Some Pictures of my 535d M
05-12-2007 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiago' post='422912' date='May 10 2007, 10:09 AM
Where will you do that, and for how much?
Vilauto is really a must
Vilauto is really a must
I didn't see your post until now,
Vilauto is in Vila Real.
I've been quoted 500 Euros for the remap but it may turn out to be more.
The best thing to do is contact Vilauto http://www.vilauto.com/contactos.php?idioma=pt and discuss what you need.
05-12-2007 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Stormbird' post='423612' date='May 12 2007, 03:54 AM
Hi Tiago,
I didn't see your post until now,
Vilauto is in Vila Real.
I've been quoted 500 Euros for the remap but it may turn out to be more.
The best thing to do is contact Vilauto http://www.vilauto.com/contactos.php?idioma=pt and discuss what you need.
I didn't see your post until now,
Vilauto is in Vila Real.
I've been quoted 500 Euros for the remap but it may turn out to be more.
The best thing to do is contact Vilauto http://www.vilauto.com/contactos.php?idioma=pt and discuss what you need.
Usually 500 Euros is the reference price!
Did you already call them?
And how is your machine hoing?
05-12-2007 | 07:18 AM
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My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
08' 120i - M-Sport - Alpine White III / Black Sensatec
I think the car looks naked without roof bars. They are convenient too, last week I bought a sofa in Copenhagen by impulse, just to put it on the roof, It did look a little weird though..
05-13-2007 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Hellraiser' post='423661' date='May 12 2007, 04:13 PM
Usually 500 Euros is the reference price!
Did you already call them?
And how is your machine hoing?
Did you already call them?
And how is your machine hoing?
The car is great - I'm surprised how well this engine pulls in low gear driving around town and how smooth and quiet it is on the motorway ! It sounds a little gruff (after all it is only a 4 cylinder) but all in all I'm very happy with the engine.
The remapp is a must - especially to give a little more power and elasticity in the mid-range for safer overtaking / faster recovery times.
The reason I'm a little doubtful as to how much the remap will cost is that although I've been given an approximate figure of 500 Euros, the OBD service advertised on Vialuto's own site states 1500 Euros. Quite a difference.
I'll let you know how everything goes as I'll be speaking with them tomorow to book the work.
P.S. Photos will be posted some time next week.
05-14-2007 | 11:39 AM
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I have a question for you, vilauto remaped
With accelerations till 50% of throttle at low rpm (small turbo range) and with cold engine, i hear a little whistle from the turbo. Do your cars make the same whistle with cold engine.
With accelerations till 50% of throttle at low rpm (small turbo range) and with cold engine, i hear a little whistle from the turbo. Do your cars make the same whistle with cold engine.
05-14-2007 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiago' post='424290' date='May 14 2007, 08:39 PM
I have a question for you, vilauto remaped
With accelerations till 50% of throttle at low rpm (small turbo range) and with cold engine, i hear a little whistle from the turbo. Do your cars make the same whistle with cold engine.
With accelerations till 50% of throttle at low rpm (small turbo range) and with cold engine, i hear a little whistle from the turbo. Do your cars make the same whistle with cold engine.
In the meantime, are you happy with the work done at Vilauto ?
05-14-2007 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiago' post='424290' date='May 14 2007, 02:39 PM
I have a question for you, vilauto remaped
With accelerations till 50% of throttle at low rpm (small turbo range) and with cold engine, i hear a little whistle from the turbo. Do your cars make the same whistle with cold engine.
With accelerations till 50% of throttle at low rpm (small turbo range) and with cold engine, i hear a little whistle from the turbo. Do your cars make the same whistle with cold engine.
To tell you the truth I am considering to pay a visit to the local dealer since my car?s warranty expires in July and I would not like one of the turbos to die before that time.
Kind regards from Spain
05-14-2007 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by inmediate' post='424332' date='May 14 2007, 10:42 PM
Yes indeed. After 50.000 Kms after remapping my car sounds like : Chiu, chiu, chiu whistle when deccelerating and in cold engine conditions.
To tell you the truth I am considering to pay a visit to the local dealer since my car?s warranty expires in July and I would not like one of the turbos to die before that time.
Kind regards from Spain
To tell you the truth I am considering to pay a visit to the local dealer since my car?s warranty expires in July and I would not like one of the turbos to die before that time.
Kind regards from Spain
05-14-2007 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Stormbird' post='424334' date='May 14 2007, 04:46 PM
Are you guys saying that the remapping has something to do with this altered sound from your engines / turbo ?
It was not me, but my girlfriend who was first to notice, but then my older son did too...When the radio is turned off and when driving through a narrow lane with buildings at boths sides, you open windows. Then there it is ; First the classic turbo whistle when accelerating. OK
But then, when deccelerating, a Chiu,chiu,chiu,chiu....chiu.........chiu noise. A noise similar to the centrifuged driing operation from a washing machine.
I do not see the relation to the remapping action, however.
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