Jimbo-TD5 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 #1. Hi all, Im considering getting my TD5 Remapped, but after reading the LRO feature about tuning Ive realised you cant remap the early ones, only chip the ECU. Has anyone had this done that can comment on it, and who is the best company to do the job?? How much of a difference does it make? #2. The front bumper of my discovery is pretty well knackered, and Ive seen lots of D2s with a bumper chop (this would eliminate most of the damage), similar to the chop done on 200s and 300s. I have looked at various pics on the internet, but I cant find any info on doing it, like a tutorial or something. anyone know for one, or is it chop it and see?? This is what the idea looks like, 2nd pic down: CLICK HERE!!!! Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Never tried it but I think they just cut along a moulding line in the bumper. I think the main problem is 1) if you chop the middle it looks like a dogs breakfast and 2) whatever you do the washer bottle hangs out the passenger side so you will clout that instead! The standard D2 bumper is pretty much unusable off road but I don't use mine for much so it doesn't bother me. Later bumpers on 03/04 models are a fair bit higher so one option is to fit one of those. Best option of all is to get one of the steel bumpers, but I expect they are expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makai73 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 My opinion (as someone thats remaps cars for a living) it is definately worth 'chipping' any turbo diesel. You will notice the difference, be thet improved performance or economy depending on your driving style. I will not advertise on forums, but if you decide to get it done PM me and I'll point you toward someone in your area that I would let loose on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo-TD5 Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Ok thanks for your replies, the reason I want to bodge my bumper for the minute is that 2nd hand bumpers are fetching up to £300 on ebay, and I intend on getting a winch bumper in a few months thanks for your help! and with regards to the chipping, I will bear you in mind, thanks for your advice! I know you said you wont advertise on forums, but could you give me a rough outline on how much it will cost?? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Discuss commercial stuff by PM please chaps Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo-TD5 Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 oh sorry! I was just after a rough figure so i guessed it would be ok! sorry again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 That was more for the benefit of the seller than the buyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 As a guide, would expect to pay around 250-350 quid for a remap on a car unless it was a custom tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makai73 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 That was more for the benefit of the seller than the buyer Thats fine, thats why I said PM me. I don't like it when a thread becomes an advert either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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