Best company for remap on 330d LCI 245ps ?
Discussion
So, for my 330d LCI I am thinking of :
DMS
BW Chiptune
E-Maps
Superchips
All offer roughly the same claims re performance.
DMS and Emaps will come to me.
BW Chiptune is not too far away.
Superchips is an hour or so for me.
DMS is double the price of the others but has a very good rep.
I have used Superchips many times but the last (on a 320d) didn't seem to suit the car at all and I had the map removed.
BW Chiptune (Jason) seems well thought of though I am concerned if he was linked to the guy who worked in Birmingham (Jayson ?)
E-Maps seems to have 100% good rep and well used by many.
Is one going to do a more thorough map than the others - or are they all good ?
Is one less likely to be detected by BMW or not ?
They all say their maps can be seen if looked for ... but I am unsure how much BMW do actually look ! If reverted to std by the mapper is the trace of that visible to BMW or not ?
The car is over 3 years old but I would like to know if BMW can see it as I would put it back to std before selling it on and don't want hassle from the next owner if BMW whinge it is still mapped when it is not !
Any comments / views ?
DMS
BW Chiptune
E-Maps
Superchips
All offer roughly the same claims re performance.
DMS and Emaps will come to me.
BW Chiptune is not too far away.
Superchips is an hour or so for me.
DMS is double the price of the others but has a very good rep.
I have used Superchips many times but the last (on a 320d) didn't seem to suit the car at all and I had the map removed.
BW Chiptune (Jason) seems well thought of though I am concerned if he was linked to the guy who worked in Birmingham (Jayson ?)
E-Maps seems to have 100% good rep and well used by many.
Is one going to do a more thorough map than the others - or are they all good ?
Is one less likely to be detected by BMW or not ?
They all say their maps can be seen if looked for ... but I am unsure how much BMW do actually look ! If reverted to std by the mapper is the trace of that visible to BMW or not ?
The car is over 3 years old but I would like to know if BMW can see it as I would put it back to std before selling it on and don't want hassle from the next owner if BMW whinge it is still mapped when it is not !
Any comments / views ?
DMS I find intersting from a marketing point of view. I wonder exactly why they are "double the price" is it to compensate for the full page adverts in the motor mags ,or is it a marketing thingy to think your getting something so much better that the others?? Which is dbatable.
...mind you dont they guarantee that if BMW refuse warranty work because of the map they will cover it???
...mind you dont they guarantee that if BMW refuse warranty work because of the map they will cover it???
Tea Pot One said:
E-Maps seems to have 100% good rep and well used by many.
I'm one and very happy. Simon came to me, checked the car, uploaded the map and then went for a drive to check all was well. It's been great every since.I was about to take the plunge with DMS as they are so close to me but researching E-Maps Simon seems to get resounding positive results - as you say, for less than 50% of the price.
Neil.D said:
I'm one and very happy. Simon came to me, checked the car, uploaded the map and then went for a drive to check all was well. It's been great every since.
I was about to take the plunge with DMS as they are so close to me but researching E-Maps Simon seems to get resounding positive results - as you say, for less than 50% of the price.
Totally agree and this mirrors my experience also.Before remapping mine,I researched a few companies and sent out several emails-including one to DMS.I was about to take the plunge with DMS as they are so close to me but researching E-Maps Simon seems to get resounding positive results - as you say, for less than 50% of the price.
I received a vague email several weeks later.This reason and their costs (including my travel expenses) quickly crossed them off the list.
I've since had my Emaps map tweaked further,in order to combat the shortcomings of the E9* auto.Again,very happy with the price,customer service and overall experience.Highly recommended.
Billyray911 said:
Totally agree and this mirrors my experience also.Before remapping mine,I researched a few companies and sent out several emails-including one to DMS.
I received a vague email several weeks later.This reason and their costs (including my travel expenses) quickly crossed them off the list.
I've since had my Emaps map tweaked further,in order to combat the shortcomings of the E9* auto.Again,very happy with the price,customer service and overall experience.Highly recommended.
Was your BMW a 2L diesel auto by chance ? As you mention the gearbox ...I received a vague email several weeks later.This reason and their costs (including my travel expenses) quickly crossed them off the list.
I've since had my Emaps map tweaked further,in order to combat the shortcomings of the E9* auto.Again,very happy with the price,customer service and overall experience.Highly recommended.
And to answer your question re remapping and Dealerships.
I've had mine in for warranty work and servicing at a variety of dealerships-Sytner / Rybrook and this has never been picked up on.
Simon at Emaps always scans and reads any codes already on your car beforehand and clears any that may have popped up as a result of the process (very rare,).
If you're still worried,remember that there are bolt on options such as DTUK etc that you can take off pre dealer visit.They also get good reviews,but I've always gone the remap way...
I've had mine in for warranty work and servicing at a variety of dealerships-Sytner / Rybrook and this has never been picked up on.
Simon at Emaps always scans and reads any codes already on your car beforehand and clears any that may have popped up as a result of the process (very rare,).
If you're still worried,remember that there are bolt on options such as DTUK etc that you can take off pre dealer visit.They also get good reviews,but I've always gone the remap way...
Billyray911 said:
Tea Pot One said:
Was your BMW a 2L diesel auto by chance ? As you mention the gearbox ...
No,a 335d-just a tweak for me.Simon went away and sorted out a new map for me.We went out and he live mapped it to suit!OK, remap done last week by DMS and rolling roaded ... but only after (they did say they normally produce 10bhp over as std though).
DMS gave me a 'good' price compared to their normal one and sorted the car at my home address .... all fuss free and very professional indeed. As it has been raining I couldn't really try it out so they agreed to RR it at their premises in Southampton for nothing.
RR result - 305.4 bhp on their rollers. Very pleased .... it certainly pulls really well on the motorway thats for sure !! 2nd gear is the best I can try at the moment on a B road and a friend thinking of remapping his BMW was very impressed - as am I.
The car was not slow before but 242 to 305 is impressive. It is, more importantly, very smooth and you would not really know of the remap until you floor it. It is smoother than it was as standard.
DMS have produced a very sorted and powerful remap for this car - one happy 330d owner ...
DMS gave me a 'good' price compared to their normal one and sorted the car at my home address .... all fuss free and very professional indeed. As it has been raining I couldn't really try it out so they agreed to RR it at their premises in Southampton for nothing.
RR result - 305.4 bhp on their rollers. Very pleased .... it certainly pulls really well on the motorway thats for sure !! 2nd gear is the best I can try at the moment on a B road and a friend thinking of remapping his BMW was very impressed - as am I.
The car was not slow before but 242 to 305 is impressive. It is, more importantly, very smooth and you would not really know of the remap until you floor it. It is smoother than it was as standard.
DMS have produced a very sorted and powerful remap for this car - one happy 330d owner ...
I think the way to go with any tuning / re-mapping is to get the vehicle on the rolling road
and see what your making first.
Then start the re-mapping so you can see the result.
With my Ford SCT hand held I can run two choices of tune to load into the ECU. Road & Race.
Both were set up on the Dyno at HLM Tuning in Bromgrove and linked to JDM in the States.
Third choice on the unit will return to stock tune.
and see what your making first.
Then start the re-mapping so you can see the result.
With my Ford SCT hand held I can run two choices of tune to load into the ECU. Road & Race.
Both were set up on the Dyno at HLM Tuning in Bromgrove and linked to JDM in the States.
Third choice on the unit will return to stock tune.
SVTRick said:
I think the way to go with any tuning / re-mapping is to get the vehicle on the rolling road
and see what your making first.
Then start the re-mapping so you can see the result.
With my Ford SCT hand held I can run two choices of tune to load into the ECU. Road & Race.
Both were set up on the Dyno at HLM Tuning in Bromgrove and linked to JDM in the States.
Third choice on the unit will return to stock tune.
Ideally I would have checked it first - but chose to have it done at my home address - but to say I can feel the difference is an understatement and see what your making first.
Then start the re-mapping so you can see the result.
With my Ford SCT hand held I can run two choices of tune to load into the ECU. Road & Race.
Both were set up on the Dyno at HLM Tuning in Bromgrove and linked to JDM in the States.
Third choice on the unit will return to stock tune.
I know this is an old post but hopefully i'll get a response... thinking about a map on my e92 330d lci auto but it has 85k on the clock.. should this concern me regarding mapping it? I'm in south Cheshire can anyone recommend anywhere not too far from me to map it?
Also out of interest what effect has a map had on people's insurance?
Also out of interest what effect has a map had on people's insurance?
aaruck said:
I know this is an old post but hopefully i'll get a response... thinking about a map on my e92 330d lci auto but it has 85k on the clock.. should this concern me regarding mapping it? I'm in south Cheshire can anyone recommend anywhere not too far from me to map it?
Also out of interest what effect has a map had on people's insurance?
Can't recommend Enda Ward at End Tuning enough.Also out of interest what effect has a map had on people's insurance?
http://www.endtuning.com/
In Birmingham but worth the trip or if you're passing. Really knows his stuff, mapped my E46 M57 with 120k mildly and it has easily been the best thing I have done with no issues 10k down the road.
Plenty of other friends have had LCI M57 cars mapped by him.
Very helpful and accommodating.
aaruck said:
I know this is an old post but hopefully i'll get a response... thinking about a map on my e92 330d lci auto but it has 85k on the clock.. should this concern me regarding mapping it? I'm in south Cheshire can anyone recommend anywhere not too far from me to map it?
Also out of interest what effect has a map had on people's insurance?
This was my post originally ... I think I have had 4 cars since the 330d Also out of interest what effect has a map had on people's insurance?
I really rate DMS and though dear they will come to you and sort it. That is what they did with mine and it was excellent. The car ran smoother than standard !!
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