335d re-map and first service?

dxb335d · 07-30-2007, 05:00 AM

1st service is due in 4k ish miles and im still hungry for more power from either a DMS or CAA re-map... i have heard BMW cannot tell whether the car has had its engine map altered?! is this true?

also cant bmw even tho they dont know its been mapped still re-flash it back to stock? then it would seem a waste of money after just laying out some wedge for a performance gain which is no longer there?!

also surely when they take the car for a spin, they will tell its alot quicker than standard no? and raise questions over the originality of your car?

last question is,

A) do i wait untill after the first service
B) go ahead as there is nothing to worry about

thanks

Carlos

loOnItUnEz · 07-30-2007, 05:44 AM

Dont think they can tell if its had a remap unless they luck in2 it further, i think they can check how much power and torque the car has been putting out though.
Most companys who remap will come out again if bmw puts the ecu back to stock with no extra charge.
I would go it, u'll love the extra power.

1stKnight · 07-30-2007, 05:54 AM

I had my previous car, 330cd, remapped by DMS and it went in for an oil service when it was due and I had no problems with the Dealer; they never asked any questions.

Chris33 · 07-30-2007, 12:54 PM

BMW test drive after servicing and I would think any BMW tec would know a standard 335 to a remapped one.

At least if they put it back to stock DMS will remap it for free

jonno_ · 07-31-2007, 10:56 AM

Since they get your business (ie repeat servicing) and BMW UK pays them for any warranty work, where is the incentive for them to grass you up?

silverbmwz3 · 07-31-2007, 03:27 PM

If this does present a problem I'd imagine someone would have heard of it by now amongst all the remappers out there. Since no-one has come forward and said "oooh what about the story of shane and his invalidated warranty" I suspect there never has been such a case

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loOnItUnEz Enlisted Member 1 Rep 36 Posts Drives: e92, 335d Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Dont think they can tell if its had a remap unless they luck in2 it further, i think they can check how much power and torque the car has been putting out though. Most companys who remap will come out again if bmw puts the ecu back to stock with no extra charge. I would go it, u'll love the extra power.
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1stKnight Private First Class 6 Rep 183 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK - formerly Durban, SA iTrader: (0)	I had my previous car, 330cd, remapped by DMS and it went in for an oil service when it was due and I had no problems with the Dealer; they never asked any questions. __________________ Current cars: 1. BMW E85 Z4M 2008 2. BMW E91 325i SE Auto 2007 Previous car: BMW E92 335i SE Manual 2006
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Chris33 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	BMW test drive after servicing and I would think any BMW tec would know a standard 335 to a remapped one. At least if they put it back to stock DMS will remap it for free __________________ Le Mans blue/ black leather with Aluminum trim/ privacy glass/ xenon's/ black line rear lights/ OEM 18inch M Sport wheel upgrade/ PDC/ blue tooth/ Hi-Fi speaker system/ heated front seats/ storage pack/ auto lights+wipers/ green sun strip/ OEM boot spoiler/ external mirror package.
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jonno_ New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 330d Sport [AmD] Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	Since they get your business (ie repeat servicing) and BMW UK pays them for any warranty work, where is the incentive for them to grass you up?
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