320d performance

fadeel · 06-22-2011, 11:47 AM

Hi all not sure if its just me but I drove an Astra CDTI150 around yesterday and it made my 320d feel utterly slow. It just seemed to rev more freely and pick up better.

I am not whether it the car's refinement which dulls the speed sensation or whether there is something wrong with my car! Although my 320d (163) is smooth it just doesnt seem to have the get up and go my previous VAGs have had.

Any ideas folks?

Cheers

Fad

MEGA · 06-22-2011, 11:51 AM

So map it. Will up her to 210bhp and be CONSIDERABLY faster than a chavstra.

Principal issue is e90 is a heavier car than astra assuming you mean the hatch. But the map will sort it good.

fadeel · 06-22-2011, 11:59 AM

I've mapped my last three cars and I swore I wouldnt do it this time as its cost me a turbo each time lol! I think the whole thing about the car being heavier could be the reason.

The thing is I want to be sure its healthy and right before I go any further as mapping will just compound any potential probelm the car may have.

LexS · 06-22-2011, 01:50 PM

The BMW engine is considerably smoother than the equivalent VAG's etc, in my opinion. This does make it feel a little slower but it covers the ground fast enough and as Dave says map it!

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fadeel Private 10 Rep 78 Posts Drives: E90 320d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent UK iTrader: (0)	320d performance Hi all not sure if its just me but I drove an Astra CDTI150 around yesterday and it made my 320d feel utterly slow. It just seemed to rev more freely and pick up better. I am not whether it the car's refinement which dulls the speed sensation or whether there is something wrong with my car! Although my 320d (163) is smooth it just doesnt seem to have the get up and go my previous VAGs have had. Any ideas folks? Cheers Fad
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MEGA Dieseasal 208 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	So map it. Will up her to 210bhp and be CONSIDERABLY faster than a chavstra. Principal issue is e90 is a heavier car than astra assuming you mean the hatch. But the map will sort it good. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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fadeel Private 10 Rep 78 Posts Drives: E90 320d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent UK iTrader: (0)	I've mapped my last three cars and I swore I wouldnt do it this time as its cost me a turbo each time lol! I think the whole thing about the car being heavier could be the reason. The thing is I want to be sure its healthy and right before I go any further as mapping will just compound any potential probelm the car may have.
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LexS Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 203 Posts Drives: E90 320d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	The BMW engine is considerably smoother than the equivalent VAG's etc, in my opinion. This does make it feel a little slower but it covers the ground fast enough and as Dave says map it! __________________
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