Member Since: 13 Jun 2005
Location: Torrance ,Glasgow
Posts: 20
to turbochip or not to turbochip
in posession of my new disco. Is turbochipping worth it on my 2007?? All opinions much valued. Cheers
7th Mar 2007 9:51 am
tasmod
Member Since: 30 Jan 2006
Location: out of here
Posts: 124
See the thread in Maintenance and Modifications
7th Mar 2007 10:21 am
LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
Posts: 468
Of course it's worth chipping your car....it makes a huge difference....if you want to Turbochip then speak to Rob at D-Tech...he's mobile and will come to you Money talks.Sex sells.Mud sticks.Time flys. happens.People talk.Impressions last!
"drguy"...... Not another Glagow Doctor is it....? Could be an islexdic drugy
TC on a 2007 car is not as noticable as it is on a 2006 car. Will still make a difference, but not a "Holy S**t" + BIG Grin kind of a difference.
Don't know how far North Tasmod comes, but Turbochip are based in Carlisle and that's where mine was done.
7th Mar 2007 11:40 am
LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
Posts: 468
07 cars do have a lot more low down fuelling than 06 cars and this nmakes them feel better than the earlier cars. There is still a lot of improvement to be gained with a remap Money talks.Sex sells.Mud sticks.Time flys. happens.People talk.Impressions last!
7th Mar 2007 12:02 pm
cmyers_uk
Member Since: 10 Apr 2005
Location: Near Bristol, UK
Posts: 433
I chipped a TD5 D2 and whilst it was great with all the extra power it did come at a price in terms of reliability. When I came to sell it to get my D3 I was caught in a moral dilema do I tell them and get less trade in or allow somebody to get a chipped car and not insure it properly?
The other myth is the increase in mpg. In my experience when you have extra power you tend to use it , the extra power comes from burning more fuel. The faster it goes the more fuel it burns. So I got a drop in fuel economy but got places faster !
Lastly warrenty. I know its always undetectable no one will ever know etc (well until they drive it or stick it on a dyno), but in my experience LR are not stupid and you will run a risk of a claim not being honoured.
Insurance - I did not have any problems very small premium increase. Well worth
So in summary , I love the extra power chipping provides but personally I will not be doing it to my 2007 model. I hope the info helps you make the right choice for you.
7th Mar 2007 12:24 pm
drguy
Member Since: 13 Jun 2005
Location: Torrance ,Glasgow
Posts: 20
Will probably hangfire at present and get to know the new car.Would like to try before I buy. Thanks to all. PS yes a glasgow doctor. Cheers
Not as prolific as our other Glasgow Doctor (Dr Diesel) though. The D3 is getting to be a common choice for those of a clinical disposition....... You will be wanting a Mantec Plate for the front too no doubt?
8th Mar 2007 9:44 am
drguy
Member Since: 13 Jun 2005
Location: Torrance ,Glasgow
Posts: 20
what the fxxx is a mantec plate
8th Mar 2007 3:30 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Metal sumpguard, as fitted to G4 spec cars from factory and added by the rest of us as soon as we start thinking about using our D3s offroad. 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.
8th Mar 2007 3:34 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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What happened to the back of the car? It reminds me of the Renault11 in "A view to a kill"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.
8th Mar 2007 3:41 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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It followed along dutifully. Was a prety steep sand hill/cliff thingy at Yarwell. Note FR wheel in air!
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happens.People talk.Impressions last! 
Could be an islexdic drugy 
