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tookaphotoof

Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: dordrecht
Posts: 1279

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

notxal wrote:
620S - Need the comfort, its an age thing!

Have an SV Roadsport with Duratec conversion from Raceline. R420 Spec. Love the Defender for what it is, but the Caterham puts a bigger smile on my face!

5th Dec 2019 12:38pm

notxal

Member Since: 20 Nov 2019
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 89

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green

DG123 wrote:
How have you found reliability over time with these remaps?

I had no end of problems after having my Td5 (D2) remapped (head gasket, exhaust manifold...). I know these were reasonably common issues with the engine anyway and it could have been coincidence, but it was always in the back of my mind that the remap was the beginning of the end.

My 2.2’s done 76,000 miles now and would certainly benefit from the drivability and smoothness that, particularly the 150 BAS remap, seems to impart. The fact that the ‘Autobiography’ map was used on factory 2.2’s also gives me some confidence.

Drivability was the main reason for BAS 150bHP remap for me. It's now pleasurable to drive and appears to be just about right without having to upgrade other parts of the car such as the intercooler and brakes.

5th Dec 2019 1:34pm

Nigelpugh7

Member Since: 18 May 2018
Location: Solihull
Posts: 115

Snap!

Good to know there is another Caterham 620 owner on here!

I still think a Defender and a Caterham is the perfect two car garage.

Although my Defender is a lowly old TD5!

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22nd Dec 2019 12:39pm

notxal

Member Since: 20 Nov 2019
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 89

Hi Nigel, we seem to be like minded. My Puma 90 is a recent acquisition and I'm loving it. Its become my daily for the winter months now I'm retired.

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22nd Dec 2019 2:34pm

Nigelpugh7

Member Since: 18 May 2018
Location: Solihull
Posts: 115

Nice 90!

Great looking 90 bud!

And wow, how clean is it?

Mine has never been that clean, but it does spend almost all of its life off road.

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26th Dec 2019 9:46am

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2586

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

DG123 wrote:
How have you found reliability over time with these remaps?

mine's had the BAS map for 9 years now, engine running like it was still new

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2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged

Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

27th Dec 2019 8:22am

Drmatt

Member Since: 06 Jun 2020
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3

So I’m a bit late to the party. I’m planning to get a remap from Pete at BAS who has been incredibly helpful.

Before I push the button any more experiences (good or bad) I should bear in mind? Cheers

9th Oct 2020 11:55pm

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2586

Just do it, and then you'll wonder why you didn't sooner!

Highly recommend that you fit an Engine Monitoring System to drive according to the EGTs though

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2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged

Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

10th Oct 2020 6:32am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Ditto, well worth it, totally transforms driveability.

James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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10th Oct 2020 7:31am

Joe the Plumber

Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 906

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White

BAS 170 here and it's the best mod I've done (2014 2.2 110) by miles. Just remember you do have to push the throttle pedal down to get the umph though. I was a bit underwhelmed for a start, until I realised that!

If you don't use yours off road, an Alive Tuning Eibach rear anti-roll bar will ensure the increased power doesn't leave you in the ditch (my second best mod) too.

I wouldn't mess about with the 150 though. You might as well have the full works.

10th Oct 2020 7:43am

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3610

I concur with Joe. I had the 150 first and it was great but then Pete upped it to 170 while I was there for something else. Big difference and unless you tow there is no need for a bigger intercooler. Best mod on the vehicle.

10th Oct 2020 8:15am

Angus_Beef

Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: Oslo
Posts: 434

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

jumping on the bandwagon here, the BAS tunes are fantastic. keep in mind if you buy the 170 on the RRC tool, you get the 150 as well. The 150 tune is remarkably smooth, its a real beauty. the 170 is virtually the same, but there is more torque, and after about 80% throttle it just goes like stink.

Ive run the 170 since June on the stock intercooler including driving from CH to NO in august and spending a month there touring. only problem encountered was a stock intercooler hose ruptured, but that would have happened regarless of tune or not.

Like you, i was on the fence for a while. but after the tune I felt a bit like i had wasted some good years of my life by not buying it sooner!

Roaming around 🇳🇴🇨🇭

10th Oct 2020 8:33am

Drmatt

Member Since: 06 Jun 2020
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3

Thanks all! I’ve been talking to Pete about the 170 but had hesitated to push the button....

Thanks for the advice- sounds like it’s the way to go and good to hear it’s been ok on stock intercooler.

10th Oct 2020 11:41am

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2586

it's good on a standard IC, but you might as well get the BAS one to take full advantage of the remap

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2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged

Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

10th Oct 2020 11:49am

Joe the Plumber

Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 906

I've got the BAS intercooler and all his hoses, but they made no difference to the performance (which was what I expected).

However, Pete does his uprated turbo too, and you need them for that.

I still can't quite justify the cost as it's so good with the tune as it is, but as everything is ready for it, it's so tempting.

10th Oct 2020 12:12pm

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