th Oct 2011 12:48am |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2638  
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Just don't tell her 
Seriously though, do it, the reduction in consumption and the va-va-voom will wow her  --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged 
Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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13th Oct 2011 6:51am |
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| landroverdiver Member Since: 13 Jun 2009 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 193 
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Hi
Worth while doing it just to beat Corsa's away from the traffic lights! I did mine and thought the service from Pete was fantastic. I find it most noticeable in 5th and 6th, and there is a lot less gear changing. Can't really see any better mpg, this is most likely down to enjoying a bit more power. No hesitation in recommending BAS remap. Cheers Mike |
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13th Oct 2011 12:35pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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Oh no!!!! Not another remap thread!!!!
 As if the 251 other threads wouldn't help you make your mind up!  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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13th Oct 2011 5:22pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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I think if you need to ask, the answer is a striaghtforward "don't bother".
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13th Oct 2011 5:37pm |
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| landydubai Member Since: 01 Sep 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 206  
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Just do it
LandyDubai
Keep the shiny side up! 09 110 XS BAS remap 09 90 pick up BAS remap 08 D3 V8 G4 Spec Bentley Speed GT 2009 G55 2003 Ford Raptor 2010 - new toy! |
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13th Oct 2011 6:15pm |
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| Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507  
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'could' be arranged .. where in london are you? I'm in north Surrey, and mine has a Bell/IRB remap with EGR 'mapped out' and limiter removed. If you are willing to travel this way i'l happily take you for a spin  Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant. |
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13th Oct 2011 6:39pm |
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| Shax Member Since: 05 Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 391
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13th Oct 2011 6:52pm |
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| big steve Member Since: 24 Dec 2009 Location: hertfordshire Posts: 2456 
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Or Royston although mines abit more modified
Regards steve 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 |
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13th Oct 2011 7:06pm |
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| rusty66 Member Since: 22 Jun 2010 Location: Rhineland Posts: 60 
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Really? I thought it was actually quite ok? Seriously. It's quite large, isn't it? To those who have done it: will I notice a larger intercoller with my Alive remap? And will it do the engine good? I'm not really racing the Landy even with my remap. I thought I didn't have to bother about the intercooler ... |
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13th Oct 2011 7:57pm |
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| wslr Member Since: 18 Jul 2010 Location: Wellington, Somerset Posts: 581
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In short, the XDB hoses and Alive/Serck intercoolers allow for a more aggressive PCM software map. The Serck intercoolers Gary uses are a very nice bit of kit.
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13th Oct 2011 10:13pm |
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| Defendit Member Since: 31 Oct 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 26
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Here's a photo of the 2 standing side by side so you can decide for yourself. With the standard item you don't really have an intercooler.
Click image to enlarge |
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14th Oct 2011 3:06am |
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| rusty66 Member Since: 22 Jun 2010 Location: Rhineland Posts: 60
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Ok, I see what you mean. Looks a lot bigger. Should I go that way, too, even if I am happy with my non-aggressive Alive map?
Guess it will take some heat strain off the engine? BTW, sorry for hijacking this thread. I don't know about BAS personally but have read only good about him. I have an Alive map and am very happy about customer support. The map itself was a revelation compared to the original one. Now I'm really thinking about that intercooler ... |
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14th Oct 2011 2:06pm |
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| Defendit Member Since: 31 Oct 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 26
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My decision to replace was made on the basis that I live in a hot climate and the defenders performance was noticeably better in winter. Diesels thrive on cool dense air.
I had no idea how small and crappy the original item was until I removed it. Had I known earlier there would have been no decision to make. The original is a delicate plastic and aluminium fabrication which I suspect won't last very long. Replacing it with a properly made pressure tested fully metal item gives piece of mind long term. If you are keeping the vehicle you may as well replace it now. |
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15th Oct 2011 12:45am |
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