Bluefin (not the tuna), Superchips upgrade?
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Chip it yes, but do the supporting modes to go with it then chip it... at very least panel filter it, have a decat section made up or have it removed, and if you can cope with it then have a zorst made up, your not really going to see much diffrence tbh but more so than a petrol, think alot of it is in peoples heads, my cars been chiped so therefor its faster than yours,
As somone said above chips are old, get it ripped out and get a hks,motec,gems or hydra in it, means you can custom everything...
Somthing in me says i shouldnt post this but im going to... i dont know you other than one of the mods but somthing within piper's post makes sence, you buy a bemmer and further down the thread are worried about getting roasted by st's, why not buy the faster beemer?
As somone said above chips are old, get it ripped out and get a hks,motec,gems or hydra in it, means you can custom everything...
Somthing in me says i shouldnt post this but im going to... i dont know you other than one of the mods but somthing within piper's post makes sence, you buy a bemmer and further down the thread are worried about getting roasted by st's, why not buy the faster beemer?
Whilst it kinda makes sense, Piper is just sore that I had an Audi before him, and a faster one at that. The problem with the Audi was twofold, one it was white and two the frikkin tealeafs round here knicked it and shipped to Cyprus or wherever. Hence the need for something else. As for a faster BMW good idea, but a 335 M Sport Touring runs you about 45 bags all in but for 8 bags more you can get a GTR and squash junior into the back (and get a smaller pram).
Insurance would be notified, so not too much of an issue; but skeet's post makes sense hence the Bluefin which you can keep in the car and quickly remap the EM system.
Anyway, thanks for the advice thus far.
True, but it is also a grand for a new tyre and because of the fancy trans-axel system you need to replace all 4 at the same time! Cheaper running an M3, though not as cool as a GTR
Yeah, same with Lambo's and Ferrari's. I tested an E92 M3, and it was nice, but with the GTR and Evora at the same price is it still the smart choice? Regardless the wife ruled for a lowering of ambition, so that was that and to be fair, it's nice not to have points and ban's anymore (all getting to paintball related).
I know its probably totally out the question with it being new etc,but would it be worth looking down the engine conversion route when warranty dies etc, might not be worth the messing but on other hand it could well be! Ive never found chipping something much use without doing things like zorst and filter etc first, but with it being fairly highly strung out of the box you might found it worth while,
GTR great idea... a "contact" of mine, hit something with his GTR and they have a stupid bonnet release system that in the event of a accident the bonnet near as dam it blows itself off, so when it does this there is a set of rams that push it up like an air bag! so takes it to the insure company, and ask for it to be fixxed... gets the quote of 15k... no joke 15k to fix it, thats a new bumper, bonnet hinges,bonnet,these ram things and believe it or not theres an ecu to control the rams! and that needs to be replaced when the rams go off... so Audi anyday
When you get your remap stongle let me know who you use and how you get on, i will have a chat with someone local to me thats does abit but im not sure he covers Audi,
GTR great idea... a "contact" of mine, hit something with his GTR and they have a stupid bonnet release system that in the event of a accident the bonnet near as dam it blows itself off, so when it does this there is a set of rams that push it up like an air bag! so takes it to the insure company, and ask for it to be fixxed... gets the quote of 15k... no joke 15k to fix it, thats a new bumper, bonnet hinges,bonnet,these ram things and believe it or not theres an ecu to control the rams! and that needs to be replaced when the rams go off... so Audi anyday
When you get your remap stongle let me know who you use and how you get on, i will have a chat with someone local to me thats does abit but im not sure he covers Audi,
Is this something to do with the annual p8ntballer.com Mods Top Gearesq shootout?
Piper has his A3
Tom his T5 Volvo
You in your 320d wagon
and Dskize his boom box on wheels
IMHO Tom's the winner in the performance and practicality stakes! (especially when he takes Dolly & her sisters out of the back
)
Joking apart, what I understand you are looking for here is a bit more punch, diesels respond well to this on the whole, the turbo's can work a bit harder and give a healthy boost to mid-range torque and a bit more top-end.
Obviously it would be foolish in the highest order to even think about not telling your insurers what you are/have done. Anyone who thinks that in the event of an accident they can grab the handset, grope around in the foot well for the diagnostic port and reinstall the standard ECU map is in serious need of their bumps felt.
As for your warranty, it would be advisable to talk to your dealer/service department, remapping shouldn't legally effect the terms of your warranty (unlike other some other mods) unless there is conclusive evidence that the failed component was directly affected by the modification to the standard software. i.e. this could be cited in turbo or clutch failure, however, if an engine component failed, the dealer and/or manufacturer could be awkward, however unlikley that the remap caused it. Many dealers are OK with remapping, some even do it themselves or have a recommendation.
I would personally steer clear of the induction and exhaust mods to a nearly new car, unless you really do want to loose the warranty. These also need a fair chunk of money thrown at them wisely to make noticeable gains other than just noise, plus you run the risk of having to un-modify stuff come the MOT.
I'm assuming the primary attraction of the Bluefin is that it can be returned to standard, either to keep it from the dealer, or to return it to stock for resale. There are other self installed systems about (particularly for VAG cars) that offer more than the Bluefin, including one with the nifty feature of totally disabling your car if you chose (useful if say you are going away and the thieving scum break into the house and steal the keys), or offering more than one mapping option.
There is no real substitute for a custom install, even of propriety software, especially with before and after rolling road dyno sessions, this will ensure that the most can be made of the remap to suit your car and an little flat-spots and glitches can be ironed out.
As for economy, you should at the very least maintain your current fuel consumption figures and most likely will improve on them. The answer lies with you, personally I think that Superchips have got a bit lazy and rely on their reputation, but then again they have a reputation to maintain and putting out a bad product is obviously not a good idea.
I would suggest you hop on to a BMW forum and try to find others with your car and see what their experiences are if any.
Piper has his A3
Tom his T5 Volvo
You in your 320d wagon
and Dskize his boom box on wheels
IMHO Tom's the winner in the performance and practicality stakes! (especially when he takes Dolly & her sisters out of the back
)Joking apart, what I understand you are looking for here is a bit more punch, diesels respond well to this on the whole, the turbo's can work a bit harder and give a healthy boost to mid-range torque and a bit more top-end.
Obviously it would be foolish in the highest order to even think about not telling your insurers what you are/have done. Anyone who thinks that in the event of an accident they can grab the handset, grope around in the foot well for the diagnostic port and reinstall the standard ECU map is in serious need of their bumps felt.
As for your warranty, it would be advisable to talk to your dealer/service department, remapping shouldn't legally effect the terms of your warranty (unlike other some other mods) unless there is conclusive evidence that the failed component was directly affected by the modification to the standard software. i.e. this could be cited in turbo or clutch failure, however, if an engine component failed, the dealer and/or manufacturer could be awkward, however unlikley that the remap caused it. Many dealers are OK with remapping, some even do it themselves or have a recommendation.
I would personally steer clear of the induction and exhaust mods to a nearly new car, unless you really do want to loose the warranty. These also need a fair chunk of money thrown at them wisely to make noticeable gains other than just noise, plus you run the risk of having to un-modify stuff come the MOT.
I'm assuming the primary attraction of the Bluefin is that it can be returned to standard, either to keep it from the dealer, or to return it to stock for resale. There are other self installed systems about (particularly for VAG cars) that offer more than the Bluefin, including one with the nifty feature of totally disabling your car if you chose (useful if say you are going away and the thieving scum break into the house and steal the keys), or offering more than one mapping option.
There is no real substitute for a custom install, even of propriety software, especially with before and after rolling road dyno sessions, this will ensure that the most can be made of the remap to suit your car and an little flat-spots and glitches can be ironed out.
As for economy, you should at the very least maintain your current fuel consumption figures and most likely will improve on them. The answer lies with you, personally I think that Superchips have got a bit lazy and rely on their reputation, but then again they have a reputation to maintain and putting out a bad product is obviously not a good idea.
I would suggest you hop on to a BMW forum and try to find others with your car and see what their experiences are if any.
Hmmmm, Top Gear-esque.......
Yes, there have been a few such shennanagans. Like errr racing Eurostar from London to the Paris Millennium. Sensible, not.
Haha, best to make sure they're routed with a change of trains in Lille
on the way back from Paris this year I made up so much time on the Autoroute that a hefty excess on the toll was avoided by a stop at "Aire de la Baie de Somme" turned out to be pretty cool, we fed the crap sandwhiches we bought in the shop to the ducks and fish in the pond!