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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by DHO51E » Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:17 pm

Hi guys and girls.
When I got a TT back in 2003, I joined the TT Owners Club, and although recently formed, had people with tons of knowledge, like this forum.
I went to a meet up in Burleigh (?) and the guys from Revo, who were big on the TT mapping scene, we in attendance. They were offering a trial map for 3 hours (Driving time) for a donation of £10. I took them up, as did many others, and driving home, the difference between 225 And 270 BHP was amazing! It was a totally different car.
I didn’t take up the permanent upgrade as my TT was a company car, but a lot of people did.
I thought at the time it was great thinking by Revo as it earned a few bob to cover costs but also gave people a taste of what 270 BHP felt like without commitment and think it would be a great idea for any mapping company at Z meets to maybe offer the same. I’d certainly like to feel an extra, say, 65 BHP (Instead of the full 90+) to help make up my mind if a re-map would suit.
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Post by Squadron Leader » Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:22 pm

Following this thread with interest,

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Post by Doddsy » Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:35 pm

I’ve got a mate who still owns a 225 that has the revo map. Nice cars especially the Quattro limited edition cars with the rear seat delete and bucket seats
Now: Z4MC Titan Silver
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Post by DHO51E » Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:39 am

I remember that around 10 owners actually took up the full re-map after the trial taster so it ended up being good business for Revo. As I said, mine was a company car so couldn’t do it but thought that if one of the Z mappers were to do this, it might end up the same for them.
Just a thought.

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Post by DHO51E » Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:42 am

Had a Quattro Sport, as Dodds describes, as a loan car whilst mine was being repaired. I think 265 as standard and a diet meant it was fast and tractable (And understory 😩). Lovely car though and now worth good money.

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Post by DHO51E » Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:43 am

Urgggh! Spell checker! Doddsy. Doddsy. Doddsy! :D

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Post by Beerman » Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:25 pm

I can't see it being worthwhile these days. Modern cars will flag up tuning codes and screw any warranty. It's not worth it for a quick test.

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Post by DHO51E » Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:56 pm

The Revo trial map overlayed the normal map (Apparently) so totally disappeared after the 3 hour test. Just got rid of that TT after nearly 16 years of ownership to buy the Z4. Always dealer serviced. Never a mention of it being mapped.
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Post by Machine monkey » Fri Nov 23, 2018 3:19 pm

Only really works on cars with Turbos. As they can raise boost levels. Not much can be done to NA engines without a big spend.
So an option on a few cars across the z4 range but not all.
My little blue zed is in lots of bits. With lots of things started and not many finished! I may have found the limits of my time and ability!!

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Post by Smartbear » Fri Nov 23, 2018 3:43 pm

DHO51E wrote: Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:56 pm The Revo trial map overlayed the normal map (Apparently) so totally disappeared after the 3 hour test. Just got rid of that TT after nearly 16 years of ownership to buy the Z4. Always dealer serviced. Never a mention of it being mapped.
David
With the increase that’s available on the 20i range of zeds you know it’s going to be jaw droppingly impressive, there’s loads more power available through the entire rev range with no flat spots or peakiness.
Get your wallet out & treat yourself :driving:
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Post by DHO51E » Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:31 am

Very persuasive argument Smartbear! :D

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Post by ZedConvert » Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:35 am

I’m sold... as soon as my warranty runs out next year!

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Post by DHO51E » Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:47 am

My point was how many others may be persuaded to remap if they had a 3 hour ‘taster’ to try. The difference in my TT was immense. Shame it was a company car at that stage.

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Post by Smartbear » Sat Nov 24, 2018 4:49 pm

DHO51E wrote: Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:47 am My point was how many others may be persuaded to remap if they had a 3 hour ‘taster’ to try. The difference in my TT was immense. Shame it was a company car at that stage.
The difference to your TT was around 50bhp, it’s nearly double that on a 20i so you can imagine what it’s like :o
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Post by DHO51E » Sun Nov 25, 2018 10:53 am

Very nice I imagine Rob! :D

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