Remap Recommendations

Junebug85 · 11-01-2019, 04:24 AM

Hi All

I know there are may threads/posts regarding remaps etc but this being a very active forum, I thought I'd ask my questions and seek advice here...

I've recently purchased a 2016 F06 GC (640d). I have been looking to get it tuned.

My understanding was that most tuning nowadays is done via the OBD port in the car and there is no need to take the ECU out. Having contacted a company (3 letters, first one beginning with D..), they have advised that the proper way to tune the car is to take the ECU and do it this way. They said that the OBD route is still an option but they recommend the ECU out way.

Just wanted to know what other's tuning experience was and if someone can recommend any other companies to tune the N57D30 lump.

I'm not really keen on the ECU out way. I think it's too risky compared to OBD way.

I look forward to your responses.

Cheers

OneExtra · 11-01-2019, 04:38 AM

I would call Paul at Evolve in Luton, they will give you a discount and can do this remotely.

Russbmw · 11-01-2019, 05:36 AM

If you want an off the shelf map, Simon @ Emaps can come to you and do it. He'll be about £350.

If you want it rolling roaded, and tweaked to suit your specific car, I'd go to Jason @ BW Chiptune - probably about £450

No idea where you're based though.....Jason is in Hayes, Simon is midlands based but travels.

SkyJawa · 11-01-2019, 06:37 AM

More than happy with my Celtic Tuning map, £320 quid and free to reapply if wiped. They have approved resellers all over the country.

Also Simon @ emaps is very good, he did my old E92.

Junebug85 · 11-01-2019, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

More than happy with my Celtic Tuning map, £320 quid and free to reapply if wiped. They have approved resellers all over the country.

Also Simon @ emaps is very good, he did my old E92.

Was that via OBD?

What figures did you get after the map (BHP and NM)

Cheers

Imran@Evolve · 11-01-2019, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by OneExtra

I would call Paul at Evolve in Luton, they will give you a discount and can do this remotely.

Thanks for the recommendation.

This car can be done via OBD and remotely if you want to save yourself a trip to our HQ.

Apples12 · 11-01-2019, 07:35 AM

Try enda ward

You'll get him on Facebook, came highly recommended and did a stellar job on my f10

Junebug85 · 11-01-2019, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Thanks for the recommendation.

This car can be done via OBD and remotely if you want to save yourself a trip to our HQ.

PM Sent

Hooded · 11-01-2019, 09:05 AM

Simon from Emaps through OBD port.

OneExtra · 11-01-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Thanks for the recommendation.

This car can be done via OBD and remotely if you want to save yourself a trip to our HQ.

No worries, I have used you twice before and you are excellent, keep looking at parts for the F10 M5 buy have so far resisted

SkyJawa · 11-01-2019, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Junebug85

Was that via OBD?

What figures did you get after the map (BHP and NM)

Cheers

Yes it was via OBD. I didn't get a before and after just the map but it is substantially more powerful. They quote 400bhp and 570lb ft tho I take it with a pinch of salt, but happy even if its 380 ish. I wouldn't be surprised if it was 400 tho as it really feels that much more than stock. When it got wiped I thought I had a 320d!

James-335dx · 11-01-2019, 12:59 PM

Durham remaps for me as I wanted something specific to my car and not a generic map.

Got the rolling road before and after too

Liquidfox · 11-06-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by James-335dx

Durham remaps for me as I wanted something specific to my car and not a generic map.

Got the rolling road before and after too

They're known for having a very over enthusiastic dyno. Ran it on an independent dyno since?

James-335dx · 11-06-2019, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquidfox

Quote:

Originally Posted by James-335dx

Durham remaps for me as I wanted something specific to my car and not a generic map.

Got the rolling road before and after too

They're known for having a very over enthusiastic dyno. Ran it on an independent dyno since?

Yeah I've heard that to be fair. Haven't Dynode it since but the standard figure given was 316 which sounds right so not sure? Either way it's bloody quick now

Hooded · 11-06-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by James-335dx

Yeah I've heard that to be fair. Haven't Dynode it since but the standard figure given was 316 which sounds right so not sure? Either way it's bloody quick now

Well that’s all that matters

Assassin · 11-07-2019, 09:24 AM

Have it done via OBD.................recently self installed the Evolve-R map on my 2018 335d F31 xDrive with my laptop. Very easy, no issues and very pleased with the results. Evolve were great to deal with. I can also revert to stock in minutes any time I choose.

Previously had a remap installed on a 535d MSport LCI by Simon at E-maps and did over 100k with that on the car with no issues at all............and again great guy to deal with.

Use reputable tuners as these cars are very expensive to repair if its not done correctly. Avoid tuning boxes.

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Junebug85 Colonel 1621 Rep 2,274 Posts Drives: BMW 540i xDrive - M Sport Plus Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Remap Recommendations Hi All I know there are may threads/posts regarding remaps etc but this being a very active forum, I thought I'd ask my questions and seek advice here... I've recently purchased a 2016 F06 GC (640d). I have been looking to get it tuned. My understanding was that most tuning nowadays is done via the OBD port in the car and there is no need to take the ECU out. Having contacted a company (3 letters, first one beginning with D..), they have advised that the proper way to tune the car is to take the ECU and do it this way. They said that the OBD route is still an option but they recommend the ECU out way. Just wanted to know what other's tuning experience was and if someone can recommend any other companies to tune the N57D30 lump. I'm not really keen on the ECU out way. I think it's too risky compared to OBD way. I look forward to your responses. Cheers __________________ IG: project540ix G30 540i xDrive / Stage 3 via BM3 / xHP Stage 3 / Pure 800 Cast Turbo / 5" Catted Downpipe / MST Intake / Remus Exhaust / MSS Springs / 19" JR SL01 & Conti SC7 / 20" BBS CI-R & Michelin PS4S / F90 Sway Bars & Braces / Lots of Gloss Black
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OneExtra Lieutenant Colonel 811 Rep 1,847 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	I would call Paul at Evolve in Luton, they will give you a discount and can do this remotely.
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Russbmw Colonel 680 Rep 2,444 Posts Drives: 2018 630iGT sport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Caloundra, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 640i [0.00] 2014 BMW 530d GT [0.00] 2017 Kawasaki Z1000SX [0.00]	If you want an off the shelf map, Simon @ Emaps can come to you and do it. He'll be about £350. If you want it rolling roaded, and tweaked to suit your specific car, I'd go to Jason @ BW Chiptune - probably about £450 No idea where you're based though.....Jason is in Hayes, Simon is midlands based but travels. __________________
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	More than happy with my Celtic Tuning map, £320 quid and free to reapply if wiped. They have approved resellers all over the country. Also Simon @ emaps is very good, he did my old E92.
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Apples12 First Lieutenant 108 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 520D LCI auto Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Try enda ward You'll get him on Facebook, came highly recommended and did a stellar job on my f10
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Hooded Banned 1669 Rep 3,967 Posts Drives: F30 330d M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Simon from Emaps through OBD port.
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James-335dx Lieutenant 240 Rep 460 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Performance Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (0)	Durham remaps for me as I wanted something specific to my car and not a generic map. Got the rolling road before and after too Attached Images
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11-07-2019, 09:24 AM	#16
Assassin First Lieutenant 142 Rep 342 Posts Drives: M340d MHT xDrive Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Have it done via OBD.................recently self installed the Evolve-R map on my 2018 335d F31 xDrive with my laptop. Very easy, no issues and very pleased with the results. Evolve were great to deal with. I can also revert to stock in minutes any time I choose. Previously had a remap installed on a 535d MSport LCI by Simon at E-maps and did over 100k with that on the car with no issues at all............and again great guy to deal with. Use reputable tuners as these cars are very expensive to repair if its not done correctly. Avoid tuning boxes.
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