Had the PPK fitted to my 330d yesterday at Cotswolds Gloucester. It took all day, but they persevered and finished by 17:30. I deliberately took it to Cotswolds because people had recommended Phil Ennis in Parts on the forum and I knew that they’d done a few PPK’s and wouldn’t be phased by some of the coding issues, which tend to happen. The parts and service guys are friendly, professional and knowledgeable so more than happy to recommend the dealership. I’ve driven 250 miles since leaving Gloucester, mainly on motorways and fast A roads.
Initial impressions… It certainly doesn’t transform the car, the differences are subtle. With the gearbox in Normal, there are no obvious clues, although the engine does feel smoother and sounds quieter above 60mph. Driving at low speeds, however, it feels a bit more docile, and you seem to have to use the throttle more as there's a bit of lag. In Sport mode, however, the differences are more pronounced. The car feels quicker, and gear changes are lightning quick – possibly no quicker than before, but they certainly feel it. So, it's more of a Jekyll and Hyde vehicle than before, which is no bad thing.
Am mainly driving on country B roads over the next few days so I’ll use the Sport option with steering, gearbox and dampers all in Sport mode and will push the car more - when the boys in blue are still in bed
