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| Bobble Member Since: 21 Aug 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 223  
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Tell me about remaps and economy........Just something I'm considering.
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22nd Sep 2011 9:37pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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I'll tell you that if you punch "remaps" into the search facility it comes up with 50 threads.....
Upto 20% more economy if you can resist the urge to toe it! 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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22nd Sep 2011 9:42pm |
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| Bobble Member Since: 21 Aug 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 223
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Yep, had a quick search, just wondered what the latest thinking is.....
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22nd Sep 2011 9:45pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Had a remap for a couple of years now! 20% fuel economy increase claimed and can get it too if I drive carefully. But 'on balance' economy is the same but driveability and torque increases alone are worth the spend!
If you're doing it purely for economy reasons only forget it! 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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22nd Sep 2011 9:54pm |
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| Yorkshire90 Member Since: 22 Sep 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 193
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Also, when you enquire about havin your TD5 remapped, state your requirements.
Many, if not all tuners have several fuelling maps to cater your needs, ranging from a mild economy map that might not require the larger cooling properties of the performance intercooler all the way up to race spec "smokey" maps... |
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22nd Sep 2011 10:19pm |
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| Zinke Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 670 
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I had my TD5 sorted by Gary at Alive, when he asked me what i wanted i asked for smoother power and better economy. So far ive not been able to go on a good run as im busy at work but so far running around local little roads and a snails pace its gone from about 26-27mpg to about 30-31 mpg which isnt a million miles from a 20% increase. My best mpg before was 32.5mpg from one tank so im hoping to see the better side of 35 mpg now, will have to wait and see!
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23rd Sep 2011 6:13pm |
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| Bobble Member Since: 21 Aug 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 223
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Hmmm, thanks for all the feedback. Will sleep on it.
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23rd Sep 2011 6:17pm |
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| Yorkshire90 Member Since: 22 Sep 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 193
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Then wake up, stretch and go to Bell Auto Services/IRB Developments for a Stage 2 |
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26th Sep 2011 6:09pm |
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| Yorkshire90 Member Since: 22 Sep 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 193
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Yawning optional  |
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26th Sep 2011 6:09pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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So, remap is what? 500 quid?
If you drive for economy after that - lets me optimistic and say you get a 20% increase in economy. tank size for a 90 - 13.2 imperial gallons so at todays prices around £84 (140 a litre or £6.36 per gallon). If you averaged 28 mpg before, you get 33.6 post remap driving sensibly. before: 369 miles per tank (har har) after 443 miles per tank (yeah right) a benefit of 74 miles. or 2.2 gallons per tank. 2.2 gallons is £14 cost of remap is 500 quid divided by the benefit £14 = 35 tanks of fuel to get that benefit. so you would need to drive 35 x 443 = 15,500 miles to see the benefit. This assume that you always drive for economy for those 15,500 miles, get that MPG (33.6), never tow or go uphill, and of course that fuel prices remain the same. It's a no from me. |
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26th Sep 2011 8:35pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5700 
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Had a remap (not by Alive) done, and loved it.
Then went and met Gary (Alive Tunning) at Billing. He remapped my Td5 again, and WOW, what difference, much better power delivery, less smoke and lower exhaust temps (better for engine). But more importantly for you, much better on fuel, even when using the power. Even my wife said "why don't they make them like this" Andy |
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26th Sep 2011 8:43pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748  
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Morning glory optional |
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26th Sep 2011 8:58pm |
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| Bobble Member Since: 21 Aug 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 223
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That was my thought process.  |
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26th Sep 2011 10:17pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5700
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I can assume that you have not driven one that has been remapped, if you drive one you would soon change your mind.
Biggest shock for me was how much quieter it became, let alone smoother, and easier drive. If your local, give me a shout and have a go of mine. Andy |
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26th Sep 2011 11:05pm |
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