↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > Puma (Tdci) > BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 2 12>
Print this entire topic · 
Shax



Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
Location: London
Posts: 391

England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
I was within miliseconds of commiting to buying a BAS remap today, but need to justify it to "my better half"... Apart from no EGR, no speed limiter and more power, what will I be getting? Are the results of spending a hefty sum tangible, and actually worth it?

I wish I could try the before and after, before commiting.... Not wishing to "dis" Pete, just need proof for "she who must be obeyed".... (call me a coward!!!) Rolling with laughter ... ,-------,
.. I [__][_]|__
.. I __ |"_|"__|
.. "(o)====(o)"
^^_-^-_^-^_^^^^^--^^^^
PAUL
G7ALW 14.200 USB
26FB458 / 27.275 SSB
Post #93960 12th Oct 2011 10:51pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Defendit



Member Since: 31 Oct 2010
Location: Down Under
Posts: 26

Australia 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green
Re: BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
Shax wrote:
what will I be getting? Are the results of spending a hefty sum tangible, and actually worth it?



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.
Post #93966 13th Oct 2011 12:48am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Naks



Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2637

South Africa 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
Re: BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
Shax wrote:
I was within miliseconds of commiting to buying a BAS remap today, but need to justify it to "my better half"...:


Just don't tell her Thumbs Up

Seriously though, do it, the reduction in consumption and the va-va-voom will wow her Cool --
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
Post #93976 13th Oct 2011 6:51am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
landroverdiver



Member Since: 13 Jun 2009
Location: Renfrewshire
Posts: 193

Scotland 
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
Post #94012 13th Oct 2011 12:35pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Oh no!!!! Not another remap thread!!!! Rolling with laughter As if the 251 other threads wouldn't help you make your mind up! Laughing 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!!
Post #94054 13th Oct 2011 5:22pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
BigMike



Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

United Kingdom 
I think if you need to ask, the answer is a striaghtforward "don't bother".
Post #94058 13th Oct 2011 5:37pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
landydubai



Member Since: 01 Sep 2010
Location: Dubai
Posts: 206

United Arab Emirates 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Just do it
Just do it Thumbs Up 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!
Post #94066 13th Oct 2011 6:15pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Dave-H



Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1507

England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green
Re: BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
Shax wrote:


I wish I could try the before and after, before commiting.... Not wishing to "dis" Pete, just need proof for "she who must be obeyed".... (call me a coward!!!) Rolling with laughter


'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 Wink Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.
Post #94076 13th Oct 2011 6:39pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Shax



Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
Location: London
Posts: 391

England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Re: BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
Dave-H wrote:
Shax wrote:


I wish I could try the before and after, before commiting.... Not wishing to "dis" Pete, just need proof for "she who must be obeyed".... (call me a coward!!!) Rolling with laughter


'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 Wink


PM sent!

CHEERS! ... ,-------,
.. I [__][_]|__
.. I __ |"_|"__|
.. "(o)====(o)"
^^_-^-_^-^_^^^^^--^^^^
PAUL
G7ALW 14.200 USB
26FB458 / 27.275 SSB
Post #94080 13th Oct 2011 6:52pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
big steve



Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 2456

United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
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
Post #94084 13th Oct 2011 7:06pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
rusty66



Member Since: 22 Jun 2010
Location: Rhineland
Posts: 60

Germany 
Re: BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
Defendit wrote:
The standard intercooler is a joke and makes you wonder why they bothered.


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 ...
Post #94098 13th Oct 2011 7:57pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
wslr



Member Since: 18 Jul 2010
Location: Wellington, Somerset
Posts: 581

United Kingdom 
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.
Post #94126 13th Oct 2011 10:13pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Defendit



Member Since: 31 Oct 2010
Location: Down Under
Posts: 26

Australia 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green
Re: BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
rusty66 wrote:

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 ...


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. Laughing


Click image to enlarge
Post #94142 14th Oct 2011 3:06am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
rusty66



Member Since: 22 Jun 2010
Location: Rhineland
Posts: 60

Germany 
Re: BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
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 ...
Post #94235 14th Oct 2011 2:06pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Defendit



Member Since: 31 Oct 2010
Location: Down Under
Posts: 26

Australia 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green
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. Thumbs Up
Post #94314 15th Oct 2011 12:45am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 2 12>
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums