RE: BMW M135i: PH Fleet
Discussion
gofasterrosssco said:
daemon said:
fido said:
Scottie - NW said:
In this case does BMW offer a remap for the car?
Well it's called an M2...http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/07/28/bmw-made-n55-eve...
Subtle changes aside, if a manufacturer or approved tuner builds a new version (let's call it an 'N' version for our resident Hyundai-loving acquaintance) they don't just add on the cost of 1. doing-a-remap 2. shiny bits that improve the car 3. shiny bits for car reviews to rave about - there's the whole issue of warranties and how it will affect reliability of the whole car. if that's two or three years then that will be a substantial cost - adding 30% more horsepower is going to affect the whole drivetrain not just the engine. Do I think £2k is steep for the performance package? On it's own I don't think it's good value but part of a complete package I would go for it. I would also guess that selling the car will be easier than if you did your own bespoke mods.
I've done some research and heard a rumour.
The Birds package is not just a remap. They have bred a genetically engineered hamster which is fed into the turbo to spin it faster. Due to the extreme temperatures involved our little furry friend has an asbestos coating applied.
All this biotech does not come cheap. They are also developing a lower lag version where they move our little friends resting place closer to the wheel for improved response.
At first this sounded ridiculous, but set against paying two and a half grand for a remap on a 1 series, this may be the more likely option?
The Birds package is not just a remap. They have bred a genetically engineered hamster which is fed into the turbo to spin it faster. Due to the extreme temperatures involved our little furry friend has an asbestos coating applied.
All this biotech does not come cheap. They are also developing a lower lag version where they move our little friends resting place closer to the wheel for improved response.
At first this sounded ridiculous, but set against paying two and a half grand for a remap on a 1 series, this may be the more likely option?
Scottie - NW said:
I've done some research and heard a rumour.
The Birds package is not just a remap. They have bred a genetically engineered hamster which is fed into the turbo to spin it faster. Due to the extreme temperatures involved our little furry friend has an asbestos coating applied.
All this biotech does not come cheap. They are also developing a lower lag version where they move our little friends resting place closer to the wheel for improved response.
At first this sounded ridiculous, but set against paying two and a half grand for a remap on a 1 series, this may be the more likely option?
Excellent - I knew their had to be some logical reason behind it allThe Birds package is not just a remap. They have bred a genetically engineered hamster which is fed into the turbo to spin it faster. Due to the extreme temperatures involved our little furry friend has an asbestos coating applied.
All this biotech does not come cheap. They are also developing a lower lag version where they move our little friends resting place closer to the wheel for improved response.
At first this sounded ridiculous, but set against paying two and a half grand for a remap on a 1 series, this may be the more likely option?
This is explains all then - everyone can happily move on now
oversteerer said:
Steven_RW said:
oversteerer said:
Timing corrections on this platform are generally caused by either high intake temps or lack of octane. Adding a larger intercooler should easily liberate another 25 or so bhp.
Low mileage mint m135i with JB4 turned up to the top and high capacity high quality intercooler and high flow cat didn't make the figures of these claimed "remap" only.Amusing that 20 years later (think back to RSturbo tuners claiming 200bhp from a "chip") the same crap is being talked.
Just look at the size of the turbine housing versus the size of the turbine blades. The engine was never designed to make much or take much boost.
Don't think i don't think the car is ace. It is and the package is very fast and torquey. Just the idea that you wind up the boost with no mods and make 400 ACTUAL BHP is unrealistic having seen it tested with no agenda.
RW
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