Hello guys.

Just got my first RRS last week and simply love the thing.

I have been reading the various entries about remapping / chipping with interest and I have decided to go ahead.

2 questions:

1) What is the best mod to get done?

2) I am based up in Aberdeen and I was wondering if there were any recommended garages to go to in the area to get the remapping / chip done?

Any and all tips will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Colin.

The 3.0 cannot be mapped via the diagnostic port.

The engine ECU has to be removed, and opened up on the bench, and done that way.

Not sure if anyone up this way does that as yet...

Pretty sure the 3.0 TDV6 can be done through the port. It's just the 2012 onwards SDV6 which can't be done through the port. 2014 L405 SDV8 RR Autobiography

2012 RRS SDV6 HSE -Orkney Grey with A/B bodykit - Now Gone
2007 RRS TDV6 HSE - Zermatt Silver - Gone

Scott at Motorwerks can do your remap mate.

Hello and thanks for the reply.

I tried Motorwerk last month but they couldn't do it.

I have some one else lined up, so will wait and see how that goes.

Colin. Leasky.

Ive just had mine chipped by North Wales Tuning, they are national I think?, the mobile white van arrived at my work last week, ECU taken out, job done in a couple of hours, just been to Abersoch for the weekend and I have to say, its the best mod for the money, feels like driving a different car, so much more power, lot less accelerator travel and the MPG difference is huge, I purchased my car 25 months ago (RRS 2012 HSE 3.0 V6) and now feel rather off I left it this long, at the time I was a sceptic and also listened to the tripe about possible warranty issues, after all the car was brand new.

To be clear on this, IT'S A MUST HAVE UPGRADE


 If you've got it, spend it!

Leasky wrote:

Hello and thanks for the reply.

I tried Motorwerk last month but they couldn't do it.

I have some one else lined up, so will wait and see how that goes.

Colin.

Hi guys
Thinking about getting my tdv6 remapped but have heard somewhere that it is not advised something to do with the gear box ... Has anyone had any problems or heard the same ? Thanks

I can't talk for others but I had mine done (2011 RRS 3.0 V6 HSE) about 1k miles ago and certainly no problem with the vehicle as of this time.

There is obviously an increase in torque and that may indicate where your concern for the gearbox is stemming from but I personally would have no hesitation in recommending this upgrade; the increase in performance is palatable and the improved economy is a welcome bonus.

£500 very well spent in my humble opinion. Leasky.

StrangeRover wrote:

Hi guys
Thinking about getting my tdv6 remapped but have heard somewhere that it is not advised something to do with the gear box ... Has anyone had any problems or heard the same ? Thanks

Leasky wrote:

I can't talk for others but I had mine done (2011 RRS 3.0 V6 HSE) about 1k miles ago and certainly no problem with the vehicle as of this time.

There is obviously an increase in torque and that may indicate where your concern for the gearbox is stemming from but I personally would have no hesitation in recommending this upgrade; the increase in performance is palatable and the improved economy is a welcome bonus.

£500 very well spent in my humble opinion.

The car is mostly driven by my wife (albeit I gave it a couple of good blasts after the remap) and she is saying that she is now getting well over 400 miles to a tank - that being a 50 / 50 mix of town and dual carriage way driving. Leasky.

My new 2010 3.0v6 HSE did its first reasonable trip (130 mile round trip) and I got 39.6mpg, was well pleased, albeit mainly motorway miles with a few 60mph restrictions on M5 & M6.

Thinking of getting mine remapped, any advice on who to use around the stoke on trent area and how much should I be looking to pay?

Cheers

If you are really getting that mpg from a 3.0 TDV then don't bother with a remap that is 12 mpg better than my best at a constant 70-75 mph over a 300 mile trip in France.

I don't over rev or over brake in fact stay as close to or under 2000 rpm and yet I average 22-25mpg. I would dearly love to average 30 mpg.

Any advice from anyone much appreciated.

Decided to take the plunge .. Any recommendations in London / Kent areas
Thanks