Remaps. DMS vs eMaps vs Other

[Davie_GLA]

Evening all.

I'm interested in mapping my car and although DMS come out as the most expensive they also get the most positive feedback i've read. In saying that i haven't heard anything bad about eMaps either.

Can someone tell me what i should be looking for alongside reputation?

[Vixpy1]

Simon at Emaps everytime.

[Davie_GLA]

Thanks - i've been in touch with Simon and he seems very nice. out of interest why Simon every time?

[Vixpy1]

Davie_GLA said:

Thanks - i've been in touch with Simon and he seems very nice. out of interest why Simon every time?

I've known him for years, prob seen 100 cars he has done on the dyno and every one has been great.

Also his pricing is very fair.

[Ranger 6]

Vixpy1 said:

Simon at Emaps everytime.

This - Simon is an excellent chap, great knowledge of the cars and his products along with that he comes to you.

[turboman786]

Simon comes very highly recomended on BMWland and on here....hes must have remapped 000's of cars by now, and that will include many many BM diesels (including 2 for me!)

Very good service, very good maps, and zero problems.......it cant get better than that!

[don'tbesilly]

Yep Simon gets my vote over any other mapping company.

Two cars done, and both gave the power increases that Simon had quoted, and both verified at Vixpy's establishment

[nickg123]

Just to add a bit of variation, I can't recommend DMS enough! They did my 520d and it's super smooth, better on economy and certainly has a bit more poke then a standard car... right on par with a 525D now to be honest!

They also mapped numerous cars for my boss including his RS6 Audi which is incredible, always been impressed by their work from what I've seen first hand.

[rich_vw]

I'd happily recommend Simon...I have only ever used Simon and have no reason to even consider anyone else based on his product, knowledge and price.

[Davie_GLA]

I see, that's pretty conclusive really.

Although it's just what my car needs as it's about to snow like never before. Apparently.

[Mr-B]

I had my 330cdm done by an outfit called rapid remap (no affiliation) and was pretty pleased with the outcome. Was given a choice of engine maps and went for a middle ground option for extra performance without hurting the mpg (could have had economy or outright power). Haven't dyno'ed it but it feels 220-240ish bhp I guess and can get 40+mpg if I'm careful based on short round town journeys.

[smokey145]

Anyone had there 335i/335d or 535d chipped by dms? If so how have you found it

[Vixpy1]

smokey145 said:

Anyone had there 335i/335d or 535d chipped by dms? If so how have you found it

I did one with their latest map the other day, made good power, was a nice map.

However they are still too expensive, and I don't see that they offer any benefit over Simon for the extra money.

[JimexPL]

I've used Simon at emaps and Colin at CNL, both with equally good service/results.

Colin also helped me sort out some software changes on my Z4 (remote roof operation, alarm operation) for very little additional cost.

You will get similar results from many of the decent remap companies as they often use the same software source.

I think many people would be surprised at the similarity in the software map from DMS to other outfits.

[Davie_GLA]

OK, so looks like Simon will be the choice when i decide.


I'm struggling to decide what i want - plate or remap..

[Davie_GLA]

Well, chose to go with eMaps. Booked in for Wednesday morning and he's coming to the office to do it. I'll keep you posted.

[HarryW]

Vixpy1 said:

smokey145 said:

Anyone had there 335i/335d or 535d chipped by dms? If so how have you found it

I did one with their latest map the other day, made good power, was a nice map.

However they are still too expensive, and I don't see that they offer any benefit over Simon for the extra money.

I'm a funny fecker, if a website doesn't have menu pricing for a simple task such as this on their pages I'll take it no further. I'm probably not alone in thinking; that's so they can charge what the market, or specific customer can bear. I like transprancy for want of a better word.
What ball park say for the 3.0D getting reflashed, still considering either an X5 or a RR TD6 with the same/similar lump, after better economy rather than performance.

[mart77]

how much is it costing you mate?

[Davie_GLA]

It's costing £300 all in and he's coming to me. Very reasonable to talk to and makes it very clear.

[Davie_GLA]

Well, it's done. Only had a little play in it but it's scary how easily it will get to three figures now.