*** Review

TMP · 07-09-2009, 05:24 PM

Quick Summary: Wow, Feck, its great

Full Review (bit of a lengthy one this...sorry

)

Why Evolve?
I ended up with my 330d after shopping for a bargain 330i,d or 35d last Dec. I got the car for a price I just couldn’t refuse, so decided a remap was essential to give me similar power to a 330i or 335d. I also cover 15-20k miles a year so a remap that preserves economy was important as well.

After quite a bit of research and thread reading I decided that Evolve looked ideal. But the fact they were Luton based concerned me, if I had any problems or needed the map reloading it would have been a long drive. I considered DMS, but couldn’t get past the price, although they would come to you to reload the map. I then looked at the DIY options - such as the Bluefin or Chiiped UK, but the Evolve map gets better gains and has an amazing (faultless?) reputation on this forum.

So I decided to wait for the Evolve Switch to be released and jumped on the group buy

. Info on the Evolve switch can be found here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...14#post4953614

In terms of the preparing the Switch it’s pretty easy as long as you are pc savvy – (info http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261727). . The switch only takes a couple of minutes to upload the map and (as proved by the Dyno) puts back the original just as quickly with no problems.

Performance
So 2 months on and 3500 miles covered I am still stunned with the uplift in performance. The engine also revs better at the red-line so auto gear changes at full throttle feel smoother and even quicker (bit of a gripe of mine pre-map).

This car is now a bit of a brute – that old school, one turbo shove is harder and more intense yet the standard 330d driveability remains. It is tricky to get a perfect start in the dry, but get it right and the car feels as fast as my old Scooby (I would say 0-60 in high 5’s now). The remap real comes into its own from 50 when you can get all those torques down (although DSC does flash a little) which makes overtaking a breeze and does leave pre-map comparable cars comfortably behind.

In the wet, this car needs to be treated with a light right foot and change up as soon as possible. Even in 4th I have had the back end waggle and DSC light up when the turbo kicked in.

Economy
I am not convinced the Evolve Remap improves economy by 1-2mpg, but it hasn’t made it worse either – so that’s a result. On the motorway, I have managed just over 50mpg with cruise set to 70! Generally though, I have cruise set a bit higher and get around 45-48mpg – that’s simply amazing for an auto car this quick.

One strange thing – my mpg computer used to read 1mpg under compared to brim to brim, after the map its now spot on

Dyno
Popped into see Imran and Sultan last week (really cool guys – thanks again) and they Dyno’d standard/remap– proof that the Evolve Switch does what it says 

As you can see – impressive gains - 238 stock to 290 bhp after remap. Torque little lower than expected at 480 lbft (Imran had a little trouble getting an accurate reading and had to do a second run) At time of dyno, car has done 10,500 miles.

Summary
This may surprise, but I actually don’t use the extra Remap power all that often – I tend to chill out when driving and enjoy the journey. However when I do want to drive quickly or I get to my favourite B road – this remap is simply awesome and turns the 330d into a real wolf in sheep’s clothing.

I now have my perfect allround roadcar

willhollin · 07-09-2009, 05:43 PM

Nice review, enjoy your 'new' car!

neo871 · 07-10-2009, 01:54 AM

That is an impresive gain! Congrats!

One thing is strange though, did you say 480 lbft? Isn't that equal to 650Nm?

MOB · 07-10-2009, 02:20 AM

great review thanks

Mines still running perfectly

I think you'll get more bhp and lbs when you've added some more miles and the engine has loosened up some more

TMP · 07-10-2009, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo871

That is an impresive gain! Congrats!

One thing is strange though, did you say 480 lbft? Isn't that equal to 650Nm?

Yeap, that's a lota Nn's

neo871 · 07-10-2009, 05:14 AM

Yes, indeed!

Yours is definitely faster than a stock 335d....

TMP · 07-12-2009, 08:44 AM

Yeah, would be good to compare to a stock 335d and see how the different power delivery plays out - what lbft does a 335d have then?

MOB-how long have you had yours remaped and what power is it putting out then?

MOB · 07-12-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMP

Yeah, would be good to compare to a stock 335d and see how the different power delivery plays out - what lbft does a 335d have then?

MOB-how long have you had yours remaped and what power is it putting out then?

Mine was done 12 months ago - 2 dyno runs showed around 300bhp and 500lbs

MOB · 07-12-2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMP

Yeah, would be good to compare to a stock 335d and see how the different power delivery plays out - what lbft does a 335d have then?

TMP · 07-12-2009, 11:00 AM

Wow

How many miles you done then, is it around 20k before a diesel is fully loosened up?

Ti Rich · 07-13-2009, 12:46 PM

MOB - That's about 695nm - a bit high for a mapped 330d?? (unless some other work done too?)

Mind you TMP's is 650nm so both appear high???

and the std 335d is about 602nm so maybe the rpm is off a little??????

dxb335d · 07-13-2009, 01:10 PM

congrats mate.

MoB needs to get Back to the Pod to set a time in decent weather.

paapaa · 12-16-2009, 04:36 AM

hi

anyone evolve remapped 325d and dynoed after that?

-kai

JonD · 12-16-2009, 04:58 AM

Nice write up TMP, I'm considering a re-map in the new year myself.

sunwest · 12-16-2009, 10:34 AM

Well what can I say, just do it

. 3 Weeks in and I still look forward to driving to work in the morning. You will love the extra Torque/Power. Can't report fully on Fuel consumption yet but it is looking good so far.

Here is what I recorded through 2nd/3rd gear 30-70 mph real speed (see my previous post in sticky evolve thread for other stat and how):
330D evolved: 30-70 mph through gear = 4.45 sec
330D Standard: 30-70 mph through gear= 5.25 sec

I love 2,500 rpm

in any gear:
In 2nd Gear at 2,500 rpm (27.5 mph real speed) it pulls 0.77 G

In 3rd Gear at 2,500 rpm (43 mph real speed) it pulls 0.48 G
In 4th Gear at 2,500 rpm (58mph real speed) it pulls 0.34 G
In 5th Gear at 2,500 rpm (75mph real speed) it pulls 0.25 G

Remenber that 0.8G is pulling 2 car lenght in acceleration in just 1 sec

Also once off the line above 2K rpm, it should be as fast (if not faster due to slight weight advantage) than a standard 335d, enough said!

Sunwest

07-09-2009, 05:24 PM	#1
TMP Brigadier General 357 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	* Review - Evolve Switch Remap: 330d & Dyno * Quick Summary: Wow, Feck, its great Full Review (bit of a lengthy one this...sorry ) Why Evolve? I ended up with my 330d after shopping for a bargain 330i,d or 35d last Dec. I got the car for a price I just couldn’t refuse, so decided a remap was essential to give me similar power to a 330i or 335d. I also cover 15-20k miles a year so a remap that preserves economy was important as well. After quite a bit of research and thread reading I decided that Evolve looked ideal. But the fact they were Luton based concerned me, if I had any problems or needed the map reloading it would have been a long drive. I considered DMS, but couldn’t get past the price, although they would come to you to reload the map. I then looked at the DIY options - such as the Bluefin or Chiiped UK, but the Evolve map gets better gains and has an amazing (faultless?) reputation on this forum. So I decided to wait for the Evolve Switch to be released and jumped on the group buy . Info on the Evolve switch can be found here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...14#post4953614 In terms of the preparing the Switch it’s pretty easy as long as you are pc savvy – (info http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261727). . The switch only takes a couple of minutes to upload the map and (as proved by the Dyno) puts back the original just as quickly with no problems. Performance So 2 months on and 3500 miles covered I am still stunned with the uplift in performance. The engine also revs better at the red-line so auto gear changes at full throttle feel smoother and even quicker (bit of a gripe of mine pre-map). This car is now a bit of a brute – that old school, one turbo shove is harder and more intense yet the standard 330d driveability remains. It is tricky to get a perfect start in the dry, but get it right and the car feels as fast as my old Scooby (I would say 0-60 in high 5’s now). The remap real comes into its own from 50 when you can get all those torques down (although DSC does flash a little) which makes overtaking a breeze and does leave pre-map comparable cars comfortably behind. In the wet, this car needs to be treated with a light right foot and change up as soon as possible. Even in 4th I have had the back end waggle and DSC light up when the turbo kicked in. Economy I am not convinced the Evolve Remap improves economy by 1-2mpg, but it hasn’t made it worse either – so that’s a result. On the motorway, I have managed just over 50mpg with cruise set to 70! Generally though, I have cruise set a bit higher and get around 45-48mpg – that’s simply amazing for an auto car this quick. One strange thing – my mpg computer used to read 1mpg under compared to brim to brim, after the map its now spot on Dyno Popped into see Imran and Sultan last week (really cool guys – thanks again) and they Dyno’d standard/remap– proof that the Evolve Switch does what it says  As you can see – impressive gains - 238 stock to 290 bhp after remap. Torque little lower than expected at 480 lbft (Imran had a little trouble getting an accurate reading and had to do a second run) At time of dyno, car has done 10,500 miles. Summary This may surprise, but I actually don’t use the extra Remap power all that often – I tend to chill out when driving and enjoy the journey. However when I do want to drive quickly or I get to my favourite B road – this remap is simply awesome and turns the 330d into a real wolf in sheep’s clothing. I now have my perfect allround roadcar __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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willhollin Major General 272 Rep 9,914 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Nice review, enjoy your 'new' car! __________________
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neo871 Major 144 Rep 1,399 Posts Drives: 340i xDrive MPPSK Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (0)	That is an impresive gain! Congrats! One thing is strange though, did you say 480 lbft? Isn't that equal to 650Nm?
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MOB Major 59 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: Alpine White M2 LCI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northants UK iTrader: (4)	great review thanks Mines still running perfectly I think you'll get more bhp and lbs when you've added some more miles and the engine has loosened up some more __________________
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neo871 Major 144 Rep 1,399 Posts Drives: 340i xDrive MPPSK Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (0)	Yes, indeed! Yours is definitely faster than a stock 335d....
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TMP Brigadier General 357 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Yeah, would be good to compare to a stock 335d and see how the different power delivery plays out - what lbft does a 335d have then? MOB-how long have you had yours remaped and what power is it putting out then? __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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TMP Brigadier General 357 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Wow How many miles you done then, is it around 20k before a diesel is fully loosened up? __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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Ti Rich Major 305 Rep 1,315 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dudley, West Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	MOB - That's about 695nm - a bit high for a mapped 330d?? (unless some other work done too?) Mind you TMP's is 650nm so both appear high??? and the std 335d is about 602nm so maybe the rpm is off a little??????
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07-13-2009, 01:10 PM	#12
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 1011 Rep 29,344 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	congrats mate. MoB needs to get Back to the Pod to set a time in decent weather. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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12-16-2009, 04:36 AM	#13
paapaa Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 335i AT Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	325d? hi anyone evolve remapped 325d and dynoed after that? -kai
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JonD Major 206 Rep 1,149 Posts Drives: 1 Series Coupe, M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Nice write up TMP, I'm considering a re-map in the new year myself.
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12-16-2009, 10:34 AM	#15
sunwest New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW 330D coupe Dec 07 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Well what can I say, just do it . 3 Weeks in and I still look forward to driving to work in the morning. You will love the extra Torque/Power. Can't report fully on Fuel consumption yet but it is looking good so far. Here is what I recorded through 2nd/3rd gear 30-70 mph real speed (see my previous post in sticky evolve thread for other stat and how): 330D evolved: 30-70 mph through gear = 4.45 sec 330D Standard: 30-70 mph through gear= 5.25 sec I love 2,500 rpm in any gear: In 2nd Gear at 2,500 rpm (27.5 mph real speed) it pulls 0.77 G In 3rd Gear at 2,500 rpm (43 mph real speed) it pulls 0.48 G In 4th Gear at 2,500 rpm (58mph real speed) it pulls 0.34 G In 5th Gear at 2,500 rpm (75mph real speed) it pulls 0.25 G Remenber that 0.8G is pulling 2 car lenght in acceleration in just 1 sec Also once off the line above 2K rpm, it should be as fast (if not faster due to slight weight advantage) than a standard 335d, enough said! Sunwest
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