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ebajema



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New Zealand 2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Galway Green

Emissions, they have to comply with really strict emissions on regulated tests. So they are forced to map it for clean exhaust and that sometimes/usually sacrifices drive-ability. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!

Post #133750 31st Jul 2012 12:36pm
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dave699



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Often dis-cussed is the manufacturers write into the ecu safeguards to protect the engine in the instance servicing routine isn't strictly adhered too. Also they can increase service intervals by not tuning the engine to deliver all it can. I have had my last three cars re-mapped with no issues. I am meticulous with service regime though, I would normally change the oil and filters every 6k miles.
I will let you know how it goes fo me, I'm at the mercy of the postal system. 
Had it, loved it!
2007 Vogue SE TDV8
Stornoway Grey / Ivory
Climatic Seats, RSE, AFS, Deployable steps, iPod kit.

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Googsy



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Ireland 2008 Range Rover HSE TDV8 Java Black

Come in Geoff come in Geoff ! Hope nothing has happened to him with all that extra power! Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
Gone Audi A5 2.7TDI
Gone Discovery 3 HSE
Gone Mercedes CLK
Gone Range Rover 2.5 DSE

Post #133762 31st Jul 2012 2:14pm
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Yousif



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue

OK I guess that settles it, I'll have to go for it then, the idea of 800Nm of torque is strangely appealing, just hope I don't mess up the planet...

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dave699



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Had a dispatch notification.
With any luck tomorrow I'll be having my own episode of Top Gear in the FF....
Clarkson-esque: POWWWERRRRRR!!!! Evil or Very Mad
I can imagine straight lines are going to be big smiles.
Meanwhile corners will remain errmm, 'interesting' 
Had it, loved it!
2007 Vogue SE TDV8
Stornoway Grey / Ivory
Climatic Seats, RSE, AFS, Deployable steps, iPod kit.

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dave699



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Yousif, offset your fuel use by switching a couple of bulbs to energy saving ones. Very Happy
Then remind yourself when it all matters you probably won't be here.... 
Had it, loved it!
2007 Vogue SE TDV8
Stornoway Grey / Ivory
Climatic Seats, RSE, AFS, Deployable steps, iPod kit.

Post #133774 31st Jul 2012 2:58pm
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5IMON



Member Since: 27 Nov 2011
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I just ordered one toooo. Solo excited! I wonder if it makes it faster low end than a supercharged

Post #133780 31st Jul 2012 3:52pm
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DMRR



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South Africa 2009 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Stornoway Grey

<chuckle> It's much better than standard that's all I'm going to say Laughing Land Rover Addict
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T24RES



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United Kingdom 

Uploaded the map, will have to wait for the test drive Big Cry As I'm up at 3.15 for Olympic duties.

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DMRR



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South Africa 2009 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Ignore the knocking and huge cloud on initial startup.....

If that happens of course, it did on mine, then smooth as silk Very Happy Land Rover Addict
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supershuttle



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England 2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Luxor

Well so far so good, I usually only drive gently but it is good to know the power is there if/when I need it and it does seem to be there Shocked

Fuel consumption will have to wait, testing performance isn't conducive to getting good fuel consumption.

However it does seem to be livelier, is it worth it - I think so, but I can't be bothered sending it back anyway Very Happy Geoff

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goldsax



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Ipanema Sand

should we start a splinter group ....remapped RR.....RRR

Post #133870 1st Aug 2012 7:56am
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alanm_3



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Scotland 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Or we should all have waited and done a group deal with Superchips, but I rather suspect that train has left the station! Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Post #133875 1st Aug 2012 9:36am
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dave699



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Arrived, installed, problem free, very simple process with good clear instructions.
I'm off out now, I may be some time Thumbs Up
Even on revving up, you can hear a difference Very Happy 
Had it, loved it!
2007 Vogue SE TDV8
Stornoway Grey / Ivory
Climatic Seats, RSE, AFS, Deployable steps, iPod kit.

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Googsy



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Ireland 2008 Range Rover HSE TDV8 Java Black

Just to highlight that the standard map as supplied with the Bluefin device for the TDV8 might work better on some cars than on others. I had mine mapped by Evolution chips and the orginal map that was supposed to be suited to most TDV8's made the car run like a dog. Once I contacted them they supplied another map and this time the car was amazing to drive smoother with more power etc. So if some of you are doubtful the map has made a difference this might be the case and I would suggest contacting Superchips as they are likely to have other maps available for the TDV8 which might better suit your car. Thumbs Up Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
Gone Audi A5 2.7TDI
Gone Discovery 3 HSE
Gone Mercedes CLK
Gone Range Rover 2.5 DSE

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