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Actual experience of the JE upgrade
I dont want a debate on whos ECU upgrade is the best (as this has been done to death), I just want to hear from somebody who's had the JE upgrade, as with the offer on right now, its very tempting. I dont mind a PM if you feel happier about a reply that way.
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4th Jun 2007 12:40 pm
ronp
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what is the JE offer, al....... always on the road less travelled 🚧
50% off if you get it done in June. Works out at £400 for the remap.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
4th Jun 2007 12:50 pm
al cope
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yep - £402.44 to be exact, inc VAT.
BHP up from 190 to 235, Torque up from 440Nm to 575Nm.
Must be paid for in June (after talking to John at JE).
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Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
4th Jun 2007 12:52 pm
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I've had the same discussion, although may not be able to get it done in June, they're happy to honour the price for July fitment if I give 50% deposit in June.
Just waiting for NFU to confirm the extra cost (if any), then I'll go ahead.
My choice has ended up being based on the overall cost £402 vs £500+ rather than any specific technical difference.
There are some of last years Morocco people who had JE & Others had TC, I believe both performed suitably.(as a general guide) and as you've said at the beginning, don't want this to run into another which is best debate).
They need the car for two hours to do the tune.
As I understand it, JE will be doing the petrol V8's that LR will continue exporting, so there is definately a very strong link between JE & LR. Personally I don't think you'll have any problems (other than keeping your right foot off the accelerator afterwards )
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4th Jun 2007 1:15 pm
ronp
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al cope wrote:
yep - £402.44 to be exact, inc VAT.
BHP up from 190 to 235, Torque up from 440Nm to 575Nm.
Must be paid for in June (after talking to John at JE).
Al
Now that is a price worth some serious consideration !!!...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
4th Jun 2007 2:07 pm
Mossy
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Bodsy wrote:
...As I understand it, JE will be doing the petrol V8's that LR will continue exporting, ...
Wot they doing to em? He asks on the off chance it may be intersting in a more umph sort of way 8) D3 HSE V8...
4th Jun 2007 2:11 pm
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I think they'll just be preparing them at the JE place in Coventry & putting the V8petrol engines in with a std map. Don't think it'll be to re-map them, although there is a JE filter & exhaust system to get a bit more ooomph for 2006 models onwards....... (if you've got plenty of cash!) Doesn't seem to be a re-map availableBodsys Brake Bible
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4th Jun 2007 2:18 pm
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Mossy wrote:
Bodsy wrote:
...As I understand it, JE will be doing the petrol V8's that LR will continue exporting, ...
Wot they doing to em? He asks on the off chance it may be intersting in a more umph sort of way 8)
They fit V8s into new Defenders, mainly for the Middle East market.In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
4th Jun 2007 2:20 pm
Mossy
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Oh well, it was worth asking. D3 HSE V8...
4th Jun 2007 2:21 pm
ronp
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Bodsy wrote:
Just waiting for NFU to confirm the extra cost (if any), then I'll go ahead.
Let us know what the extra is.
I may have to change from Livic, as they sate they do not cover modified vehicles.
NFU is my next best bet
Bodsy wrote:
My choice has ended up being based on the overall cost £402 vs £500+ rather than any specific technical difference.
totally agree with that and if I go ahead, it'll be the sole basis of my choice!...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
4th Jun 2007 2:21 pm
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I think NFU get a bit funny if you join them with a modded vehicle, they seem to be much more open to having a std vehicle & they then accept an upgrade. (well, hopefully they will....)
I just want to hear from somebody who's had the JE upgrade
I've got it, 'tis grand, no complaints The End
4th Jun 2007 2:27 pm
al cope
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Slimer - thanks.
Its not just the numbers that I look at, so is it more responsive than standard, especially from a standstill? Does it feel "perkier", like you want to use it.
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Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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4th Jun 2007 2:46 pm
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
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al cope wrote:
Does it feel "perkier", like you want to use it.
I've got the JE tune - perkier than a 16 year old. (If I can remember that far back )
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