Dtronics for GU Patrol 3.0TD
Submitted: Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 17:05
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Mark
I have searched and read the threads on Dtronics for 3.0TD patrols and invariably all who have them love it.
So, before I spend my hard earned $$$ on a Dtronic, has any owners got a BAD word to say aboyt them???
Everything I hear is good, almsot to good to be true hence my "wanting" to hear a negative side. Or is this one of those rare products that actually meets and exceeds the customers expectations?
I have now done 7,500kms in my new patrol and while I love the power it has, one can never have too much, especially at low revs.
Cheers
Mark
Reply By: Mark - Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 21:41
Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 21:41
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
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Follow Up By: Lyds - Wednesday, Feb 04, 2004 at 00:00
Wednesday, Feb 04, 2004 at 00:00
Thanks for the detailed description Mark. Let us know how it goes.Cheers,
Stuart
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