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Goatherder
Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
Location: Next to the rum bottle...
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Guys,
My son has a VW T4 and he's just had it remapped locally and he's absolutely buzzing with the results to a point where I'm wondering if I should take the plunge and get my 2007 D3 done.
I'm not technical by any stretch. I have knowledge and can tinker a bit but certainty no deep knowledge so I don't really understand the pros and cons of it. I understand from my son that its more torque, smother pick up, more economical etc BUT, I worry whether doing this kind of thing may introduce other problems.
The vehicle runs well to me so I've never thought about it until my son brought it up.
I'm on the Wirral and use Ian Barclay for repairs/servicing who is a LR expert and excellent and Bodsy did a software update for me a while ago to give me full bluetooth phone connectivity/functionality. There is this guy also on the Wirral that I've read on here about too http://www.dynachip.co.uk/
So I just wanted to gauge opinions on whether or not to go for it and if anyone locally can recommend who to use.
Thanks
Mick Mick
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be home for breakfast....
Discovery I (1997) 2.5 TDi Special Edition ‘Argyll’ in Woodcote Green
Discovery 2 (2000) 2.5 TD5 in Bonatti Grey
Discovery 3 (2007) 2.7 TDV6 in Java Black
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DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 924
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Use Bodsy again for your remap. He's a Bell Auto Services agent. And he'll come to you so much more convenient 
Job done  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
RR Vogue SE 2011 4.4 TDV8
1974 Lightweight
Last edited by DrRobH on 20th Nov 2020 9:08 am. Edited 1 time in total
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| 20th Nov 2020 9:04 am |
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DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 924
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PS Blank your EGR with a kit (Bodsy can recommend one) while you're doing it to preserve engine longevity. Bodsy can also map out the EGR (to avoid EML light flashing up) whilst doing your remap. You'll notice a difference straight away with the blank and remap. It will feel like a completely different motor Visitor from fullfatrr.com
RR Vogue SE 2011 4.4 TDV8
1974 Lightweight
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| 20th Nov 2020 9:07 am |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23330
 
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In addition to the above, change the air filter far more frequently than recommended in the service schedule.
A quality filter is cheap to buy from the likes of Advanced Factors and it takes 10 minutes or less to do.
2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
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| 20th Nov 2020 9:39 am |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
Posts: 6232
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I can do you BAS remap and your only 30 miles away from me..
Flack
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| 20th Nov 2020 9:59 am |
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Goatherder
Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
Location: Next to the rum bottle...
Posts: 62
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@Flack - Will PM you Mick
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be home for breakfast....
Discovery I (1997) 2.5 TDi Special Edition ‘Argyll’ in Woodcote Green
Discovery 2 (2000) 2.5 TD5 in Bonatti Grey
Discovery 3 (2007) 2.7 TDV6 in Java Black
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| 20th Nov 2020 10:02 am |
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Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
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Goatherder wrote:
So I just wanted to gauge opinions on whether or not to go for it and if anyone locally can recommend who to use.
a D3 is very mellow tuned for its weight IMHO
there is a LOT to optimize, regarding drivebillity for this gardenshed on wheels..
so regarding, tuning: yes!
Who? someone you trust.... (i advice you to avoid "just internet tuners")
BUT someone like Bodsy/flack/BAS a well know combination here on the forum and i did never read negative reviews about them..
i did it myself through vantuner.co.uk why? he is a Diesel tuning specialist and because he did more of our company cars in the past with very satisfying results for a good price, (although he is cheaper for regular customers.. i can not mention any numbers, but really easy money!) and his maps are dyno tested with simmilar cars/motors...
although YOUR motor on the Dyno and then mapped and fine tuned is ALWAYS the best solution....IMHO
doesn't do BAS that if requested? i think so.. Best regards
Harold
Always looking for Pre '55's & Pre war British Motorcycles! knowing or having one for sale? PM please. I visit the UK 6 times a year
Ps. I edit my texts quite often, english is not my native language, so I will edit My “typo’s” etc. 
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