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richardch
 


Member Since: 27 Dec 2005
Location: Zurich
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Switzerland 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 4
Alive Tuning Remap

Ok so after switching to a D4 2102 SDV6 my ECU is removed, car off the road for 2 weeks, whilst my ECU is with Alive Tuning, lets see how this turns out .....
  
Post #19346008th Apr 2018 1:06 pm
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FakeTan
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Cork
Posts: 39

Ireland 2005 LR3 TDV6 SE Auto Baltic BlueLR3
Alive Tuning Remap

I had Alive Atric Econ Remap.

I'm now up to 37 miles per gallon.

I'm delighted with the result.

It costed €500 but I'll be recouping that based on savings on fuel.

Over the course of the few years that I have had the remap, I feel I have achieved the maximum the remap can offer in terms of fuel efficiency on a 2005 vehicle. In order to do this, my driving style has become more genteel. Gentle takeoffs, average motorway speed at 60 mph, looking forward to hills and slopes while keeping in gear number six in sport mode for as long as possible. I will certainly not be getting a speeding ticket with my new style of driving. Another added bonus!

Having said that, if you are driving in automatic mode, you will see an increase in fuel efficiency provided you follow the official advice from Alive on driving style. Basically not putting the foot to the floor on a regular basis!

Interesting event recently, I had installed new non-genuine front discs a few months ago. There was a slight squeaking sound for months and steering wheel gave a slight wobble at high speeds on breaking. After an exhaustive process, I discovered the discs were warped. This resulted in my miles per gallon average reducing from 37 mpg to 27 mpg.

Prior to not knowing what was the drop in miles per gallon, at one point, I began to form the conclusion that the remap did not work, however I have disproved this with the photograph below.

I'm saving an average of 15 squid on a half fill up of tank.

The irony to this parable is that by going for the cheaper parts, in this case on the discs, they will cost cost significantly more on the running of the vehicle in the long run than in purchasing the genuine parts!

in conclusion, to achieve maximum efficiency from the remap, there needs to be no underlying issues with your vehicle, in particular, anything along the drive train from the wheels straight through to the transmission. However, even if there is, you'll still achieve a fuel efficiency but not the maximum!

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Just to update this post, this week I had a full service and intercooler hose replacement. I am now up to 44 miles per gallon. This is all the more incredible in given the fact that the vehicle is 15 years old.

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Post #19590281st Jul 2018 11:32 pm
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EIG
 


Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
Location: Enniskillen
Posts: 329

United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE Tech Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4
Re: Alive Tuning Remap

richardch wrote:
Ok so after switching to a D4 2102 SDV6 my ECU is removed, car off the road for 2 weeks, whilst my ECU is with Alive Tuning, lets see how this turns out .....


How did the remap work out for you?
 Jim

D4 SDV6 SE TECH
2008 D3 TDV6 HSE G4 Challenge Vehicle 
 
Post #196205810th Jul 2018 9:05 pm
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Cockers
 


Member Since: 06 Oct 2016
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I’d be interested too. Been thinking about it for a while, just not sure if it’s worth it. I am interested in pick up off the line performance mainly.
  
Post #196276712th Jul 2018 9:08 pm
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Disco_Mikey
 


Member Since: 29 May 2007
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Never had a disappointed customer, if that's any help Laughing
 My D3 Build Thread

TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread 
 
Post #196279513th Jul 2018 4:50 am
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Cockers
 


Member Since: 06 Oct 2016
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Very much, thanks Rolling with laughter

Dundee is a tad far for me though, will look for somewhere a little more local. Very Happy
  
Post #196279813th Jul 2018 6:02 am
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FakeTan
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
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Ireland 2005 LR3 TDV6 SE Auto Baltic BlueLR3

I'm very chuffed with the initial fuel efficiency.

I'll have to give it a few weeks before I can assess the full impact.

It has more power down the revs. 1500 rpm is what she does when low speed whereas before remap, it was 2000rpm.

I got the handheld "Atric" system. You plug it in yourself and remap. Takes two minutes. You can revert to original map at any time.
  
Post #196301513th Jul 2018 2:30 pm
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richardch
 


Member Since: 27 Dec 2005
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Switzerland 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 4

Over the summer we drove down to Southern Italy over mountain passes and hammered down motorways, still takes off like a V12 Bentley and returned 9.1 Litres economy / 31 mpg ! I mean wtf !!!!!!!!
  
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Sdbrinn
 


Member Since: 19 Feb 2018
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That's one hell of an economy boost. I've been tracking mine in an app and average 28mpg
  
Post #19803663rd Sep 2018 1:16 pm
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al cope
 


Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
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how much extra was your insurance with the alive remap?

Al
 Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD 
 
Post #19804053rd Sep 2018 3:14 pm
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mine went up by £24.15
  
Post #19804243rd Sep 2018 4:11 pm
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al cope
 


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thats not bad at all - 24 quid for the full year or just until renewal - who's that insured with?

Al
 Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD 
 
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