[Smee]

ok misunderstood. i spoke to greg i thought i needed 3 people to offer 15% on each box. so 3 on pro+ and 3 on Pro... this isnt the case.

i have 3 people already on the Pro+ so i can now offer 15% discount to you all. offer runs until end of january

so these costs are locked in

Pro = £199.99 RRP becomes £169.99 with 15% code
Pro + = £279.99 RRP becomes £237.99 with 15% code

Postage is £6.50 for next day.

[Juldobson]

Received Pro unit, arrived Friday and fitted on a cold Saturday morning. The blue light eventually came on steady after a first trip out... Seems to pull better but have done only a few miles. We will see...

[KCH1984]

Also received mine on Friday but the Pro+ has the boost control and o couldn't quite locate the sensor in the limited time I had over the weekend. Have decided to leave it until I have an hour free to do it all properly, but will report back on effects post-install.

[KCH1984]

The tuning box reviews have no doubt been done to death, but since I jumped on the offer at the top of this thread, I thought I'd contribute my 2p.

Having watched a youtube video of the installation, I was actually able to fit the box more easily than I initially anticipated. Found all connectors, followed the written instructions and got the right sequence of lights once all connected up.

Would I say the box transforms the car? No. It is more of an enhancement of an already decent package, and closes some of the gap to a stock 335d. To be fair I'm in the default setting (C6) and probably won't push it for fear of an engine management light, but I think you'd be needing a remap for a more serious tune. Unscientifically, I'd estimate maybe around 20bhp increase as has been mooted at the top of this thread.

Would I say the box represents value for money? Yes. I came into this with my eyes open (thanks to this forum) and wasn't expecting the box to transform my 330d into my previous M135i, but the increase in performance is welcome and if all out performance was the name of the game I'd likely have tried for a 335d or even a 340i. All things considered, £250 isn't a lot when I consider I must've spend around £2,500 on a previous VW R32 for all of about 15bhp!

For those swithering, it's a small outlay for a bit more oomph from your 30d which (fingers crossed) seems to be safe for the engine and warranty friendly. If you're out of warranty and really want to see noticeable gains, put your money towards a 'proper' remap.

[Smee]

Try D7 everything I read point to this being optimal performance for a diesel

I haven't tried mine yet 😊 weekend

[KCH1984]

Originally Posted by Smee

Try D7 everything I read point to this being optimal performance for a diesel

I haven't tried mine yet 😊 weekend

Keep me posted then - if you find a marked improvement over default, I might just follow suit!

[Smee]

will do buddy

my thoughts eco yours. you aint gonna win the BHP Numbers games but a subtle increase is definitely noticeable. bang for buck still think it the best option if you have a warranty.

For the rest of you the Discount code i have doesnt have to be applied to just BMW and its usable until the end of the month.

[Smee]

Originally Posted by KCH1984

Keep me posted then - if you find a marked improvement over default, I might just follow suit!

also not sure how out of date this data is. but its from Edd at bluespark on a post i found on a Dodge Ram forum. someone posted this in regards to a chat with Edd and his Porsche Cayenne TDI

change in maximum rail pressure. These changes are as follows (first figure is at setting 6, 2nd is at setting 9):

Map A – 4.6%/5.8%

Map B – 7.8%/9.8%

Map C – 8.9%/11.2%

Map D - 8.9%/11.2%

Map E – 4.9%/6.1%

i have asked for what the difference is with maps C and D as to me i would guessing C9 or D9 being the most fuel rail pressure would warrant the most gains.

like i said i have asked Edd to contact me

[KCH1984]

The above is interesting, and would be good to see what Edd's take is. When I spoke with Greg he suggested that there wasn't much in terms of absolute numbers between maps C, D and E and that they only differed in the way in which they delivered the power i.e. map D might deliver more at the top end versus map C.

Looking at the above though, it would suggest that map E is more conservative if rail pressure = increased performance.

Will be interested to hear how D7 goes for you as noted above, but do completely agree that hard to argue with the improvement from such a small outlay.

[Smee]

yea when i approached Greg about it he said best to leave it to Edd. i know around this time they went to a new solution so it might be nonsense now but will be good to clarify

[Smee]

Originally Posted by KCH1984

The above is interesting, and would be good to see what Edd's take is. When I spoke with Greg he suggested that there wasn't much in terms of absolute numbers between maps C, D and E and that they only differed in the way in which they delivered the power i.e. map D might deliver more at the top end versus map C.

Looking at the above though, it would suggest that map E is more conservative if rail pressure = increased performance.

Will be interested to hear how D7 goes for you as noted above, but do completely agree that hard to argue with the improvement from such a small outlay.

so tried D7 today. it felt alot more responsive over C6. like sport more but in comfort in throttle response. I'll try it over the weekend more a longer run. but definitely feel a lot better to me

[KCH1984]

Right I'm for trying D7 over the weekend then!

I've been running C6 for a few days now and have done some mixed driving, with more experience it feels to me like the power is more linear with the box than without, although I kind of miss the surge as the power comes in. There's no doubt that the car is quicker with the box though.

The only negative I've noticed to date is a slightly gruffer engine note - there's a definite metallic edge that's more noticeable than before. There was a post on babybmw from someone with a Bluespark on their 125d and they seemed to notice differences in refinement between the different maps, so I'm not overly worried at this stage but will keep an eye (or ear?) on it.

Did you hear anything back from Edd?

[Darth Helmut]

In agreement with all you've said, KCH. Power delivery is more consistent now (default C6) without that usual 'diesel cliff face'. I too noticed it was a bit more diesely in sound but I guess that may be due to a bit more fuel and pressure. Only really noticed it the first day I fitted it. May be I've got used to it or the engine has adapted to it. Took the box out today as I had to take the car to the dealers to get a TPMS issue sorted. Certainly notice the difference in power delivery with it removed. Will refit tomorrow with it set to D7 (Smee is my test pilot/food taster )

[KCH1984]

I've set to D7 today, but only had the chance to go a short drive so will post back with more conclusive thoughts once I've had a chance to do some mixed driving. What I would say though is that the engine does seem keener to rev, with noticeable less turbo lag. It also sounds a bit smoother than on C6, but this could just be me getting used to the sound as above.

I think I'll keep it set in D7 (assuming no EML warning or similar) before I revert back to standard with the blanking plug to get a true feel of how the car feels with and without tuning box.

Sticking with my initial thoughts that it doesn't completely transform the car, but it still feels like good bang for buck. Was in my friends 435d (stock) the other day and it definitely still retains the edge, would love a shot of you guys' with the box on!

[teaston]

Originally Posted by KCH1984

I've set to D7 today, but only had the chance to go a short drive so will post back with more conclusive thoughts once I've had a chance to do some mixed driving. What I would say though is that the engine does seem keener to rev, with noticeable less turbo lag. It also sounds a bit smoother than on C6, but this could just be me getting used to the sound as above.

I think I'll keep it set in D7 (assuming no EML warning or similar) before I revert back to standard with the blanking plug to get a true feel of how the car feels with and without tuning box.

Sticking with my initial thoughts that it doesn't completely transform the car, but it still feels like good bang for buck. Was in my friends 435d (stock) the other day and it definitely still retains the edge, would love a shot of you guys' with the box on!

Yep a tuning box is no match for an extra turbo!

[KCH1984]

Originally Posted by teaston

Yep a tuning box is no match for an extra turbo!

Very true.....

[Darth Helmut]

D7 for me too after refitting box having had to go to dealer for TPMS issue. Had it on default C6 prior but D7 now. Certainly feels nice and frisky even in Comfort mode. Sport mode makes the 40-90 region seem blistering now.

[petro1head]

Opps just relised, is this diesel only as I have a M235i

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by petro1head

Opps just relised, is this diesel only as I have a M235i

If you want a tuning box have a look at DTUK as they are in my opinion better boxes.

If you call them ask for Andrew and mention this forum.

[KCH1984]

Originally Posted by petro1head

Opps just relised, is this diesel only as I have a M235i

For the M235i (from my days on Babybmw) you want either a TMC tuning box or JB+ for an otherwise stock car. If you're doing any other mods, then get a JB4.

[alaning]

What is the discount code and how do i get it? Are we at 15% or even 20%
Thanks