Got my car tuned at Wetterauer Engineering in Germany (535d)
06-11-2006, 09:05 AM
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Yesterday, on a sunny saturday afternoon I had my car chipped at Wetterauer in Koblenz, Germany. Wetterauer offers 2 stages, one at 315hp and the sportversion which brings the car to 350hp. I made the choice to go for the sportversion, the 350hp conversion.
I had the car dynoed when it came in, and after the tuning was completed. The end result is 349,57hp and the temperature was pretty high, so when its colder I am sure it will push out even higher numbers. As for the difference performance wise; it is so much quicker now over the whole range, the torque is enormous and really pushes you in your seat. Even at 200kph it just goes and you still feel that push, which wasn't really there before.
The top speed is now 272 because the limiter is also removed but the speedo needle only goes to 260kph and then stops there while you see the rev needle go higher.
I ran even from 160 to 260 with a porsche carrera 996 convertible; he couldn't get away, it was amazing. He showed a shocked look that a diesel stayed glued to his bumper.
Pictures will follow, just wanted to share, very friendly service at Wetterauer and these guys know what they do.
I had the car dynoed when it came in, and after the tuning was completed. The end result is 349,57hp and the temperature was pretty high, so when its colder I am sure it will push out even higher numbers. As for the difference performance wise; it is so much quicker now over the whole range, the torque is enormous and really pushes you in your seat. Even at 200kph it just goes and you still feel that push, which wasn't really there before.
The top speed is now 272 because the limiter is also removed but the speedo needle only goes to 260kph and then stops there while you see the rev needle go higher.
I ran even from 160 to 260 with a porsche carrera 996 convertible; he couldn't get away, it was amazing. He showed a shocked look that a diesel stayed glued to his bumper.
Pictures will follow, just wanted to share, very friendly service at Wetterauer and these guys know what they do.
06-11-2006, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW535d' post='295904' date='Jun 12 2006, 01:05 AM
Even at 200kph it just goes and you still feel that push, which wasn't really there before.
The top speed is now 272 because the limiter is also removed but the speedo needle only goes to 260kph and then stops there while you see the rev needle go higher.
I ran even from 160 to 260
The top speed is now 272 because the limiter is also removed but the speedo needle only goes to 260kph and then stops there while you see the rev needle go higher.
I ran even from 160 to 260
sometimes i wished i lived in europe
06-11-2006, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by eR6c' post='295909' date='Jun 11 2006, 12:10 PM
CONGRATS!
sometimes i wished i lived in europe
sometimes i wished i lived in europe
man that is great, i hear ya loud and clear, sometime in europe they can do all kinds of neat things that they would nvever be possible out here in the states. Great job by the way and congrats.
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Originally Posted by rjcastr' post='295915' date='Jun 11 2006, 06:24 PM
man that is great, i hear ya loud and clear, sometime in europe they can do all kinds of neat things that they would nvever be possible out here in the states. Great job by the way and congrats.
Rj
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Sounds great!!
Enjoy the new car.
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congrats
350bhp in a 535d
man that must be powerful.whats the torque now?
350bhp in a 535d
man that must be powerful.whats the torque now?
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Originally Posted by BMW535d' post='295904' date='Jun 11 2006, 07:05 PM
Yesterday, on a sunny saturday afternoon I had my car chipped at Wetterauer in Koblenz, Germany. Wetterauer offers 2 stages, one at 315hp and the sportversion which brings the car to 350hp. I made the choice to go for the sportversion, the 350hp conversion.
I had the car dynoed when it came in, and after the tuning was completed. The end result is 349,57hp and the temperature was pretty high, so when its colder I am sure it will push out even higher numbers. As for the difference performance wise; it is so much quicker now over the whole range, the torque is enormous and really pushes you in your seat. Even at 200kph it just goes and you still feel that push, which wasn't really there before.
The top speed is now 272 because the limiter is also removed but the speedo needle only goes to 260kph and then stops there while you see the rev needle go higher.
I ran even from 160 to 260 with a porsche carrera 996 convertible; he couldn't get away, it was amazing. He showed a shocked look that a diesel stayed glued to his bumper.
Pictures will follow, just wanted to share, very friendly service at Wetterauer and these guys know what they do.
I had the car dynoed when it came in, and after the tuning was completed. The end result is 349,57hp and the temperature was pretty high, so when its colder I am sure it will push out even higher numbers. As for the difference performance wise; it is so much quicker now over the whole range, the torque is enormous and really pushes you in your seat. Even at 200kph it just goes and you still feel that push, which wasn't really there before.
The top speed is now 272 because the limiter is also removed but the speedo needle only goes to 260kph and then stops there while you see the rev needle go higher.
I ran even from 160 to 260 with a porsche carrera 996 convertible; he couldn't get away, it was amazing. He showed a shocked look that a diesel stayed glued to his bumper.
Pictures will follow, just wanted to share, very friendly service at Wetterauer and these guys know what they do.
06-11-2006, 11:21 AM
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@530i_msport & Fin535dA:
According to the spec sheet it should be 660nm, but mine showed 700nm. You really feel it build up, the torque feels immense. And the gearbox shifts up fine. I haven't done a launch yet, but I think its like 4-5 secs faster to 200.
What is really impressive; just move your feet and it flies, even at 50% of full throttle. Overtaking is a blast now.
@sese:
He made a price of 1495 including 1 year warranty on engine, gearbox and drivetrain. Including several dyno runs before and after the tuning. The consumption, when driven normal is 0.1-0.2 better than standard. They optimize the engine management, so that must be the reason. When driven harder, the consumption is about 0.4-0.5 liters at /100 km higher, but thats normal, because there are more horses.
They can tune every 5 series, so also your 525d. You will go to 211bhp and 475nm of torque. Topspeed will be 240 approx then instead of 230.
According to the spec sheet it should be 660nm, but mine showed 700nm. You really feel it build up, the torque feels immense. And the gearbox shifts up fine. I haven't done a launch yet, but I think its like 4-5 secs faster to 200.
What is really impressive; just move your feet and it flies, even at 50% of full throttle. Overtaking is a blast now.
@sese:
He made a price of 1495 including 1 year warranty on engine, gearbox and drivetrain. Including several dyno runs before and after the tuning. The consumption, when driven normal is 0.1-0.2 better than standard. They optimize the engine management, so that must be the reason. When driven harder, the consumption is about 0.4-0.5 liters at /100 km higher, but thats normal, because there are more horses.
They can tune every 5 series, so also your 525d. You will go to 211bhp and 475nm of torque. Topspeed will be 240 approx then instead of 230.
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Originally Posted by BMW535d' post='295966' date='Jun 11 2006, 02:21 PM
@530i_msport & Fin535dA:
According to the spec sheet it should be 660nm, but mine showed 700nm. You really feel it build up, the torque feels immense. And the gearbox shifts up fine. I haven't done a launch yet, but I think its like 4-5 secs faster to 200.
What is really impressive; just move your feet and it flies, even at 50% of full throttle. Overtaking is a blast now.
@sese:
He made a price of 1495 including 1 year warranty on engine, gearbox and drivetrain. Including several dyno runs before and after the tuning. The consumption, when driven normal is 0.1-0.2 better than standard. They optimize the engine management, so that must be the reason. When driven harder, the consumption is about 0.4-0.5 liters at /100 km higher, but thats normal, because there are more horses.
According to the spec sheet it should be 660nm, but mine showed 700nm. You really feel it build up, the torque feels immense. And the gearbox shifts up fine. I haven't done a launch yet, but I think its like 4-5 secs faster to 200.
What is really impressive; just move your feet and it flies, even at 50% of full throttle. Overtaking is a blast now.
@sese:
He made a price of 1495 including 1 year warranty on engine, gearbox and drivetrain. Including several dyno runs before and after the tuning. The consumption, when driven normal is 0.1-0.2 better than standard. They optimize the engine management, so that must be the reason. When driven harder, the consumption is about 0.4-0.5 liters at /100 km higher, but thats normal, because there are more horses.
700nm?
thats very impressive.congrats my friend. good choise
