Should I remap my Merc C320cdi?

[alfaspiderman2]

I've been thinking about remapping my C320cdi for a while. I've realised that DMS are less than half an hour from me, so the proposition just became even more tempting.

Anyone got any experience of words of wisdom to offer? Does the 320cdi benefit considerably from a remap? Mine is an 06 with 60k miles and I wonder whether a remap would start to put other ageing components under too much stress?

Welcome views

[HellDiver]

All diesels should be remapped. It's rude not to.

Once remapped it's always a good plan to reduce service intervals (I normally do an oil change at half the normal interval).

Edited by HellDiver on Monday 9th November 13:24

[dvs_dave]

Uh oh, C320CDI (mapped). Will it suddenly become the fastest car on the planet.

[RobCrezz]

Yeah do it!

[alfaspiderman2]

Just had a response from DMS. Not surprisingly they're saying 60k miles is no issue and 280bhp is anticpated...not bad from 224 in standard guise.

£695+VAT is a bit more than I expected though.

[4nonymous]

alfaspiderman2 said:

Just had a response from DMS. Not surprisingly they're saying 60k miles is no issue and 280bhp is anticpated...not bad from 224 in standard guise.

£695+VAT is a bit more than I expected though.

e-maps?

[TuxMan]

alfaspiderman2 said:

Just had a response from DMS. Not surprisingly they're saying 60k miles is no issue and 280bhp is anticpated...not bad from 224 in standard guise.

£695+VAT is a bit more than I expected though.

still half the price that merc wanted for a brabus chip !!! thinking of getting ours done as well ...be interested to see how you get on !!!

[alfaspiderman2]

TuxMan said:

alfaspiderman2 said:

Just had a response from DMS. Not surprisingly they're saying 60k miles is no issue and 280bhp is anticpated...not bad from 224 in standard guise.

£695+VAT is a bit more than I expected though.

still half the price that merc wanted for a brabus chip !!! thinking of getting ours done as well ...be interested to see how you get on !!!

If I had a Z3M and an M12 at my disposal, I'm not sure I'd be even thinking about it.

[TuxMan]

alfaspiderman2 said:

TuxMan said:

alfaspiderman2 said:

Just had a response from DMS. Not surprisingly they're saying 60k miles is no issue and 280bhp is anticpated...not bad from 224 in standard guise.

£695+VAT is a bit more than I expected though.

still half the price that merc wanted for a brabus chip !!! thinking of getting ours done as well ...be interested to see how you get on !!!

If I had a Z3M and an M12 at my disposal, I'm not sure I'd be even thinking about it.

thats half the problem ,get in the merc and it feels abit flat !!! joking apart the 320cdi engine is a peach and i love the way it goes guess it would be great fun with a upgrade .....would have had a brabus chip but mercedes messed up and had told me last week they could not do it because it had done more than 19000 miles !!! bloody gutted .

[The Wookie]

Shouldn't be an issue if it has average usage, if you tow or are intending to rag it relentlessly then you're increasing the risk of a few things causing issues, mainly gearbox.

[alfaspiderman2]

The Wookie said:

Shouldn't be an issue if it has average usage, if you tow or are intending to rag it relentlessly then you're increasing the risk of a few things causing issues, mainly gearbox.

Thanks. Unsurprisingly, DMS said the same. They've also offered to waive the VAT which is a nice gesture - still £700 though. Off to phone the insurers!

[alfaspiderman2]

contango said:

Just can't remember exact torque fig, so didn't mention it!

chap is quoting me 463lb/ft

[paoloh]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brabus-Eco-Power-Extra-Perfo...

A better option maybe??

[HellDiver]

paoloh said:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brabus-Eco-Power-Extra-Perfo...

A better option maybe??

That's one hell of a price for a tuning box!

DTUK will sell you something similar for £350.

http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/

Edited by HellDiver on Tuesday 10th November 10:29

[paoloh]

HellDiver said:

paoloh said:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brabus-Eco-Power-Extra-Perfo...

A better option maybe??

That's one hell of a price for a tuning box!

DTUK will sell you something similar for £350.

http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/

Edited by HellDiver on Tuesday 10th November 10:29

But this box does not affect your warranty.

[HellDiver]

Assuming you have warranty of course.

[paoloh]

HellDiver said:

Assuming you have warranty of course.

Of course.

[Jon_Bmw]

We should be able to remap your 320cdi here at Janspeed. Come along to the dyno day on Saturday if you want to chat about doing it. Or alternatively email me through my profile. Whilst we don't claim such huge maximum power outputs as DMS, we still provide a HUGE gain in mid range, where you want it. We are also a fair amount cheaper than the prices quoted above.

[davidjpowell]

A new gearbox is £3,500 + Fitting - fortunately I discovered this whilst under warrenty. Not sure I would risk it if I was looking at the risk of this - they are not exacly slow either.

The 7g-tronic I am told is not always the most reliable gearbox. Get the gearbox oil changed also!

[Parrot of Doom]

I'd be quite worried about the gearbox. Mercedes fit different gearboxes to different engines, and you may find that your engine will become more powerful than is recommended for the gearbox.

BTW since yours is at 60k, it should by now have had the ATF changed. If the dealer says its a 'lifetime fill', they're lying.