Re-map or chip for a 320d?

[R26 now a MSport]

First post on this forum so any assistance appreciated; I managed to remap my last car which was a r26 to 265bhp through a re-map, however I am new to BMW so not sure where to look for a reliable and decent remap for a 60 plate 2010 320d MSport which currently produces 184bhp - can anybody offer any advice given their own successful experience, ideally around the Silverstone area? Thanks in advance

[rich_vw]

Welcome along...there are a few good companies for the BMW's emaps & DMS spring to mind.

I personnally went with emaps, the decision was first based on both testimonials on other forums and secondly cost. Simon come's to your location and has done a really good job on my 118d, the car still has the economy for my daily commute but now has the aditional kick I was after.

http://www.e-maps.co.uk/

Hope that helps a little

[mbrain]

Ditto that.

Having my 520d (163) remapped by Simon on Friday.

[R26 now a MSport]

Excellent - thanks both for the advice

[StuB]

Superchips did a 320d and a 530d for me and have had no issues & please with results. 320d also had warranty work on engine with no issues, other than needing map re-flashing by the local agent.

[R26 now a MSport]

After a few phone calls to the recommended companies I have been advised that BMW's new 2.0D engine hasn't yet been "broken down", which means that at present there isn't a remap/chip solution and probably not for another 6 months; however if anyone has had success with a 320D E90 184bhp upgrade (a 2010 engine onwards) then please advise as I would be grateful.

[mc_blue]

I'm also interested in some remap options for the 184 BHP 320d if anyone has had any experiences? My vehicle is still in warranty though...

[JCW78]

The 320d with 184hp has an encrypted ecu so options for remapping are limited. Emaps, Evolve and I think Superchips can do it but they have to take the ecu out of the car and open it up to programme it. This obviously makes it more of a hassle and you can't easily go back to stock if your car needs to go in for warrantly work. The only other option,if that is a concern, is something like the DTUK CRD-T dual channel tuning box as it can be easily removed.

[mc_blue]

Is a tuning box still traceable?

[JCW78]

If you take it off before it goes in the only things that could give the game up are any error codes logged on the ecu that BMW think are abnormal. As to how likely the box is to generate 'abnormal' codes and how likely it is the dealerships will find and investigate them is a bit of an unknown - but it is definitely less traceable than a remap

[Nigel Worc's]

Right .... don't flame me chaps lol.

I've never understood this mapping m'larky, especially with BMWs.

They do such a fantastic range of engines, why bother ?

If you want a car that goes like a 2.5 ...... why buy a 2.0 ?