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Where can I get my car chipped ??

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  • 05-03-2008 11:06am
    #1
    deckav
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭


    Hi, I am interested in getting my 05 BMW 520 chipped. Can anyone recommend where I go and would you recommend getting it done. I'm from Dublin. Thanks.:)


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    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭fletch


    Is it a 520i or 520d?


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    quarryman
    Registered Users Posts: 7,496 ✭✭✭quarryman


    These guys are supposed to be good:

    http://www.westwardeng.com/


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    deckav
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭deckav


    fletch wrote: »
    Is it a 520i or 520d?

    Its a 520i petrol


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    Einstein
    Registered Users Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭Einstein


    i asked the same Q about my 1.9tdi being chipped/remapped...

    anyone know if its actually worth it?


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    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭fletch


    I don't think I'd be bothered remapping a 520i, without a turbo the gains are going to be negligible.
    As for the 1.9tdi, yes it is definitely worth it. I got an extra 30-40bhp and ~100Nm to torque. :eek:


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    Einstein
    Registered Users Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭Einstein


    fletch wrote: »
    I don't think I'd be bothered remapping a 520i, without a turbo the gains are going to be negligible.
    As for the 1.9tdi, yes it is definitely worth it. I got an extra 30-40bhp and 100Nm to torque. :eek:
    is it legal?
    does it have any negative effect on the car?


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    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭fletch


    Einstein wrote: »
    is it legal?
    does it have any negative effect on the car?
    No, once you declare it to your insurance company. My car actually drives a lot smoother now than before, however you have to by sympathetic to the clutch/tyres. :)


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    NiSmO
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,670 ✭✭✭NiSmO


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    #10
    DaveD
    Registered Users Posts: 564 ✭✭✭DaveD


    Plenty have used http://www.autoremap.com/ and found them excellent. Give Martin there a shout


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    will1977
    Registered Users Posts: 602 ✭✭✭will1977


    Is it very expensive to do ?


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    jamieh
    Registered Users Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭jamieh


    Hi lads,

    My Dad has a BMW 635d.....would there be much of a difference if he got it chipped?

    Also, does it have much of an affect on fuel consumption?


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    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭fletch


    My fuel consumption is unchanged.


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    Timmaay
    Registered Users Posts: 11,394 ✭✭✭✭Timmaay


    I wouldn't say its worth chipping a 520i. Where as you can gain 30bhp from chipping a modern turbo diesel 2L, the only effect of chipping a petrol car will be to change the power characteristics of the engine (ie, more lower end power, but less top end power). Save you money and get a 525i instead!


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