Question for those that have remapped..

Darkeeboy · 07-14-2009, 09:43 AM

Long time ponderer, getting closer to signing on the line for the Evolve remap!

I have been reading all about others who have committed and loved the end result, but has anyone had an issue post-remap and would, with hindsight, not undertaken the work?

Im probably just a worrier, therefore the new Evolve box seems to fix most of my issues regarding warranty, and Evolve offer some sort of engine warranty should BMW not cover anything...

Also, is it worth getting a post map rolling road, or should I keep the cost down? Im not bothered about a print out showing exact bhp, Im sure I could feel the incremental difference behind the wheel..

MOB · 07-14-2009, 09:58 AM

I've had 4 cars remapped in total;

Skoda Fabia vRS - REVO 180bhp - no issues in around 6 months driving
Volvo S60R - RICA 350bhp - had a sensor give up shortly afterwards, the map was pretty aggressive though!
BMW 325d - E-Maps 230bhp - no issues whatsoever in 6 months
BMW 330d - Evolve 300bhp - no issues whatsoever in 12 months

If it has a turbo, it must be remapped IMO - purely to get the best out of it - modern engines are designed to run on crap fuel, extreme temperatures, poor servicing - if you don't have these issues, then release the hidden power!!

trixman · 07-14-2009, 10:02 AM

My car's had the map for 10 months. Only issue has been keeping below the speed limit

dxb335d · 07-14-2009, 10:02 AM

Agree with MoBster.

Koalway Kid · 07-14-2009, 12:49 PM

335D with superchips map has been great (performance wise and economy wise) apart from limp mode at Nurburgring (twice) and blown rear diff after 12 months... I dont know if these problems are related but I'm still happy with the end result... a diesel that's as quick if not quicker most other cars on the road.

dxb335d · 07-14-2009, 12:52 PM

Tony how many miles in total on your map?

What MPG you getting?

TMP · 07-14-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkeeboy

Also, is it worth getting a post map rolling road, or should I keep the cost down? Im not bothered about a print out showing exact bhp, Im sure I could feel the incremental difference behind the wheel..

With the evolve remap you will (

) notice the difference, so as you're not fussed about new bhp no need to RR!

Darkeeboy · 07-14-2009, 01:14 PM

Many thanks all! Just gotta pursuade the purse-string holder that its the right thing to do now!

illingworth22 · 07-14-2009, 01:22 PM

I went for the Evolve map on my 320d. Due to the fact that the ECU is a newer unit the software did not work. This is being resolved and all I can say is the service from Imran @ Evolve is second to none. The refunded my costs and let me keep the Unit until the software has been sorted then off I go.

9.999999999999999999999 out of 10 for customer service

Koalway Kid · 07-14-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Tony how many miles in total on your map?

What MPG you getting?

I've done 30k on map + 36 ish mpg commuting 30 miles each day?

PhilL · 07-14-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkeeboy

Many thanks all! Just gotta pursuade the purse-string holder that its the right thing to do now!

"love, I want to invest some money in something which will reduce our fuel bills"

RichardM · 07-14-2009, 04:18 PM

I've done 25K miles since my remap without any problems at all. I had the same worries initially, I think most of us worry about the warranty etc but now I wouldn't hesitate to get any future turbo car remaped.

M5 TT · 07-15-2009, 07:58 AM

I have remapped every car ive owned ( well apart from my Datsun 120A

) and in my younger day I used to thrash they hell out of them and never had any probs. It's a must for a turbo car

RagingKileak · 07-15-2009, 08:42 AM

I wouldnt hesitate to remap my 335D again.

No problems so far 'touch wood' used Evolve - as per my review (or two) and would do so again, will be using them for more work in the near future.

Increase in MPG though? Definately not on mine.

Matt

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MOB Major 56 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: Alpine White M2 LCI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northants UK iTrader: (4)	I've had 4 cars remapped in total; Skoda Fabia vRS - REVO 180bhp - no issues in around 6 months driving Volvo S60R - RICA 350bhp - had a sensor give up shortly afterwards, the map was pretty aggressive though! BMW 325d - E-Maps 230bhp - no issues whatsoever in 6 months BMW 330d - Evolve 300bhp - no issues whatsoever in 12 months If it has a turbo, it must be remapped IMO - purely to get the best out of it - modern engines are designed to run on crap fuel, extreme temperatures, poor servicing - if you don't have these issues, then release the hidden power!! __________________
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trixman Major 33 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: A Rental Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creepy Crawley iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335d [0.00] 2003 M3 CSL [0.00] 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	My car's had the map for 10 months. Only issue has been keeping below the speed limit
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Darkeeboy Private First Class 24 Rep 168 Posts Drives: X5M50i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (0)	Many thanks all! Just gotta pursuade the purse-string holder that its the right thing to do now!
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illingworth22 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 304 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dublin iTrader: (0)	I went for the Evolve map on my 320d. Due to the fact that the ECU is a newer unit the software did not work. This is being resolved and all I can say is the service from Imran @ Evolve is second to none. The refunded my costs and let me keep the Unit until the software has been sorted then off I go. 9.999999999999999999999 out of 10 for customer service
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RichardM Colonel 133 Rep 2,047 Posts Drives: G21 M340i LCI Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex UK iTrader: (2)	I've done 25K miles since my remap without any problems at all. I had the same worries initially, I think most of us worry about the warranty etc but now I wouldn't hesitate to get any future turbo car remaped. __________________ 2023 G21 M340i LCI Previous - 2020 G21 330d M-Sport, F31 335d M-Sport, F31 330d M-Sport
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M5 TT Captain 170 Rep 657 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have remapped every car ive owned ( well apart from my Datsun 120A ) and in my younger day I used to thrash they hell out of them and never had any probs. It's a must for a turbo car __________________ 540i GTR-R35, F90 M5, X3MC, RS3, RS7, M5, S7, S3, RS3, RS6, GTR R35, 996 Turbo, M5, RS6 V10, Cayenne Turbo S
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RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	I wouldnt hesitate to remap my 335D again. No problems so far 'touch wood' used Evolve - as per my review (or two) and would do so again, will be using them for more work in the near future. Increase in MPG though? Definately not on mine. Matt
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