5Series.net - Forums

E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods Discussion about both stock and aftermarket parts for the E60. Accessories and modifications too!

What do you guys think about this chip for a 550?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-26-2007, 09:16 PM
  #11  
Contributors
 
C's Bimmer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 14,646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Default
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='474813' date='Sep 27 2007, 01:04 AM
You need to remove the ECU from the car. When it gets to whomever they will download new software map into the ECU, thus the term "remapped ECU."
Yeah, I figured. So it's technically not a new "chip". It's just a remap of the exisiting chip/ECU currently in your car.

I need to find a place on the east coast that does this. I'd prefer someone local, so I could just take my car to them and not have to go without the car for a few days.
C's Bimmer is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-26-2007, 09:17 PM
  #12  
Contributors
 
alpinewhite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: No mods
Default
it can be done in a day, depending on how the shop is.
alpinewhite is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-26-2007, 09:28 PM
  #13  
Contributors
 
vegastrashed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 7,363
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20 ----------------------------------------- 2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips! Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3 MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =) ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Default
John is right. A competent shop will be able to remap the ECU in one day. My previous 545i took only 4 hours to complete. The majority of the time was downloading the new software map from a central server in London. The actual flash of the ECU took about 30 minutes.
vegastrashed is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-26-2007, 09:38 PM
  #14  
Contributors
 
C's Bimmer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 14,646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Default
Anyone know of any companies in the NY area that can do this?
C's Bimmer is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-27-2007, 07:48 AM
  #15  
Contributors
 
alpinewhite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: No mods
Default
did some research for you C, hope this works

http://www.eurobahn.us/easternusdealers.html

or

New York
Tonino Petrolo
311 Lehrer Ave. Elmont
New York
N.Y 11003
T : 516 8073983
E : nycsuperchips@aol.com
W : www.nycsuperchips.com
http://www.superchips.co.uk/fitting_world.php

C, try the sprintbooster too! join the Group Buy ECF set up
alpinewhite is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-27-2007, 09:06 AM
  #16  
Senior Members
 
JetBlack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i w/SMG - JetBlack - Dinan Software - Dinan Exhaust - Anthracite Trim - Anthracite Headliner - Sport Package
Default
I am surprised at all of these prices for software because Dinan has been tuning BMW software longer than anybody (they invented the term "chip" for BMW's) The price for their 550 software is only $499 and you can get that done at your local dealership without voiding any warranty!!

Sounds like a no brainer to me people.

Removal of top speed governor
Increase Redline by 200rpm
MUCH IMPROVED throttle response
modest hp and tq gains.

I have had mine for 8 months now and have not had one check engine light

http://www.dinancars.com/Series.asp?Series...0&Model=101
JetBlack is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-27-2007, 09:24 AM
  #17  
Contributors
 
C's Bimmer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 14,646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Default
Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='474973
I am surprised at all of these prices for software because Dinan has been tuning BMW software longer than anybody (they invented the term "chip" for BMW's) The price for their 550 software is only $499 and you can get that done at your local dealership without voiding any warranty!!

Sounds like a no brainer to me people.

Removal of top speed governor
Increase Redline by 200rpm
MUCH IMPROVED throttle response
modest hp and tq gains.

I have had mine for 8 months now and have not had one check engine light

http://www.dinancars.com/Series.asp?Series...0&Model=101
I would totally do Dinan, but they don't make this chip for the E60 530i. :thumbsdown:
C's Bimmer is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-27-2007, 06:32 PM
  #18  
Senior Members
 
SoCalM5Mang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Silver 535i Virgin--Becoming a Beast!
Default
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='474783' date='Sep 26 2007, 08:42 PM
In my opinion, a remapped ECU is best effective when you have a CAI and free flow exhaust to go along with it.

Bro...The exhaust on the 08 550i sounds really good. It's definitely the best stock exhaust ever for a 550i from BMW.

Don't you think just adding the AFE CAI along with my remap would be enough? I don't know of anybody that makes a custom free flow exhaust for a 550i with M-Tech (as all 08 Sports have)

Thanks for your help VT.

Fight On!
SoCalM5Mang is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-27-2007, 06:58 PM
  #19  
Contributors
 
C's Bimmer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 14,646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Default
I decided on the SinghAutosport remap and the AFE CAI. This will be taking place next week. Can't wait!
C's Bimmer is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-27-2007, 07:00 PM
  #20  
Contributors
 
alpinewhite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: No mods
Default
Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='475008' date='Sep 27 2007, 10:24 AM
You rock J! You think the Sprint Booster, on top of the AFE CAI and the Superchip would make that much of a difference?
I would totally do Dinan, but they don't make this chip for the E60 530i. :thumbsdown:
of course, didnt VT mention how much he had fun with his 545i with all those mods he added.
alpinewhite is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: What do you guys think about this chip for a 550?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:24 PM.