Big thanks to Evolve Automotive

Andy330D · 09-01-2009, 06:13 AM

As a previous E36 M3 owner I switched to an E92 330D. Now don't get me wrong the 330 is a great car but after driving the M I found it a little bland and just lacked the excitement. Having owned the 330 for nearly 18 months I actually was starting to consider chopping it in for another M car but with the market as it was decided some mods might bring back the excitement. Some reading of posts on here and lots of googling I decided to go with the Evolve Switch remap, and boy am I pleased with it!

Just wanted to say a public thank you to Imran @ evolve who offered me the group buy price and great service. I installed it at the weekend and its so very easy to use (see the sticky for instructions), and now the car is just so much more driveable. I haven't had chance to get it on the rollers but it no-longer feels like a diesel (barely any lag below 2K rpm) and the power delivery is both smooth and responsive.

Anyone with a diesel who is still undecided, just do it... and don't tell the missus! Mine keeps asking why I keep blatting it with a big grin on my face

Now I have the modding bug so time to hide the credit card receipts

bmw330dconv · 09-01-2009, 07:40 AM

i so badly want this but really cant afford it

rogerxp · 09-01-2009, 07:56 AM

I've been in a heavily modified 330d Manual (Ant at SpeedReligion's stage 2 upgrade) and the difference between that and mine was sublime. The remap itself does add the majority of this improvement (so I beleive) and so a normally remapped 330d must still go like the absolute clappers.

Always wanted to do this to mine but as it was always an option to give it to the missus (the car!!) I never bothered.

Enjoy the new lease of life and, at the price, massively cheaper than changing cars.

SoYank · 09-01-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy330D

Now I have the modding bug so time to hide the credit card receipts

I need to hide the damned credit card itself.

willhollin · 09-01-2009, 02:25 PM

What BHP and torque does your car have now?

Andy330D · 09-02-2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

What BHP and torque does your car have now?

Haven't had chance to get it on the rollers yet. Evolve claim the following improvements:

- 60 bhp @ 4250rpm
- 40-50 bhp extra through rpm range
- 97 lb.ft torque @ 2500rpm
- 80 lb.ft torque extra through rpm range

So based on 241bhp before I would guess at around 285bhp after, and torque pushed from 415lb/ft to ~505lb/ft

Hope to get a day free when I can put both maps in and get it on the rollers for a comparison.

SiKkBaSs · 09-02-2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

What BHP and torque does your car have now?

Yours remapped William??

MOB · 09-02-2009, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy330D

Haven't had chance to get it on the rollers yet. Evolve claim the following improvements:

- 60 bhp @ 4250rpm
- 40-50 bhp extra through rpm range
- 97 lb.ft torque @ 2500rpm
- 80 lb.ft torque extra through rpm range

So based on 241bhp before I would guess at around 285bhp after, and torque pushed from 415lb/ft to ~505lb/ft

Hope to get a day free when I can put both maps in and get it on the rollers for a comparison.

Mine scraped 300bhp and 500lbs on their RR

Standard it showed 245bhp

rogerxp · 09-02-2009, 07:09 AM

Certainly impressive figures for a few hundred quid

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craig2859 · 09-02-2009, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxp

Certainly impressive figures for a few hundred quid

.

What is the "average price" for this remap ?

I have been quoted £1499, as a performance package from Kar Tecnic, which is a local specialist in German Cars

BMW Performance front & rear brake upgrade (I do not do track days etc)

and

Kartechnic engine remap = £1499.95

.

Andy330D · 09-02-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig2859

What is the "average price" for this remap ?

I have been quoted £1499, as a performance package from Kar Tecnic, which is a local specialist in German Cars

BMW Performance front & rear brake upgrade (I do not do track days etc)

and

Kartechnic engine remap = £1499.95
.

Evolve were doing a group buy for £535 for forum users. Can't speak on their behalf but if you give them a call i'm sure they would do something for you

bmw330dconv · 09-02-2009, 09:27 AM

Andy is yours a manual or auto?

Mine is manual and I have heard it gains more power from the remap than an auto...

Andy330D · 09-02-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw330dconv

Andy is yours a manual or auto?

Mine is manual and I have heard it gains more power from the remap than an auto...

Its a manual. Have had plenty of cars remapped before and in all honesty they have felt "slightly" better. This is a massive jump and well worth it. In SE London if you want a spin before you commit

09-01-2009, 06:13 AM	#1
Andy330D New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E92 330D M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Big thanks to Evolve Automotive As a previous E36 M3 owner I switched to an E92 330D. Now don't get me wrong the 330 is a great car but after driving the M I found it a little bland and just lacked the excitement. Having owned the 330 for nearly 18 months I actually was starting to consider chopping it in for another M car but with the market as it was decided some mods might bring back the excitement. Some reading of posts on here and lots of googling I decided to go with the Evolve Switch remap, and boy am I pleased with it! Just wanted to say a public thank you to Imran @ evolve who offered me the group buy price and great service. I installed it at the weekend and its so very easy to use (see the sticky for instructions), and now the car is just so much more driveable. I haven't had chance to get it on the rollers but it no-longer feels like a diesel (barely any lag below 2K rpm) and the power delivery is both smooth and responsive. Anyone with a diesel who is still undecided, just do it... and don't tell the missus! Mine keeps asking why I keep blatting it with a big grin on my face Now I have the modding bug so time to hide the credit card receipts
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rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	I've been in a heavily modified 330d Manual (Ant at SpeedReligion's stage 2 upgrade) and the difference between that and mine was sublime. The remap itself does add the majority of this improvement (so I beleive) and so a normally remapped 330d must still go like the absolute clappers. Always wanted to do this to mine but as it was always an option to give it to the missus (the car!!) I never bothered. Enjoy the new lease of life and, at the price, massively cheaper than changing cars. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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