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Ben4
 


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Software upgrades - options?

So I've read a lot on here about various upgrades to the D3 software.
There seems to be quite a few variations in what is possible.

I'd like more responsive throttle when moving away from stationary. Better fuel economy is always good.
I'd also really like to have a digital speed read out on the dash between the dials as I'm tall so can't see the top half of the speedo Smile

Is there a single upgrade to enable/ unlock all of these things? Or various stages of upgrades?
I'm presuming that a site sponsor with be able to do these things for me.

What other useful options are possible to unlock?
Thanks
  
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Hi Ben,
Have you considered a "Heads Up Display" (hud) which projects vehicle information onto the windscreen wherever you want.

I have a GPS hud (which I have yet to fit), which determines your speed from the GPS unit, as well as distance travelled, rpm, time etc. I found this to be particularly useful as I have non-standard tyres and so the speed indicated on the dash is in error.

Worth Considering,
Peter

Correction: It doesn't show rpm, but rather speed in your chosen units both digitally and analogue.
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Hi Ben,
As a follow up, there is another hud that hooks into the OBD II plug. This would be better for those with standard sized tyres or who are less interested in speed.

This displays live information from your engine, including speed, revs, fuel consumption, coolant temp, engine faults and more.

HTH,
Peter
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Hi for better performance you need a remap. Loads of info on here about that and a good few site sponsors that do it. . As a short term trial you could put the Discovery into sand mode and see is that a help.
Digital speedometer on the dash? I've never heard of any software update that can get that for you, I'd be interested in that myself, but I don't think that's an option on a D3 unless you fit some form of after market device as suggested above. Does moving the steering wheel height and reach help any bit? Or drop the seat down to its lowest point.
  
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I've tried various of these after market HUD's and to be honest all the ones I tried were all a bit Censored

I really really wish I could find one that actually works Sad
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see land rover concept had an idea like that with a windscreen display

   
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professorpool wrote:
I've tried various of these after market HUD's and to be honest all the ones I tried were all a bit Censored

I really really wish I could find one that actually works Sad


have u seen these ones Thumbs Up

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Navigation...B00HSL4SDY

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Navdy-Navigation-...DX8085N7WS
   
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£600 Shocked Shocked Shocked
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FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
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Erea wrote:
As a short term trial you could put the Discovery into sand mode and see is that a help.


never realised that worked in Hi range! an interesting couple of minutes this morning ... may give it a longer trial later !
  
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Rolling with laughter not as noticeable in a manual Crying or Very sad but sounds fun in an auto
  
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professorpool wrote:
£600 Shocked Shocked Shocked


was going to say sit down first before u read it Whistle Whistle
   
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Many 'apps' to convert your phone to a HUD if you so desire...

E.g https://hudwayapp.com/ on ios and android
  
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Ben4
 


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Thanks so much for all the replies and links - plenty for me to work through.

Presumably there must be plenty of off the shelf remap options for these cars? Although theelectronics side of things are a bit unknown to me at this stage.
  
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Hi Ben,
One of the well-accepted remaps on here is by Bell Auto Services (BAS). I have one installed on mine in Australia so the means are there. When I installed mine, BAS sent me an installment device, then emailed me the remap. Now, if you have an IID tool, there is no need for the separate installer.

Best Wishes,
Peter
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I can provide the BAS remap and many other updates etc if that's of interest Ben. Thumbs Up
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