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330d PPK review
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
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02-17-2016, 02:38 PM | #2 |
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Glad it all went well for you. I like the way you have described the performance, its how I would/should have said it. My wife drives it in ECO all the time and doesn't notice anything different but when I drop it into sport it really does feel completely different now.
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02-17-2016, 05:02 PM | #3 |
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Many thanks.
Been driving again this afternoon. I don't know what they've done with this remap, but the throttle response in Sport is immense. Some of the diesel gruffness has been ironed out too, in both modes. I hadn't appreciated how much software updating was involved in the upgrade but it involves all modules, as well as the ECU apparently - or DDE as its known in the case of the diesel. The car is at the latest firmware level now across the board, including multimedia, Bluetooth, maps, TPMS etcm
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It does settle down in time, don't worry too much unless you really are burning a lot of oil or fuel. |
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03-02-2016, 08:16 AM | #7 |
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This is interesting, and in some ways I am glad I am having the PPK fitted prior to delivery, which is this Saturday so I cant be disapointed by any negative impact it may have.
I have only driven one F30 330d, and that was with the salesman so didnt extend it too much, so I wont get to compare like some of you have.
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03-28-2016, 02:37 AM | #9 |
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I did post some pics on another thread, but here they are
Loving the car, it still amazes me how quick it feels, just the slightest twist of the accelerator and it seems to just waft along at silly speeds.
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very nicely specd car man .. im sure u loving the extra power now aswel!
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Thanks for the pics. Very nice colour combo.
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Interesting observations. I don't have the PPK fitted, but I would say that the difference in the standard car from comfort to Sport mode is immense from a throttle response perspective. Makes you wonder whether they had really dulled the throttle in Comfort to get better fuel figures. My previous LCI E91 330d felt more responsive in some ways that my current car but not when it is in Sport mode. Thats where my current GC feels much faster
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I've ordered my MPPK and looking to have it installed in the next week or so with Cotswold BMW, Gloucester. Following all the MPPK threads I've read thus far I don't think I'll be expecting a great game changer in performance, but I am expecting the throttle response with a bit sensitivity and hope the extra Bavarian ponies will be felt. I'm assuming and extra 30-40bhp???
I used to have a Vauxhall Astra (150bhp) with tuning box which took it to 180-190bhp and although it wasn't crazy power it was the throttle response that made the difference of delivering the power as and when required. So...just expecting the car will be a lot more active / alive shall we put it. |
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I recently picked up an F30 330d and pretty sure it has the PPK already fitted (the sports display reads up to 320hp) although is there an obvious difference to the intercooler or way to check?
I'm disappointed with the MPG at the moment, do others find it dropped after the PPK was fitted? I'm only managing 40mpg on my commute whereas my E90 330d with no map was up at 45mpg - according to the onboard trip computers. |
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If in doubt, check with any BMW dealer and they will confirm whether your car has had the upgrade using chassis number as only BMW can supply and install the MPPK As for mileage, anything over 40mpg is a bonus, IMO. I get 42 on a mixed cycle, with some long journeys thrown in
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It's certainly had a lot of m performance parts put on it ie the whole catalogue thrown at it so I'd be surprised if it doesn't have the PPK but will contact the dealer as you say. MPG sounds about right then... I think it's just that my E90 trip lied whereas this one is accurate! |
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