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Gekko



Member Since: 04 Sep 2006
Location: West Midlands
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey
To Chip or not to Chip?

First day of ownership... I've had my TDV6 for since 12.30pm today and all I've done so far is parked it somewhere else on the health centre forecourt!!! Too much damn paperwork keeping me tied to the clinic!!! I'm going home very soon so I'll give the beast a thrape shortly. Hope it's more dynamic than the family's prized Disco 3 (great in a straight line on the motorway but rolls like the hills of England during corners! Laughing )

I clicked on the forum sponsor banner at the top, the aptly named "Turbochip" company and after reassuring myself that my engine won't (shouldn't?) blow up after being chipped, ruining the warranty, I'm seriously tempted.

Kam mentioned it may cost in the region of £400 but it looks more like around £600 including VAT.

So what do chipped-customers think? Strong recommendation? Are my fears of cocking something up and losing my warranty justified or mere paranoia? Most of us are reptiles... only the enlightened few become human beings.

Post #138429 Wed Sep 19 2007 5:35pm
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Alicatt



Member Since: 11 Jun 2007
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Belgium 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Buckingham Blue

I was phoning around asking the same questions today.... and I dont get mine until a week friday Smile Sons of dogs come hither and get flesh
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Post #138430 Wed Sep 19 2007 5:37pm
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bungee



Member Since: 17 Aug 2007
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newbie

hi its my first post ,but have been looking for a while ,i made some enquiries about having my truck chipped as i am going to be pulling a large trailer to carry more load = more money Thumbs Up i also asked about my sport and they will do both at the same time ,i have been quoted 550 for the sport,this is through john at turbochip ,i hope to have a big grin when i am driving at work or at play i just need a small break in work so the truck is free ,i cant wait Thumbs Up

Post #138442 Wed Sep 19 2007 7:12pm
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ASBO



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

truck?? i hope your not refering to the RRS?? Twisted Evil Jeremy Clarkson is my god
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Post #138478 Wed Sep 19 2007 10:10pm
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JayMann



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

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bermyandy



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2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Zermatt Silver

fear not. He is chipping his truck, AND looking into his options for his sport

Post #138486 Thu Sep 20 2007 7:31am
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shmoogle



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Post #138489 Thu Sep 20 2007 8:15am
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Josh



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TDV6 needs it. Thumbs Up TDV6 - gone
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Post #138586 Thu Sep 20 2007 10:58am
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Endjin



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TDV6 benifits hugely from being chipped. Thumbs Up Mine was done by my dealer. As far as warranty is concerned he assures me that there is no way to tell it has been done. Don't know if I believe that or not but, from my point of view, I bought a brand new RRS from a LR dealer and it was chipped prior to me buying it therefore I'd love to see LR try and wriggle out of warranty! Whistle 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
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Post #138590 Thu Sep 20 2007 11:08am
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bungee



Member Since: 17 Aug 2007
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truck

thanks for the welcomes ,yes i am chipping my "truck" a foden 6x4 and i am going to have my sport done as well Thumbs Up i am have the truck done simply for more power as i will be pulling a drag "trailer" i am not concerned about warranty on the sport and the truck is out of warranty
sorry tworonnies i would not know about the SC
i will fill you in on the results as soon as it is done Thumbs Up

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Boolia



Member Since: 17 Aug 2007
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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Yes....spot the girl again........ Whistle

What are the benefits of having the TDV6 chipped?

Post #138660 Thu Sep 20 2007 9:17pm
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Kaine



Member Since: 27 May 2006
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Boolia wrote:
Yes....spot the girl again........ Whistle

What are the benefits of having the TDV6 chipped?


it will improve the engine response and reduce the delay that you will sometimes experience between depressing the accelerator and the car actually accelerating - this is sometimes known as the flat spot. It will also improve the overall performance

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Boolia



Member Since: 17 Aug 2007
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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

does it improve the MPG? Whistle

Have you had yours done?

Post #138670 Thu Sep 20 2007 9:33pm
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Kaine



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Boolia wrote:
does it improve the MPG? Whistle

Have you had yours done?


some people claim it does improve mpg, however some find no real difference.

personally I've not had mine chipped as I'm happy as it is (fingers are now firmly in my ears so I dont get tempted)

Post #138671 Thu Sep 20 2007 9:35pm
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Cliff H



Member Since: 03 Dec 2005
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I had my D3 Turbochipped. I found only a very small difference in mpg but there is a huge difference in acceleration.
If I had another TDV6 or 8 for that matter I would have it chipped again.

Post #138673 Thu Sep 20 2007 9:43pm
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