320d - remaps?

RedvGreen · 27 Apr 2011 at 23:29

I'm having dirty thoughts about jumping to a 320d instead of the mythical 330i and 335i, but am curious as to what the centrepiece 320d can be turned into.

What sort of reliable remaps are available for the 320d?

Also, if chipping is possible, what sort of Insurance backlash would it create?

TIA :cool:

[TW]Fox · 27 Apr 2011 at 23:32

BMW do an official tuning package for the 320d. It takes it to about 200bhp and costs 1200 quid or so I think.

But it's still a noist 4 pot diesel, buy a proper one.

RedvGreen · 28 Apr 2011 at 00:26

As in the diesel 6 cylinder... or a petrol?

[TW]Fox · 28 Apr 2011 at 00:28

Petrol obviously.

RedvGreen · 28 Apr 2011 at 00:36

320i is much worse than the 320d in every respect... performance, mpg, resale etc.

marcus_667 · 28 Apr 2011 at 01:26

twfox , bmw 530/5D/330/5D Talk to me

Clarkey · 28 Apr 2011 at 01:29

f00f1ght0r said:
320i is much worse than the 320d in every respect... performance, mpg, resale etc.

Errr no. MPG I can agree on, but it's better in every other respect.
Actually, official figures say the i is only 3mpg down on the d, so there's no downside at all if that is true.

Spamalot · 28 Apr 2011 at 01:42

Clarkey said:
Errr no. MPG I can agree on, but it's better in every other respect.
Actually, official figures say the i is only 3mpg down on the d, so there's no downside at all if that is true.

From memory it's also about 30-40bhp down and almost 2 seconds slower to 60. Don't quote me on that though.

RedvGreen · 28 Apr 2011 at 01:49

320i

32.8 MPG urban
52.3 MPG extra-urban
42.8 MPG combined
8.1sec Acceleration 0-62
8.1sec Acceleration 50-75
170 BHP
210Nm@4250rpm Torque@RPM

320d

47.9 MPG urban
70.6 MPG extra-urban
60.1 MPG combined
7.5sec Acceleration 0-62
5.9sec Acceleration 50-75
184 BHP
380Nm/1900rpm Torque@RPM

You still think the Petrol is better?!?

PMKeates · 28 Apr 2011 at 06:28

f00f1ght0r said:
You still think the Petrol is better?!?

Doesn't go DAGDAGDAGDAGDAG tbh

Andr3w · 28 Apr 2011 at 06:37

I've been thinking about geting a 320D myself recently, for around 8K. Not fully looked into it yet so not sure if I will end up buying a shed!

AnastieByte · 28 Apr 2011 at 07:11

I had my 320D remapped by Simon at E-Maps. Superb service and a great guy.

The car showed improved economy and superb mid range acceleration. It really flew. My insurance only went up by £50 per year. Highly recommended from me.

godinman · 28 Apr 2011 at 07:41

How much did it cost?

[TW]Fox · 28 Apr 2011 at 08:11

marcus_667 said:
twfox , bmw 530/5D/330/5D Talk to me

Clarkey said:
Errr no. MPG I can agree on, but it's better in every other respect.
Actually, official figures say the i is only 3mpg down on the d, so there's no downside at all if that is true.

I've no idea which official figures you are using.

[TW]Fox · 28 Apr 2011 at 08:12

Andr3w said:
I've been thinking about geting a 320D myself recently, for around 8K. Not fully looked into it yet so not sure if I will end up buying a shed!

That wouldnt buy a very nice E90, but it would buy a now quite old E46.

Westyfield2 · 28 Apr 2011 at 10:02

DMS & Evolve are the two companies with the best reputations, and both'll do the N47 2.0 177BHP to 215-220BHP & 300lb/ft.

Still goes dagdagdagdag though

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Morba · 28 Apr 2011 at 10:28

And smokes more!

marcus_667 · 28 Apr 2011 at 12:02

[TW]Fox;19004421 said:

wanting some bmw buying advice , but has to be a derv

Peerzy · 28 Apr 2011 at 12:12

marcus_667 said:
wanting some bmw buying advice , but has to be a derv

Marcus - looking for some advice on holidays, ones where you go on a plane....talk to me?

marcus_667 · 28 Apr 2011 at 12:15

Peerzy said:
Marcus - looking for some advice on holidays, ones where you go on a plane....talk to me?

Egypt or Libya do you ?