Remapping a 330d 6sp Manual. Any Problems?

dopper99 · 06-23-2011, 04:29 PM

Thinking of remapping my 330d. Has anyone had any problems? Interested in any problems you may have had after several thousand miles.

Also, has anyone remapped a 330d Manual? I understand the gearbox may not be able to take the torque, is this true?

Cheers.
Andy

buckethead · 06-23-2011, 04:48 PM

is your car under warranty its been said on here before that bmw now look for maps
and could void the warranty

dopper99 · 06-23-2011, 05:42 PM

Yep, I pay for the extended warranty. Doesnt sound like a good idea to remap then?

buckethead · 06-23-2011, 05:57 PM

not to me but lots of people have remapped , i've been dealing with bmw today and my car has got something expensive gone wrong and i've had to get the spec of the oil.
The garage used for a oil service before my warranty claim will authorised

Falmouthboy · 06-24-2011, 08:18 AM

If it's an LCI car there are only a few places that con do the remap though.

SteveChester · 06-24-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dopper99

Thinking of remapping my 330d. Has anyone had any problems? Interested in any problems you may have had after several thousand miles.

Also, has anyone remapped a 330d Manual? I understand the gearbox may not be able to take the torque, is this true?

Cheers.
Andy

I've had no problems whatsoever, got an Evolve Map and it makes a big difference.

Steve.

R80TER · 06-25-2011, 02:14 AM

i have had an e-maps map on mine for about 30,000 miles and not had a single problem. Reputable mappers will not "overmap" a manual car with a generic map. they can map the auto harder due to the stronger gearbox. see someone decent, evolve, e-maps, superchips seem to be the favourite 3 on here. my money went to simon at emaps.

dopper99 · 06-25-2011, 01:02 PM

Cheers for your replies chaps. Its a toss up between getting a remap or going for a 335d. However I'm not so keen on the idea of an auto 'box. Mind you, the missus isnt keen on me getting a remap.

Shame they dont do a manual 335d.

willhollin · 06-25-2011, 03:04 PM

The 330d manual responds well to a remap.

I can recommend the Evolve map.

craig2859 · 06-25-2011, 03:52 PM

330d manual here, with remap and no problems at all - if anything its a whole lot better than it ever was now.

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JLR1969 · 06-25-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dopper99

Cheers for your replies chaps. Its a toss up between getting a remap or going for a 335d. However I'm not so keen on the idea of an auto 'box. Mind you, the missus isnt keen on me getting a remap.

Shame they dont do a manual 335d.

Why would you want to tell the missus, women generally don't understand about maps. I appreciate that some do!

marshyrob · 06-26-2011, 05:32 AM

Sorry to Hijack the thread but may aswell ask as its on a similar vein. I have a 330d E92 Auto box, is it worth doing the remap on that? Seems quite strong on pulling already to be fair. Had a 320 E46 2004 remapped by chippeduk about 5 years ago and it made a big difference as it was a little weak after 4000 rpm. But this 330d (2007) pulls like a train already so not sure that difference it will make for the cash.

To the OP if it makes the same difference as the 320 had after the map then its defo worth it, pulled all the way to the red line and flew.

Hotcoupe · 06-27-2011, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshyrob

Sorry to Hijack the thread but may aswell ask as its on a similar vein. I have a 330d E92 Auto box, is it worth doing the remap on that? Seems quite strong on pulling already to be fair. Had a 320 E46 2004 remapped by chippeduk about 5 years ago and it made a big difference as it was a little weak after 4000 rpm. But this 330d (2007) pulls like a train already so not sure that difference it will make for the cash.

To the OP if it makes the same difference as the 320 had after the map then its defo worth it, pulled all the way to the red line and flew.

Smiffy's 330D tourer mapped by Simon of E-Maps:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=119

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=120

Whole thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501918

dopper99 · 06-27-2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLR1969

Why would you want to tell the missus, women generally don't understand about maps. I appreciate that some do!

If I went for a remap it would probably be a evolve switch. Trouble is the missus would notice the 500 odd quid missing from the bank account!

Fx1 · 06-27-2011, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dopper99

If I went for a remap it would probably be a evolve switch. Trouble is the missus would notice the 500 odd quid missing from the bank account!

How the race of Man has fallen... :P

marshyrob · 06-27-2011, 09:45 AM

thanks hotcoupe

smiffy · 06-27-2011, 02:09 PM

[QUOTE=Hotcoupe;9901490]Smiffy's 330D tourer mapped by Simon of E-Maps:

Ian - Thanks for posting up - was about to do it myself!

Dopper - As above post reveals, Simon at emaps did the biz. Only cost me £250 (Group buy) and definitely the best 'mod' I think for the money. Mine's a manual as was my previous E46 330d and neither motor has ever shown any problems whatsoever as a result of re-mapping!

Smiffy

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R80TER Lieutenant 26 Rep 564 Posts Drives: e90 320D ED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Royal Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 330D M Sport [10.00]	i have had an e-maps map on mine for about 30,000 miles and not had a single problem. Reputable mappers will not "overmap" a manual car with a generic map. they can map the auto harder due to the stronger gearbox. see someone decent, evolve, e-maps, superchips seem to be the favourite 3 on here. my money went to simon at emaps. __________________ Its all about the mpg!
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3533 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Cheers for your replies chaps. Its a toss up between getting a remap or going for a 335d. However I'm not so keen on the idea of an auto 'box. Mind you, the missus isnt keen on me getting a remap. Shame they dont do a manual 335d.
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willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	The 330d manual responds well to a remap. I can recommend the Evolve map. __________________
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marshyrob Private First Class 15 Rep 135 Posts Drives: BMW 330d 2017 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SE England iTrader: (1)	Sorry to Hijack the thread but may aswell ask as its on a similar vein. I have a 330d E92 Auto box, is it worth doing the remap on that? Seems quite strong on pulling already to be fair. Had a 320 E46 2004 remapped by chippeduk about 5 years ago and it made a big difference as it was a little weak after 4000 rpm. But this 330d (2007) pulls like a train already so not sure that difference it will make for the cash. To the OP if it makes the same difference as the 320 had after the map then its defo worth it, pulled all the way to the red line and flew.
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smiffy Enlisted Member 6 Rep 31 Posts Drives: F31 335d xdrive Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent, UK iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=Hotcoupe;9901490]Smiffy's 330D tourer mapped by Simon of E-Maps: Ian - Thanks for posting up - was about to do it myself! Dopper - As above post reveals, Simon at emaps did the biz. Only cost me £250 (Group buy) and definitely the best 'mod' I think for the money. Mine's a manual as was my previous E46 330d and neither motor has ever shown any problems whatsoever as a result of re-mapping! Smiffy
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