After quite a bit of deliberating and research and a few phone calls, I decided to go with Alive Tunings re-map for the Freelander.
Booked her in for this morning and just thought I would say wow!
What a difference, can't believe I waited until now.....
I decided I just simply wanted more power to make everyday driving nicer and to have a bit of added grunt when overtaking etc...
The power comes in from about 1200 up to 3000rpm and is a really noticeable hike on before .. 4th or 5th gear overtakes are no longer a worry... She flys!!
What surprised me was the amount I kept grinning on the 60 mile journey home...

The other thing I can not get my head round is before I have been averaging 28mpg and she doesn't really get driven hard, I have done about 100 miles since this morning and my economy is already up to 32 and I've not tried at all....

As an added bonus I even got some free stickers

Big thanks to the guys at Alive and if anyone is considering doing it, go for it!!









And a cheeky pic of the new 20" Shadow Chromes...

Excellent choice

Every time I drive the wife's FL2, it gives me a massive grin, even 6 months down the line

Need to speak to Gary though, for some stickers for my car and hers

Im on the Alive facebook page and they put a picture up of a D4 they were mapping and in the background was a white FL2 with facelift bumper (they mentioned it was a 2007), guessing that was yours

yours Is looking really nice there with the light upgrades and wheels etc, really do miss mine

I'm itching for a remap but under warranty and will be extending it when time comes! MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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But just about how I want it... Just need the dynamic body kit ...

I am in the process of getting the SD4 re-mapped. Going down the Bluefin route again. Mainly because I still have the unit from the last car! Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

My 2008 FL2 has just clocked up a 'massive' 42000 miles from new. At 6000 miles per year, is it worth paying for a remap? I'd like to get it done just for the extra power.

In a word, yes

What do you guys do about insurance, do you inform your insurance company and if so what is their reaction?
I had problems with insurance when fitting an overdrive unit to my Defender 90 and thats just an extra gear, not
a performance hike.

My cars and the wife's are all insured through my trade policy, so it made no difference to me

However, if you word it carefully, a lot of insurers don't charge any extra for an "economy" remap, or a remap "for more torque to improve towing"

Hi All,

What sort of price was it for a remap? I spend my time between country roads (mainly) some motorway work and towing a horse box.. looking for some added torque and power, any additional fuel saving is a bonus!

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I am in the process of getting the SD4 re-mapped. Going down the Bluefin route again. Mainly because I still have the unit from the last car!

Interested on the Pull Away performance as its one thing that I have noticed isn't great on my LR2

I had mine ramapped a coupe of years ago what a difference it makes I've also put a kn air filter and had a custom stainless steel exhaust made and decated it puts hell of a smile on my face and sounds great

Exhaust photos please 👍👍
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