Customer Testimonials

Landrover Discovery Series 2 TD5

----- Original Message -----
From: "John " <johnb@mopro.net>
To: "Simon Ansell" <sales@qsz.com.au>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 12:17 AM
Subject: WTA Chiptuning

> Dear Simon,
>
> Re; Landrover Discovery Series 2 TD5
>
> I thought you would be interested to have a report on the fitment of the WTA
> Chip to my Landrover Discovery Series 2 TD 5 Auto.
> As you know I use the vehicle every day and it is also used to tow my large
> tandem axle 18' x 6' Formula Ford trailer.
> The day after you fitted the chip I travelled to Canberra with trailer in
> tow. I had to use a Landrover Discovery V8 Manual from Albury onwards as the
> auto on my vehicle need to be serviced. This gave me the opportunity to make
> a full-on comparison of the Diesel v's Petrol and experience the difference
> that the chip made to my vehicle.
> Thankfully, I can reassure you that the TD5 Diesel Auto was outstanding. The
> extra torque which the chip delivers was very noticeable. (unfortunately too
> noticeable, attracting the attention of one highway patrol car near Bonnie
> Doon on the return home!)
> Clearly, with the trailer in tow, the vehicle was so much better on the
> hills from Lilydale to Benalla. There are some real "pinches" on that part
> of the highway that I would normally be back to 60 KPH. On this occasion,
> with the chip fitted it was very evident that the extra torque allowed the
> vehicle to 'carry' the trailer better and thus increased the speed up to 80
> KPH - but more importantly the vehicle felt stronger in many places where
> there was a slight incline which usually tend to pull back from the overall
> cruising speed.
> Having now experienced a couple of weeks of city driving since my return,
> and the chip fitted, again the extra torque has been noticeable. For
> example, as you would be aware diesel engined vehicles are not renowned for
> their acceleration. While the TD5 is a vast improvement on the older Tdi 4
> cylinder model. I can clearly notice the torque in the lower range when
> pulling away from the curb, traffic light etc. This gives one considerably
> more confidence to pass/pull out of traffic situations.
> Finally and more importantly, it would appear that the fuel consumption does
> not appear to be adversely affected, if at all. This TD5 5cylinder diesel
> model is a very economical vehicle to operate from a fuel consumption
> point-of-view and it is reassuring to know the status-quo appears to be
> maintained.
> Very happy with the decision to fit the WTA Chip to this vehicle. Will keep
> you posted on any developments over the coming months.
> Appreciate your prompt and efficient service (as usual) Simon - talk to
> again soon.
>
> Kind regards,
> John F

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