Has anyone done a ECU remap to 530?
08-10-2009, 07:40 AM
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As the title said, I just wanted to find out what the general feedback is about ECU remap on a 530.
Worth it or not. And why.
Worth it or not. And why.
08-10-2009, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='971107' date='Aug 10 2009, 11:40 AM
As the title said, I just wanted to find out what the general feedback is about ECU remap on a 530.
Worth it or not. And why.
Worth it or not. And why.
08-10-2009, 11:11 AM
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Yeah, I think all of us with the non-turbo I6 would LOVE to know if it is worthwhile. I would love to do it, but being without my car for a few days isn't reasonable right now.
08-10-2009, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghostteck' post='971293' date='Aug 10 2009, 03:07 PM
+1 i was thinking about getting a turbo but its alot of money might as well trade in and get a 550
08-11-2009, 12:09 AM
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Y'all know that there is no ECU remap for the 530, right? 
I can even think of someone who's got an amazing-looking 550 up for grabs right now 
Originally Posted by Ghostteck' post='971293' date='Aug 10 2009, 03:07 PM
+1 i was thinking about getting a turbo but its alot of money might as well trade in and get a 550
08-11-2009, 05:49 AM
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Why remap an old lady? An I6 is an I6. You're destined for street cruising and stealth-pimping, (looking fast but not being fast). Get some nice tips so it looks like V8 and don't upgrade your exhaust so they can hear what kind of engine you have. I've come to grips with this after the first week of owning my 530 and getting beat by some 1998 Pontiac off the line and nearly crying.
My BMW stands for "Beat My Wheel".
On a more positive note.... its definitely great at 50+ MPH. Big difference in accel.
My BMW stands for "Beat My Wheel".
On a more positive note.... its definitely great at 50+ MPH. Big difference in accel.
08-11-2009, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='972077' date='Aug 11 2009, 06:49 AM
Why remap an old lady? An I6 is an I6. You're destined for street cruising and stealth-pimping, (looking fast but not being fast). Get some nice tips so it looks like V8 and don't upgrade your exhaust so they can hear what kind of engine you have. I've come to grips with this after the first week of owning my 530 and getting beat by some 1998 Pontiac off the line and nearly crying.
My BMW stands for "Beat My Wheel".
On a more positive note.... its definitely great at 50+ MPH. Big difference in accel.
My BMW stands for "Beat My Wheel".
On a more positive note.... its definitely great at 50+ MPH. Big difference in accel.
Geez man, hate your car much? Yes, it's a 6 - it will never be an 8, but it is fine for me (for now). I am not sure what you are talking about with the acceleration. I was easily able to hang with my previous vehicle - SRT8 Jeep with no problem whatsoever. Maybe it isn't the car?
08-11-2009, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='971993' date='Aug 11 2009, 04:09 AM
Y'all know that there is no ECU remap for the 530, right?
I can even think of someone who's got an amazing-looking 550 up for grabs right now
I can even think of someone who's got an amazing-looking 550 up for grabs right now
i can kinda keep up with the 8's at 80+ but on take off im as slow as a duck lol