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chrisebabes



Member Since: 08 May 2011
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black
To chip or not to chip

Anyone had there TD4 chipped if so could you let me know. 1, is it worth it 2, does it do what they say it will . And 3,
any long term problems. Exclamation Exclamation Exclamation
Thanks TD4 HSE Auto
Side steps, tinted windows,
Mirror caps

Post #123710 15th Dec 2011 8:29 pm
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landy19840



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Israel 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Zermatt Silver

Yes they are good, providing you go for the correct one. You want to go for a custom remap, so it's individual to your car. Some or most company's have a remap stored on there computer, that they use on all freelanders. You want them to make it for your car as every car is different in the way it runs and the way you drive.

Also before paying make sure you have a proper test drive that you choose and drive it every way you can to ensure your happy with it.

Post #123715 15th Dec 2011 8:43 pm
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mark_rogers



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South Africa 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Tambora Flame

Just do it !
I did my LR3 and then my wifes FL2 TD4. The FreeLander goes like a rocket now.
Didnt make much of a difference in the consumption, but the overall feel of both cars was much improved.
Its worth every penny.

Post #124471 21st Dec 2011 8:40 am
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donny



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Izmir Blue

1. worth it for performance but no better MPG for me (then again I do press on a bit)
2. Gary at Alive Tuning did my custom remap - excellent service
3. no problems at all - car just goes better
I always remap our cars - even when brand new - carefully choosing a specialist knowledgeable about the car and willing to work on it rather than just simply uploading a standard product and then saying 'off you go'.

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Mav71



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

Mine has been re-mapped with Superchips Bluefin since Jan 2008 and it has not caused me one issue. Drives really nice and if you take your time the mpg does improve.

But mine only ever runs on V-Power diesel. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Post #124757 23rd Dec 2011 11:45 am
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pcheaven



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Re: To chip or not to chip

chrisebabes wrote:
Anyone had there TD4 chipped if so could you let me know. 1, is it worth it 2, does it do what they say it will . And 3,
any long term problems. Exclamation Exclamation Exclamation
Thanks



I considered this, however there are threads here saying the manual version is really not suited to chipping.
Something to do with clutch and dual mass flywheel being fragile.


For me the jury is still out. 

Post #124768 23rd Dec 2011 12:41 pm
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Mav71



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

Mine has been fine. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

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