Cost of a new ECU
10-26-2010, 05:50 PM
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So I searched for it but I couldn't find it on here. Any idea what the cost of a new ECU for an 08 550i is?? Since I'd have to ship my ECU out of country if I want to get it modded, I wanted to know how great the risk factor is.
10-27-2010, 05:39 PM
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I'm at home (Pakistan) half the year and in LA the other half
10-28-2010, 09:59 AM
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E-mail Garry Romani at gromani@bmwofnewport.com... Tell him you're a member of e60.net and he might be able to give a 25% discount on whatever the price of the ECU is. This guy is the Parts Mgr at BMW of Newport.
10-28-2010, 06:52 PM
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Ok thanks but I'm sure it's a huge risk unless i bring it myself instead of getting it shipped
10-28-2010, 08:46 PM
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Is it worth getting the ECU tune though?
10-29-2010, 04:40 PM
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Absolutely... go with RPI/ESS or Powerchip. I have the Powerchip tune and am quite happy with it but I would have rather gone with RPI if I didn't have to ship my ECU out west. Since you are already out in LA I suggest getting the RPI/ESS tune... I know several others will support this suggestion.
10-30-2010, 06:15 AM
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http://www.upsolute.com/index.php?op...id_model=13172
what about this. has anyone tried this. they say 20hp gain and 23ft/lb torque gain.
OR THIS
http://www.dmsautomotive.com/models.asp?upid=1
they say E60 550i 367 405 361 398
thats 38hp gain and 37ft/lb torque gain!!!!
what about this. has anyone tried this. they say 20hp gain and 23ft/lb torque gain.
OR THIS
http://www.dmsautomotive.com/models.asp?upid=1
they say E60 550i 367 405 361 398
thats 38hp gain and 37ft/lb torque gain!!!!
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