is this real, a reflash not a piggyback programer?

baggerben · 08-08-2007, 04:31 PM

hi- i was on ebay and came across this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...spagenameZWDVW

i have never seen a programer ecu yet. i love the idea,but the seller has not returned any of my emails about it.

RiXst3r · 08-08-2007, 04:34 PM

um... be very afraid... "send me 2 grand, and I wont even show you a dyno!"

Panoz · 08-08-2007, 04:43 PM

Its obvious that this is a German guy ,possibly, from inside BMW who has the access or the connections into reprogramming the car's ECU on the BMW computers. Nothing extraordinary. This is the same way that the ECU tunning is done to BMW cars the last years.
The fact is...who is gonna trust him in sending his ECU to him.

I personaly wouldn't.

Ruff Rider · 08-08-2007, 04:47 PM

Damn. I couldn't get off the ebay page fast enough when I saw this deal.

davidlakin · 08-08-2007, 04:58 PM

The guy has a ton of good feedback. It's ashame he dosen't go into more detail about his offer...

Mr_T · 08-08-2007, 05:03 PM

Really... "Just remove and ship your ECU to me!" and send the 2k.

The is a much better option for about $635 less and you don't need to send your ECU anywere. Check my sig! I'll give you a hint, it starts with the letter "P".

max boost · 08-08-2007, 07:15 PM

[QUOTE=Mr_T;1263395]Really... "Just remove and ship your ECU to me!" and send the 2k.

yeah a dah, let me rush and rip my ecu and send you cash....da which way did he go?????

getta fuckin grip!

hool97 · 08-08-2007, 08:22 PM

[QUOTE=max boost;1263775]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_T

Really... "Just remove and ship your ECU to me!" and send the 2k.

yeah a dah, let me rush and rip my ecu and send you cash....da which way did he go?????

getta fuckin grip!

Yah, and don't forget to send me FI corvette as well

FinInk · 08-08-2007, 09:11 PM

wtf is up with the $100 dollar shipping? I've ordered stuff from Europe to China that are like 5-10 lbs and at most shipping would cost 20-25 bucks. Why would an ECU cost 100 bucks even if shipped internationally?

EDIT: o i saw that its to and from, but still 100 bucks is alot.

max boost · 08-08-2007, 09:16 PM

[QUOTE=hool97;1263942]

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Originally Posted by max boost

Yah, and don't forget to send me FI corvette as well

esbezee92 · 08-08-2007, 09:17 PM

not only is this way to expensive but he says "360bhp" which is only about 30 more than stock, really worth the $2,100 imo

mike fab · 08-08-2007, 09:32 PM

So, let me see if I understand this. The guy will get:

- Your $2000 cash
- Your $100 (for shipping)
- Your ECU

You'll get nothing and never hear from him again. Except that he'll probably auction your "ECU" in about 10 days on eBay too...

But, on the plus side -- he speaks german -- so it must be legit!

This just sounds like such a bad idea. Also, being serious, the feedback is mostly positive. But its for small items and its also pretty old. I'd avoid this without further thought.

kenni243 · 08-08-2007, 09:44 PM

for anyone doing this....

Rips335iCoupe · 08-08-2007, 10:08 PM

Don't do this .... check these out.

http://www.dynocomp.com/bmw.php?view=bmw

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...0&subcat_id=20

Becksgold · 08-09-2007, 06:04 AM

Hi the guy on ebay looks to be a e90post member... must be trustworthy.. Extracting an ECU is only 10 minutes work...

Panoz · 08-09-2007, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esbezee92

not only is this way to expensive but he says "360bhp" which is only about 30 more than stock, really worth the $2,100 imo

30 more than stock????? The stock 335i is 306 Hp so :

360 - 306 = 54Hp more

Quote:

Originally Posted by Becksgold

Hi the guy on ebay looks to be a e90post member... must be trustworthy.. Extracting an ECU is only 10 minutes work...

Who is he them? He could easily present his product here as Shiv and so many other individuals do. The fact that he's not revieling himself is suspicious then.

Bimmer335i07 · 08-09-2007, 08:00 AM

Hmmm... Funny how the OP only has 3 post and came across this mod.

Makes you guys think, huh???

Panoz · 08-09-2007, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

Hmmm... Funny how the OP only has 3 post and came across this mod.

Makes you guys think, huh???

Exactly my thoughts...but I didn't want to be the first to mention.

E90Russ · 08-09-2007, 08:14 AM

Are the ECUs hard coded to the car? Eg. Can you not put in someone else's ECU into your own car?

turbotko · 08-09-2007, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Russ

Are the ECUs hard coded to the car? Eg. Can you not put in someone else's ECU into your own car?

Yep, once you program the DME to the car it's "married" due to EWS and a few other things. There are ways around this but the only people I've seen that can do it are deep within BMW.

RED FURY · 08-09-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rips335iCoupe

Don't do this .... check these out.

http://www.dynocomp.com/bmw.php?view=bmw

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...0&subcat_id=20

Why NOT ? on Dyno-Comp : Stage 2 looks fairly priced !! ANY CODES or ISSUES ?

BMW
335I EVOtech ECU Upgrade
EVOtech is the first to release the 335i Twin Turbo ECU upgrade.
Stage-1
Increases to a healthy 340hp!
$995

Stage-2
HP jumps to an amazing 375hp!
$1295

Updated: 6-2007

Panoz · 08-09-2007, 10:42 AM

Procede is still better....with just a few bucks more.

08-08-2007, 04:31 PM	#1
baggerben Private First Class 2 Rep 141 Posts Drives: volvo s70 t5,for now.335i soon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: north eastern usa iTrader: (0)	is this real, a reflash not a piggyback programer? hi- i was on ebay and came across this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...spagenameZWDVW i have never seen a programer ecu yet. i love the idea,but the seller has not returned any of my emails about it.
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Panoz Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: E92 Space Grey 335i ,Aero Kit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	Its obvious that this is a German guy ,possibly, from inside BMW who has the access or the connections into reprogramming the car's ECU on the BMW computers. Nothing extraordinary. This is the same way that the ECU tunning is done to BMW cars the last years. The fact is...who is gonna trust him in sending his ECU to him. I personaly wouldn't. __________________ Procede V4 , Catless DPs, Forge FMIC, Injen Intake, VK Oilcooler, Hartge Quads Exhaust, Modded CDV, Synapse BOV Kit, BMW Performance 335i SSK Kit, P3 vent boost gauge Space Grey 335i -> See more pics HERE
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davidlakin New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	The guy has a ton of good feedback. It's ashame he dosen't go into more detail about his offer...
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Mr_T Brigadier General 67 Rep 3,928 Posts Drives: Blindfolded Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	Really... "Just remove and ship your ECU to me!" and send the 2k. The is a much better option for about $635 less and you don't need to send your ECU anywere. Check my sig! I'll give you a hint, it starts with the letter "P". __________________ '07 E90 Jet Black/Black Leather \| ZSP\| ZPP \| ZCW \| AT \| Paddles \| Hartge Lip (Rep) \| Blacklines \| Ultimate Racing CAI \| PROcede v2.0.2-26
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max boost Lieutenant 40 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: east side iTrader: (1)	[QUOTE=Mr_T;1263395]Really... "Just remove and ship your ECU to me!" and send the 2k. yeah a dah, let me rush and rip my ecu and send you cash....da which way did he go????? getta fuckin grip!
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FinInk Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2000 Celica, Wanting 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno iTrader: (0)	wtf is up with the $100 dollar shipping? I've ordered stuff from Europe to China that are like 5-10 lbs and at most shipping would cost 20-25 bucks. Why would an ECU cost 100 bucks even if shipped internationally? EDIT: o i saw that its to and from, but still 100 bucks is alot.
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esbezee92 Lieutenant 8 Rep 499 Posts Drives: Montego 328i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	not only is this way to expensive but he says "360bhp" which is only about 30 more than stock, really worth the $2,100 imo
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mike fab Private First Class 6 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 335 Coupe (sold) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rural NJ iTrader: (0)	So, let me see if I understand this. The guy will get: - Your $2000 cash - Your $100 (for shipping) - Your ECU You'll get nothing and never hear from him again. Except that he'll probably auction your "ECU" in about 10 days on eBay too... But, on the plus side -- he speaks german -- so it must be legit! This just sounds like such a bad idea. Also, being serious, the feedback is mostly positive. But its for small items and its also pretty old. I'd avoid this without further thought.
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kenni243 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 335I Sedan - Black/Black Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worcester iTrader: (0)	for anyone doing this....
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Becksgold Private First Class 14 Rep 100 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leeds, GB iTrader: (0)	Hi the guy on ebay looks to be a e90post member... must be trustworthy.. Extracting an ECU is only 10 minutes work...
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