Member -Bob & Lex (Sydney) replied:

It is one of those rare products, you wont be sorry you spent the money.Regards Bob
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hoffy replied:

I too have fitted one to the 3.0l auto Patrol and couldn't be happier. The difference is amazing.
Yet to try it with the caravan in tow ( the main reason I fitted it) but I expect it will make a good tow vehicle even better.
If you have the bikkies to buy it; do it
Cheers
Graeme

brian replied:

Mark,all the reports are good as you say,HOWEVER i understand that even if you remove the unit prior to servicing by your friendly nissan dealer they can still evidence that you have had the unit fitted.For me i wouldnt want to have a warrenty claim knocked back by nissan because of the unit.
An engine is around $20000 too much risk for me but maybe ok for you.your choice.

macandjen replied:

Hate to be a blonkhead but what is a Dtronic? I have never even seen the name before. I have a new 3.0 ltr turbo and if it is not an issue with warranty might consider anything for power increase.

Thanks,

Go the Patrol!!

Mark replied:

Thanks guys for the swift response, it helped tip my decsion in fitting it this afternoon (but the wife wants a few choice words with you all....)

I decided to get the Dtronic chip after ARB offered to let me "try before you buy". So have just fitted it and taken for its first drive.

Started the vehicle and was no noticeable difference at idle (der!!!). Taking off in 1st and...well hard to tell, was so keen to try and notice any difference that I needed to relax. Just drove normally for a while to take it in.

So, the main noticeable thing so far is the boost in low end power. I can now comfortably idle around suburban corners in 3rd and accelerate smoothly from 1,000rpm. I also seems to be smoother on the typical 1,500rpm to 2500rpm.

While it is very early days (hours!!!), first impressions are that it does what it (and all owners) say, it boosts power by a noticeable level. Will be interesting to see the difference on the daily freeway "carpark" grind tomorrow. Normally flicking between 2nd and 3rd, hopefully will leave it in 3rd now - time will tell.

As for the comments on warranty, i have been told that Nissan cannot tell the difference between the ECU being removed and the battery being disconnnected. Simply shows up as a loss of connection/power. But even so, the 33" tyres, winch, dual batteries, snorkel, HF and UHF radios, electric brakes (for offroad van) etc... are just some of the many mods that can all "affect" my warranty. Adding a Dtronic simply adds to the list. But while I may live to regret it, live is too short to worry that much.

Cheers

Mark