Anyone remapped their e89/turbo Z on here?

Manchester is a almost but not entirely unlike Atlanta without the guns. They are different, but somehow Manchester reminds me of ATL.


Manchester is nothing like Los Angeles or San Diego.


Los Angeles is "A Better Life" and the SNL sketch "The Californians"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaLSBdL-zCY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnPquVSIyDQ
 
Yeah, LA I've visited a few times, huge place, hard to breathe in the centre, massive contrasts, very busy, also quite pretty further out, sunset was an experience, but so long as you can avoid the nutters, the people are nice enough. Esp the local bagel cafe I used to visit every time I was there on business, the hostess would always swing over, top up the burned coffee, pop down another bagel with assorted toppings and rattle on about something she once heard about Manchester United lol...

Sunset..God I've just remembered about the big momma that yanked me onto a dance floor... stories for an entirely different forum.
 
Andrew*Debbie said:
Maniac said:
I equally don't understand why anyone would buy a small engined sportscar.
Click to expand...


Money, availability and the North Wales police.

If I had my pick and a bottomless wallet, I'd have taken a 30i. But they don't make it anymore and we couldn't afford it when they did.

Knowing what I know now, I would have taken a much closer look at the plated 23i's that were at the dealer back in January. You know what they say about hindsight.
Click to expand...

What makes you wish you had the 2.3 rather than the 2.0 Andrew? Just interested and sorry for the thread hijack :oops:
 
I've just had this back from them... seems like pretty much the same setup and pricing for slightly less power (which may be a good thing in terms of component longevity);

>>>
We do a very similar product called the Evolve-R. We gain 60-70 BHP and
70-80 lb.ft torque. Most 35i's make more than quoted power so they end up in
380-385 BHP.

The cost is £610 inc VAT plus £10 for shipping. They are in stock in the UK
ready for next day shipping.
<<<
 
Does the 35i have a sports button? Why not see if you can configure it so it only gives you the extra BHP when it's active and directed towards better MPG when it's not?
 
peddy said:
Does the 35i have a sports button? Why not see if you can configure it so it only gives you the extra BHP when it's active and directed towards better MPG when it's not?
Click to expand...

driving_dynamics_fdc.jpg


It sort of does have that button, essentially a two stage version of it (Normal/Sport/Sport+), but much like the e85/e86 there's no way to change its behaviour that I know of, essentially what you're talking about is a map switch which I don't believe is possible, other than perhaps a JB4 which I'll give a miss given you have to take apart the ECU!
 
micz4 said:
What makes you wish you had the 2.3 rather than the 2.0 Andrew? Just interested and sorry for the thread hijack :oops:
Click to expand...


23i has hill start assist.
The plated 23i's at the dealer all had premium audio.
23i is an inline 6.
On paper the 20i was supposed to use much less fuel than the 23i, but in practice I'm finding the difference to be very small.


VCA for sDrive23i 22.8/45.6/33.2
VCA for sDrive20i 31.7/50.4/41.5

Real consumption for our 20i has been around 30MPG.
 
Andrew I bought one of those plated 2.3i from Halliwell Jones in January and whilst its got all the other toys I wanted it hasn't got premium sound unfortunately, I know there is a lot of debate about the standard sound system but for me not being an audio buff the quality is fine but the lack of volume with the roof down at any sort of speed drives me mad on a £30,000+ car.
 
Maniac, I know beedub did something with his sports button in his ///MR.

This was when he was getting his SC installed at Simpsons. Maybe they can do something for you? Never hurts to ask! :)
 
HillWalker said:
Andrew I bought one of those plated 2.3i from Halliwell Jones in January a
Click to expand...


Hmmm. The Atacama one certainly did. I wanted to hear the premium sound system. I asked if any of the plated cars had it and the Salesperson told me they all did.

I gave the Atacama yellow one a listen as it was closest.
 
Andrew*Debbie said:
micz4 said:
What makes you wish you had the 2.3 rather than the 2.0 Andrew? Just interested and sorry for the thread hijack :oops:
Click to expand...


23i has hill start assist.
The plated 23i's at the dealer all had premium audio.
23i is an inline 6.
On paper the 20i was supposed to use much less fuel than the 23i, but in practice I'm finding the difference to be very small.


VCA for sDrive23i 22.8/45.6/33.2
VCA for sDrive20i 31.7/50.4/41.5

Real consumption for our 20i has been around 30MPG.
Click to expand...

Only reason I'd even consider a 20i over a 23i is the newer 8 speed gearbox, but even then I doubt I'd pick the four banger.

My dad recently bought a 20i and it's a brilliant car, beautiful to drive and has more than enough poke for "regular" driving. Even sounds good for a four. But whenever dad drives mine he comments on the better sound. Not to mention his average fuel doesn't seem to be any better than mine.
 
TitanTim said:
I'm guessing BMW limit it to its current power output for a reason, probably reliability. A simple remap is the cheap way of doing it but not the ideal.
Click to expand...

Socketr said:
Personally I would much rather have a reputable tuning company play with my car that's why I opted for ESS. What they don't know about BMW power plants isn't worth knowing. I'm not sure whether BMW do a tune for the e89, if they did then yeah it might be the safer option. Although I don't think BMW would give you the flexibility of removing the map manually like ESS, Cobb, JB etc.
Click to expand...

Without a doubt I'm seriously considering the ESS on the 35is but probably after I have had it a while and work out the bugs and get used to the OEM power of the car.

The comment about melted pistons, etc., does concern me. The last thing I would want to do is burn up an engine. I knew that some were concerned about whether the DCT could handle all the torque from the ESS remap but I've read that it should not be a problem.
 
Not sure I'd do it on an 'is'. While the 400hp appeals id prob stick with a stage 1 350bhp. That's only a sniff more than the is stock albeit permanent 350 on the is rather than the temp over boost.
 
Maniac said:
Not sure I'd do it on an 'is'. While the 400hp appeals id prob stick with a stage 1 350bhp. That's only a sniff more than the is stock albeit permanent 350 on the is rather than the temp over boost.
Click to expand...

Maniac, I appreciate your thoughts as it is sort of what I was thinking too, so I shall wait and see.

I'm still trying to figure out what other mechanical differences there are on the 'is' as I think I read someplace that the intercooler is slightly larger but have been unable to confirm.

The BMW website is pretty lame for such a high-end product. I downloaded the manual to start reading and it doesn't have much in it. I still haven't found anything about the iDrive (which I hear is a nightmare to learn to use).
 
Idrive is very simple to be honest and loads better than their original system.

There are only a few changes on the is, the biggest are different exhaust and steering, other than that it's essentially a 35i with component tweaks that give it a touch more protection against heat soak etc
 
The Cobb Accessport self tune 93 Octane is awsome. Anyone can do it themselves. For $745US your Z4S35i gets 80HP and even more lb. ft. No other mods necesary, but a turboback like Miltek and an AFE CAI brings into 2012 911S 400 HP territory.
 
More is better, i say go for it...i had an R33 skyline that i got up to 614 bhp...but i still used to look at the guys in 800+ Skylines and wanted to do more to mine...once you start...you cant stop!!!! :roll:
 
Mitch89 said:
Andrew*Debbie said:
micz4 said:
What makes you wish you had the 2.3 rather than the 2.0 Andrew? Just interested and sorry for the thread hijack :oops:
Click to expand...


23i has hill start assist.
The plated 23i's at the dealer all had premium audio.
23i is an inline 6.
On paper the 20i was supposed to use much less fuel than the 23i, but in practice I'm finding the difference to be very small.


VCA for sDrive23i 22.8/45.6/33.2
VCA for sDrive20i 31.7/50.4/41.5

Real consumption for our 20i has been around 30MPG.
Click to expand...

Only reason I'd even consider a 20i over a 23i is the newer 8 speed gearbox, but even then I doubt I'd pick the four banger.

My dad recently bought a 20i and it's a brilliant car, beautiful to drive and has more than enough poke for "regular" driving. Even sounds good for a four. But whenever dad drives mine he comments on the better sound. Not to mention his average fuel doesn't seem to be any better than mine.
Click to expand...
Didn't Total BMW say that the 20i was better for the power to weight and tune ability of the engine. They reckoned the 23i was great as standard but very limited on tuning options.

I am, of course, only repeating what a journo has written, which must be true because it was written down on paper and journos don't ever lie!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom