Has anyone tried a Steinbauer chip in their Puma?

Well, I tried a Steinbauer, after reading a lot of good reports about them, but unfortunately it made no difference to my ’07 Puma. I have no doubt that they have a lot of success with them as I know people who have them, but no benefit on mine.

I don’t know if it is a Puma engine management over ride thing or something else, but the diesel shop guys, who supplied it, said it was right by their lap top. They later dyno’d it and acknowledged it wasn’t working, replaced the unit, and even had the Steinbauer tech gurus from Austria work on it during a visit to Australia. They also claimed it was working well (by their laptop).

After persevering for 3 months I asked for a refund, and bought a Tunit which worked brilliantly! Doesn’t need a technician to fit, and easily adjusted to the required power needs. In fact, it was critical in giving me enough power to blast over the Simpson dunes last year. I just turned it up to notch 6 for that. I think it goes from 1 to 10, but I haven’t set it past 6 as yet. It is also very compact. The Steinbauer is quite bulky for a high tech chip!

Just wondering if anyone has used a Steinbauer successfully on their Puma?

Brid

there is no way I would chip my defender while in warranty........

Fair enough comment I suppose, but 100,000kms is a long time to be deprived of some much improved driveability!

For me, I'll take the chance & it can be removed in 5 mins if needed.

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Originally Posted by dullbird

there is no way I would chip my defender while in warranty........

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I am the same Dullbird - but would you chip it out or warranty?

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Originally Posted by SVX37

I am the same Dullbird - but would you chip it out or warranty?

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good question..no I wouldn't I do not see the need the car has plenty of usable power....the car gets up to 130 very quickly so I see no need for the extra speed..

we pulled almost 3 ton with the car the other day and it pulled it like it wasn't there! so happy with the usable torque as well

this is just my own experience of course:)

I'm with dullbird on this,around here chips and mandrel exhaust are very common,so are driveline failures and dealers are wiseing up to warranty claims.Subaru paint mark their covers and chip retaining screws and if there is the slightest mark on the paint warranty is void. Pat

It has been mentioned on here. A search will find it.

Oh, it was you. http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130...ma-engine.html

I'll merge the threads.

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Originally Posted by Brid

Well, I tried a Steinbauer.......Doesn’t need a technician to fit, and easily adjusted to the required power needs. In fact, it was critical in giving me enough power to blast over the Simpson dunes last year.

Brid

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What route did you take over the Simpson?

Hi

We left from Birdsville via Big Red to Eyre Creek going about 20km north through Annandale Station to cross, then back track down again to re-connect on the QAA line to NT border. South on K1 Line past Poeppel Cnr to turn west on the Rig Road. Did a clockwise loop going north to join the French Line, then heading east to re-track on the QAA & Big Red again.

We were one of 51 vehicles in 4 groups doing the Drive4Life charity run. I can’t resist giving a huge plug for Drive4Life. They raise money for wheel chairs for disabled and every cent goes to Northcott Society for this purpose. Each vehicle donates $1000 to join an extremely well organized trip, with all the best back up support (sat phones, break down support, even organizing parts) to travel remote areas safely.

Here is the link Drive 4 Life - Fundraising 4WD Tours |Victorian High Country|Simpson Desert

That’s our 3rd trip with them, and we always end up making more great friends. So, if you want to join us on the next one (Flinders Ranges in October), check the website out.

Regards
Brid

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Originally Posted by PAT303

I'm with dullbird on this,around here chips and mandrel exhaust are very common,so are driveline failures and dealers are wiseing up to warranty claims.Subaru paint mark their covers and chip retaining screws and if there is the slightest mark on the paint warranty is void. Pat

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Just bear in mind that there is often a lot of bluff in dealer warranty statements. I am involved in supplying a product for engines to the mining industry, and can tell you there is never any support for aftermarket product by manufacturers. However, their warranty must cover materials and workmanship. If their is a problem with the engine, their warranty covers it.

If it can be shown that the aftermarket product, additive or whatever, caused a failure or problem, they have no responsibility to repair or rectify.

OEM's & dealers will often try to get out of warranty by pointing to another product causing it, and you might have a battle, but if you know how you stand legally (and the product has not caused damage) the law is on your side.

I dealt with one mine that was told their warranty would be voided unless they used the engine manufacturers brand oil, while a BHP group of mines all used the recommended oil specification in a Mobil brand...knowing that there were no warranty problems at all. (This is unrelated to my business...just an example I came across.)

In my case, I don't believe the Tunit will cause any damage, and there are no reports I am aware of that indicate problems. Also, I don't drive it hard so there is only a small risk, and I am happy to use it under warranty, and enjoy the better drive.

Regards
Brid