Upsolute Reflash?
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I did a search for "Upsolute" and found nothing.
Has anyone ever purchased this engine software?? I'm considering it for my 545i. I'd have to pull the ECU and send it to them with a couple days down time.
The claims:
http://www.upsolute.com/index.php?option=c...models&id=4
Model Original UPsolute Original UPsolute
BMW 520d 163 (E60) 163 hp 190 hp 340 NM 400 NM
BMW 520d 177 (E60) 177 hp 208 hp 350 NM 410 NM
BMW 520i 170 (E60) 170 hp 182 hp 210 NM 230 NM
BMW 523i 177 (E60) 177 hp 189 hp 230 NM 250 NM
BMW 523i 190 (E60) 190 hp 205 hp 240 NM 260 NM
BMW 525d 177 (E60) 177 hp 207 hp 400 NM 460 NM
BMW 525d 197 (E60) 197 hp 227 hp 400 NM 455 NM
BMW 525i 192 (E60) 192 hp 211 hp 245 NM 265 NM
BMW 525i 218 (E60) 218 hp 233 hp 250 NM 278 NM
BMW 530d 218 (E60) 218 hp 248 hp 500 NM 560 NM
BMW 530d 231 (E60) 231 hp 261 hp 500 NM 560 NM
BMW 530d 235 (E60) 235 hp 265 hp 500 NM 560 NM
BMW 530i 258 (E60) 258 hp 270 hp 300 NM 320 NM
BMW 530i 272 (E60) 272 hp 287 hp 320 NM 340 NM
BMW 535d 272(E60) 272 hp 313 hp 560 NM 630 NM
BMW 535d 286 (E60) 286 hp 313 hp 580 NM 630 NM
BMW 540i 306 (E60) 306 hp 336 hp 390 NM 430 NM
BMW 545i 333 (E60) 333 hp 353 hp 450 NM 475 NM
BMW 550i 367 (E60) 367 hp 387 hp 490 NM 520 NM
BMW M5 507 (E60) 507 hp 535 hp 520 NM 550 NM
Yes 20 hp sounds a bit optimistic but I'm sure it will add something?
The Upsolute rep told me, it would be $350 plus $30 express return shipping to North Carolina they do have multiple locations as well, but none near me. And of course I'd pay to ship to them.
They "do not change the top speed but can raise the rev limiter" (I'd probably leave it stock) and "definitely improve throttle response, along with 20 hp and 20 ft/lbs torque gains" on the 545i. "If the dealer flashed the ECU they would provide me with a new file based on the dealers revision free of charge with the exception of shipping costs. If my ECU died 3 years from now they would re chip the new ECU again free of charge except for shipping cost."
I think I'd do it. Only now wonder if anyone has used them before?? Any dyno results? They come from Austria.
Has anyone ever purchased this engine software?? I'm considering it for my 545i. I'd have to pull the ECU and send it to them with a couple days down time.
The claims:
http://www.upsolute.com/index.php?option=c...models&id=4
Model Original UPsolute Original UPsolute
BMW 520d 163 (E60) 163 hp 190 hp 340 NM 400 NM
BMW 520d 177 (E60) 177 hp 208 hp 350 NM 410 NM
BMW 520i 170 (E60) 170 hp 182 hp 210 NM 230 NM
BMW 523i 177 (E60) 177 hp 189 hp 230 NM 250 NM
BMW 523i 190 (E60) 190 hp 205 hp 240 NM 260 NM
BMW 525d 177 (E60) 177 hp 207 hp 400 NM 460 NM
BMW 525d 197 (E60) 197 hp 227 hp 400 NM 455 NM
BMW 525i 192 (E60) 192 hp 211 hp 245 NM 265 NM
BMW 525i 218 (E60) 218 hp 233 hp 250 NM 278 NM
BMW 530d 218 (E60) 218 hp 248 hp 500 NM 560 NM
BMW 530d 231 (E60) 231 hp 261 hp 500 NM 560 NM
BMW 530d 235 (E60) 235 hp 265 hp 500 NM 560 NM
BMW 530i 258 (E60) 258 hp 270 hp 300 NM 320 NM
BMW 530i 272 (E60) 272 hp 287 hp 320 NM 340 NM
BMW 535d 272(E60) 272 hp 313 hp 560 NM 630 NM
BMW 535d 286 (E60) 286 hp 313 hp 580 NM 630 NM
BMW 540i 306 (E60) 306 hp 336 hp 390 NM 430 NM
BMW 545i 333 (E60) 333 hp 353 hp 450 NM 475 NM
BMW 550i 367 (E60) 367 hp 387 hp 490 NM 520 NM
BMW M5 507 (E60) 507 hp 535 hp 520 NM 550 NM
Yes 20 hp sounds a bit optimistic but I'm sure it will add something?
The Upsolute rep told me, it would be $350 plus $30 express return shipping to North Carolina they do have multiple locations as well, but none near me. And of course I'd pay to ship to them.
They "do not change the top speed but can raise the rev limiter" (I'd probably leave it stock) and "definitely improve throttle response, along with 20 hp and 20 ft/lbs torque gains" on the 545i. "If the dealer flashed the ECU they would provide me with a new file based on the dealers revision free of charge with the exception of shipping costs. If my ECU died 3 years from now they would re chip the new ECU again free of charge except for shipping cost."
I think I'd do it. Only now wonder if anyone has used them before?? Any dyno results? They come from Austria.
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When I inquired about dyno results they said:
"Austria has an in house Bosch dyno, we do not typically release dyno info, it means nothing outside that car anyway, It will not predict well what you will see on your car, each dyno is different, each car is different. We do have a 30 day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the file we will refund your cost of the chip and return your stock file to the ECU."
Money back gaurantee sounds pretty good to me.
"Austria has an in house Bosch dyno, we do not typically release dyno info, it means nothing outside that car anyway, It will not predict well what you will see on your car, each dyno is different, each car is different. We do have a 30 day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the file we will refund your cost of the chip and return your stock file to the ECU."
Money back gaurantee sounds pretty good to me.
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I say do it - you'll like it.
Although I didn't use the company in question the numbers I got are about the same as mentioned - air filter and muffler add a little more - been pleased with the results for the last 2 years going. Agree with the notion of sticking with stock rpm although I've delimited the top speed.
Although I didn't use the company in question the numbers I got are about the same as mentioned - air filter and muffler add a little more - been pleased with the results for the last 2 years going. Agree with the notion of sticking with stock rpm although I've delimited the top speed.
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My Ride: 2005 525i, 6spd manual, Premium pkg, Cold Weather pkg
They sound legit, according to their website. With a guarantee, what do you have to lose? I may look into them in the future.
Originally Posted by andy545' post='989435' date='Aug 26 2009, 02:55 PM
I say do it - you'll like it.
Although I didn't use the company in question the numbers I got are about the same as mentioned - air filter and muffler add a little more - been pleased with the results for the last 2 years going. Agree with the notion of sticking with stock rpm although I've delimited the top speed.
Although I didn't use the company in question the numbers I got are about the same as mentioned - air filter and muffler add a little more - been pleased with the results for the last 2 years going. Agree with the notion of sticking with stock rpm although I've delimited the top speed.
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Yes, I have it on my 545i . Honestly it is hard to notice but it is noticeable (it is not placebo!! haha). Get it and if you don't like or feel it, you can ask for refund within 30 days. no question asked. They are legit. Good luck
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='989576' date='Aug 26 2009, 04:51 PM
Yes, I have it on my 545i . Honestly it is hard to notice but it is noticeable (it is not placebo!! haha). Get it and if you don't like or feel it, you can ask for refund within 30 days. no question asked. They are legit. Good luck
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really OP, you found nothing? I found a number of threads and posts on the topic...
looks like this member has that flash also
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?s=&...st&p=684134
(in his sig now as well)
looks like this member has that flash also
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?s=&...st&p=684134
(in his sig now as well)
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='990346' date='Aug 27 2009, 10:34 AM
really OP, you found nothing? I found a number of threads and posts on the topic...
looks like this member has that flash also
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?s=&...st&p=684134
(in his sig now as well)
looks like this member has that flash also
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?s=&...st&p=684134
(in his sig now as well)