12-20-2018, 05:44 AM | #1 |
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London tuners recommendations
Hi everyone, so finally after a lot of drama and a cancelled order my new M2C is due to arrive end of February next year. I live in London and I would rather not drive 2+ hours (up to Milton Keynes) to reach a tuner as I'm doing now with my Corsa VXR so I was wondering what are the current recommended options. I tried to search the forum for references but I didn't seem to be too lucky.
Internet says Evolve is the only viable option apparently, can people confirm or deny. I'm looking for someone good, reliable and reputable I don't care about them being social media famous. To begin with I suppose I'll go light on mods to the engine because of the warranty but definitely I'd like to go for some aesthetics and I'm strongly considering a KW DDC kit so experience in that area would be nice, especially because I'd like to attempt to retrofit the M3/M4 suspension mode switch to it. Suggestions welcome. Thanks. |
12-20-2018, 07:57 AM | #2 |
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Try Wrench studios in hayes, had my car tuned to stage2 with custom Bootmod3 HCP map. Maxed out now, next step is high pressure pump and then turbo. Ross sport is goung to be doing a package soon I think including both. Wont be cheap though..
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12-20-2018, 10:07 AM | #3 |
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Hi thedoluk thanks for the info, I'll surely keep them in mind, wrench studios are half the miles far from my current tuner so a big plus already. Ross Sport unfortunately it's super far, but I guess I can keep them in mind for components and parts if anything.
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12-27-2018, 08:00 PM | #5 |
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Hey Rik21 thanks for reaffirming wrench studios as well. They didn't seem heavy on tuning based on their website but the two of you recommended them so.
Just out of curiosity, why neither of you mentioned evolve? Is it because they are not as good as they seem or because you don't have direct experience. |
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Not London but DMS Automotive in Southampton are well thought of.
They're a little more expensive but you will get a 3 yr package with them where they will come to you and put the car back to standard, say for any warranty work or at service time - then come back and put the map back on. I had them remap my old A45 AMG and was very impressed with the service and results. |
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OP you asked about a "tuner" do you mean a tuner or a mod shop?
Generally good tuners stick with just engine / exhaust etc. Evolve are the Internet celebrities that's all. DMS will do DP's exhausts etc too. |
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Apologies, I thought when you said 'tuner', you were mainly referring to remaps / power increase? As said above, I think DMS do other bits & bobs too. Regarding BMW detecting modifications - yes if they really wanted to dig deeply, they can pretty much detect ANY modifications to the ECU, despite what companies may tell you. That said, the N55 platform has been known to be pretty solid with regards to power increases, so hopefully any engine issues wouldn't be a concern. Unfortunately, there is no 100% fail safe solution as regards retaining warranty apart from a BMW approved upgrade - I'm not aware of anything that exists though. |
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