Member Since: 06 Jun 2008
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 7
Re: Tuning boxes - anyone tried P-Tronic?
I have just ordered one, so I will let you know once I have tried it. It sounds very promising if everything they say on the website is true. I have read a few reviews (unfortunately not for a Discovery 3) and they appear to be very pleased.[/quote]
7th Jun 2008 11:07 am
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18448
Seems like a lot to pay for a plug-in box - check the forum sponsors TorqTune, Turbochip and Bell Autos (see the Sponsors page for links) for "proper" remaps for similar money.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
7th Jun 2008 11:24 am
RMB
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 260
I have been looking at these boxes for a while now. I always carry a LOT of weight, all the time. Fuel consumption suffers badly. I want something quick and easy, when Disco not working, I am losing money. Dave Ellis – I am looking forward to your review. Good Luck.
7th Jun 2008 12:07 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
Convenience may be one thing (although TFC took less than an hour to do my TorqTune), but this unit will not work alongside all the complex electronic engine management systems like a proper tune does, it will just give you more power.
If i was spending that much on a tune, it would not be on a plug in box that might accelerate engine wear, through lack of interaction with sensors, alright for some but not on a car costing as much as a D3.
Honestly hope it is good for you, but glad I spent my (similar amount) of money where i did
7th Jun 2008 5:30 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72779
For the price they are asking I'd go for TorqTune or Turbo Chip, one of the criteria for me choosing TT was hearing the opinions if folks here that have had either done. Def worth upgrading the performance but I'd recommend a known remap, hellova risk otherwise.
7th Jun 2008 7:36 pm
countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 6019
I thought P-Tronic was some sort of bladder control product
7th Jun 2008 7:39 pm
dick dastardly
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: wiggleigh bottom
Posts: 1112
1. Dont trust a web site. Things look nice (+big numbers power etc...) to hook you. Make phone calls, travel to the company, meet the people. Are they serious about LR, or just want to take you to the cleaners. Today I was following up on websites http://www.alientec.de and http://www.race-power.de, went to the address of the "garage". Turned out to be a private house of a guy now doing "Financial advising" knew nothing about LR, cars or tuning .
2. Don't buy a box. These can only overfuel by increasing the original injector opening time. They cant advance the timing or control the turbo boost pressure or shut the EGR valve and so wont burn fuel more efficiently.
3. Find someone who knows and cares about your car. The D3 is a big investment, dont ruin it with rubbish kit.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
8th Jun 2008 12:24 am
dick dastardly
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: wiggleigh bottom
Posts: 1112
countrywide wrote:
I thought P-Tronic was some sort of bladder control product
Yes it is. It increases the delivery time of your injector 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
8th Jun 2008 12:26 am
boatman
Member Since: 09 Jun 2008
Location: Glos
Posts: 1
Power (not enough)
Hello All enthusiasts I am new to this site and to Landrovers. I have just traded my e class merc for a Disco 3tdv6 which is a really great car! There is only one major problem with it, the std performance is just not safe in todays driving environment. I've started the research on tuning and it seems to me that JE, Torque Tune, Turbochips and DMS are all in the running. My biggest concern is the LR warranty. In the (unlikely) event that I have a problem during the next three years which of these tuning firms will stand behind me with thier cheque book? The initial cost is not really an issue when you have spent £35K but an out of warranty engine fix could be a real
My car is an 07MYHSE, does it have a pre- heater? I agree about the manual, its poor, also the bluetooth system is very intermittent, no real reason why sometimes it picks up the phone and sometimes it doesnt.
Great website, tons of info!
I have now finished my research and will be having a DMS Job on Monday Thier MD Rob Young has a RRS TDV6 and has developed and developed the software until it is now perfect........ lets see. The big plus for me even though DMS are the most expensive is that they will be behind me cheque book at the ready in the very unlikely event that I am faced with a bill for a new engine. To be fair to torque tune I did not speak with them as I only found a South African website
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Dave Ellis – I am looking forward to your review. Good Luck.
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