sierrafery
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Hi, the main purpose of a chip tuning is not fuel economy but more power and better throttle response on originally sluggish engines like the td5 for example which IMO should not be a problem on a tdv6 provided it's management and engine are ok, better leave it alone from this point of view and investigate why the consumption is high if it's more than normal , i'm quite reluctant about the fairy tales of noticeably reduced consumption gained this way
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Good advice,as usual.
Gazbo
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Despite a plethora of extravagant claims by those who sell them re-chipping is a big risk, lots over here in all sorts of CRDI powered 4X4's have been caught by the "bolt on goodies" bug, re-chip resulting in high EGT's destroying turbochargers, and general engine meltdowns. The guys who designed and built your car put a lot into optimisation for all types of use. Unless you are building a race/competition car, I reckon stay with stock and put your money into keeping it well maintained with good fit for purpose tyres/suspension etc.
The extra money you will have spent on the chip will not be reflected in what you MAY save on fuel, if indeed anything, and if the meltdown happens don't expect that the chip supplier will cough to the bill, you may end up in a very lonely place.
The extra money you will have spent on the chip will not be reflected in what you MAY save on fuel, if indeed anything, and if the meltdown happens don't expect that the chip supplier will cough to the bill, you may end up in a very lonely place.
bankz5152
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Chip no, as mentioned all they really do is increase fueling. Proper remap yes, tailored to your car and needs. Dynachip do a good job for a low price.
Many companies off "remapping" services for £150 or so, dont be fooled its the same as the chip. Just tricks the ECU into over fueling and some cut off the boost limit.
As for reflection in fuel economy mine has improved. Defender 90 with a roll cage and a host of other heavy off road parts with Cooper STT 265/85 tyres fitted. Did London2Brighton over the weekend and averaged 34mpg. Last year did the same run without a remap or larger intercooler and spent more time on the Mway averaged 26mpg. Thats a fair increase.
Many companies off "remapping" services for £150 or so, dont be fooled its the same as the chip. Just tricks the ECU into over fueling and some cut off the boost limit.
As for reflection in fuel economy mine has improved. Defender 90 with a roll cage and a host of other heavy off road parts with Cooper STT 265/85 tyres fitted. Did London2Brighton over the weekend and averaged 34mpg. Last year did the same run without a remap or larger intercooler and spent more time on the Mway averaged 26mpg. Thats a fair increase.
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Funnily enough i do have a VW!!
I don't want to ruin the car by chipping it as it's my first Disco which i have only owned for a few months. I just wanted to get some experienced owners thoughts and advice before i did anything hastily. I am about to embark on a Euro trip with family and dogs so will be doing a lot of miles. If there was a safe way to do it i would be interested.
So a proper remap tailored to the car could do the trick? Anyone else done this or have any thoughts? or is it best just to leave the car as suggested by others?
Thanks
I don't want to ruin the car by chipping it as it's my first Disco which i have only owned for a few months. I just wanted to get some experienced owners thoughts and advice before i did anything hastily. I am about to embark on a Euro trip with family and dogs so will be doing a lot of miles. If there was a safe way to do it i would be interested.
So a proper remap tailored to the car could do the trick? Anyone else done this or have any thoughts? or is it best just to leave the car as suggested by others?
Thanks
Retrospaceman
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I completly agree with this, Unless its a full custom remap for a specifc purpose, but then you may struggle to sell a vehicle that has been remapped. I would keep it standard and spend your pennies on good tyres, servicing and filters to see if it improves any. Just my 2p
Retrospaceman
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I'm not an expert on nanocom, but if it were that easy, and gave a significant benefit without any drawbacks - wouldn't everyone with a TDV6 want it done? Perhaps i'm wrong, but generally for everyday use and a long life plus resale valve a well maintained stock example would be the way to go. IMHO
I am getting the car serviced before we leave.. I think from the general feedback on here I will stay clear of chipping and re-mapping for the time being. unless someone comes up with a good solution that doesn't screw the car up and that if i wanted, i could easily revert back to "factory settings" so to speak. I have recently put Pirelli Scorpions on the car which from what i hear are good tyres. Are there any particular filters out there that perform better than the genuine LR ones?
sierrafery
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IMO it should be diagnosed properly cos the normal consumption for a tdv6 is around 30mpg for manual and 27 for auto, so at 22.8 it's about something not being OK and IMO not a remap is the solution: http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/revie...and-rover/discovery/station-wagon-2004/29173/
Not as far as i know. If you could BBS would be charging £5,000 for the add on software.
