2014 BMW 335D X Drive Touring - Chip Upgrades

[Clarky40]

Hi, I'm thinking about getting 2014 BMW 335D X Drive Touring power upgraded but I was wondering if anyone has any advice on what might be possible and where I might get it done? At the moment the car I is running at 317bhp I think, but I've heard I can get it chipped to over 380bhp, is this possible and can the car handle it with no other upgrades? And could it lead to future problems? Thanks in advance.

[Monty Python]

It's quite easy to get ~370bhp - my choice would be emaps but there are others equally capable.

Can it handle the extra power - probably.

Will it cause problems later - who knows? You're putting more stress on components so there's a possibility one might fail earlier than normal but it's impossible to know in advance. You just have to factor the potential risk into your decision.

[Clarky40]

Hi, many thanks for your advice, very helpful. I had a look at the eMaps website and I think they are near Birmingham, any thoughts on someone good in the south, I live in Reading? Also any thoughts on how much it is likely to cost, just as a guide? I really appreciate your help, thank you.

[Monty Python]

Clarky40 said:

Hi, many thanks for your advice, very helpful. I had a look at the eMaps website and I think they are near Birmingham, any thoughts on someone good in the south, I live in Reading? Also any thoughts on how much it is likely to cost, just as a guide? I really appreciate your help, thank you.

Emaps are mobile (or they used to be) - they wait until there are a few cars in the area. Failing that, Superchips is an option (DIY). Cost - Superchips is £400 to expect to pay around this, plus the extra cost on your insurance (plus the potential loss of any warranty you have).

[gareth h]

Clarky40 said:

Hi, many thanks for your advice, very helpful. I had a look at the eMaps website and I think they are near Birmingham, any thoughts on someone good in the south, I live in Reading? Also any thoughts on how much it is likely to cost, just as a guide? I really appreciate your help, thank you.

Try giving West tuning at Thruxton a call, Ray does a lot of work remapping of racecars where results are proven in the real world!

[smashy]

Fill your boots https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Clarky40]

Perfect, thank you.

[Welshbeef]

http://www.evolveautomotive.com

Evolve are between the Crown plaza and Rivermead in Reading.

[FurryExocet]

Clarky40 said:

Hi, many thanks for your advice, very helpful. I had a look at the eMaps website and I think they are near Birmingham, any thoughts on someone good in the south, I live in Reading? Also any thoughts on how much it is likely to cost, just as a guide? I really appreciate your help, thank you.

Simon at emaps comes to you, he likes to get a few people interested in the same area, although I never received a reply when I contacted him a year or so ago.
Evolve have a tuning device, which you can flash the map yourself, great little tool if you ever want to change the map (more power or put back to stock)

My girlfriend's brother will soon be venturing into this area too, they are based in Normandy

[Clarky40]

Thanks for the messages, all very helpful, very happy.