New BMW motor 2009 320d m sport, from a 2001 e46 330ci

[scotty02uk]

Iv finally grown up and bought a 4dr diesel BMW. I didnt really want to go down this route but due to high mileage it was necessary. Also coming from an E46 330CI i thought the diesel would be boring and souless in comparison.I was wrong. Popped down barons and saw a black 4dr 320d m sport 2009 , with BMW performance wheels and bodykit+CF spoiler, which looked very nice.After a test drive i was surprised at the pace of the thing, although a lot quieter than the 6 cylinder petrol , it was fast enough and handled well, i also liked the heavier steering feel.
The electric seat bolsters are also very cool. I have only had the car a short time, and will report on any issues. Are these cars safe to remap and does anyone know the best/reliable one to go for, as this car has to last me. The only negative i can find at the moment is the indicators, they dont seem to stay on as long as my E46.

[mc_blue]

Striking looking E90 there, very nice. You can set how many times in the indicators repeat via the OBD. Depends what power output yours is with respect to a remap.

[scotty02uk]

Thanks, it's the 177bhp model apparently you can get 220 out of them but I don't know how reliable that tune will be. When you say obd do you mean using a program like carsoft. I have version 6.5 but don't think it will work with e90's ?

[mc_blue]

Sorry OBC, on board computer.

[scotty02uk]

Ah I see il have to get the manual out lol

[Honestherbert]

My mum has one of these, really nice cars yours looks really cool as a daily bud! I was surprised how fast it was when I first drove it, the traction control will piss you off in the snow though!

[MuZiZZle]

Honestherbert said:

My mum has one of these, really nice cars yours looks really cool as a daily bud! I was surprised how fast it was when I first drove it, the traction control will piss you off in the snow though!

that's why you turn it off?

[AB]

I'm in a 330Ci Convertible at the moment and if all goes to plan over the next week or so I will be needing something that shows more than 22mpg... my dear old mother has a 320d M Sport Coupe (12 plate so one of the last before the new shape) and the turn of pace on it is rather unexpected. I think it's because it's so accessible. To accelerate as quickly in the 330 you need to put the boot down, with it comes the noise etc so you feel like you're giving it some stick.

In the diesel, middle of the rev range, it picks up brilliantly. In all fairness it's all the car you could need but having said that I'll probably go looking for something like this...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4135123.htm or http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4172785.htm or http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4102703.htm

Probably end up with convertible or touring I imagine.

Nice looking car anyway OP, enjoy in good health!

[Honestherbert]

MuZiZZle said:

Honestherbert said:

My mum has one of these, really nice cars yours looks really cool as a daily bud! I was surprised how fast it was when I first drove it, the traction control will piss you off in the snow though!

that's why you turn it off?

Please tell me how?? Normally on BMW's in my experience you hold down the button for 10 seconds and it will disable it until you either turn it back on or turn the car off (at which point it turns on again automatically when you restart the car) both e90 320d's I have driven say its turned off but then as soon as you get the arse out it cuts back in again??

[Max M4X WW]

Nice car, love the BMW Performance bits - Those wheels are not usually standard on a 4dr either are they? Fitted with TINY tyres I presume.

Random question, but did you ever take your E46 for an MOT at AutoDAN in Bordon?

[scotty02uk]

Those 19 inch wheels are performance option with rft tyres, although most bmws come with rfts these days.
I know Borodin as used to work at oak hanger but never had an not there

[MuZiZZle]

Honestherbert said:

Please tell me how?? Normally on BMW's in my experience you hold down the button for 10 seconds and it will disable it until you either turn it back on or turn the car off (at which point it turns on again automatically when you restart the car) both e90 320d's I have driven say its turned off but then as soon as you get the arse out it cuts back in again??

that's exactly how?

press the DTC buttn and it goes to DTC mode, hold the button and you get the warning triangle of doom and can drive it in the snow(ish) unless you now can't kill it entirely? mine's an 07 plate

[DanielJames]

RE traction control the first DTC off turns off the traction, and all the way off should turn off stability and traction

Nice car OP

[scotty02uk]

It's definitely the same as the e46 hold it down for some time and it turns all the aids off, tried it this morning and worked

Was looking at BMW website and they do an engine performance pack for the 320d, tune, 650w fan and oil cooler, but it's very expensive . Does anyone know the part numbers for these ? As might be a good idea to get them if I get her tuned from somewhere else like evolve etc

Thanks

[MuZiZZle]

scotty02uk said:

It's definitely the same as the e46 hold it down for some time and it turns all the aids off, tried it this morning and worked

Was looking at BMW website and they do an engine performance pack for the 320d, tune, 650w fan and oil cooler, but it's very expensive . Does anyone know the part numbers for these ? As might be a good idea to get them if I get her tuned from somewhere else like evolve etc

Thanks

I'd imagine the evolve to be more bang for your buck, but I don't know what the BMW warranty would & wouldn't cover if you got this?

[scotty02uk]

If I went for evolve it would invalidate the warranty , seems BMW are keeping the part numbers a secret

[Max M4X WW]

Have a look on http://realoem.com/bmw/

[scotty02uk]

Thanks max found the inter cooler and fan , can't find the alpina d3 turbo anywhere though, prob expensive anyway

[scotty02uk]

found out something interesting regarding remaps. most third party tuners tune the 320d to 440nm of tq, yet the gearbox is rated up to 400nm. does anyone know a company down south that will not exceed the gearbox limits?