fastrac
Member Since: 13 Apr 2009
Location: Midlands
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Just got a 54 plate TDV6 D3 and was wanting to know how i can tune it to get the low down flat spot out. Cheers
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 14th Apr 2009 8:21 am |
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Willy Eckerslike
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: N Yorks
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Welcome, spend some time reading, and do a search i.e. Fish for chips Club Pie n Pea
One life....Fish it
D3 Gone but not forgotten
Club Men of Oak
Club Walnut sniffers
D4 Van owner
Ents long lost Uncle
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| 14th Apr 2009 8:24 am |
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fastrac
Member Since: 13 Apr 2009
Location: Midlands
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Will have a browse, thankyou. In the meanwhile, if anyone has had a chip fitted could you leave your opinion.
Many Thanks
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| 14th Apr 2009 8:34 am |
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Bodsy
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JE Engineering in Coventry had a re-map (same as a chip, but only software update) special offer (£342 I think) they come highly recommended for this and for general service if you're local to them.
Bell Auto Services are a site sponsor who offer a remap in a box which you can take on and off.
10forcash is another site sponsor who can offer TorqueTune engine remap and also provided mobile servicng and expedition prep.
TurboChip are also available nationally for a re-map.
Think that covers most options....... Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
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| 14th Apr 2009 9:30 am |
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AndrewS
Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
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There is loads of discussions refering to re-maps 
Here is one I found by searching the word 'tune'
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic31996.html?highlight=tune In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 14th Apr 2009 9:34 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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That must be a rare one Andrew. I thought they had all been "locked" 
FWIW : Ive had a Turbochip tune from New (+1000 miles). Now done 90K and 3 years old. Been very happy Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 14th Apr 2009 10:03 am |
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fastrac
Member Since: 13 Apr 2009
Location: Midlands
Posts: 27
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Had a remap on previos td5 and it helped alot with bad flat spot. Do the cheap plug in chips(on ebay) work as well as a remap (for example from BAS).
Cheers
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| 14th Apr 2009 11:29 am |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Errrr..............................No!
Plug in boxes cannot interact with the complex electronic engine management of a car like the D3.
Much better to have a vehicle specific remap that utilises all the sensors scattered around the engine to 'look after' the engine and give you the performance increase I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 14th Apr 2009 11:32 am |
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Bodsy
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Err No, Comon concensus is that 'plugins' (other than the BAS or BBS type) just raise the fuel pressure to get the increase in power. Re-maps provide a change in the fuel and other engine tolerances/sensors to provide a better more reliable increase. Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 14th Apr 2009 11:33 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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I think GLYNNE has a plugin box ! Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 14th Apr 2009 11:34 am |
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fastrac
Member Since: 13 Apr 2009
Location: Midlands
Posts: 27
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What about the better known names like the site sponser Turbo Chip and Twisted Performance.
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| 14th Apr 2009 12:00 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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DiscoDunc wrote:
FWIW : Ive had a Turbochip tune from New (+1000 miles). Now done 90K and 3 years old. Been very happy
 I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 14th Apr 2009 12:01 pm |
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Bodsy
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DiscoDunc wrote:I think GLYNNE has a plugin box !
That'll account for all his punctures then.... Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 14th Apr 2009 12:13 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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i do 40,000 miles on those tyres with zero problems. Glynne buys them off me and gets two punctures in as many weeks  Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 14th Apr 2009 12:18 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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Didn't realise he got them from you Dunc Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 14th Apr 2009 12:20 pm |
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