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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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Been thinking about getting mine TC'd for a while now, and have been reading all the pertinent threads, but I haven't seen anyone with a manual D3 who has been chipped.
My questions are:
Will I benefit from the upgrade without the auto box? (I understand the remap alters the gearbox).
Has anyone here with a manual D3 been chipped, and what do you think of it?
Cheers, Stu Disco 5 HSE Lux
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 23rd Jul 2006 5:56 pm |
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Roddy
Member Since: 18 Apr 2005
Location: Aberdeen
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My first D3 Manual was TC'd. That was the older one from 190 to 235 bhp, I think they now go to 250bhp.
The difference was great, fast off the mark and above 75 it just kept going.
My new D3 is up to date (does not require the enhancement). It feels almost as good as my old one, the main difference is the acceleration, but not much. It has done 2k and is loosening up but 70 upwards is slower than the old one.
I probably won't bother to upgrade this one yet, unless I hear the new upgrade makes a lot of difference.
Hope this helps. Discovery 3 'S' Bonatti Grey.
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| 23rd Jul 2006 8:14 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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might be a bit too torquey when pulling away but once on the move should provide much more oomph and less changes of gear... at a guess
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| 23rd Jul 2006 8:15 pm |
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MJ
Member Since: 25 Jan 2006
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 54
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I haven't had my manual chipped, and to be honest, I don't think I'll bother either. Drove down the M1 to Billing today and it just seems to go and go. It's very deceiving - every time you look the the clock you are going faster than you thought!!! It's still only done 1400 miles and you can feel it loosening up nicely. Arctic Frost TDV6 5-seat
Terrain response
Climate control
Xenons
(Yes, it's an odd spec - but I like it!)
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| 23rd Jul 2006 8:57 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
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Exactly why I have never considered having mine done. She is plenty fast and nimble when needed.
Occasionally I wish there was more there to overtake or when pulling away but that is rare. If you read ahead and use the torque, there is plenty of go.
The extra MPG would be nice as well but cannot justify the cost at the moment.
-s
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| 23rd Jul 2006 9:46 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23873
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Can't comment on a manual I'm afraid. Had my enhancement done, which wiped out the T/C, IMO it felt awful in comparison. I haven't changed my driving style, the D3 isn't a sporty car & IMO there is little point in driving it fast for pleasure as it's more pleasureable to cruise.
The huge advantage of the T/C is the confidence it provides when you need to overtake and the ability to pull away sharpish when exiting a junction/turning. These two points IMO make the D3 a much safer vehicle to drive. The other "plus", is that mpg is improved, in my case by c.2mpg (not done any accurate tests yet). I'd imagine for those that tow, the extra torque would be an big advantage.
I've been modifying cars for the last 12 years, the TDV6 has huge tolerance levels in standard tune to be able to cope with poor quality fuel, the tough demands of off-roading & service schedules not completed on time. Provided you use good diesel & service it properly the re-map should have no negative affects whatsoever.
Words can't describe the difference though, you really must try it. The T/C just makes it so much nicer to drive 
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| 24th Jul 2006 10:14 am |
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JohnT
Member Since: 13 Jan 2006
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 45
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I have the manual and the TC enhancement
The difference is like NIGHT AND DAY.
The best £5xx pounds I ever spent on the D3
Peak torque is now over 400ft/lb at 2300 RPM, this makes a huge difference to the car's driveability, power is up over 230 BHP at 3500 RPM; very rarely rev this high as simply no need.
Most interesting though, is the fuel economy, my D3 now returns between 33.5 and 35.5 on day to day use , this is calculated on litres and mileage not the in house guess meter that LR installs in the D3.
The car is now a joy to drive, unlike when it was delivered, would I recommend it - you bet ....if your still not sure go and test the TC demo car you won't be disappointed, well not unless you have unrealistic expectations, remember it's not a sports car it's a 3 tonne 2.7 turbo diesel.
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| 24th Jul 2006 11:16 am |
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easy
Member Since: 25 Mar 2006
Location: Italian lakes
Posts: 21
 
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Another vote for the Turbochip..
I had mine done after just 2 months of ownership but it really transforms the car 
Although as already stated here the D3 isn't about speed but the increased torque makes overtaking a lot safer and stops it "bogging down" when pulling out of junctions.
I have noticed a better MPG as well and reckon it will pay for itself in about 15,000 miles.
So if you are thinking of TC'ing the sooner the better in my opinion.
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| 25th Jul 2006 9:21 am |
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LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
Posts: 468
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Our original development car was a manual Money talks.Sex sells.Mud sticks.Time flys.  happens.People talk.Impressions last!
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| 25th Jul 2006 7:05 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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Thanks for all the advice. I think I'll be giving it a go, when I've get the money together! Mind you, I bet its cheaper if I'm not using the 'auto' part of the upgrade 
Main reason is the increased MPG - living in east London, its a lot of stop/start and speed humps etc. and I'm only getting 21 mpg. I'm very happy with current motorway performance, but don't do that much motorway travel.
Jeff - love your part of the world! When I get it done, next I'm down there you can have a test drive! Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 26th Jul 2006 6:27 pm |
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