TheGasMan
Member Since: 07 Mar 2021
Location: West Midlands
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Morning all,
Am after some advice from you knowledgeable folk; I am contemplating getting my discovery remapped. I’ve never had a car remapped before so not sure what the process is hence was hoping to get some opinions off you guys that maybe have already done this?
Thanks in advance
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 8th Mar 2021 12:25 pm |
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daimlermg
Member Since: 31 Jan 2010
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 140
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I wanted to do mine when I bought it new in 2010 but Pete https://bellautoservices.co.uk/ never put them on sale but he did develop it for and use it himself. I cant remember the exact reason but I know it was a difficult one to program in the first place.
With the slim possibility of having a snapped crankshaft on the engine I decided its best not to stress the engine any more so I have managed without.
 I stand corrected, I just checked https://bellautoservices.co.uk/store/disco...2014-3-0l/ and Pete is selling them now.  Faultmate MSV-2
500,000 plus miles in RR,s and trying for more without breakdowns this time 
Gone Lexus RX400h SE
Past Audi A6 avant Qutro
Toyota Supra
Long line of RR's
Had for 40 years but now gone 1935 Daimler and 1937 MG
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| 8th Mar 2021 2:16 pm |
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TheGasMan
Member Since: 07 Mar 2021
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 10
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I don’t want anything crazy but was hoping it would help make the turbo lag a little better and hopefully a little better mpg also
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| 8th Mar 2021 2:28 pm |
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daimlermg
Member Since: 31 Jan 2010
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 140
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Have a word with Pete and he will advise you. He did developed the map in 2010 and but did not put them on sale for a few years which is why I did not know they were available.
P.S you will see lots of posts on here for him. Faultmate MSV-2
500,000 plus miles in RR,s and trying for more without breakdowns this time
Gone Lexus RX400h SE
Past Audi A6 avant Qutro
Toyota Supra
Long line of RR's
Had for 40 years but now gone 1935 Daimler and 1937 MG
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| 8th Mar 2021 2:38 pm |
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daimlermg
Member Since: 31 Jan 2010
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 140
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You have got me tempted to have mine done now 
I know I dont need more power but what the hell Faultmate MSV-2
500,000 plus miles in RR,s and trying for more without breakdowns this time
Gone Lexus RX400h SE
Past Audi A6 avant Qutro
Toyota Supra
Long line of RR's
Had for 40 years but now gone 1935 Daimler and 1937 MG
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| 8th Mar 2021 2:39 pm |
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FidoNick
Member Since: 18 Jan 2021
Location: Purton, Wiltshire
Posts: 120
 
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Following this post as I've also got that itch! I've just come from a D2 v8 and although I love the additional torque in the 2.7 D3, it's missing 'something'. Might be (definitely is) the lag, the lack of ACE and the sound. And I'm getting the same MPG as well  , though that'll probably improve when I stop playing with lauch control techniques .
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| 8th Mar 2021 4:26 pm |
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TheGasMan
Member Since: 07 Mar 2021
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 10
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I’ve moved from a 2.2ltr awd Range Rover Evoque and the turbo lag on this was terrible, to the point where it was almost dangerous. The discovery is no where near as bad as this but think it could still do with a little extra for faster response.
I don’t tow anything but I’m getting to that age (aheeeem!) where a caravan sounds like a good idea so am thinking the extra power/torque will help towards towing also.....maybe?
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| 8th Mar 2021 5:04 pm |
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Waylander11
Member Since: 21 Apr 2016
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 519
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I have had both of mine remapped , d3 and d4 both done by bodsy, makes a real difference D3 in Buckingham blue now SWMBO's Mine D4 commercial
Xenon's fitted Timed climate
EGR Blanked Remapped
Remap Reversing Camera
gear box reset
updated Bluetooth
4x4 info
all done by Bodsy
Fridge fitted
Reversing camera fitted
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| 8th Mar 2021 5:23 pm |
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TheGasMan
Member Since: 07 Mar 2021
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 10
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Was it quite a noticeable difference? Is bodsy a person or a garage !? (Excuse my ignorance but I’m the new boy-lol) - I’m guessing you have to take it in to their garage for the remap to be carried out or is it a mobile kind of service?
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| 8th Mar 2021 5:45 pm |
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Waylander11
Member Since: 21 Apr 2016
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 519
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Hi
Yes a noticeable difference better power delivery and just an overall smoother power delivery oh and more smiles per miles lol
Mine where both done at home by bodsy he is a regular on here and very well thought off he is mobile so will come to you if you search for updates by bodsy on here or on Facebook you will find him D3 in Buckingham blue now SWMBO's Mine D4 commercial
Xenon's fitted Timed climate
EGR Blanked Remapped
Remap Reversing Camera
gear box reset
updated Bluetooth
4x4 info
all done by Bodsy
Fridge fitted
Reversing camera fitted
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| 8th Mar 2021 10:53 pm |
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RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 1651
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had mine done by Alive.
it pulled smoothly from tickover all the way to 3500rpm+ and was very very rapid especially in sport mode.
it made for a much smoother, much more refined drive with no hesitation or turbo lag issues.
My remap was not done on a rolling road, which would have made for a more bespoke tune tailored to my specific car. It was done on the bench but Alive know what they are doing and it was an incredible result.
Rough specs for an 8 speed 255bhp SDV6 are 305bhp/415lb ft c. 600Nm/7.0s 0-60mph which is the same as the Range Rover Sport with the same engine and drivetrain so isn't overly stressing the components. 2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
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| 10th Mar 2021 8:49 am |
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Inigo
Member Since: 28 Feb 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 271
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I also had my 8 speed 2016 done by Bodsy with a Pete Bell map. I hadn't realised that it was available for the 8 speed and isn't advertised as such on Pete's website. I only knew as Bodsy offered it as he was visiting to carry out a gearbox flush anyway.
I wouldn't have bothered as I was quite happy with the performance as it was, however, it makes an enormous difference to driveability and it is quick enough to be a fun drive now. Brakes haven't been improved though, so I need to bear in mind that 2.7 tonnes takes quite a bit of stopping.
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| 10th Mar 2021 12:44 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
Posts: 6235
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When Enty first had is D4 done all four wheels would spin he had to get it adjusted a bit.. That was a Bell Auto's Map
Flack
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| 10th Mar 2021 2:57 pm |
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TheGasMan
Member Since: 07 Mar 2021
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 10
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Decision made-lol-I have booked it in on Saturday afternoon by a local company to me. I think they do the “alive” map....is this just a case of the software they use to remap!?
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| 11th Mar 2021 4:17 pm |
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RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 1651
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Alive are a reputable tuning company based in Louth, Lincolnshire but they have appointed garages around the country who can apply the remap.
For the D4 im 99% sure you need to take the ECU out as its not possible to remap one via the OBD port. 2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
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| 12th Mar 2021 8:52 am |
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