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BarryG
 


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Post #13869214th Mar 2007 11:50 am
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Sounds like a wonderful modification, but can you guys who have t/chiped your cars answer the following:

1. What sort of sacrifice have you made in terms of fuel consumption?
2. Does t/chipping affect the warrantee?
3. Are there any known issues with the drivetrain being unable to handle the additional power/torque in the long run?
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Post #13875314th Mar 2007 3:04 pm
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d3syd wrote:
1. What sort of sacrifice have you made in terms of fuel consumption?
2. Does t/chipping affect the warrantee?
3. Are there any known issues with the drivetrain being unable to handle the additional power/torque in the long run?


1. Between 3-4mpg IMPROVEMENT Shocked (If you can stop yourself from doing the traffic light Grand Prix)
2. Turbochip cannot be detected by the dealer - though since a high % of main dealers are doing it / selling it themselves...........
3. Most of it handles the V8 already so shouldn't be an issue IMHO Confused
  
Post #13880814th Mar 2007 4:43 pm
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BarryG
 


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JMC wrote:
d3syd wrote:
1. What sort of sacrifice have you made in terms of fuel consumption?
2. Does t/chipping affect the warrantee?
3. Are there any known issues with the drivetrain being unable to handle the additional power/torque in the long run?


1. Between 3-4mpg IMPROVEMENT Shocked (If you can stop yourself from doing the traffic light Grand Prix)
2. Turbochip cannot be detected by the dealer - though since a high % of main dealers are doing it / selling it themselves...........
3. Most of it handles the V8 already so shouldn't be an issue IMHO Confused



1.) same as JMC .... was in the 21-22mpg's now at 25-27
2.) warranty and TC (or other remaps) ... well as JMC has said some dealers do it.... how do they handle warranty
My dealer know's about mine and didnt have a problem.
3.) once again the V8 runs on the same drivetrain (Im sure there are differences )
  
Post #13883114th Mar 2007 5:16 pm
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Excellent.

As Dannyboy is closest perhaps we can arrange a time and a place? Any suggestions or ideas welcome.

Also, interested in the rolling performance figures, 30-50; 50-70 type of stuff.

Anybody else got other comparisons they would like to see done?
  
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Simong wrote:


Anybody else got other comparisons they would like to see done?


yes ....... who can put down the most black smoke off the start line.....
  
Post #13886814th Mar 2007 7:28 pm
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Maybe compare in sand mode too?
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Post #13889314th Mar 2007 8:39 pm
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I'm well up for it, I live just off the M1 at J38, there are plenty of quiet dual carriageways around here as we are near the countryside, perhaps late evening or maybe a sunday when traffic is a bit quieter, let me know what you think, PM me if you want to go ahead and swap details and arrange a meet, etc... Thumbs Up

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Post #13947615th Mar 2007 11:19 pm
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sideview wrote:
Maybe compare in sand mode too?


The chip only works on the non-terrain setting. Sand mode would be the same (original) on both.
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Hmmm, an extra few mpg you say Dr. Evil

With an assumed 3mpg saving (I already average between 25 and 28, but it seems to be settling around 25 Rolling Eyes ) it would take me 30,000 - 35,000 miles to be cost neutral, which is likely to be 2-3 years driving.

Nah, think I'll stick with it for the moment. Plenty quick enough as it is.
 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.  
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NoDo$h sometimes we buy things not just to be cost effective, the extra cost of the SE pack on your motor over the 7 seat base model for example, how many miles of light footed economic driving over how many years to recover that cost?

The T/C definitely improves the driving experience of the D3, and improves the motor in probably the only area where it can be said to be lacking, however, T/C is not for everyone, and this is just my opinion






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A fine example of how the written word can be misconstrued, even with smilies. Sorry Danny, I wasn't ridiculing those who have TCd their cars (my last car had the TC treatment and I loved it). I was just thinking out loud on where I see the D3 with a TC, as I find the performance fine for the sort of car it is. For me the benefit is fuel economy first and performance second. I'm sure once I've had the car a few more months I'll re-evaluate my thoughts on the performance but for now it seems pretty much spot-on for my needs.


My post should be seen more along the lines of

"Interesting..... Hmmm, could save me some cash and give a bit more poke.... lets do some maths...... cost/benefit if you like... Not looking great, and this is a car I bought precisely because I'd had my fill of belting around on the redline with my last car. Now do I really want to push this car like the last one? Let's look at the maths again..... Hmmm, not adding up; think I'll leave it."

Note this is based on my needs, experiences and views, not set out as a "ooh, you're a plonker if you do that!" I just want another box or two ticked to make a TC worthwhile as things are for me at the mo. Sorry matey, not intending to wee on anyone's bonfire. Sad
 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.  
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dannyboy
 


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NoDo$h.............absolutely no offence is or was taken, merely showing my thoughts / reasons for going the T/C route, same as you I suppose, just thinking outloud.


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 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.  
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This speed trial seems to have gone a bit quiet, all parties lost interest then? Question
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