IronMan
Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Midrand
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OK, so Baben sorted me with a Torq Tune!!
Background
I drive a 2005 TDV6 SE, have 17†Cooper ST’s for rubber, a Wind Cheetah Front Runner Roof Rack, G4 kitted Winch & Snorkel.
Why I give you all these stats – well because all these thing basically makes the D3 a little bit slower and shall I say bit heavier on Diesel. (Normally the Roof Rack is off, but going away next week so fitted it last weekend).
Tests:
Before the TT we used telemetry equipment and tested the D3 on 3 sections of road. The tank was FULL, tyre pressure on the Coopers was at Road Pressure. Aircon was off.
0-100Km/h ( AVE between best of 17.1 sec and worst was 18.7 sec)
Quarter Mile was done at 22.6 sec topping out at 106Km/h
AFTER TT:
Again tank was filled to make sure we are doing like for like tests.
0-100 Km/h (AVE between 14.0 -14.2 Sec) 
Quarter Mile was done in 20.0 flat topping out at 114Km/h
The Drag Race: 
OK so then Baben and IronMan decided to do a little drag racing in Midrand this morning!!!
IronMan – kitted as above vs a stock Standard TDV6 road tyres and no extras or roof rack...
At pull away the stock D3 pulls away quicker probably due to less wind resistance and weight! Takes about 5 sec then IronMan D3 seriously kicks but!!
General:
1st things 1st! I’m NOT in this for racing!! But I can tell you the difference is VERY VERY noticeable! The car even with all the kit drives very responsive, no turbo lag!
I’m off to Lesotho for some serious overlanding next week, will also report back my findings on consumption etc.
Summary:1st impressions are WOW!!! The gearbox will still need to re-adapt according to drive style. More feedback to follow... but for now – WORTH IT!!
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 3rd Aug 2007 9:15 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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I'm TC'd  . We should arrange a 3 way test
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| 3rd Aug 2007 9:25 am |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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OK, I'll bring the M5 and a TT'd RS4 if you guys wanna play dirty 
BTW, just did my partner's TDV6 (the one Ironman was comparing with) 0-100 12.4sec
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| 3rd Aug 2007 9:49 am |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Nice one Baben!
Ironman, bear in mind that the remap does not change the TR engine maps, that said, you'll probably find that the available torque in 'normal' gives you better response than sand mode anyway! 8)
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| 3rd Aug 2007 10:55 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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Baben wrote:OK, I'll bring the M5 and a TT'd RS4 if you guys wanna play dirty
BTW, just did my partner's TDV6 (the one Ironman was comparing with) 0-100 12.4sec
Bet you just saying that because you know I sold my M5
Hmm let me see if Rob Green will lend me his M3 with blower and NOS
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| 3rd Aug 2007 12:35 pm |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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OK, I'm gonna bring my Dad as well then 
Just tried the RS4 (standard one) on my G-tech. 0-100kmh 6.2 was the best I could get. OK I struggled off the line a bit, but it just goes to show how much our altitude affects your performance.
I reckon if you can get a TDV6 to do under 12 ( without loading the torque converter etc.) you are doing great
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| 3rd Aug 2007 1:21 pm |
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Richard SA
Member Since: 24 Apr 2007
Location: St Francis
Posts: 189
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I would be interested to see what my 2007 TDV6 does, I know the injecton system has been changed on the 2007. I know I wip a Touareg VW out the blocks topend and torque up a hill too. Turbo Chip White LR3 TDV6 2007
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| 3rd Aug 2007 1:24 pm |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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Baben wrote:OK, I'm gonna bring my Dad as well then
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| 3rd Aug 2007 1:25 pm |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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OK I'll rent out the G-tech next time we get together R1000 a pop OK?
Maybe we should arrange a get together somewhere nice & quiet, with a long stretch of level road? That way we can all have a go.
Any ideas in the Midrand/Sandton area?
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| 3rd Aug 2007 1:29 pm |
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Richard SA
Member Since: 24 Apr 2007
Location: St Francis
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On a Sunday the Krugersdorp highway is quiet not sure what needs to be setup, or where Blackrock used to be at the end on the N4 towards Hartebeesport?
Gerotek could also be an option  White LR3 TDV6 2007
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| 3rd Aug 2007 3:01 pm |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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N14 is an option for top-speed runs, but a bit tricky for 0-100 cos the bikers get upset when you stop 5 D3's in 't road 
If you're talking weekends, Halfway (round my office) is a ghost town after 3 on a friday. Could use that as a base & do a few runs
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| 4th Aug 2007 2:49 am |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Could I ask, does the car kick out more smoke since the tune? Particularly under hard acceleration? 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 4th Aug 2007 9:21 am |
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Richard SA
Member Since: 24 Apr 2007
Location: St Francis
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cotefarmboy wrote:Could I ask, does the car kick out more smoke since the tune? Particularly under hard acceleration?
I have turbo chip and yes it does smoke more, spoke to Elton and he said that when you hammer it a high fueling is used thus the extra smoke. Smoke = torque yet there is a point where over fueling causes power loss.
The saying "smell my Diff" happens when you drop that poor sod that challenged more than he can handle White LR3 TDV6 2007
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| 5th Aug 2007 8:25 am |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Cheers, I had mine done by wakeupyourcar.com and it is awesome but smokes a fair bit under load, I can live with it if it is the same with all tuning  2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 5th Aug 2007 8:39 am |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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cotefarmboy wrote:Cheers, I had mine done by wakeupyourcar.com and it is awesome but smokes a fair bit under load, I can live with it if it is the same with all tuning
it's definitely not the same with all tuning, most tuners work hard to minimise smoke output although as with all diesels (tuned or standard) smoke will be evident if you just plant your foot to the floor, diesels respond better to progressive throttle inputs rather than using them as an on/off switch
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| 5th Aug 2007 9:51 am |
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