Quick update - i'm ignoring the T/C issue and it's getting no worse (so presumably ignoring it is the best course of action!! o_O??)

So went and had Alive Tuning do the remap for me - via local agent, Rowan at RDT Tuning (in case anyone in South West wants the details just check look him up on Facebook) - transformation is amazing! It's a bit early to be certain on fuel but doesn't seem to be using any more (apart from me having the urge to put my foot down harder!!). Performance is now incredible, I can't understand why LR didn't produce them mapped like this. It's pulls away from junctions like a sales rep., it overtakes on the motorway (3rd lane up hill and accelerating from 70 to, errr, 70 officer, honest, I only did 70 at most, really I did!

Had a few BMW drivers looking worried when I pulled out and passed them.

OK, so it's a Disco, it's still got the aerodynamics of a garden shed, but now it's like the road-going equivalent of a 747 jet - it just isn't logical that something that fat and heavy should be able to accelerate and travel at that sort of speed. Not tried spinning the wheels (don't see the point in wasting the rubber) but if that's your thing then i'm sure it would.

Also, just picked up a straight through centre pipe which i'm hoping to get done this weekend (not its got power it needs to sound like its got power - err and something technical about more free-flowing exhaust allowing for faster turbo spooling and less lag therefore better ecconomy, or something like that - well, that's the excuse I used with the missus!!).

Gonna let the bank balance recover then will have to look at intercoolers :D:D

Anyway, if anyone is considering a remap, I can whole-heartedly recommend Alive Tuning (and Rowan at RDT if you're in this part of the country). It's slightly more expensive then Dynachip (Alive charged £250+VAT, whereas Dynachip quoted £250 all in), but seemed better for me as local agent, so if anything needs tweaking, fixing or adjusting it's quick and easy. Though, unless I go making any significant changes, don't think i'm going to need any more work.

And, before you ask, NO I don't get any commission or price reductions - just wanted to give an honest review!!! :)
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It's pulls away from junctions like a sales rep., it overtakes on the motorway (3rd lane up hill and accelerating from 70 to, errr, 70 officer, honest, I only did 70 at most, really I did!
The only snag with driving it like you stole it is that the Old Bill might think that too! :eek: :D
 
The only snag with driving it like you stole it is that the Old Bill might think that too! :eek: :D

Completely agree - so i'm controlling the urges and hoping this is going to pass in a few days!

More importantly though, having the power on tap when I do need it makes a huge difference. It should also make a massive difference to towing with it - we tow an 18' caravan several times a year and I prefer to have the power on tap to maintain safe speed and response times when I have to go up a hill or overtake someone in a 110 TDi !!! ;):D
 
Quick update - i'm ignoring the T/C issue and it's getting no worse (so presumably ignoring it is the best course of action!! o_O??)

So went and had Alive Tuning do the remap for me - via local agent, Rowan at RDT Tuning (in case anyone in South West wants the details just check look him up on Facebook) - transformation is amazing! It's a bit early to be certain on fuel but doesn't seem to be using any more (apart from me having the urge to put my foot down harder!!). Performance is now incredible, I can't understand why LR didn't produce them mapped like this. It's pulls away from junctions like a sales rep., it overtakes on the motorway (3rd lane up hill and accelerating from 70 to, errr, 70 officer, honest, I only did 70 at most, really I did!

Had a few BMW drivers looking worried when I pulled out and passed them.

OK, so it's a Disco, it's still got the aerodynamics of a garden shed, but now it's like the road-going equivalent of a 747 jet - it just isn't logical that something that fat and heavy should be able to accelerate and travel at that sort of speed. Not tried spinning the wheels (don't see the point in wasting the rubber) but if that's your thing then i'm sure it would.

Also, just picked up a straight through centre pipe which i'm hoping to get done this weekend (not its got power it needs to sound like its got power - err and something technical about more free-flowing exhaust allowing for faster turbo spooling and less lag therefore better ecconomy, or something like that - well, that's the excuse I used with the missus!!).

Gonna let the bank balance recover then will have to look at intercoolers :D:D

Anyway, if anyone is considering a remap, I can whole-heartedly recommend Alive Tuning (and Rowan at RDT if you're in this part of the country). It's slightly more expensive then Dynachip (Alive charged £250+VAT, whereas Dynachip quoted £250 all in), but seemed better for me as local agent, so if anything needs tweaking, fixing or adjusting it's quick and easy. Though, unless I go making any significant changes, don't think i'm going to need any more work.

And, before you ask, NO I don't get any commission or price reductions - just wanted to give an honest review!!! :)
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My thoughts exactly! :D
 
I have done a thread on my double din stereo install, in the new year I might be looking to make some more and sell em, so keep an eye out. Or do what I did and make your own, takes ages mind!
Cheers, Ryno :)
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Any news on whether you've decided to make some of these for sale Ryno? Was wondering if you're gonna have any with you if we make it to Landyzone 13 and how much you gonna want for one (me and the missus are hoping to make it there)? Cheers.
 
Any news on whether you've decided to make some of these for sale Ryno? Was wondering if you're gonna have any with you if we make it to Landyzone 13 and how much you gonna want for one (me and the missus are hoping to make it there)? Cheers.
I'm probably not gonna make them on a constant but may find some time before LZ and make a few for those that want em! Will post on that thread and mine if so :)
 
I'm probably not gonna make them on a constant but may find some time before LZ and make a few for those that want em! Will post on that thread and mine if so :)

I'll keep an eye out - but just in case I miss it, if you wanted to put one to one side for me then i'm sure we can find these beers that are apparently gonna be on tap and talk over the price!! ;)
 
I'll keep an eye out - but just in case I miss it, if you wanted to put one to one side for me then i'm sure we can find these beers that are apparently gonna be on tap and talk over the price!! ;)
I'm not one for negotiating, im too simple, but the beers sound good to me! ;)
Will let ya know matey
 
I'm not one for negotiating, im too simple, but the beers sound good to me! ;)
Will let ya know matey

haha was thinking more along the lines of you tell me how much, I (hopefully) get to say something like "yeah, that's reasonable" then follow it up with "so what you drinking?" - seems like the civilised way to do business in my books!
 
haha was thinking more along the lines of you tell me how much, I (hopefully) get to say something like "yeah, that's reasonable" then follow it up with "so what you drinking?" - seems like the civilised way to do business in my books!
I think that's as complex as i can manage! :D
how've you been finding your td5? have you fitted your decat yet? mine is arriving very shortly i just dumped all my xmas and bday monies on the disco yesterday :oops:
 

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