LIVING WITH A STAGE 1 REMAPPED DEFENDER

It's a well known fact that Defenders are uncomfortable and hard work to daily. In this episode, I explain the benefits of remapping a Land Rover Defender, from drivability to fuel efficiency.
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[@AapVanDieKaap]

Very interesting. Especially the fuel consumption. In South Africa we use them mostly for offroad trips and about 95% of vehicle have bull bars and roof racks. Performance mods are uncommon. People mostly concern themselves with recovery gear, high air intakes, roof tents, interior storage, dual battery systems, water tanks and so on. In England they seem to be used more as street cars. Not a very comfortable choice but okay haha. We also had a factory option of a 2.8 liter straight 6 petrol over here. I think you would like that one. The M52 engine from BMW.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

They are mostly workhorses in the UK, most spend their life on farms, they just don’t all need bull bars and lots of add in bits that rarely get used.

[@ThePaulHerring]

Great video! I need to check this for my 110!

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Thanks! It's certainly worth taking a look at. Transformed by Defender.

[@brianhoskins1979]

I struggle with the performance of the brakes on an unmodified Defender. I am carrying a rack and a heavy roof tent full time along with gear inside, so that doesn't help. But I'd like to upgrade my brakes regardless of a remap, and the general approach I've taken with stuff like this is when it comes time to replace any bits on the Landy, I tend to fit upgraded parts in their place. And that's my plan for the brakes as well. Excellent video!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Brakes are fine on my 130. Brake upgrades are pretty pointless unless you up power massively or a vehicle is under raked from the factory, which you could maybe level at the defender. Like I say I don’t find my 130 under braked in any way.

[@ddkrx2554]

Great video mate. Keep it up

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Thanks 👍

[@rjbfreelander2]

The power you have now is pretty much the same as my stock Freelander 2 which I think is a lighter vehicle, that's pulls great in gear. I may consider a stage one at some point but honestly don't feet it needs it. The Defender 110 on a Stage 2 will be great. i do wonder if the transmission and running gear can cope though.

[@jamzalmarri]

I recently had my 2.4 remapped. Intercooler upgrade. Straight pipe and replaced the suspension with an airbag system. I also fitted a Moto-Litan steering wheel just like yours. Its a whole new vehicle now.

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Sounds like a great transformation! I’m looking to swap out the intercooler soon for a much larger one, excited to see the difference

[@jamzalmarri]

@@ScoutTheDefender Congrats on the intercooler.

[@andrewhoward7200]

I did the same to my 2007 2.4 including egr and speed limit delete. Better in every respect including mpg, and I don't get any more engine management lights and limp home crap. However, I picked up 3 tons of sand, which I do a couple of times a year, and noticed it struggled quite a bit more than previously. And cold starting isn't as good.

[@ScoutTheDefender]

I want to look into getting an EGR delete - seem to be having a few issues with mine atm.

[@cmfauzi]

Great sharing.. But please keep the backgroud music low 😅

[@jjackbrown]

Great video, definitely going to consider this for mine after watching this. Who did the remap for you?

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Definatley worth considering! I got mine remapped at LR Motors based in Thirsk, a great bunch of knowledgable guys there 👍

[@themartiandefender2128]

Got a stage 2 on my TD5 and works well. Uprated my brakes to slotted discs & better pads and even with the extra power, extra weight of a roll cage that’s a cost effective option. Love the lof brake kits but at £2k place that’s never happening 🤔

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Nice! Definitely considering it, although I know the TD5 is far more tuneable. Will look into break kits too, as you know the standard brakes are like sponges 😂

[@TALHA0632]

Great video, congratulations

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@dragomilavich7227]

Te felicito por tan hermoso carro, yaquiciera tener uno asi

[@willcambridge8629]

The first gear in my puma is pretty much none existent, literally gets me to 4 or 5 mph. That's what I find most undrivable about the car

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Mines very similar, often pull off in 2nd

[@radiator0]

Where did you get those clear wind deflectors from? been looking for some like that for ages...

[@ScoutTheDefender]

They were from ‘4x4 accessories’ I think 👍🏼

[@MrGromart]

Does stage 1 affect top speed? How fast you could go before/after (with optimum load, not redlining it)?

[@ScoutTheDefender]

It probably has affected the top speed for sure, not that I’ve tested though!!In general, it now sits more comfortable at 70/75 mph on longer drives 👍🏼

[@ddkrx2554]

Hey there I’m planning on doing the stage 1 Remap for my 2.4 Puma. Does the engine wear out much faster with it ?

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Hi, if you get a quality map then it shouldn’t do any extra wear to the truck 👍🏼

[@tomhopkinson4626]

A lot of people with a stage 1 say they are thinking about a stage 2, I am thinking of remapping my TD5 and am wondering whether to just go stage 2, I have all the other modifications done for it

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Definitely tempted to take it to the next stage too

[@ddkrx2554]

Does the Stage 1 engine remap have side effects on the 2.4 engine ?

[@ScoutTheDefender]

As far as I'm aware, there are not any negative side effects. Generally makes the car much more drivable and slightly more fuel efficient.

[@Kalamazoom]

Hi, what mpg do you get? Or how many miles to a full tank do you get? Thanks 🙏

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Hi, it can vary drastically. At best, it’s around 25/26 mpg 👍🏼

[@atoieno]

I have a remap on mine, not this one but with similar improvement in horsepower and torque (about 20%). The resultant fuel economy has improved by about 10%.

[@henryscott-bowden3711]

I'm a 23-year-old defender owner. How much do you think my insurance will change if I get the stage 1 remap

[@ScoutTheDefender]

My insurance increased minimally, so well worth the upgrade. May be worth checking with your provider though before going ahead with it.

[@Jason-cl8hk]

When are you doing the Stage 2 remap?

[@ScoutTheDefender]

Fingers crossed early next year!

[@joseaubesosierra6323]

Subtitulos en español gracias

[@albertodobles4503]

Have you had any problems with your clutch or transmission ?

[@ScoutTheDefender]

No problems with the clutch yet (touch wood 😂) but I know it is a bit of a weak point!

[@MrConsulo]

Can I ask what are those windshiled wipers you have on?

[@ScoutTheDefender]

They are Bosch AeroTwins - much better than standard

[@MrConsulo]

Thank you ❤

[@jassingh1623]

I've noticed quite a bit of black smoke with some remaps, is that an issue with Stage 1?

[@ScoutTheDefender]

This was a worry for me too, but no signs of any black smoke. Usually, black smoke is due to an imbalance of fuel vs air, so increasing the intercooler has probably helped this issue too.