[Marcus AN]

Hello, this is my fist post on Bimmerpost (i have been a long time reader. without an account.)

I currently own a Bmw F30 330d (2012) as the title says, i am looking at options for tuning my car.
I have looked at:
ac schnitzer
Bootmod3
DMS Automotive
Steinbauer

The previous owner of my car installed the M Preformance power kit (from a bmw dealer.) and i am very happy with it but obviously i am looking for more power!

I have kind of decided to go for the "Steinbauer Power enhancement upgrade" since it seems way safer and it doesn't mess with the car to much but still deliveres a good amount of power.
They claim to take the car from: 190kw / 560NM - 228kw / 672NM
but since my car already has the M Preformance upgrade (210kw / 600NM) does anyone know how this interaction would go? what power i would get in the end? or if it is something i have to mention to Steinbauer before i order one?

I would love to hear your opinions and stories form your own experiences, thanks!

[Watsey]

I had the MPPK on my 30d and the gains were so modest that I demanded (and got) a full refund. I wouldn’t bother trying to combine MPPK with a piggyback ECU - you don’t know how that’s going to work out. That would rule out ACS and Steinbauer.

For me it’s simple - full remap to overwrite the MPPK, or just leave it as is.

I do wonder about your suggestions though.

You’d drive from Norway to Southampton UK for a remap at DMS ?

Bootmod does not have a remap option for the diesel models and, when I contacted them a couple of years ago, has no plans to develop one.

If there aren’t reputable remappers for the N57 in Norway I’d look for one that can sell you a remap for remote installation using a laptop connected to your car. Evolve is one option, but I expect there are others.

[Marcus AN]

Hello, yeah i am not really an expert on the subject.. i did not know that bm3 didn't do disel!
yeah i am planning to do a long road trip down in Europe this summer so it would be nice to do the drive down
i will definitely look for options here in Norway as well though, but it seems like the bottom line is: buy a 340i

[TurboWeasel]

Originally Posted by Marcus AN

but it seems like the bottom line is: buy a 340i

Yep. If you are already chasing for more power after the MPPK, you will never be happy. +20KW more won't blow your skirt up for the huge amount of money the Steinbauer costs.

340i potential is almost limitless, depending on budget, and they are just as responsive low in the rpm band as the 30/35d in stock form, and quieter, smoother....all of it. Just a fuel economy penalty to pay.