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pcheaven



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To Superchip, or to Upgrade to newer model

decisions decisions

I have a 60 Plate XS TD4e (157BHP Manual)

I am considering an upgrade to get a little more umph
So do I superchip using Bluefin, or spend a lot more and get a SD4

Am note really interested in more maximum power, just more available lower down the revs..

so, what to do. 
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agroman



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Do both! You only live once.. 1998 Feelander XDI Hardback - Gone
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wurzel153



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2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Loire Blue

I just changed my 60 plate xs manual for a new sd4 hse lux and the power difference between the two is minimal. So I wouldn't upgrade to another vehicle just for power. I expect I will notice a difference when I tow my caravan with the sd4.
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ghawk2005



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

The Bluefin update was amazing!!! huge difference!
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pcheaven



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Bluefin now ordered, wonder how long it will take to arrive...... 
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EYorkshire



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Quote:
Am note really interested in more maximum power, just more available lower down the revs..


I have had both, the TD4 and two SD4's, the SD4 gives you more BHP (power) but the torque remains the same so more grunt low down the revs will not really be noticeable, what would be is that grunt lasting longer because of the increase in power so mid to top will be better.
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Ralphk



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England 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Zermatt Silver

I have just had my Car Superchipped and I am very pleased with the result. The major benefits seem to be a smoother gear change and power transition, fuel improved by about 2 mpg, more grunt at the bottom end which seems to maintain itself for longer. I would definitely recommend this mod. Ralph
Zurmatt Silver, Diesel, Automatic, side steps, mud flaps, mats, boot liner, TomTom Start 60 installed, rubbing strips, removable Brink tow bar, after market tinted glass, front styling bar, Rear spoiler, Motorlicious tail pipe trim. Wood Company centre armrest
Post #221028 1st Apr 2014 11:55 pm
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Mav71



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

wurzel153 wrote:
I just changed my 60 plate xs manual for a new sd4 hse lux and the power difference between the two is minimal. So I wouldn't upgrade to another vehicle just for power. I expect I will notice a difference when I tow my caravan with the sd4.


You need your SD4 looking at. I have found the difference to be like night and day. The SD4 is a lot stronger, and is quicker mid range than my old bluefined TD4. 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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wurzel153



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2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Loire Blue

"You need your SD4 looking at."

It is only a week old, it may improve with age. But I have driven two other sd4s though and they were the same (just a little bit quicker than the td4).
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Pete123



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

After having a 13 reg as a loan car I wondered why it was so much better than my TD4. I had not realised the new spec so that has ruined my upgrade plan as I now HAVE to get an SD4 not TD4. Also the interior toys and switch gear are more uniform from across the range of cars.
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pcheaven



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ok, so it arrived today - fast delivery

Only - it don't work, it powers up, welcome to Bluefin etc, when fails to load bootloader error c006

great!

will have to send it back and get refund.

If it don't work first time, I don't want it 
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Mr.Ignitor



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

Did the Bluefin come ready loaded? When I got mine, I had to download the cars map and then upload it to Superchips who modified it and sent it back at which point I downloaded it off the PC and then uploaded it to the car. Big difference!!
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pcheaven



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no, don't think it came loaded, it was supposed to connect to LR, and download existing map, which it couldn't do:( 
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Mr.Ignitor



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

The error code indicates a download problem. Disconnect the Bluefin from the OBD port, turn the ignition off. Turn ignition on (hold the button down for 3 - 4 seconds) and reconnect the Bluefin. Make sure the plug makes a good contact with the OBD port, it can be a bit loose. Try again. You have the same model as me so it should work.
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pcheaven



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turns out they sent the wrong version Sad 
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