Ordering new 535d Sport Saloon (UK)
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Yeah I'm already contemplating DMS 
If you don't mind me asking, how much is the DMS remap - do they still do an "E60.Net Forum" discount?
I'm going for the normal non-sport gearbox, I just don't ever ever put my current 530d in to "manual mode" so didnt see the point. I don't mind it being a little bit slower, but a little bit smoother. But I definitely want POWER. Only other thing I'm worried about is insurance cost change after a remap, and BMW warranty. I know DMS covers anything BMW won't, but it's still a "worry" - I can imagine being stuck with a broken car with BMW saying "it's because of the DMS remap", and on the other hand having DMS say "it's nothing to do with the remap, it's something completely unrelated" ... has this ever happened to anyone?
If you don't mind me asking, how much is the DMS remap - do they still do an "E60.Net Forum" discount?I'm going for the normal non-sport gearbox, I just don't ever ever put my current 530d in to "manual mode" so didnt see the point. I don't mind it being a little bit slower, but a little bit smoother. But I definitely want POWER. Only other thing I'm worried about is insurance cost change after a remap, and BMW warranty. I know DMS covers anything BMW won't, but it's still a "worry" - I can imagine being stuck with a broken car with BMW saying "it's because of the DMS remap", and on the other hand having DMS say "it's nothing to do with the remap, it's something completely unrelated" ... has this ever happened to anyone?
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='458660' date='Aug 14 2007, 08:02 PM
Yeah I'm already contemplating DMS If you don't mind me asking, how much is the DMS remap - do they still do an "E60.Net Forum" discount?
I'm going for the normal non-sport gearbox, I just don't ever ever put my current 530d in to "manual mode" so didnt see the point. I don't mind it being a little bit slower, but a little bit smoother. But I definitely want POWER. Only other thing I'm worried about is insurance cost change after a remap, and BMW warranty. I know DMS covers anything BMW won't, but it's still a "worry" - I can imagine being stuck with a broken car with BMW saying "it's because of the DMS remap", and on the other hand having DMS say "it's nothing to do with the remap, it's something completely unrelated" ... has this ever happened to anyone?
If you don't mind me asking, how much is the DMS remap - do they still do an "E60.Net Forum" discount?I'm going for the normal non-sport gearbox, I just don't ever ever put my current 530d in to "manual mode" so didnt see the point. I don't mind it being a little bit slower, but a little bit smoother. But I definitely want POWER. Only other thing I'm worried about is insurance cost change after a remap, and BMW warranty. I know DMS covers anything BMW won't, but it's still a "worry" - I can imagine being stuck with a broken car with BMW saying "it's because of the DMS remap", and on the other hand having DMS say "it's nothing to do with the remap, it's something completely unrelated" ... has this ever happened to anyone?
Non sports gearbox........that's a no no
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Russ vocalised my concerns about DMS remapping exactly. Has anyone in practice ever had a problem with BMW detecting it, or worse still invalidating the warranty? Also where are they based?
BTW mine is ordered with the sports box and am quite excited about it, it will be the first decent automatic I've had, apart from an ancient Nissan Pintara when I lived in Oz. Maybe I will rarely use the paddles but even for the few times I do it must be worth it!!
BTW mine is ordered with the sports box and am quite excited about it, it will be the first decent automatic I've had, apart from an ancient Nissan Pintara when I lived in Oz. Maybe I will rarely use the paddles but even for the few times I do it must be worth it!!
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Originally Posted by sleepingdog' post='458665' date='Aug 14 2007, 08:10 PM
Russ vocalised my concerns about DMS remapping exactly. Has anyone in practice ever had a problem with BMW detecting it, or worse still invalidating the warranty? Also where are they based?
BTW mine is ordered with the sports box and am quite excited about it, it will be the first decent automatic I've had, apart from an ancient Nissan Pintara when I lived in Oz. Maybe I will rarely use the paddles but even for the few times I do it must be worth it!!
BTW mine is ordered with the sports box and am quite excited about it, it will be the first decent automatic I've had, apart from an ancient Nissan Pintara when I lived in Oz. Maybe I will rarely use the paddles but even for the few times I do it must be worth it!!
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Originally Posted by mogsyman' post='458668' date='Aug 14 2007, 02:14 PM
pm sent also
Any chance of forwarding me the PM as well mogsyman?
Saw a couple of your vids on youtube. At least, I assume there's only one Mogsyman with a 535d in the UK.
Post us some new vids soon to show the difference with your remap.
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Originally Posted by fastboyuk' post='458670' date='Aug 14 2007, 08:22 PM
Any chance of forwarding me the PM as well mogsyman?
Saw a couple of your vids on youtube. At least, I assume there's only one Mogsyman with a 535d in the UK.
Post us some new vids soon to show the difference with your remap.
Saw a couple of your vids on youtube. At least, I assume there's only one Mogsyman with a 535d in the UK.
Post us some new vids soon to show the difference with your remap.
You won't believe your eyes (nor will the yanks!)
pm sent.
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Originally Posted by mogsyman' post='458677' date='Aug 14 2007, 02:59 PM
I'm off the the US on Saturday but will try and get something up before then - if not on my return.
You won't believe your eyes (nor will the yanks!)
pm sent.
You won't believe your eyes (nor will the yanks!)
pm sent.
Looking forward to the videos!
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I think we will set up a "535d UK" sub forum in a couple of months. PS Mogy, now I really do get the feeling I am copying you ... not only have I just ordered the car you've got, but I fly out to the US on Friday...! Florida by any chance??
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='458692' date='Aug 14 2007, 09:38 PM
I think we will set up a "535d UK" sub forum in a couple of months. PS Mogy, now I really do get the feeling I am copying you ... not only have I just ordered the car you've got, but I fly out to the US on Friday...! Florida by any chance??
Going to the Outer Banks to a rented house and plan to swim and play golf in sunny 40 degrees - looking forward to it
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My Ride: 2007 E60 535d M-Sport Individual. Moonstone with extended Platinum Leather, Professional Nav, Piano Black Trim, HUD plus other stuff like 20" Hartge Classic 2's!
It would be great if someone could PM me about DMS too actually!
I've had my 535d M-Sport about 6 weeks now, and i love it to bits!! However, i have tried to resist having more power, but Lord, i am weak..
Lee
I've had my 535d M-Sport about 6 weeks now, and i love it to bits!! However, i have tried to resist having more power, but Lord, i am weak..
Lee