E90 320d Remap?
Discussion
Have been seriously considering going for a remap.
Don't get me wrong, I should get the 330d and be done with it, however I need to keep this one for a bit as will end up losing money.
I know about maps and the risks - cars covered 60k and just had a new clutch/DMF under BMW.
I swear blind there was a company doing switchable maps between economy, standard and power.
I cant for the life of me find it anywhere now - any other suggestions?
Anyone got any experience of a map on the 320d? Its the 163 version and goes well enough but I feel the need for a little more go at times.
Don't get me wrong, I should get the 330d and be done with it, however I need to keep this one for a bit as will end up losing money.
I know about maps and the risks - cars covered 60k and just had a new clutch/DMF under BMW.
I swear blind there was a company doing switchable maps between economy, standard and power.
I cant for the life of me find it anywhere now - any other suggestions?
Anyone got any experience of a map on the 320d? Its the 163 version and goes well enough but I feel the need for a little more go at times.
I don't have any experience of a E90 rempap but I have an e46 330 remapped by a firm called rapidremap. They do an economy, a power and a midway version which increases power without harming economy (which sounds like the type of remaps you were thinking of?) I don't know if they do one for the e90 but you can ask them about it.
EFA - their remaps are not switchable as such you choose one state of tune and that's it unless you pay for another version of the remap. You do get a piece of hardware that allows to switch back to original settings and back to your new map when you want but its not a case of flicking a switch to do it you have oi upload the required map which takes a few minutes.
EFA - their remaps are not switchable as such you choose one state of tune and that's it unless you pay for another version of the remap. You do get a piece of hardware that allows to switch back to original settings and back to your new map when you want but its not a case of flicking a switch to do it you have oi upload the required map which takes a few minutes.
Edited by Mr-B on Tuesday 7th February 10:58
Switchable maps are done by Revo for VAG stuff ... they don't do BMW and I am not aware of anyone who offers that kind of thing.
FWIW I used Superchips Bluefin on my 320d which took it from 177bhp to 215bhp but didn't like the effect on the gear changes - the car's auto gearbox just didn't seem to like the extra torque. I put it back to standard and sold the car. I now have a large loan for a 330d ... oops !
FWIW I used Superchips Bluefin on my 320d which took it from 177bhp to 215bhp but didn't like the effect on the gear changes - the car's auto gearbox just didn't seem to like the extra torque. I put it back to standard and sold the car. I now have a large loan for a 330d ... oops !
Thanks guys.
To be honest I am not sure what to do just now. Whether just to leave it and wait a while and end up where I want to be which is a lci 07 onwards 330d coupe or saloon.
After 3 months with the 320d, its great and does its job nicely. Maybe its the 163 bhp engine but there is a little something lacking.
Once you get it wound up it fair pulls, I love 4th and how it keeps going. The handling is spot on and despite wearing 18inch alloys and RFTs, I havent really had my teeth coming out or anything.
However - I find the throttle response very frustrating, perhaps lack of torque but its excessive trying to get it to pick up. I dont mean foot flat to the floor type situations, more when your trying to correct a drift downwards in speed. As a result I dont think its easy to return a good economy as your almost fighting with it.
That being said I love the feel of the car and the build - the interior may draw some negative comments, but I like it, its simple and fuss free.
Its just needs a bit more oomph to go with the handling. I went for the 320d for economy/power balance but really the 330d would be just as good with little compromise on fuel. In fact I would think my commute might actually benefit from the bigger engine as more useable torque - probably a self excuse for buying one in the future.
Ultimately I am sticking with it a while, I do like it and enjoy the grunt its got when needed. Its just not quite sharp enough for me - so I may test waters mid year for selling.
I cant complain though it was very well prepared and its not got a mark on it!
To be honest I am not sure what to do just now. Whether just to leave it and wait a while and end up where I want to be which is a lci 07 onwards 330d coupe or saloon.
After 3 months with the 320d, its great and does its job nicely. Maybe its the 163 bhp engine but there is a little something lacking.
Once you get it wound up it fair pulls, I love 4th and how it keeps going. The handling is spot on and despite wearing 18inch alloys and RFTs, I havent really had my teeth coming out or anything.
However - I find the throttle response very frustrating, perhaps lack of torque but its excessive trying to get it to pick up. I dont mean foot flat to the floor type situations, more when your trying to correct a drift downwards in speed. As a result I dont think its easy to return a good economy as your almost fighting with it.
That being said I love the feel of the car and the build - the interior may draw some negative comments, but I like it, its simple and fuss free.
Its just needs a bit more oomph to go with the handling. I went for the 320d for economy/power balance but really the 330d would be just as good with little compromise on fuel. In fact I would think my commute might actually benefit from the bigger engine as more useable torque - probably a self excuse for buying one in the future.
Ultimately I am sticking with it a while, I do like it and enjoy the grunt its got when needed. Its just not quite sharp enough for me - so I may test waters mid year for selling.
I cant complain though it was very well prepared and its not got a mark on it!
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