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vtrnutter
Member Since: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
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Hi All
I've now had my D3 SE TDV6 for just over 1 week now and am loving it, apart from the fuel consumption  . On my old car (a new model Galaxy 2.0D) I had it remapped which took it from 140bhp to 190bhp or so, with a corresponding increase in torque. The difference in driveability was amazing. What was even more amazing still was the approx 10-15% improvement in fuel consumption.
Now, given that I tow a huge twin axle caravan (one of the reasons for the change to the D3) and the idea that I might improve fuel consumption somewhat I have looked into the Superchips remap for my D3. A friend of mine works for a tuning company and I am able to get it remapped from him for £325 all inclusive.
I am really interested to hear from anybody who has done this. Was the mod worth doing in your opinion. What fuel consumption benefits did it bring apprximately in % terms, and crucially were there any reliability issues. Any other useful info would be appreciated as well.
Thanks a lot.
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 1st Dec 2008 10:51 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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there are many threads here on remaps, but would i have it done again on my next D3...... Definately 
Not sure about fuel consumption improvement but the power delivery and torque improvements are well worth it.
I tow a twin axle caravan and easily cruise at  mph with little effort. the extra torque also means the car pulls easily without changing down a gear Duncan
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| 1st Dec 2008 10:58 pm |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
 
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There is definitely an improvement in power and torque
with a remap but i think youll see
a drop in economy in around town driving no matter how
gentle you are on the accelerator.
Its hard to get more power without using more fuel  Pete
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| 1st Dec 2008 11:26 pm |
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dick dastardly
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: wiggleigh bottom
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norto wrote:
Its hard to get more power without using more fuel
Can be done with remap / software changes to alter timing, turbo boost and EGR valve use. There's one wheel on my wagon, but i'm still rollin' along, it's the cherokee, they're after me, but I'm singing a happy song
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| 2nd Dec 2008 11:29 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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All depends on who's remap you get......
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| 2nd Dec 2008 11:49 pm |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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I thought i did  Pete
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