dan le moignan

Guys is the 535 much quicker than the 530? I'm looking to get another e60 soon as myne has 85k on now, it's remapped on the evolution remap set up and goes very well, also had the swirl flaps removed straight away when I got it.
A friend has a 535 and averages 32mpg which is same as my 530 so i won't really be missing out on the mpg by getting the 535.

bookwyse

I'm averaging 38 out of mine and the difference between a 530 and 535 is amazing. They just pull right frm very low revs and all the way through to the red line. It's true that you remap a530 to nearly standard 535 power but that extra turbo means that once remapped the 535 will blow any 530 out of the water.

If your anywhere near Kent then you more than welcome to have a go in my remapped e61.

Jeff

dan le moignan

Thanks for the kind offer Jeff, to bad I'm way down south!.
I love the space in the 5 series, just seems abit more mature than a 3series, best advice I would give is make sure you get one with the xenon option, I live in the forest and IMO the standard lights just arnt good enough.

pani_k

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Isn't removal of the DPF an MOT fail now though?

bookwyse

Only if the mot tester can't see one, mines got an empty one in its place.

pani_k

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So as long as it is physically there it is OK never mind if it s actually functional?

CossieRich

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Have covered over 100 miles since the map. Its definately picked up some more power over that mileage Fuel economy turned to shit due to far to much excitement with the loud pedal

fezzajsy

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nice

dan le moignan

Maybe the same with me Rich with ragards to mpg!
Chip said it would take a few miles untill the remap picked up, over about 40 miles myne just kept getting faster and faster!

CossieRich

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cool isnt it

Jim Galbally

properly jealous

CossieRich

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Jim you can have a drive mate

Jim Galbally

then i'd NEVER be happy with mine

i deffo need a remap tho, when the car is fully loaded with all the kids and a boot full of luggage it's only 35mpg on the motorway and not as quick off the roundabouts as i'd want

CossieRich

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You do need to get it done yes. Speak to chip mate. ive already told him ive told you to have it done so he will be expecting your call

Chip

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Sounds like a good excuse for a meet up Jim, could meet you down rich's way to see him as well and go for a meal out while we're at it

RWD_cossie_wil

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Any idea who sells decent intercooler upgrades for the E39 530d? I'm
Thinking about a remap in mine, but might as well do the Decat & intercooler & go for the 280ish Bhp map?

foreigneRS

give us a shout if you do, i'd like to tag along

CossieRich

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word

dominic123

nice car

Jim Galbally

chip, not got the cash and dont fancy doing an IOU but still up for meeting regardless.

all my money now goes on nappies and milk not turbos and remaps

i've made a decision to try and see my friends more often from now on so i'll try and work out a weekday i can get off work early and go out for some ribs or something!

what about a carvery up that purley way place?

James @ M Developments.

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one of my new Airtec ones may fit

Jim Galbally

hold on, 280bhp?

the normal map is like 220 isnt it?

what do you need to get 280?!?!

...and keep reliability

James @ M Developments.

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we have done 297bhp on a 330D so far, my new cooler should just push it to 300bhp i reckon!

depends on your std power and engine type though.

The car is reliable at that, did plenty of laps of the ring, and has been a daily driver for 5 years.

my 320D is over 200bhp! im trying to push these on a little, and we are about to release a stage 1, 2 and 3 for the E46 3 series Diesels, The 5 series wont be far behind.

CossieRich

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so what sort of power are you expecting to get from a 535d James?

P_is_for_Paul

Saw this plate today on my travels!

James @ M Developments.

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Really dont know yet, we will have to get one for a play to see what we can do

Jim Galbally

roadtrip

dave_s2_rst

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Apologies for dragging this thread back up but thought it would better than starting off a new one.

Are there any pitfalls surrounding these remaps, e.g. clutches, boxes etc? Mines a LCI e60 530d

I have nightmares of slipping clutches (mainly on my old fords lol). Who is the best person to go to around the essex area?

Many thanks

TIFF

Simon at E-Maps is VERY highly spoke of in the BMW forums, he has done my old E46 330d, My old E39 530d and will be doing my new E60 530d.....

www.e-maps.co.uk

dave_s2_rst

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Cheers for that Tiff, are there any issues around getting an auto remapped?

Mines the LCI model 530d

TIFF

Not that i know of.....all Pro's....Better power, better MPG.....

Zetecfiesta

Gorgeous car, i really want to get rid of my focus rs and get one of these or a 335D! The 535 looks so much better though. Hmmmm best stop looking on ebay before i buy something lol