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Sand Setting feels like Remap??
I read somewhere about the special programs also remapping engine parameters, tried on sand setting today and noticed total loss of turbo lag and very quick engine response, the accelerator felt less sensitive, but if I stuck my foot down the D3 deffo felt quicker/sharper?
Am I talking total or is there something to this, anyone else found the same?
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12th Jan 2007 11:42 pm
DiscoStu
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Turbochip only re-map the engine for when the special programs are off. The TC does not affect the TR mappings which still retain their standard LR settings after a re-map 8)
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Have been abusing Sand mode today 8) Well impressed! Chose to turn it off when I reached 75mph on the M60!Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
14th Jan 2007 8:40 pm
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From my understanding all reputable tuning companies, including myself JE and TC do not alter the 'off road' engine maps at all
14th Jan 2007 8:53 pm
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Steve.......ever thought of changing your job to a test pilot for airfix!!
is good though innit!! 8)
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14th Jan 2007 9:13 pm
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I went straight out and tried it when I read the post. Just saved me £700 on a re-map, so thanks! The difference in pickup is incredible!2005 Disco 3 TDV6 7 seater. Leather, DVD, fully colour-coded.
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Just saved me £700 on a re-map, so thanks! The difference in pickup is incredible!
Now you now why my Permagrin is wider than most Jon!!!
Be very careful about using sand mode too often as it will kill your big expensive tyres on the corners.
Now, imagine the increased pick-up without having to twist the dial or ruin the tyres and centre diff. Perhaps £700 isn't so bad after all. Just consider it to be unseen bling and I'm sure you will justify it. Like an expensive watch hidden under a double-cuff
Now, imagine all that extra 'go' without the weight associated to the two rows of rear seats and all their gubbins......... That's my D3 van....
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Why would sand mode have this effect on tyres and diff's then JMC?21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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nice "mod" Steve
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tried on sand setting today and noticed total loss of turbo lag and very quick engine response, 
the accelerator felt less sensitive, but if I stuck my foot down the D3 deffo felt quicker/sharper?
or is there something to this, anyone else found the same? 
