Some March 2007 facelift confirmation
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='358463' date='Nov 20 2006, 06:40 PM
Indeed. And the 'new' x25d is actually a detuned 3 litre... (Only single turbo)
Could it be remapped to the same level as a remapped 530d????
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='358465' date='Nov 20 2006, 08:43 PM
A prime candidadte for remapping?
Could it be remapped to the same level as a remapped 530d????
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Could it be remapped to the same level as a remapped 530d????
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Yes and No.
There are several differances in the 525d engine compared to the 530d.
But of course, any diesel engine can be remapped.
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='358467' date='Nov 20 2006, 06:46 PM
Yes and No.
There are several differances in the 525d engine compared to the 530d.
But of course, any diesel engine can be remapped.
There are several differances in the 525d engine compared to the 530d.
But of course, any diesel engine can be remapped.
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='358498' date='Nov 20 2006, 09:03 PM
Are we both talking of the new (March 2007) 525d? This is based on the block from the 530d but I'm not sure of the other differences... If it's only the tune then in theory a software update converts a 525d to a 530d!
Could the new 525d ("detuned" 3 litre single turbo) be remampped to become a REMAPPED 530d?
If not, the 525d is obviously something more subtle than a detuned 3 litre turbo diesel.
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='358557' date='Nov 20 2006, 10:46 PM
I was one step ahead of that.
Could the new 525d ("detuned" 3 litre single turbo) be remampped to become a REMAPPED 530d?
If not, the 525d is obviously something more subtle than a detuned 3 litre turbo diesel.
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Could the new 525d ("detuned" 3 litre single turbo) be remampped to become a REMAPPED 530d?
If not, the 525d is obviously something more subtle than a detuned 3 litre turbo diesel.
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But from BMW's point of view isn't great that you can charge c?2k just for a remap??? (conspiracy theories!)
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Originally Posted by speuk' post='359215' date='Nov 22 2006, 07:21 AM
Anyone recognise the wheels on this...new for March 07?
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What I can see here is an ugly trunk finisher (add-on) with a key hole now.
Bumper is M-like with a flat lower finish and new reflectors. (if it's not a cover)
Mirrors are the same and tailights are not LEDs as well ...at least in the pic
I think the big difference is in the interior, with the re-designed door panels, lighting, shift lever, etc
A not Bangle approved face-lifting, won't be be so succesful on this car
Don't worry mates, we've got the real thing
Bumper is M-like with a flat lower finish and new reflectors. (if it's not a cover)
Mirrors are the same and tailights are not LEDs as well ...at least in the pic
I think the big difference is in the interior, with the re-designed door panels, lighting, shift lever, etc
A not Bangle approved face-lifting, won't be be so succesful on this car
Don't worry mates, we've got the real thing
