Spider Tuning 325D

jjjacksonjjj · 07-29-2009, 07:19 AM

Hi I am a noob here and have just ordered a Spider Tuning box for my 325D M-Sport Touring. 197bhp to 245bhp

Skid · 07-30-2009, 06:15 AM

Welcome along.

Another mapped 325d to the club.

Lets us know what you think when it is up and running.

jjjacksonjjj · 07-31-2009, 10:30 AM

The Spider arrived yesterday and I fitted it last night. The picture showing the connection point did not match my engine, but it was simialr enought to figure it out. It couldn't be much easier to install, the hardest thing about it is removing and re-fixing the engine cover as the back two allen bolts are covered by other plastic and the engine heat exchange unit (which does pull forward slightly). I have followed the instructions exactly, including the the 50 mile run in without going over 4000 rpm - a quick round trip on the motoway soon got that out of the way.

I have done just over a hundred miles with it in now and can say there is a noticable increase in power, I have never seen the traction control light so much

. And, apart from the increased power you really can't tell it is installed, the engine and acceleration is still as smooth as before, no extra exhaust smoke, no warning lights, so I am really impressed. Now, in 6th gear on the motorway it is like lightning - overtake someone at 80mph and your will be doing 100mph+ before you know it.

I think this upgrade is a must for anyone with a 325D 197 bhp, it is well worth the money.

07-29-2009, 07:19 AM	#1
jjjacksonjjj New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 325d M-Sport Touring Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	Spider Tuning 325D Hi I am a noob here and have just ordered a Spider Tuning box for my 325D M-Sport Touring. 197bhp to 245bhp
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07-30-2009, 06:15 AM	#2
Skid First Lieutenant 7 Rep 384 Posts Drives: It's a Mini Adventure Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List Dec 2010 Mini One D [0.00] 2007 E90 325d M Sport [0.00]	Welcome along. Another mapped 325d to the club. Lets us know what you think when it is up and running.
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07-31-2009, 10:30 AM	#3
jjjacksonjjj New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 325d M-Sport Touring Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	The Spider arrived yesterday and I fitted it last night. The picture showing the connection point did not match my engine, but it was simialr enought to figure it out. It couldn't be much easier to install, the hardest thing about it is removing and re-fixing the engine cover as the back two allen bolts are covered by other plastic and the engine heat exchange unit (which does pull forward slightly). I have followed the instructions exactly, including the the 50 mile run in without going over 4000 rpm - a quick round trip on the motoway soon got that out of the way. I have done just over a hundred miles with it in now and can say there is a noticable increase in power, I have never seen the traction control light so much . And, apart from the increased power you really can't tell it is installed, the engine and acceleration is still as smooth as before, no extra exhaust smoke, no warning lights, so I am really impressed. Now, in 6th gear on the motorway it is like lightning - overtake someone at 80mph and your will be doing 100mph+ before you know it. I think this upgrade is a must for anyone with a 325D 197 bhp, it is well worth the money.
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