Thread: Pro and Cons of Chipping D3 diesel

Hello and Welcome..

Firstly - Do not CHIP (plug in box) ever.... Shocking things that do nothing for longevity.

Here is where I would be talking - BAS Performance Remaps. Landrover tuning at its best!

Be clear on what you want to do, just like your post...

I would have thought that the thing would be a pretty good tow car as is, they certainly have a good reputation. For a vehicle with some miles and time on it I would think that looking at chipping the thing is likely to be an invitation to a disaster.

A trip over that distance with a heavy load is bound to test the thing out so preventative work is priority one. At the very least a comprehensive service would be worthwhile including all fluids inc transmission and both diffs and also review and check intercooler hoses. Basic sound maintenance.

Good luck, Simmo

Originally Posted by Tombie

Hello and Welcome..

Firstly - Do not CHIP (plug in box) ever.... Shocking things that do nothing for longevity.

Here is where I would be talking - BAS Performance Remaps. Landrover tuning at its best!

Be clear on what you want to do, just like your post...

X2
Yep be sure to let Pete know your want the improvements for towing and he will configure your file to suit.

Originally Posted by koffeetemple

Now i would like to apologize as i am sure this has been covered before but i cant seem to find the posts.

In google type "chipping TDV6 aulro" and you should find plenty of information.

cheers

Garry

As the other guys have said, BAS Remap is the secret
Richard

You can't go past BAS Remap.
My 2005 TDV6 improved fuel usage by 5lt/100km when towing a 21ft van, 3 lt/100km without the van and really reduced the turbo lag around town.
As others have said, tell Pete exactly how you use the vehicle and he will map it to suit.
Money well spent, I reckon.

I went to the site and it seems that the company is in the UK. How do they remap a car in Australia or am I just missing the obvious.

Thanks

Damien

Originally Posted by koffeetemple

I went to the site and it seems that the company is in the UK. How do they remap a car in Australia or am I just missing the obvious.

Thanks

Damien

Yes - you are missing the obvious.

As part of the remap process you buy the BAS interface device. When you get it you plug it into your car and download a copy of the standard map from the car.

You then plug the interface device to your household computer and download the standard map to your computer then simply email the map to BAS who then email your new map to you normally the same day.

You can keep backup copies of both maps on your computer and the interface device stores both maps.

You then plug the interface device to your car and upload the new map to your car - takes about 3 minutes.

I keep the interface device in my car in the unlikely event that the ECU got corrupted or to change back to the standard map if the car goes in for a service.

I have a map that does not increase power but maximises torque at around 100/110kph for overtaking and towing. It decreased my 0-100kph acceleration time by three seconds and when required the car has more zoom zoom across the board. Fuel consumption is unchanged.

Garry