Remap for E39 M5 can you recommend anyone

[cosworth330]

Thinking of getting an off the shelf map for my E39 M5, been checking on several tuners websites eg CA Automotive, Superchips etc. All seems to claim 15-20bhp & increase in torque. I'm more interested in getting the 155mph limiter removed but don't want a map that raises the rev limiter. i'm wondering if getting an E39 M5 remapped is a waste of money though, can you notice any difference, surely M cars are mapped to achieve the max from factory.

Simon.

[skeeterm5]

Try Simon at e-maps - never seen a bad word said/written about his work.

And no, the M cars arent mapped to the maximum out of the factory.

S

[Neil.D]

Personally - I would say it wasn't worth it. They may claim to release 20bhp or whatever but would you notice that with over 400bhp? Most of it will be in your head anyway.

Have the speed limiter removed but leave BMW's efforts alone. I have read of problems with remaps. Have a look on M5board - but im sure you have researched the subject yourself.

Ta,

Neil.D

[cosworth330]

Do you know where i could get the speed limiter removed ?

Cheers Simon.

[belleair302]

Get your car upto Evolve in Luton and speak to Sal.

[ZeroH]

belleair302 said:

Get your car upto Evolve in Luton and speak to Sal.

Was at Evolve today - definitely they know their BMW's !!

[NickXX]

Simon at E-maps can remove the limiter

[skeeterm5]

Neil.D said:

Personally - I would say it wasn't worth it. They may claim to release 20bhp or whatever but would you notice that with over 400bhp? Most of it will be in your head anyway.

Have the speed limiter removed but leave BMW's efforts alone. I have read of problems with remaps. Have a look on M5board - but im sure you have researched the subject yourself.

Ta,

Neil.D

On an M car i think the point of the remap is to make the delivery smoother and give better throttle response rather than the outright uplift in BHP (although every little helps!)

S

[cosworth330]

Thanks for the replies. Never heard of E-maps, had a read through Evolve website about remaps ,very good read. Heard lots of good things about Evolve.

Simon.

[dan101smith]

Do you know what your car is putting out now? They vary massively, apparently, and so you may want to check you're starting from a 400bhp base.

Removing the limiter should be simple for any of the companies mentioned.

[cosworth330]

Doesn't a fuse have to be removed when on a rolling rd ? Even with DSC off i read that some people with E39 M5's have problems getting a proper reading as the electronics cut in when the wheels loose traction.