Maxchip Pro on the way

larrysing · 02-09-2016, 03:21 PM

Relatively new 2011 335d owner (Nov 2015 & Jan 2016 - I liked the first one so much I bought another!) and I have done a lot of searching on tuning options. I'm not a rich fellow, so best "bang for the buck" was my goal.

I settled on the Maxchip Pro and ordered it from them online - a bit of a tedious process since they are Germany-based and not in my time zone. A lot of translating of e-mails and calling and leaving voice messages on a German-language message system.

Anyway, I don't see a lot of discussion here on this specific tuner box. I will do my best to review and report some data, pre- and post-install. Hopefully this will help future shoppers.

Delivery expected next week, so data will be posted as soon as feasible after that. Thanks much.

larrysing · 02-15-2016, 03:36 PM

OK, VERY early into the exploration of this chiptune device, the Maxchip Pro, which I ordered from Austria (via the UK) and installed this morning.

Ran two 0-60 runs this morning before the Maxchip was installed, and managed to get a relatively poor 7.16 and 7.35. This was just on highway onramps, so a very imprecise testing methodology to be sure.

After install, and letting the car get warmed up, I ran a 6.63 on that same ramp. So that's an improvement of 7.5% over my best run this morning.

I did seem to see an improvement in MPG, even with several instances of WOT on a 20-minute drive, getting 30.9 MPG during my first test jaunt. This car, since I have had it, has averaged around 28, but time will tell if this is an anomaly or normal.

Anyway, so far, for $233 U.S., delivered in 5 days, I'm not yet suffering from buyer's remorse. More later

larrysing · 02-15-2016, 07:16 PM

Looking further into my Dash Command log for today after the Maxchip installed, I see a performance result of:

385 hp @ 44 mph

In addition, for the first time since owning this car, I can get the "traction lost" dash message on dry pavement, with DTS turned ON.

I'm liking this mod so far...

335dlci · 02-15-2016, 07:28 PM

Is this a plug and play unit? I'm kinda unsure how 385hp at 40mph is an accurate reading.

larrysing · 02-15-2016, 07:43 PM

My research on the accuracy of this OBD reader and this app is undergoing.

Max power on this engine is reached at ~4200 RPM, and I was probably about there while flooring it.

These stats are preliminary, but just want to get them out there for research/evaluation purposes.

02-09-2016, 03:21 PM	#1
larrysing First Lieutenant 97 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport, Nav/Blinds Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arlington, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	Maxchip Pro on the way Relatively new 2011 335d owner (Nov 2015 & Jan 2016 - I liked the first one so much I bought another!) and I have done a lot of searching on tuning options. I'm not a rich fellow, so best "bang for the buck" was my goal. I settled on the Maxchip Pro and ordered it from them online - a bit of a tedious process since they are Germany-based and not in my time zone. A lot of translating of e-mails and calling and leaving voice messages on a German-language message system. Anyway, I don't see a lot of discussion here on this specific tuner box. I will do my best to review and report some data, pre- and post-install. Hopefully this will help future shoppers. Delivery expected next week, so data will be posted as soon as feasible after that. Thanks much. Last edited by larrysing; 02-09-2016 at 03:23 PM.. Reason: grammar
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larrysing First Lieutenant 97 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport, Nav/Blinds Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arlington, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	First results OK, VERY early into the exploration of this chiptune device, the Maxchip Pro, which I ordered from Austria (via the UK) and installed this morning. Ran two 0-60 runs this morning before the Maxchip was installed, and managed to get a relatively poor 7.16 and 7.35. This was just on highway onramps, so a very imprecise testing methodology to be sure. After install, and letting the car get warmed up, I ran a 6.63 on that same ramp. So that's an improvement of 7.5% over my best run this morning. I did seem to see an improvement in MPG, even with several instances of WOT on a 20-minute drive, getting 30.9 MPG during my first test jaunt. This car, since I have had it, has averaged around 28, but time will tell if this is an anomaly or normal. Anyway, so far, for $233 U.S., delivered in 5 days, I'm not yet suffering from buyer's remorse. More later Last edited by larrysing; 02-15-2016 at 03:36 PM.. Reason: spelling
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larrysing First Lieutenant 97 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport, Nav/Blinds Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arlington, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	More info on HP and wheel spin Looking further into my Dash Command log for today after the Maxchip installed, I see a performance result of: 385 hp @ 44 mph In addition, for the first time since owning this car, I can get the "traction lost" dash message on dry pavement, with DTS turned ON. I'm liking this mod so far...
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335dlci Lieutenant Colonel 303 Rep 1,606 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	Is this a plug and play unit? I'm kinda unsure how 385hp at 40mph is an accurate reading.
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larrysing First Lieutenant 97 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport, Nav/Blinds Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arlington, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	yes plug n play My research on the accuracy of this OBD reader and this app is undergoing. Max power on this engine is reached at ~4200 RPM, and I was probably about there while flooring it. These stats are preliminary, but just want to get them out there for research/evaluation purposes.
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