Owner experiences - Celtic tuning remap? Alternatives?

Rldee007 · Post by **Rldee007** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:53 am

I've used Angel Tunning in Banbury for my 2.4 Diesel Alfa Romeo Spider (939). I also had the DPF and EGR sorted too.

No rolling road but changes were night and day.
Claimed:
Power: 200bhp to 250bhp
Torque: 400N to 440/480N

The Banbury suite were the company that created the Jensen interceptor featured on Top Gear years ago. So walking/shown around while I waited was super interesting. I believe they also let you borrow a car so you can go shopping in Bicester too.

Super polite and helpful people.

craigdm · Post by **craigdm** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 12:57 pm

Another one for Superchips/Remap Kings.

Good value, great service on your drive and a massive improvement in performance.

brillomaster · Post by **brillomaster** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:22 pm

Rldee007 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:53 am I've used Angel Tunning in Banbury for my 2.4 Diesel Alfa Romeo Spider (939). I also had the DPF and EGR sorted too.

No rolling road but changes were night and day.
Claimed:
Power: 200bhp to 250bhp
Torque: 400N to 440/480N

The Banbury suite were the company that created the Jensen interceptor featured on Top Gear years ago. So walking/shown around while I waited was super interesting. I believe they also let you borrow a car so you can go shopping in Bicester too.

Super polite and helpful people.

Nice to see Angel Tuning get a mention! i've used them three times, for a 335i and then two 330ds. put 60k on the two 330ds with no problems. dont get dyno readings but the difference in torque and driveability after a remap is obvious.

i normally get a discount for repeat service, and they normally pick up the car from my work and drop it off again when done. i'll be honest, any car i get now that has a turbocharger, i'll be going to them for a remap.

Rldee007 · Post by **Rldee007** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 4:25 pm

brillomaster wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:22 pm
Rldee007 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:53 am I've used Angel Tunning in Banbury for my 2.4 Diesel Alfa Romeo Spider (939). I also had the DPF and EGR sorted too.

No rolling road but changes were night and day.
Claimed:
Power: 200bhp to 250bhp
Torque: 400N to 440/480N

The Banbury suite were the company that created the Jensen interceptor featured on Top Gear years ago. So walking/shown around while I waited was super interesting. I believe they also let you borrow a car so you can go shopping in Bicester too.

Super polite and helpful people.
Nice to see Angel Tuning get a mention! i've used them three times, for a 335i and then two 330ds. put 60k on the two 330ds with no problems. dont get dyno readings but the difference in torque and driveability after a remap is obvious.

i normally get a discount for repeat service, and they normally pick up the car from my work and drop it off again when done. i'll be honest, any car i get now that has a turbocharger, i'll be going to them for a remap.

Did you use the Banbury?
Noticed you are from Leamington Spa too.

brillomaster · Post by **brillomaster** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 4:27 pm

indeed i did, didnt know they had any other sites!

sumotan · Post by **sumotan** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:17 am

Hi Gents,
Posted a thread on remote ECU flashing but don't think anyone is doing it. So my question pls,
I running JB4 which I've log smoome maps. Do you Gents think a tuner can optimize Ecu reflesh base on log date that I provide ?
My last resort is to remove the Ecu & send it perhaps to UK for a remap.

Many thanks

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:53 am

sumotan wrote: ↑Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:17 am My last resort is to remove the Ecu & send it perhaps to UK for a remap.

Before you continue, have you done a Search for 'Celtic' and read its 55 posts, especially the ones by R.E92?

sumotan · Post by **sumotan** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 4:44 pm

Yes I did read some & recall that their re map isn't that great, perhaps it has to do with which dealer is doing the mapping.

Thank you

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:05 pm

sumotan wrote: ↑Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:17 am Hi Gents,
Posted a thread on remote ECU flashing but don't think anyone is doing it. So my question pls,
I running JB4 which I've log smoome maps. Do you Gents think a tuner can optimize Ecu reflesh base on log date that I provide ?
My last resort is to remove the Ecu & send it perhaps to UK for a remap.

Many thanks

Very few people here on Zeds in the UK use JB4..

I’d suggest you look at US JB4 users on 2/3/4 series for some helpful feedback…

One of the reasons I sadly sold my N20 E89 is there is very limited technical support for the platform..and a lot can’t be read across as the N20 was a hybrid fit into what was an older architecture platform,,where’s with say N54 there are LOADS of possible options..

Not suggesting you sell your car…

sumotan · Post by **sumotan** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:23 am

Thanks for the reply B21, always wanted a 35i, unfortunately there's less than 8 in the whole of Indonesia & where Im at there's only 2 E89s the other being a 20i. Having said that, I had a chance drive in a modded 35i in Singapore, quite a monster in straight line but didn't felt that good & nimbly as compared to my 28i on winding roads, so now my thoughts has change a little, will just keep the car & try to get a better Ecu remap.
Re JB4 on the 2/3/4 doesn't work well on the E89 strange but.

Many thanks again

B21 · Post by **B21** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:30 pm

sumotan wrote: ↑Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:23 am Thanks for the reply B21, always wanted a 35i, unfortunately there's less than 8 in the whole of Indonesia & where Im at there's only 2 E89s the other being a 20i. Having said that, I had a chance drive in a modded 35i in Singapore, quite a monster in straight line but didn't felt that good & nimbly as compared to my 28i on winding roads, so now my thoughts has change a little, will just keep the car & try to get a better Ecu remap.
Re JB4 on the 2/3/4 doesn't work well on the E89 strange but.

Many thanks again

Yes the N20 powered E89 is a much sweeter handler than the barge aka 35i/35is..

Does the Celtic Emotion thing not work for you?

https://www.emotion-tuning.co.uk/vehicl ... -bhp-2011/

sumotan · Post by **sumotan** » Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:16 am

Hi B21
Thanks again for the reply. No I've not look in the Celtic evolution as there were some good & bad reviews on their mapping so was not sure to go with them. What's your thoughts on Celtic B21 ?

Many thanks again

B21 · Post by **B21** » Tue Jan 10, 2023 10:17 am

sumotan wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:16 am Hi B21
Thanks again for the reply. No I've not look in the Celtic evolution as there were some good & bad reviews on their mapping so was not sure to go with them. What's your thoughts on Celtic B21 ?

Many thanks again

As discussed, better if you are dealing direct with them rather than a distribution network…

Looks like about your only option…

So if it was me despite my personal experiences with a distributor I’d go with it..

sumotan · Post by **sumotan** » Tue Jan 10, 2023 5:02 pm

Thank you again B21

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