Just Had A 160 Remap done, Advise Do it Do It!

[stevenicks]

Originally Posted by Rogue

Agreed... Best money i spent on mine without doubt!

I fu!ly agree with you sir, the difference in power is amazing .

[RPWC]

Originally Posted by 7T5

Sounds ideal for towing. Need to look into this a bit more i think. How has this affected those who have done its insurance premiums?

It’s up to you if you inform your insurer, but it’s invisible to T4. If your car is 131 as standard, then it’s not that much of a jump,so ins co might approve, however if only 116, then it’s an enormous increase, and they will likely refuse to cover it..

[CivilSteve]

Good to see you had a positive result from it, take it the MAF readings were okay?

Originally Posted by RPWC

It’s up to you if you inform your insurer, but it’s invisible to T4. If your car is 131 as standard, then it’s not that much of a jump,so ins co might approve, however if only 116, then it’s an enormous increase, and they will likely refuse to cover it..

It wouldn't be invisible if the insurance company checked the ECU file. Although chances are unless they have reason to suspect they won't.

[grivas]

Originally Posted by Guardian50

Just got back home after having a health check and 160 remap done on my ZT CDTI 135 by Phil-T4.
The drive home was an eye opener, the car feels smoother, the mid range acceleration has definitely improved, so much grunt these diesel engines really do have some torque! I have a speed limiter gong set at quite a fast speed and I kept setting it off on the journey home. The car has transfomed, I had such a grin, happy days. The engine has come alive, my advise to anyone with a 115 or 135 is do it, go for the remap, worth every penny. Thanks Phil-T4 (Forgot to mention my mileage is 162,000 and the engine still pulls like a train)

That's because this is a BMW engine, not a heap of junk in our cars it is well de-tuned, in the actual BMW applications it is a superb 4 cylinder engine, capable of astronomical millage, 160K is just about getting into its stride, it loosens up when you get to 200k, and is quite capable of 350k+ so long as it gets good oil every 6K. So enjoy.

[macafee2]

Originally Posted by 7T5

Always wondered if i should get this done. Only worry is if it wears the clutch out faster and if it is any good for towing. What is the rough cost to have it done?

goodness its excellent for towing, whole reason I had it done.
I tow a 5 berth caravan, accelerate before I get to bottom of a hill and it climbs like a train.
As for the clutch I can see no reason for it to wear out quicker, no need to slip it any more then without remap. You may have 160 horses available, you don't need to use them all the time.
Cost £200 ish I think anyone that has had it done has no regrets. if you have the 115 bhp it is a dog, mine was and a 160 remap wont turn it in to a sports car but a better car

macafee2

[macafee2]

Originally Posted by RPWC

It’s up to you if you inform your insurer, but it’s invisible to T4. If your car is 131 as standard, then it’s not that much of a jump,so ins co might approve, however if only 116, then it’s an enormous increase, and they will likely refuse to cover it..

not all insurance companies refuse to insure 115 to 160, Adrian flux will insure it. Admiral wont. premiums don't increase that much and yes, tell your insurance company and no one should encourage you not to!

macafee2

[RPWC]

Originally Posted by macafee2

not all insurance companies refuse to insure 115 to 160, Adrian flux will insure it. Admiral wont. premiums don't increase that much and yes, tell your insurance company and no one should encourage you not to!

macafee2

I enquired about what difference it would make premium wise,they said they wouldn't cover it as it was too much increase,up to 131 was no problem

[RPWC]

Originally Posted by CivilSteve

Good to see you had a positive result from it, take it the MAF readings were okay?



It wouldn't be invisible if the insurance company checked the ECU file. Although chances are unless they have reason to suspect they won't.

Not from what I was told by the developer of the map

[Sprinter]

Originally Posted by robbrooks

Had my 115BHP done about 4 years ago now. Never looked back! Worth swapping my Synergy2 for this. Didn't cost me a penny either as I got the money back on the sale of my Synergy2!

I did the same about the same time. Made it almost free as my Synergy2 came with the car.

I did an Italian tune-up the other day after fitting a new fuel filter filled with injector cleaner. I locked it into 4th (auto box) and put it in sport mode. Boy it can really shift.

[Guardian50]

Originally Posted by CivilSteve

Good to see you had a positive result from it, take it the MAF readings were okay?



It wouldn't be invisible if the insurance company checked the ECU file. Although chances are unless they have reason to suspect they won't.

Phil-T4 did a health check and everything checked out fine, so yes the MAF readings were fine. I phoned my insurance, no change in premium going from 135bhp to the 160bhp