Baron wrote:

If you have an issue with warrranty DONT.

Killer,

The 'danger' with any type of chip, remap, plug-in box is that if the dealer discovers it then your warranty will be in the 'bin' unless you've got bags of money and are prepared to fight LR for any claim they reject as a result of the modification!

In effect nobody declares that they have 'chipped' a car for fear and of losing the warranty. Even if a dealer has done it for you thye will not have declared it to LR....so dont be deceived....if anything goes 'wrong' then the dealer will 'walk away' and state that it was you the customer who demanded the upgrade and 'nothing to do with me mate'....or words to that effect!!!!

If you are prepared to lie to your dealer and/or LR then have your car upgraded..... but if not...leave well alone otherwise your car without warranty will be worth zilch!!!!

OK, I understand that.

I also see on the internet that there are a lot of offerings which are basically small boxes added in the engine. They can easily be removed, and supposedly they leave no trace whatsoever:

http://dieseltuner.co.uk/landrover.html

http://www.dieseltuning.co.uk/landrover-diesel-tuning.html

Are these what they say, i.e. do they really give the added performance, as well as leave no trace?

KB RRS TDV8, black with ivory.

Killer Bob.

Car is great and has been back to dealership (early days) three times and they never spotted the upgrade.

0-60 is no quicker but from 50 through any 20 increment is significantly faster.

Just love the car.

Just passed 18k miles now and had to fit new rubber Went for the P zero's this time and I really like them. Seems like have done £14 pounds a week in tyre wear

Dont expext to get more MPG you will be fooling yourself But the grunt is worth it. My average over 15k is 25.6 mpg for a big car.

Cheers and enjoy your TDV8   SDV8 vogue SE.
Corris grey and ivory leather + most of the toys.
Limited edition RRS model number 0001
Gone TDV8 RR Sport. Never to be forgotten.

Wife has an i8 BMW

Hi Guys, One of the first questions Land Rover insurance asks is "has your car been modified to increase its performance" has anyone been through the change while a policy holder, and what impact did it have on your premium, assuming they still agreed to insure the vehicle ?

On my previous TDV6 I chipped it and told the Insurance company. The increase in premium was about £50 for the year....they didn't appear too bothered about it and said it was a fairly common modification.
So given that was the cost it really is not worth hood winking the insurance by not telling them as it could bite you big time if you have an accident and they discover it.

I haven't bothered on the TDV8 as I don't think it needs it  TDV6 - gone
TDV8 - gone
Audi Q5 3.0 Tdi Sline wef 6/11/10

Josh I agree with you, TDv8 is very good without any mods, however there are some there for whom the standard performance is never enough, regardless of what the car is. It's like adding bodykits etc it's a personal thing - maybe it goes back to when man used to mark his territory! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Tim in Scotland wrote:

Josh I agree with you, TDv8 is very good without any mods, however there are some there for whom the standard performance is never enough, regardless of what the car is. It's like adding bodykits etc it's a personal thing - maybe it goes back to when man used to mark his territory!

Tim you maybe right

I would never fit a body kit to a RRS. Far to good looking for after market bits. But the lure of a little more power and the sheer mention of an increase in fuel economy just can't be ignored

Each to his own

TDV8 is a beast standard so why mess with the best   SDV8 vogue SE.
Corris grey and ivory leather + most of the toys.
Limited edition RRS model number 0001
Gone TDV8 RR Sport. Never to be forgotten.

Wife has an i8 BMW

I found that this chip...

which I fitted into my Land Rover Discovery was really easy to fit and I'm getting at least an extra 10 MPG.

Cheers, Trev.

Hi Guys,

I joined this forum to search out about remapping and was recommended to Nick at TurboChip (nice guy by the way), I called their head office and three days later Dave arrived and did the business on my TDV8 HSE.....boy what a difference, as guys say on these pages, yes it's quick before the remap, but if anyone needs convincing.....there is no need, it really does make a difference.
So after the remap I thought surely the standard exhaust system is a bit lame to handle the extra horses......so today i had a Larini full stainless steel sports system fitted..........I was beaming like a Cheshire cat all the way back home. The acoustics are amazing and the extra power gain is fantastic, the engine purrs like a kitten and roars like lion on heat. Oh and thanks to Ollie at Phoenix Motorsport for doing such a great job fitting the system.

Any guys thinking about the remap or guys who already have it, then you really should consider a new exhaust system, its what your beloved deserves!

One very happy RRS owner! RRS TDV8 HSE - 2007 - Java Black
Re - Mapped
Larini Stainless Steel Sport Exhaust System
22' Overfinch
And very much loved!

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going by what i've read the remap of the V6 really does give it a hell of a lot more punch right? Can anyone who's had it done confirm or deny?

Yes it does  TDV6 - gone
TDV8 - gone
Audi Q5 3.0 Tdi Sline wef 6/11/10

Just had my RRSport TDV6 tweaked by Nick, Welll if you were thinking about , think no more, get it done.

Its amazing the low end torque is brilliant.

It Feels like a different car altogether.

Nick's a really sound guy.

Thanks Nick and TurboChip.

Its the future and dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

Right i'm off to play............................

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Hi All
Can anyone point me in right direction, After reading about chipping rrs on here, i have decided to go ahead
with it, But im not sure who to use. Can any1 recommend someone in the teeside area.
Many thanks
Clemo1