Member Since: 11 May 2006
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simkna wrote:
I know I came across as very black and white there
Just like postman Pat's cat I suspect!
Would have got both my D3s remapped but could only get one company to quote on insurance. That was over double the premium (£212 up to £450) and trebled the excess. My main worry was that at the end of the policy year I would have nowhere to go except that one company.
4th Aug 2006 7:43 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
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dickgriff wrote:
a communal mass debate
you're doing what ?
4th Aug 2006 8:54 am
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
Another result....
I just called my insurance company to ask / tell them about the remap. No problem, and no extra charge.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
4th Aug 2006 11:11 am
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
Which one? - for the benefit of others considering a remap...
I assume you carefully worded your request and avoided the word 'performance' ?
4th Aug 2006 11:14 am
Supergirl
Member Since: 03 Aug 2006
Location: Stirlingshire
Posts: 175
norto wrote:
si
please keep us posted on any changes to fuel economy
if any one else had had a long term JE remap can you post
your fuel figures
and maybe the same for a TC'd car
norto
JE Re-Map and ITG filter
1000 miles since re-map best mpg so far for me is 31.5
when towing 2000kg 17 to 18 mpg.
4th Aug 2006 11:16 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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When trying to get quotes, described it as "remapping engine software", the first question then was always "Does this increase performance or accelaration?". Then heard sucking air through teeth job as they thought "boy racer, here we go again!". The insurance company that did quote as above was Privilege, would be interested in who insures U Simkna.
Derek
4th Aug 2006 11:19 am
PaulB
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Coventry
Posts: 40
I have the JE re-map and my best mpg was 32.8mpg on A roads at around 50-60 mph.
Towing a 1600kg caravan I averaged 22.3mpg, mostly motorway.
My current day-to-day average is 25.4mpg, but that's mostly normal roads with very little motorway or dual carriageway and moderate traffic.
Paul
4th Aug 2006 11:21 am
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
10forcash wrote:
Which one? - for the benefit of others considering a remap...
It's a special "everyday car" policy that used to be linked to my MX-5 "modified classic" policy through AON brokers. I figured they would be OK, as my MX-5 was producing more than double factory bhp, and although it cost me, pretty much anything went in terms of mods.
Quote:
I assume you carefully worded your request and avoided the word 'performance' ?
I did say it was mainly for towing and that it would result in a bhp increase, but was probably only in the region of 10%. As long as the remap is added to my policy file, it's not like they are ever going to be able to tell what the actual difference is.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
4th Aug 2006 11:21 am
dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Solihull
Posts: 745
Supergirl wrote:
JE Re-Map and ITG filter
1000 miles since re-map best mpg so far for me is 31.5
when towing 2000kg 17 to 18 mpg.
auto or manual?2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
4th Aug 2006 11:25 am
Supergirl
Member Since: 03 Aug 2006
Location: Stirlingshire
Posts: 175
Auto
only every been filled with BP Ultimate Diesel since new
and not driving slow either anything from 40mph to well over 70 mph.
Actual MPG not the computer one. baised on 4.546 litres to the gallon.
4th Aug 2006 11:29 am
dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Solihull
Posts: 745
PaulB wrote:
I have the JE re-map and my best mpg was 32.8mpg on A roads at around 50-60 mph.
Towing a 1600kg caravan I averaged 22.3mpg, mostly motorway.
My current day-to-day average is 25.4mpg, but that's mostly normal roads with very little motorway or dual carriageway and moderate traffic.
Paul
Thanks superman,
now wondering why paulb's is so different? is yours a manual or auto paulb?
maybe difference between older/newer D3. 2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
4th Aug 2006 11:37 am
Supergirl
Member Since: 03 Aug 2006
Location: Stirlingshire
Posts: 175
Our D3 is only I month old. Is Pauls a RRS don't know why just thought it was.
4th Aug 2006 11:40 am
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
Supergirl wrote:
Our D3 is only I month old. Is Pauls a RRS don't know why just thought it was.
Correct.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
4th Aug 2006 11:41 am
dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Solihull
Posts: 745
bl**dy RS owners lurking on D3 forum.....confusing the issue 2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
Mine's been TC'd and it seems to have improved the fuel consumption by about 4mpg so far. I'm off to France in 11 days time towing our 1900Kg caravan so will have a much better idea of its towing consumption by the beginning of September. I'll monitor it over the time we're away and post some figures up when we get back.
ITMT, even my partner has been unable to reduce consumption below 23mpg and she treats the throttle as an on/off switch ! Prior to TC, she could easily reduce the reading to between 19 and 20 .Now an ex-D3 owner after 7 happy years. Miss the car but not the big bills
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you're doing what ?
bl**dy RS owners lurking on D3 forum.....confusing the issue 
! Prior to TC, she could easily reduce the reading to between 19 and 20 
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