Tuning box for 530d

the_stranger · 24th November 2009, 06:09

Hi everybody, I am considering the Pete's tuning box for my BMW 530d Highline. Did anyone try it yet? or anyone know anything about it? Will I have any issues from BMW if I install it? There will be a 25 bhp and 55 Nm increase from stock. Thanks in advance guys.

Sahil · 24th November 2009, 17:24

You will not have issues from BMW if you keep quite about it and remember to remove it before sending her into the workshop.

Here are a few more options have been tried and tested on several BMW forums:

eBay.co.uk Shop ? Abrieb Chiptuning: Search results for.
Don't be fooled by the Abrieb pricing, it is cheap but quality stuff ! A lot of rave reviews of it.

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How much does the pete's box cost?

Good luck on the box, you are turning a monster into... "i'm falling short of a word to describe what the car will be" :P

arjunrudra · 24th November 2009, 17:53

My question would be does it really need one? Its already a stonker of a vehicle and has a huge 51kgm torque.
Get it only if your friend has the A4 3.0tdi.

GTO · 24th November 2009, 18:20

Sahil,

Any good remap options? Known (reliable) brand names?

Sahil · 24th November 2009, 18:41

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Originally Posted by GTO

Sahil,

Any good remap options? Known (reliable) brand names?

Yes there are a few but it's really not feasible or viable.

I haven't heard of anyone providing remaps in India for BMWs, hence the only way is to send the ECU overseas and have them courier it back.

A remap is risky as it just might be detectable by the service center. Also, if for some reason the ECU get's flashed in the routine service schedule, your remap is lost !

Tuning boxes deliver almost the same power and safety as ECU remaps but thanks to their plug & play feature it can be removed before sending her in for service or otherwise.

Akshay1234 · 24th November 2009, 21:51

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

Hi everybody, I am considering the Pete's tuning box for my BMW 530d Highline. Did anyone try it yet? or anyone know anything about it? Will I have any issues from BMW if I install it? There will be a 25 bhp and 55 Nm increase from stock. Thanks in advance guys.

its actually 34bhp and 84 nm. that means 269bhp and 584 nm. that is on the first setting. petes currently has the best aftersales service in india. if bmw finds out about it they will void your warranty but you can take it off before you give the car for a service.

GTO · 25th November 2009, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Sahil

A remap is risky as it just might be detectable by the service center. Also, if for some reason the ECU get's flashed in the routine service schedule, your remap is lost !

Tuning boxes deliver almost the same power and safety as ECU remaps but thanks to their plug & play feature it can be removed before sending her in for service or otherwise.

True, thanks for the comments WRT BMW power boxes.

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spiff · 25th November 2009, 14:04

Dude let me know of your experience with it. Even I am thinking about getting one for my 530D.

24th November 2009, 06:09	#1
the_stranger BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A.P Posts: 42 Thanked: 2 Times	Tuning box for 530d Hi everybody, I am considering the Pete's tuning box for my BMW 530d Highline. Did anyone try it yet? or anyone know anything about it? Will I have any issues from BMW if I install it? There will be a 25 bhp and 55 Nm increase from stock. Thanks in advance guys.
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Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	You will not have issues from BMW if you keep quite about it and remember to remove it before sending her into the workshop. Here are a few more options have been tried and tested on several BMW forums: eBay.co.uk Shop ? Abrieb Chiptuning: Search results for. Don't be fooled by the Abrieb pricing, it is cheap but quality stuff ! A lot of rave reviews of it. Diesel Performance Vehicles supported by Tunit Performance Speedhawk Diesel Tuning Box - Common Rail Diesel Tuning Box BHP Plus Diesel... How much does the pete's box cost? Good luck on the box, you are turning a monster into... "i'm falling short of a word to describe what the car will be" :P
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arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 197 Times View My Garage	My question would be does it really need one? Its already a stonker of a vehicle and has a huge 51kgm torque. Get it only if your friend has the A4 3.0tdi.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,517 Thanked: 300,592 Times View My Garage	Sahil, Any good remap options? Known (reliable) brand names?
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spiff BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 157 Thanked: 8 Times	Dude let me know of your experience with it. Even I am thinking about getting one for my 530D.
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