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Which map do you have?
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TD5 Alive
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Twisted Performance
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Other (Please specify in thread)
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toshers



Member Since: 19 Sep 2010
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Remaps - Opinions on whether to or not...plus POLL
I'm considering getting the TDCi unit mapped to release some more performance. I've almost always carried it out on my previous cars, Landies included.

My question is whether or not the extra is that noticeable in this already adequate unit? I like to tramp on, getting up to cruising speed on the road more so. The economy side is not a factor so I'm not bothered whichever way it goes!

If I do go for it, which tuner and map is considered the best and most reliable? Opinions and experiences welcomed...
Post #42820 17th Oct 2010 5:34pm
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discocuzzy



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Very happy with my BAS remap Thumbs Up You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things
Post #42827 17th Oct 2010 6:13pm
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Glynparry25



Member Since: 16 Feb 2009
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Other:

Any of the above, they are all awesome and I would go for what suits you best.

I have gone for the Td5 Alive (Alive tuning) ATRIC as I am a Discovery owner and have heard the best things ever about the company and I am constantly traveling (Live half the time in Germany) so being able to remotely re-map my car is ideal for me.

I haven't heard any bad press about the other two either.

Glyn Sheep
Post #42832 17th Oct 2010 7:00pm
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dgardel



Member Since: 30 Nov 2008
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BAS

for the aftermarket customer service
for the possibility to switch from remapped to standard and vice-versa when I want Discovery 5 td6 HSE Stornoway Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition

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Post #42870 18th Oct 2010 6:43am
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Grockle



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Jeremy Fearn is also very good 2.4 90 XS
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Post #42872 18th Oct 2010 7:17am
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MK



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Are there problems with other remaps (Td5Alive-TP-IRB-etc)?

thanks Puma 110" SW

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Post #44147 2nd Nov 2010 11:24am
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BigMike



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remaps aren't for me. i'm often in remote places and I dont want to have an issue due to someone messing with the software. a defender isnt an aerodynamic shape anyway, so I kind of dont see the point in trying to improve its performance when the torque and acceleration are more than adequate (for me)
Post #44323 4th Nov 2010 1:06pm
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ken



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Removal of the feeking speed limiter is the main reason peeps I guess get seasick if they dont
Post #44324 4th Nov 2010 1:18pm
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jst



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BigMike wrote:
remaps aren't for me. i'm often in remote places and I dont want to have an issue due to someone messing with the software. a defender isnt an aerodynamic shape anyway, so I kind of dont see the point in trying to improve its performance when the torque and acceleration are more than adequate (for me)


more grunt when towing 3.5T alot if a factor for some too. Cheers

James
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Post #44332 4th Nov 2010 2:24pm
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BigMike



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Yeah if people want to do it thats cool, it's just not for me. Just as some people wouldnt put airlockers in or fix winches etc its whatever you want to use it for, that's one of the fantastic things about defenders, they're so adaptable.
Post #44333 4th Nov 2010 2:47pm
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whip



Member Since: 17 Sep 2010
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i'm a BAS remap, very good feeling,
and very good service by pete Thumbs Up

i don't know the other remap
Post #44342 4th Nov 2010 7:17pm
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diesel_jim



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I've got a 190bhp IRB tune in my Td5 (and also got a 140bhp allisport one i was playing with). Both went well, although the IRB is much smoother (to be honest, i think the allisport one was from a discovery... i "borrowed" it from a friends ECU when i had a nanocom in my hands... Whistle Whistle )

I'm sure the other makes of tune are just as good, but I like Ian, get on well with him and trust him 100%.
Post #44355 4th Nov 2010 9:21pm
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nosnibod



Member Since: 15 Aug 2007
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I'll second diesel_jim's recommendation for Ian at IRB. He's a perfectionist and really wants to make sure you've got what you need from a remap and will let you try different maps to suit your taste and requirements.

In fact I was so impressed with his work that I shelled out for a VNT turbo to replace my 150k one. Ian has made a custom map for my TD5/VNT after trying a few in different situations (towing etc) and it's smooth, hardly any smoke and has loads of torque at low revs. I didn't want a rocket ship - just loads of torque for towing and Ian fully understood that and made it all work perfectly.

Well recommended. Dave
Green Goddess - 1998 Defender 110 300tdi
Post #44379 5th Nov 2010 11:24am
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ibexman



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IRB did mine over a year ago now well pleased cheers Ian Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
Post #44382 5th Nov 2010 12:07pm
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bell-auto-services



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I have to agree, Ian @ IRB Developements is a perfectionist especially in his mechanical work and takes extra time where and when needed, he knows what he is doing and always wants to do his best Thumbs Up

Its also nice to read about the smoothnes. I do my best to keep all the files i make as smooth and driveable as much as i can, and it does help when people like Ian are installing them doing their part of the deal correctly with propper road testing afterwards etc etc which makes my life easer.


Pete
Post #44441 6th Nov 2010 12:09am
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