heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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No thanks 
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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heine wrote:No thanks
Congrats on the purchase of the D4 boet  what colour did you get?
all that Jaegermeister is muddling your brain
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| 3rd Aug 2011 1:44 pm |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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Just felt like someone had to respond to you , but watch this space , a buddy of mine has his on order and I've already told him he needs to come see you
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| 3rd Aug 2011 2:28 pm |
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Sedi
Member Since: 23 Sep 2011
Location: Brakpan
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Hi Everyone
Im a newbie in the site and have had the pleasure of driving the D3 for the past two years.I'm keen improving the performance of my D3 TDV6 to get best out of this car.any person who can offer advise as to were i got go to have this done in JHB area.
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| 27th Sep 2011 10:56 am |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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There is only one person you need to talk to..... Me 
We are based in Kyalami
Hit my email button and send me your details.
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| 27th Sep 2011 11:02 am |
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Sedi
Member Since: 23 Sep 2011
Location: Brakpan
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Thanks Baben
Will definately be in contact
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| 27th Sep 2011 11:29 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Hmmmmm besides Anthony's remap , you can also look at blocking off your EGR's (I think it's still doable on a 2008 - Discoeast can help here ) and a freeflow and also a performance filter like an ITG or a K & N ( but for on road use only)
Having said all that though , start with the remap and see if you still think you need to do more - but I doubt it , and it is the least invasive .
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| 28th Sep 2011 5:27 am |
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karoosafari
Member Since: 24 May 2010
Location: Cape Town
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Hi Baben and everybody else
As you will notice, my problem is not unique, but I am looking for a relatively reliable solution, and you seem to be about the most knowledgable person in this space.
Background
I drive a 2005 D3 TDV6 SE. Apart from using it around town, I also use it regularly for trips into remote cross border areas. I mostly travel alone (single vehicle). I do know that this is breaking a basic rule of 4x4'ing, but due to the nature of my trips, this is often the only way to go. I love my Disco, but I need to know that it will not leave me stranded due to an electrical problem.
Just about every electrical component that fails has an electronic consequence to another set of components that are not actually broken, but gets de-activated due to the fault code in the system. This then renders the car unusable, which is not desired when stuck in a remote area. Loose or blown brake lamps for example!! Another example is when I've had the rear diff-lock actuator fail causing the car to go into limp mode leaving the suspension on the bump stops. This on top of a mountain requiring ground clearance to get down - not great. I have since figured out a work around to override the sagging suspension, so 1 down.
Similarly I need to find overrides for 2 other main components that I believe can render the car unusable:
1 Immobiliser
2 Gearbox
3 Are there any others
So, I am thinking of getting a Faultmate hoping that it:
- will tell me which component is failing
- I should then be able to either replace (if I have spare) or bypass this component
- Reset the fault codes so that the other components on the "bus" does not fail
In your experience,
- am I correct in my approach?
- will it address most of my needs?
- are there other similar products to do the same job?
- can I purchase such a device locally?
Any information will be appreciated. I can also call you to discuss if that is the more preferred option.
Best regards
Gerhard
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| 5th Oct 2011 10:59 am |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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Gerhard, your reasoning is exactly why I bought a faultmate years ago.
There are quite a few error code checkers available, but as far as I know, the faultmate is the only system in it's price bracket that does error reading, ccf editing, and software updates
You can buy direct from the Blackbox-solutions.com website. Pay them to do the forwarding, it's much cheaper that way.
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| 7th Oct 2011 8:00 am |
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WILLF
Member Since: 29 Sep 2011
Location: Cape Town
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You in the mother city soon - 2 weeks? Let me know when I should give you a bel.
Rgrds,
Will
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| 28th Oct 2011 1:07 pm |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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hi Will, please pm or email me your mobile number, then we can get together. I will take my complete kit along, so can do remaps and faultmate work, but time will be tight, and I will only be able to operate from around CTICC early morning and late afternoon.
Those who want to see what I do to pay my taxes - come visit us at Africa.com - 4G Technology - from Tuesday to Thursday next week
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| 1st Nov 2011 6:50 am |
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matthieup
Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cape Town
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[quote="Baben"]hi Will, please pm or email me your mobile number, then we can get together. I will take my complete kit along, so can do remaps and faultmate work, but time will be tight, and I will only be able to operate from around CTICC early morning and late afternoon.
Those who want to see what I do to pay my taxes - come visit us at Africa.com - 4G Technology - from Tuesday to Thursday next week[/quote]
That's a bummer. My baby girl being born on Friday it was the first time in 11 years that I didn't attend africa com...
Let us know when you're next down here. On a side note what do you guys do at 4G Technology? (i'm in the smart cards (sim) supply field)
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| 20th Nov 2011 9:13 am |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
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Telecom Planning, Optimisation, Trialling and Test&Measurement software & equipment
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| 20th Nov 2011 3:58 pm |
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Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
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Gerhard, two things I would add here, adjustable 50mm suspension lift rods
and a back up system to pump up the suspension if it were to drop down.
As for the EGR's, not that simple as in the past, but I think it can still be
done, will require a air flow bypass of the butterfly when closed. D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| 24th Nov 2011 8:53 am |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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| Remap specials this December |
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I am in JHB most of December, so have a little time on my hands.......
So, there are specials to be had during the entire month, special conditions apply, ie. Gauteng only-
Call/PM/Email me for details if you are interested in a remap for
D3 TDV6
RRS / FFRR TDV8 3.6
FL2 TD4
any TD5
(call for other vehicles)
10% to the site
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| 24th Nov 2011 6:46 pm |
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