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      05-22-2018, 03:40 AM   #23
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They are absolute beasts tuned aren't they!

Mine's just got the TDI Box so probably about 370bhp & 730NM but still that is stupidly fast, there's no doubt that an M3/4 wouldn't be faster until you're well into illegal speeds.

37psi there shouldn't be any smoke as the DPF will catch it. MPG wise I still got 500 miles out of a tank going to Birmingham and back at 90 most of the time.
That's really good mileage out of a tank! I'm lucky if I get close to 400

Is this the box you have:

https://tdi-tuning.com/car/bmw/3-ser...uning-box-chip
Yes that's the one. There's one still for sale in the classifieds section I think.
Did you fit yours yourself? Just trying to work out if it's an easy DIY job.

Ah cool, I'll have a look. Thanks
Here's an install video:

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Speaking of remaps .. Simon from Emaps is working on my car right now
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He did my E92 330d back in the day Arranged a group buy with him and he travelled down to Guildford to sort a load of us out, good guy
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He did my E92 330d back in the day Arranged a group buy with him and he travelled down to Guildford to sort a load of us out, good guy
Yeah nice bloke ... he did my old E90 too
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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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Speaking of remaps .. Simon from Emaps is working on my car right now
He finished remapping yet?
Looking forward to your review mate
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He finished remapping yet?
Looking forward to your review mate
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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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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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.
I had the TDI triple channel on my 335d and then got a remap. You know when you go from standard to fitting the tuning box. Quite a jump in power which you can instantly feel right?
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

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They are absolute beasts tuned aren’t they!

Mine’s just got the TDI Box so probably about 370bhp & 730NM but still that is stupidly fast, there’s no doubt that an M3/4 wouldn’t be faster until you’re well into illegal speeds.
Hi teaston,

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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They are absolute beasts tuned aren’t they!

Mine’s just got the TDI Box so probably about 370bhp & 730NM but still that is stupidly fast, there’s no doubt that an M3/4 wouldn’t be faster until you’re well into illegal speeds.
Hi teaston,

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!
These triple channel boxes are a lot more advanced than the older boxes, but yes the Steinbauer is a far more superior system, and safer for the engine. They take a huge amount of time to remove before taking the car to BMW for warranty/servicing work though!
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These triple channel boxes are a lot more advanced than the older boxes, but yes the Steinbauer is a far more superior system, and safer for the engine. They take a huge amount of time to remove before taking the car to BMW for warranty/servicing work though!
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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These triple channel boxes are a lot more advanced than the older boxes, but yes the Steinbauer is a far more superior system, and safer for the engine. They take a huge amount of time to remove before taking the car to BMW for warranty/servicing work though!
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.
If you're out of warranty it's a no-brainer!

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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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 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.
Agreed - especially now with the capability to do over OBD. I thought the Steinbauer module needed splicing into wires etc. I could be wrong, but the remaps now you're not messing with any connectors etc and the end result is far better.

If in warranty or wanting to move the tuning box between cars, then I can see the point then.
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Agreed - especially now with the capability to do over OBD. I thought the Steinbauer module needed splicing into wires etc. I could be wrong, but the remaps now you're not messing with any connectors etc and the end result is far better.

If in warranty or wanting to move the tuning box between cars, then I can see the point then.
Would you say a dealer may frown upon seeing a tuning box in a car that's still under warranty? Or use it as an excuse if something was to go wrong that wasn't related to it?

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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Agreed - especially now with the capability to do over OBD. I thought the Steinbauer module needed splicing into wires etc. I could be wrong, but the remaps now you're not messing with any connectors etc and the end result is far better.

If in warranty or wanting to move the tuning box between cars, then I can see the point then.
for the 35d engines there is an additional white wire that needs splicing to the accelerator cable due to injectors......therefore not easy to chop in an out if your cars under any form of BMW warranty
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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.
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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Agreed - especially now with the capability to do over OBD. I thought the Steinbauer module needed splicing into wires etc. I could be wrong, but the remaps now you're not messing with any connectors etc and the end result is far better.

If in warranty or wanting to move the tuning box between cars, then I can see the point then.
As jimboss mentions, there’s an additional wire on the 35d. The 30d just goes to the injectors and the EGT sensor so should be somewhat easier to remove.
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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.
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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Would you say a dealer may frown upon seeing a tuning box in a car that's still under warranty? Or use it as an excuse if something was to go wrong that wasn't related to it?

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.
Yeah the only advantage is so you can take it off during servicing. Depends on the dealer, but if you were to develop an engine related issue with a tuning box obviously attached I don't think they'd be entirely sympathetic.
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