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05-22-2018, 06:35 AM | #27 |
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does anyone here have a view in using a tuning box in comparison to a remap? Is it really that much of a difference?
I have the TDI-Tuning box and its fast.. but considering a remap as I want to customize the throttle response more. |
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Yeah all done, .. via OBD
Haven't had chance to really test it yet, but we took it for a quick blast to test everything was ok after he'd uploaded the modified file and it was noticeably a lot quicker than before ..and it was pretty quick standard I'll time a 50-75 in the next day or 2 while its dry .. it was doing around 3.35 seconds stock! |
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Well getting a good remap is taking the same jump up again. See my post here. http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ghlight=durham The tuning box made 358hp (quite a bit lower than the TDI claim), but did make the torque, of 700nM, which they were impressed with. Many people dispute the numbers, but I know the feel of the power increase going from standard to tuning box to remap is representative of the numbers. I later went back for some mods and got 415/729 Last edited by DriveS; 05-23-2018 at 05:23 AM.. |
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Apologies to the OP for hijacking his thread, but I’ve recently purchased an F30 330d and I was looking at tuning options. I noticed some old threads from a couple of years ago where you recommended the Steinbauer PowerModule over the cheaper, less sophisticated tuning boxes or remaps. If you don’t mind me asking, being new ‘n all, what made you change your mind? I ask because I’ve just taken delivery of a Steinbauer PM based on several recommendations on these forums. Cheers, oh and hello everyone! |
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Thanks for the quick reply, it’s appreciated. My car is a ‘14 plate and therefore out of warranty so I’ll most likely get it serviced by an independent and stick with the Steinbauer. I was tempted with the PowerPedal too, but will see what changes the module itself brings.
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Just make sure to open the box up and turn the adjuster knob up to full to get the most out of the box! |
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05-23-2018, 05:57 AM | #37 |
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If you are out of warranty why not just go for a remap which gives greater increases and control?
Tuning boxes these days are barely any cheaper than a remap so I don't see the point of them unless you are in warranty and want something easily removed. |
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If in warranty or wanting to move the tuning box between cars, then I can see the point then.
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My warranty doesn't end till Sept 19 and was thinking to holding off for a remap until then. A tuning box in the interim may be an option though for me.
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I’ve had remaps done on previous cars and always thought “what if...” - what if I push it just a bit too hard. With the SBPM I’m erring on the side of caution whilst still (hopefully) enjoying the benefits of the increased power.
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Money spent on a remap is gone, whereas he can sell his Steinbauer in a couple of years for barely any less than he paid for it.
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