Remap your car discount day

dermatrov

Hi. Just spotted this for anyone intrested in getting a remap done on BMW Drivers forum

AutoRemap Remapping Day 2010

http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17047

Once a few people sign up these guys will do a group rate one day in June. Last time he did it there was a €80 discount, so well worth a look

Gumbo

could be worthwhile in the motors forum.
i organised the previous one for Boards.ie and we got great discounts, well worth it.

b318isp

I'd recommend this guy, did a great job a few years back on our 1.9TDi.

Linoge

Does this effect your insurance if you get it done? Is there only an increase in torque or there is an incresase in HP too? Thanks

docmartin

so where do we sign up for this??
where would the remap take place?

b318isp

Linoge wrote: »

Does this effect your insurance if you get it done? Is there only an increase in torque or there is an incresase in HP too? Thanks

They go hand in hand, so yes you will get both.

Strictly speaking, you should inform your insurance, but I'd say few people do.

Linoge

b318isp wrote: »

I'd recommend this guy, did a great job a few years back on our 1.9TDi.

So it was worth the money do you think. Do you really notice the power difference? I'm thinking about it, i have a 2L TD 3 series

00sully

does he only do bmw's?

b318isp

Jesus yes! Certainly on our turbo diesel. I actually had to ask him to DEtune it after the inititial remap, which he did without charge.

Our car was a Seat Alhambra, so yes he does cars other than BMW.

dermatrov

No he does most cars. (I think any turbo cars)

dermatrov

sign up here http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17047


I think once he has 10 names, he will schedule it somewhere in Dublin for everybody to meet up together. You will be remapped in order of your putting your name down.

docmartin wrote: »

so where do we sign up for this??
where would the remap take place?

yoshytoshy

Does this tuning cause more wear on the clutch ? someone told me a lot of cars are at their max already when it comes to the clutch.

gomaith2010

Got my 2l turbo diesel remapped last year. It made little or no difference. I would be careful of who you go to, you could be getting a file of fresh air for all you know.

dermatrov

9 names on the list now, 1 more needed

Looking like 250 per car, serious bargain

dermatrov wrote: »

sign up here http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17047


I think once he has 10 names, he will schedule it somewhere in Dublin for everybody to meet up together. You will be remapped in order of your putting your name down.

Linoge

Was looking up a bit about remapping. There are some DIY remapping kits, some for as low as €100, and are specific for each model. Whats the arguments for going against this option? After the remap I could even sell it on afterwards, making the remap even cheaper.

Also, as far as i can see, its just a matter of hooking up a computer to the car and 10 mins later it is remapped. Not expensive equipment, no time involved really (or dirty hands even) and no expertise needed apart from creating the map in the first place (this can be bought and reused again and again and there are hardly intellectual rights being infringed by changing settings for your car).

So what I'm asking really is, why so expensive?! Thanks

Owen

The ones for 100 on ebay and the likes aren't actual remaps. They're fuelling boxes which are designed to take the input signal which normally goes to the fuel pressure rail, augment that signal, and send the new one to the rail instead. The result? More diesel is pumped into the car which equates to more power. The downsides? You use a _lot_ more diesel, and at higher rpms the engine has trouble burning all the diesel and it ends up stuttering a bit.

A proper remap is done by companies with access to rolling roads, emmissions, temperature sensors, and they will test the engine with every possibility of fuelling, air, seeing the emissions to make sure all the fuel is burned, making sure the engine components aren't over stressed or overheated.

No idea why they're 300 euro though, I'd have thought 200 would be a fair price, and result in more sales, giving more profitability to the tuners out there. A guy I know who had the franchise for MTH tuning was paying MTH about 100 euro as the maps were tied into the chassis number of each car. Whether or not other franchises operate in the same way I don't know.

Linoge

PaintDoctor wrote: »

The ones for 100 on ebay and the likes aren't actual remaps. They're fuelling boxes which are designed to take the input signal which normally goes to the fuel pressure rail, augment that signal, and send the new one to the rail instead. The result? More diesel is pumped into the car which equates to more power. The downsides? You use a _lot_ more diesel, and at higher rpms the engine has trouble burning all the diesel and it ends up stuttering a bit.

A proper remap is done by companies with access to rolling roads, emmissions, temperature sensors, and they will test the engine with every possibility of fuelling, air, seeing the emissions to make sure all the fuel is burned, making sure the engine components aren't over stressed or overheated.

No idea why they're 300 euro though, I'd have thought 200 would be a fair price, and result in more sales, giving more profitability to the tuners out there. A guy I know who had the franchise for MTH tuning was paying MTH about 100 euro as the maps were tied into the chassis number of each car. Whether or not other franchises operate in the same way I don't know.

Thanks for the reply. The price does seem an awful lot. 10 X €250 is €2500 for a days work>?? I'm guessing the meet up will be someones house or a car park somewhere so hardly an expensive premises to run either. Maybe i'm being cynical, but is a car tuner worth high court barrister rates?

ando

I reckon €250 is cheap for a remap, I remember paying something like €450 about 5 yrs back

TDR.ie

Linoge wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. The price does seem an awful lot. 10 X €250 is €2500 for a days work>?? I'm guessing the meet up will be someones house or a car park somewhere so hardly an expensive premises to run either. Maybe i'm being cynical, but is a car tuner worth high court barrister rates?

LOL , you clearly have no understanding of whats going on . Real tuners dont hang around "houses or carparks "

The equipment is very expensive , along with all the testing and time it takes.

Latest MED and EDC17 are a lot more complicated with their DPF calibrations

Basic sample of a 10 year old 1.9PD 115 , its simple , its only a calibration file . Please tell me whats going on

TDR.ie

gomaith2010 wrote: »

Got my 2l turbo diesel remapped last year. It made little or no difference. I would be careful of who you go to, you could be getting a file of fresh air for all you know.

What car was it ? Did they do diagnostics ? Did they do before and after testing on the dyno to confirm the calibration?

Tragedy

Reputable remaps are generally around the £200 mark in the UK/up north, and can be gotten for less.

I was offered one for £180 up north. Chippedire/tdr.ie were €320+€60 to have car dyno'ed before and after.
Huge difference, and the equipment isn't any more expensive or any different than in the UK.

love that turbo

There are companies on eBay that do proper remaps for about £100. You do need to send them your ECU.

Never seen the tuning boxes, which are crap, priced at 100.

Have had a remap on mine for a number of years and it's easly worth the spend.

PaintDoctor wrote: »

The ones for 100 on ebay and the likes aren't actual remaps. They're fuelling boxes which are designed to take the input signal which normally goes to the fuel pressure rail, augment that signal, and send the new one to the rail instead. The result? More diesel is pumped into the car which equates to more power. The downsides? You use a _lot_ more diesel, and at higher rpms the engine has trouble burning all the diesel and it ends up stuttering a bit.

A proper remap is done by companies with access to rolling roads, emmissions, temperature sensors, and they will test the engine with every possibility of fuelling, air, seeing the emissions to make sure all the fuel is burned, making sure the engine components aren't over stressed or overheated.

No idea why they're 300 euro though, I'd have thought 200 would be a fair price, and result in more sales, giving more profitability to the tuners out there. A guy I know who had the franchise for MTH tuning was paying MTH about 100 euro as the maps were tied into the chassis number of each car. Whether or not other franchises operate in the same way I don't know.

Owen

Anyway, back on topic. I was chatting to a remapper in Cork who's reputable. He might do a remapping day down here if enough people are interested.

KeRbDoG

I'd be interested in this - but unsure if it would be worth it;

Standard PS 170 PS
Tuned PS +15 PS = 185 PS

Standard Torque 245Nm
Tuned Torque +25Nm = 270Nm

smythy

has this been done already - would be interested in getting my 318d m remapped?

Gumbo

smythy wrote: »

has this been done already - would be interested in getting my 318d m remapped?

theres a new one on BMW-Drivers at the moment.

dermatrov

Update.

Got the remap done. Holy Jasis, the difference it made to my car is savage. Massive more torque, no turbo lag, smooth revs and pull right through the rev range.

Dont hesitate. The chap who did it, Martin did a pre vist, where he took my readings first, sent the file to Germany to get an exact map match for my car, taking in air fuel mix, mileage, wear and tear etc, then uploaded that on the group day - a true bespoke map.

No smoke whatsoever from my exhaust, which I believe is a by product of the cheap ebay jobs.

Go for it it you are thinking about it.

Martin will do more bargain days at 250 euro a car if a thread is started again and 10 people are willing to get done together.

Contact him here http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18299&page=5

Dermatrov

Kenny_D

Martin from AutoRemap has given the go ahead to set up another remap day where if a number of people sign up for a remap, everyone gets a nice discount. Usually need about 10 to sign up. If interested please sign up here:

http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=20297

And for more information on remapping and gains:

http://www.autoremap.com/

Thanks

Kenny_D

5 signed up so far. Need 5 more.

To see what gains can be got from your car with a regular map see here:

http://www.autoremap.com/index.php?page=db

Kenny_D

3 more people needed.

Prices as follows:

10 people sign up = €275 per person
15 people sign up = €250 per person

Excellent price for a remap! Nice power boost (higher BHP), torque boost, better fuel consumption (slight increase in MPG), smoother acceleration through rev range, removes flat spots (turbo lag)

Tony

I'm still awaiting a reply from Martin as to whether its possible to re map a Nissan pathfinder 2.5 dci

Edit: Martin has kindly contacted me but unfortunately its not possible for the pathfinder.

Linoge

I am thinking about this - BMW 320D. Is there any definitive guide to remaps? Everything i have googled so far is either a remapping company or an "article" that reads like an advert. I would love to see a comprehensive enthusiasts article where they have tested the torque and BHP before and after remap. Why is it that this does not exist? Its hard not to be skeptical...

Kenny_D

There's a tonne of them done on the likes of e90post, bmw-driver.net and other specialised car owner forums. A lot of people get independant rolling road tests done before/after:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257400

There's one review. Plenty more to be found with a simple bit of googling

Linoge

Ok, nuff said! I am in! Joined the forum and stuck my name down.

BArra

PaintDoctor wrote: »

Anyway, back on topic. I was chatting to a remapper in Cork who's reputable. He might do a remapping day down here if enough people are interested.

I would be interested in that, ive a 2006 Ford Focus ST, havent gone down the dreamscience, mountune, bluefin route so would be interested to hear what could be done and of course what the € would be

Kenny_D

10 signed up now and a few more interested. Only room for 15 so last chance to get your name in. ~€100 discount on normal price. First people to confirm on bmw-driver forums get added to the list

Kenny_D

Last chance. Only 2 places left