340i M Performance Power and Sound Kit
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Hi
Just had this fitted and although the exhaust has definitely been fitted (being obvious to see), I am having my doubts as to whether the re-map has been done properly. There is no noticeable difference in performance and the sport display dials have not changed their max numbers (the blurb says that as part of the re-map, the sports dials are updated to reflect the higher power and torque. Power is supposed to say 265kw (it says 240) and torque 500nm (it says 480).
The dealer is completely trustworthy, so I suspect error rather than swindlers. The car also had an iDrive update done at the same time. If this was done after the remap, perhaps that restored the sports dials to factory settings?
Does anyone else have this fitted and if so, please could you have a look at what your sport dials say?
Thanks
Just had this fitted and although the exhaust has definitely been fitted (being obvious to see), I am having my doubts as to whether the re-map has been done properly. There is no noticeable difference in performance and the sport display dials have not changed their max numbers (the blurb says that as part of the re-map, the sports dials are updated to reflect the higher power and torque. Power is supposed to say 265kw (it says 240) and torque 500nm (it says 480).
The dealer is completely trustworthy, so I suspect error rather than swindlers. The car also had an iDrive update done at the same time. If this was done after the remap, perhaps that restored the sports dials to factory settings?
Does anyone else have this fitted and if so, please could you have a look at what your sport dials say?
Thanks
Roma101 said:
Hi
Just had this fitted and although the exhaust has definitely been fitted (being obvious to see), I am having my doubts as to whether the re-map has been done properly. There is no noticeable difference in performance and the sport display dials have not changed their max numbers (the blurb says that as part of the re-map, the sports dials are updated to reflect the higher power and torque. Power is supposed to say 265kw (it says 240) and torque 500nm (it says 480).
The dealer is completely trustworthy, so I suspect error rather than swindlers. The car also had an iDrive update done at the same time. If this was done after the remap, perhaps that restored the sports dials to factory settings?
Does anyone else have this fitted and if so, please could you have a look at what your sport dials say?
Thanks
It does sound ominous, but I am not sure the dials actually change?Just had this fitted and although the exhaust has definitely been fitted (being obvious to see), I am having my doubts as to whether the re-map has been done properly. There is no noticeable difference in performance and the sport display dials have not changed their max numbers (the blurb says that as part of the re-map, the sports dials are updated to reflect the higher power and torque. Power is supposed to say 265kw (it says 240) and torque 500nm (it says 480).
The dealer is completely trustworthy, so I suspect error rather than swindlers. The car also had an iDrive update done at the same time. If this was done after the remap, perhaps that restored the sports dials to factory settings?
Does anyone else have this fitted and if so, please could you have a look at what your sport dials say?
Thanks
Try asking on Bimmerpost - many more MPSSK users on there.
I think the PPK comes with a new ECU rather than a traditional remap, so it should be possible to see if it has been installed with a wee bit of digging around.
Whether it has been properly configured, is another matter. The lack of max figures on the iDrive doesn't bode well though.
Perhaps it takes a few hundred miles for the ECU to adjust to its new parameters? That's certainly the case with piggyback solutions like the JB4. From memory, you had to do a few wide-open-throttle runs in 2nd gear to accelerate the process (no pun intended).
Whether it has been properly configured, is another matter. The lack of max figures on the iDrive doesn't bode well though.
Perhaps it takes a few hundred miles for the ECU to adjust to its new parameters? That's certainly the case with piggyback solutions like the JB4. From memory, you had to do a few wide-open-throttle runs in 2nd gear to accelerate the process (no pun intended).
Thanks for the comments.
I have found photographic internet evidence that the max numbers change. Well, certainly the torque dial. The one in the photo I found read 560 Nm. BMW has also confirmed that they should change.
Yes, I have also read a few things that say you need a bit of time / an Italian tune-up for the car to adjust. Will have a go when I get a chance.
However, I have booked it in with the dealer for them to investigate.
Just a bit frustrating as it is not a cheap kit. The exhaust does sound good though.
I have found photographic internet evidence that the max numbers change. Well, certainly the torque dial. The one in the photo I found read 560 Nm. BMW has also confirmed that they should change.
Yes, I have also read a few things that say you need a bit of time / an Italian tune-up for the car to adjust. Will have a go when I get a chance.
However, I have booked it in with the dealer for them to investigate.
Just a bit frustrating as it is not a cheap kit. The exhaust does sound good though.
Just to close this matter, the car went in and they "found" that they had not installed a bit of software. It was apparently then installed and the sports displays now read correctly (e.g. 560 NM). I noticed a little bit more shove at low speeds, but can't honestly say I have noticed a big overall difference. Worth it for the exhaust though.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Roma101 said:
Just to close this matter, the car went in and they "found" that they had not installed a bit of software. It was apparently then installed and the sports displays now read correctly (e.g. 560 NM). I noticed a little bit more shove at low speeds, but can't honestly say I have noticed a big overall difference. Worth it for the exhaust though.
Cheers.
Others on Bimmerpost's F30 section have reported a very noticeable increase in power from the MPPSK on the 340i. There may be an element of placebo, to which some are more susceptible than others, but given the issue you have had with the power displays, I would be a little concerned that all your dealer have actually done on this last visit is enabled the modified power displays. So I would be tempted to test it.Cheers.
While rolling road figures are often optimistic in my view (telling paying customers what they want to hear), I would be tempted to go along to one of the sessions where other 340is with MPPSK are being tested (arranged on the Bimmerpost forum) and see how your car compares. A few hp either way would be normal - but it would be pretty easy to see if they hadn't done the power part of the MPPSK.
335d said:
Roma101 said:
Just to close this matter, the car went in and they "found" that they had not installed a bit of software. It was apparently then installed and the sports displays now read correctly (e.g. 560 NM). I noticed a little bit more shove at low speeds, but can't honestly say I have noticed a big overall difference. Worth it for the exhaust though.
Cheers.
Others on Bimmerpost's F30 section have reported a very noticeable increase in power from the MPPSK on the 340i. There may be an element of placebo, to which some are more susceptible than others, but given the issue you have had with the power displays, I would be a little concerned that all your dealer have actually done on this last visit is enabled the modified power displays. So I would be tempted to test it.Cheers.
While rolling road figures are often optimistic in my view (telling paying customers what they want to hear), I would be tempted to go along to one of the sessions where other 340is with MPPSK are being tested (arranged on the Bimmerpost forum) and see how your car compares. A few hp either way would be normal - but it would be pretty easy to see if they hadn't done the power part of the MPPSK.
335d said:
Roma101 said:
Just to close this matter, the car went in and they "found" that they had not installed a bit of software. It was apparently then installed and the sports displays now read correctly (e.g. 560 NM). I noticed a little bit more shove at low speeds, but can't honestly say I have noticed a big overall difference. Worth it for the exhaust though.
Cheers.
Others on Bimmerpost's F30 section have reported a very noticeable increase in power from the MPPSK on the 340i. There may be an element of placebo, to which some are more susceptible than others, but given the issue you have had with the power displays, I would be a little concerned that all your dealer have actually done on this last visit is enabled the modified power displays. So I would be tempted to test it.Cheers.
While rolling road figures are often optimistic in my view (telling paying customers what they want to hear), I would be tempted to go along to one of the sessions where other 340is with MPPSK are being tested (arranged on the Bimmerpost forum) and see how your car compares. A few hp either way would be normal - but it would be pretty easy to see if they hadn't done the power part of the MPPSK.
There was a noticeable difference in the two 340s, not just in acceleration feel but more importantly responsiveness to throttle inputs. It was this, and lobbying from my two children who liked the noise that justified the extra cost. Whether it was to do with the MPPK or weight difference between a cabriolet & saloon I don't know.
The garage had 3 new 340 Tourings in stock so I took one of those but added the MPPK. I really had wanted to order an Alpina B3s but given other commitments decided that the 340 would show to my wife & FD a commitment to cost constraint - there were no discounts on a new Alpina.
Haven't regretted the choice of MPPK or not but next time it will be an Alpina.
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