[Budgie]

Seems ok although when i asked about the 177ps box they show on the website,they couldnt sell me it?why i asked...? never got a answer so i guess ull have to email them.

See you are lucky as its not encrypted on the 163bhp models so u can rip a proper remap on your model,where as we cant on our 177 bhp models due to BMW and there lame system on 320d ED models.

Why oh why....330d and 335d can do as they like ...still im more fuel efficent lol...or so im gonna try bullshitting the bigger engine boys lol.

[beemerbird]

Budgie, the 'blanked off' (non Bosch) ECU on the new ED 2.0d engines is what will be probably be used in the future on the 6 cylinder diesels according to Simon at E-Maps who did my re-map, so same boat eventually? Although BMW themselves may apparently set up a division of their own doing re-maps, but at what price!

Yeah, you're right about the fuel economy.......but no price can be put on fun though

[CD]

Originally Posted by beemerbird

BMW themselves may apparently set up a division of their own doing re-maps, but at what price!

i heard they allready were

my mate says his brother has had it done direct by BMW ( and yeah it was dam expensive ) apparently there is a 'official' remaping place he was saying that his brothers car service callcuator is linked to it or something so when he goes out and nails it the service interval drops dramatically !! a way to keep it in check for waranty reasons apparently

will try to find out more

[Hotcoupe]

CD Quote:
my mate says his brother has had it done direct by BMW ( and yeah it was dam expensive ) apparently there is a 'official' remaping place he was saying that his brothers car service callcuator is linked to it or something so when he goes out and nails it the service interval drops dramatically !! a way to keep it in check for waranty reasons apparently

will try to find out more

Yeah right,just another way to rip you off more like.

By the way Budgie, a remap is an MPG enhancement, the additions to BHP and Torque are an unfortunate consequence of said modification.
Lets face it,us 335D people hardly need more power do we!

[beemerbird]

Originally Posted by CD

i heard they allready were

my mate says his brother has had it done direct by BMW ( and yeah it was dam expensive ) apparently there is a 'official' remaping place he was saying that his brothers car service callcuator is linked to it or something so when he goes out and nails it the service interval drops dramatically !! a way to keep it in check for waranty reasons apparently

will try to find out more

That's interesting Chris, knew it would be expensive! Defo. let us know if you find out more

Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

Yeah right,just another way to rip you off more like.

Ian, you old cynic you

Lets face it,us 335D people hardly need more power do we!

How true!!!

[Cafe.Racer]

Wouldn't surprise me if this "official" remap is a dealer doing it on the side...

[jaspy412]

anyone heard of these fellas

http://www.pendleperformance.com/

they are close to me but found them through ebay where figure quoted on ad was 200bhp when remapped but on their site it says 190 mapped

[deejaygee]

Well bought my Spider unit yesterday at 3.30pm, arrived this morning by Special Delivery - fitted it in 15 minutes (longest part was the routing).

Not been out for a "proper" drive as still at work but nipped round the block and it now feels like a go-kart!! much much quicker. Really impressed so far, will let you know after a real drive!!!

[Budgie]

What the 177 bhp model not the 163bhp?....come on i got cash to burn lol...

[deejaygee]

My model was is the 163bhp - reason favoured over remap for me was be able to remove for service etc, BMW advised me yesterday that flash updates are becoming part of regular service

[scotw]

Given it a proper drive yet then?

[- Paul -]

I'm interested in your test drive opinions of the box please.

[deejaygee]

Sorry guys still not been out roll on the weekend when I can hit some decent roads. Living in London has its downsides at times!!

All I will say that is is very smooth from the offset, turbo lag has just about gone (i'm driving an auto as well)........still like a go-kart around the city.

Will check back over weekend with more details.........

[deejaygee]

Well have given it a good run in and wow, it really makes a difference easily about a second quicker to 60, on the motorway the added torque just make the thing fly to 100!! and sooooooo smooth!

And the best thing with my go-kart, it really does feel like that now!! is that on Saturday I did a 200 mile round trip to deepest darkest kent, really testing the box out averaging around 85 / 90 on the M2 and when I got home my MPG was.........................................


54.3 MPG amazing!!

DJG

[scotw]

Originally Posted by deejaygee

Well have given it a good run in and wow, it really makes a difference easily about a second quicker to 60, on the motorway the added torque just make the thing fly to 100!! and sooooooo smooth!

And the best thing with my go-kart, it really does feel like that now!! is that on Saturday I did a 200 mile round trip to deepest darkest kent, really testing the box out averaging around 85 / 90 on the M2 and when I got home my MPG was.........................................


54.3 MPG amazing!!

DJG

DJ, thanks for the write up, I think I'm convinced

I think I'll wait a little while though, as my car's not run in yet, or am I being paranoid ?

[gIzzE]

I always wait around 100 miles before doing anything to mine!

[- Paul -]

Still can't decide on remap or box - warranty is up in a couple of months.

[scotw]

Originally Posted by gIzzE

I always wait around 100 miles before doing anything to mine!

I'm at under 1,000, gonna give the engine a chance to loosen up, then it'll be like having a new car again!

[dxb335d]

Its exciting all this tuning lark aint it.
Yo guys should get your 320d's down the pod this weekend and see what theycan do stock ready to compare after tuning.

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Its exciting all this tuning lark aint it.
Yo guys should get your 320d's down the pod this weekend and see what theycan do stock ready to compare after tuning.

I'll just pop down then eh! How far is it from here!!!!!!!!!

[scotw]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Its exciting all this tuning lark aint it.
Yo guys should get your 320d's down the pod this weekend and see what theycan do stock ready to compare after tuning.

It does awaken the inner child...not that he's ever sleeping that soundly truth be told.

Suspect I'm a bit North to come meet you chaps, shame, lots of nice helpful guys and "birds" round here.

[vivekk]

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

I'll just pop down then eh! How far is it from here!!!!!!!!!

Only about 160 miles, Paul.

Viv