to box or chip?

[andysv]

sorry i'm sure it's been covered before. i'm debating wether to fit a digital tuning box or have a remap on my 330d(204). i know the box is a basic device and can cause a smoky exhaust but i have warranty and don't want to have a problem with the dealer. i realise there diagnostics can't read the remap but i know a mechanic could feel it with a quick blast down the road. what to do?

[andysv]

i think a digital box may be the (smoky) way for me, i have lots of trouble with a merc diesel currently, i'm seeing how big bills (try 3k+) can get on these vehicles with no warranty and lots of trouble, at least the box comes off in 5 mins and theres no argument with stealer man.

[andysv]

talking diablo, a friend worked at reading when porsche hq were importing them, he saw a 530 sv (98/99 model) get near 500 at the wheels on the dyno there. sounds a bit much but that's the vtech type cam model so could be accurate? dump the cats and i'm sure it would be there.

[andysv]

with a sport exhaust(most have)screaming over 7k rpm i bet that sounded like 500 at the wheels!

[andysv]

sorry going off topic, but what was the fezza making on the dyno?

[andysv]

the few i have driven don't feel anything like the claims. strange, the mags get good times out of them. from your earlier post you recommend tuning boxes generally? getting back to topic, i'm told a digital type box is as good as they get?

>> Edited by andysv on Saturday 1st April 23:43

[andysv]

interesting stuff, the amd kit looks good but at a price, when so many tuners offer packages for much less it's a tough decision. thanks for your advice.