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Originally Posted by bdav' date='Jun 12 2005, 10:46 AM
Is it possible when everything is controlled from the iDrive computer thing? Surely when your software gets updated, it will loose any mods?
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Originally Posted by bdav' date='Jun 12 2005, 11:46 AM
Is it possible when everything is controlled from the iDrive computer thing? Surely when your software gets updated, it will loose any mods?
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I did Powerchips for my car. What they did was they re-programme the ECU and i got better throttle response. In addition, it seems that i get better fuel economy too. Maybe about 15-20hp difference..
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Abs, do you have a petrol or diesel?
Go into the "Parts, Accessories and Mods" forum and you'll find some remapping stories.
If you have a petrol car then the gains per ? are much smaller than for diesel, although you may still find it worthwhile. If you have a diesel - just do it!
Go into the "Parts, Accessories and Mods" forum and you'll find some remapping stories.
If you have a petrol car then the gains per ? are much smaller than for diesel, although you may still find it worthwhile. If you have a diesel - just do it!
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Abs, just searched some of your posts and worked out a) you're in the UK and b) you have a 530d.
Myself and Banglebox both have D's remapped by DMS... and we love them! I've actually organised a discount with DMS for E60 forum members - if you are interested, let me know.
Myself and Banglebox both have D's remapped by DMS... and we love them! I've actually organised a discount with DMS for E60 forum members - if you are interested, let me know.
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Originally Posted by clived' date='Jun 15 2005, 11:12 AM
Abs, just searched some of your posts and worked out a) you're in the UK and b) you have a 530d.
Myself and Banglebox both have D's remapped by DMS... and we love them! I've actually organised a discount with DMS for E60 forum members - if you are interested, let me know.
Myself and Banglebox both have D's remapped by DMS... and we love them! I've actually organised a discount with DMS for E60 forum members - if you are interested, let me know.
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For the 525d the box costs 430 Euros.........you'd get change from ?300.
I am also considering this.......but still waiting for the car to 'break-in'.
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Originally Posted by Gudge' date='Jun 15 2005, 01:29 PM
[quote name='clived' date='Jun 15 2005, 11:12 AM']Abs, just searched some of your posts and worked out a) you're in the UK and b) you have a 530d.
Myself and Banglebox both have D's remapped by DMS... and we love them! I've actually organised a discount with DMS for E60 forum members - if you are interested, let me know.
Myself and Banglebox both have D's remapped by DMS... and we love them! I've actually organised a discount with DMS for E60 forum members - if you are interested, let me know.
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For the 525d the box costs 430 Euros.........you'd get change from ?300.
I am also considering this.......but still waiting for the car to 'break-in'.
Gudge
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[/quote]From what I understand about the tuningbox upgrade, you can do this yourself in a few minutes. It can also be removed just as quickly - i.e. before going in for service.
How do these boxes compare to something like a DMS remap ?
