The Bismarck - warning: not a Fiat

[Helz]

Got it remapped this morning at E-maps in Walsall, who do a lot of German cars Before and after review for Liam:
before - fast
after - fasterer

As in other thread, it's now pulling about 245bhp and 500+nm torque and there's a noticeable difference, especially in the economy department and the engine is much smoother . Guy after me had a 335d which should be going towards 350bhp (stronger clutch and drivetrain so can push it higher)

 

[dave]

be carefull, some of these remap companies are mapping to the max and not safe limit, engines going bang

 

[vtec]

nice car you have there., and i like them little lip spoilers that come on some of the beemers, there not too over the top.,

 

[Helz]

be carefull, some of these remap companies are mapping to the max and not safe limit, engines going bang

That's why I went with Simon - he has a guy in Germany custom-writes his maps and German cars are his speciality Other companies promise so much more but that's why I didn't go to them, too many stories of clutch dying or drivetrain going snap (engine itself can take so much more than the parts)!

 

[dave]

you taking it to trax?

 

[Helz]

Nope

Oh, some more pictures I took:




Done for a dare on BMW forum after they saw my Fiat one........

 

[angel]

oooo cant wait till you get here, I feel the need for a girlie 'timewarp' moment

 

[Liam]

Hope your not scratching the bonnet there!!!

Yeah you cna get more ponies but at the expense of clutch and premature turbo failure, sure many could have got you 260+ but it's not needed or wanted.

Liam

 

[wolfracepunto]

Very nice motor And im sure it is rapid!!!

 

[Helz]

I was advised to consider a lower map again due to mileage of car (90k, barely run in then) but tried it and it just wasn't up to the mark so back we went and this one (their standard) should still be well within tolerances (you're right, I've seen 260bhp+ advertised) and if it's well serviced, turbo should be OK. Might just need clutch done sooner is all!

And if it all goes to pot, I have no-one but myself to blame

 

[wolfracepunto]

I'd avoid full throttle at peak torque. (around 2k rpm?) That should avoid most of the wear on the clutch.

 

[Jai]

angles all wrong, tops too high, cars too silver, i rock!:slayer:

 

[Helz]

I'd avoid full throttle at peak torque. (around 2k rpm?) That should avoid most of the wear on the clutch.

The 330d has a REALLY wide power band - maximum power and torque extends from 2000-4000 revs so that's kinda hard. All I can do is take it steady while it's cool, it has a torque limiter in first to help the clutch and I'll try not to rev/ hold it as much...........but thanks for thinking of me!

 

[faster4_tec]

it has a torque limiter

sweet piece of kit


Very nice buy, not usually a fan of bm's, but thats mostly based on the fact that most ppl end up with the bottom of the run 31.8 etc.

but the 3.0d (the newer one like yours) is a stonking engine in the 5series, and in the 3series, well, 200kg's lighter =


yes they feel very stable and will handle so much better than the brava, yeah you loose some sensation of speed, but you'll like that when you have to drive to guildford/fnnnnarborough on a regular basis (like 4,000rpm+ for 7hours for me, bloody sucks) or other such long trips.

is that the garage on the side of the 595 near that dodgy junction, with the long straighton either side? there *was* a garage that sold cars their before that outfit and they were closed down by the fsa or somesuch because they weren't doing their finance deals (with black horse most likelY) properly.

 

[Helz]

is that the garage on the side of the 595 near that dodgy junction, with the long straighton either side? there *was* a garage that sold cars their before that outfit and they were closed down by the fsa or somesuch because they weren't doing their finance deals (with black horse most likelY) properly.

Glad you likie

No, I had to travel to Sheffield (thanks Sammi :hug to buy it, namely because I was being fussy because: I wanted a facelift (faster, nicer rear lights and bodykit), I wanted a manual, I wanted a Sport, I wanted either black leather or Alcantara, I wanted one that had done less than 100k, I wanted to buy from a dealer for extra protection and I was on a budget. Which meant there were 4-5 cars for sale nationwide that met my criteria at any one time and I kept losing out to another buyer

 

[jug]

Done for a dare on BMW forum after they saw my Fiat one........
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haha excellent

I wanted a facelift (faster, nicer rear lights and bodykit), I wanted a manual, I wanted a Sport, I wanted either black leather or Alcantara, I wanted one that had done less than 100k, I wanted to buy from a dealer for extra protection and I was on a budget.

want want want, typical lady

 

[MiG]

Glad you likie

No, I had to travel to Sheffield (thanks Sammi :hug to buy it, namely because I was being fussy because: I wanted a facelift (faster, nicer rear lights and bodykit), I wanted a manual, I wanted a Sport, I wanted either black leather or Alcantara, I wanted one that had done less than 100k, I wanted to buy from a dealer for extra protection and I was on a budget. Which meant there were 4-5 cars for sale nationwide that met my criteria at any one time and I kept losing out to another buyer

Thought i recognised the garage... :chin:

 

[faster4_tec]

good to know its not just us who WILL trawl the country looking for the 'right' car. esp when the general populs in this country are usually content with the lowest model in the range (which ****'s me off as theres never any decent cars to buy used ).


yes the facelift ones do look extra good, only very subtle differences, but to those in the know, its lush

saw a very very late e36 coupe facelift yesterday, (was on a V plate?) and was prob one of the first 3series i've seen in the flesh that I actually liked.

 

[Helz]

Today's work.

 

[bhinderharminder]