Bavarian-Board.co.uk - BMW Owners Discussion Forum http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/ This is an XML content feed of; Bavarian-Board.co.uk - BMW Owners Discussion Forum : Last 10 Posts Sat, 19 May 2012 00:32:10 +0000 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:36:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.01 30 www.bavarian-board.co.uk/RSS_topic_feed.asp Bavarian-Board.co.uk - BMW Owners Discussion Forum http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_images/bavarian-board_real.gif http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/ Scottish Forum : 123 d M sport 08 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48985&PID=447322&title=123-d-m-sport-08#447322 Author: asg
Subject: 123 d M sport 08
Posted: 18-May-2012 at 21:36

thanks everyone for your comments.
Will get some pictures posted after I've given the car a wash !!
Use car every day for business and travel all over Scotland, happy to recommend some cracking drives.
Up on Orlney last week, need new tyres now, amazing driving roads, admittedly a bit far to go but worth the trip, drive to north coast excellent after Tain
A]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 21:36:30 +0000 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48985&title=123-d-m-sport-08 Scottish Forum : A very sad day http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48978&PID=447321&title=a-very-sad-day#447321 Author: B7oony
Subject: A very sad day
Posted: 18-May-2012 at 18:24

Very sorry to hear this stevie my thoughts are with you and family.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 18:24:17 +0000 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48978&title=a-very-sad-day Scottish Forum : 123 d M sport 08 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48985&PID=447320&title=123-d-m-sport-08#447320 Author: alanross
Subject: 123 d M sport 08
Posted: 18-May-2012 at 17:11

Hi Andrew, welcome.

There's a guy at Hillington Industrial Estate who does a good job but I can't mind the address just now. I'll ask my brother.
He remapped my brothers 330d to give something like an extra 100 torque and 30 BHP. He could do more but my brother didn't want to take it too far.
The guy claims to offer 10% better economy if driven properly and my brothers MPG went from 50 to 55MPG. He drives like Miss Daisy as I'd be aiming for single figures..
Get some pics up mate, we like pics!

Alan.
]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 17:11:25 +0000 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48985&title=123-d-m-sport-08 Scottish Forum : 123 d M sport 08 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48985&PID=447319&title=123-d-m-sport-08#447319 Author: vpricey
Subject: 123 d M sport 08
Posted: 18-May-2012 at 14:29

Hi Andrew, welcome to the forumHug

Another form member Webdunc will be the guy to speak to, as he also has a 123d. I think the figures from remapping these engines are quite impressive, I vaguely remember Duncan speaking about it at a previous meet.  I'm sure he'll spot your post also.

In the meantime, get some pics up!!Big smile


]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 14:29:19 +0000 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48985&title=123-d-m-sport-08 Scottish Forum : 123 d M sport 08 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48985&PID=447318&title=123-d-m-sport-08#447318 Author: Andrew Rolland
Subject: 123 d M sport 08
Posted: 18-May-2012 at 13:39

Never been convinced for the need for chipping or re-mapping, I would just buy a car that had more poke in the first place. The purists will tell you that the two are different methods of altering the engines performance.  Today it does seem very popular to 'alter' the output from the modern diesel engines. 
 
My biggest concern would be for your autobox if you have one (they are rated on torque input, put too much in and you'll end up with a box of metal fillings), telling your insurance company and the validity of any warranty the car may still be under.
]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 13:39:11 +0000 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48985&title=123-d-m-sport-08 BMW 5 Series : E39 528i SE how much is it worth? http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48926&PID=447317&title=e39-528i-se-how-much-is-it-worth#447317 Author: Andrew Rolland
Subject: E39 528i SE how much is it worth?
Posted: 18-May-2012 at 13:28

The E39 528i always got a good write up, they reckoned that it was the best balance of power and economy, less power and you'll get embarassed at the lights (happened to me one or twice in my 523iAngry) any more power (from the V8s) and it costs you a bit more.  Plus the V8 E39s had drop link steering to clear the bigger engine which supposidly resulted in a loss of steering 'feel'.
 
It is the classic BMW, smooth silky 6 pot engine, none of this 4 pot lumpyness with hairdryers like nowadays
 
Originally posted by UweM3 UweM3 wrote:

the 528i is .... SILKY smooth engine which is almost indestructible.
 
Unless it overheats, after that the engine is only good for making 'tin' cans out of.
]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 13:28:22 +0000 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48926&title=e39-528i-se-how-much-is-it-worth Scottish Forum : 123 d M sport 08 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48985&PID=447316&title=123-d-m-sport-08#447316 Author: asg
Subject: 123 d M sport 08
Posted: 18-May-2012 at 11:54

Hi,
Just joined the forum, bit new to all this.
can anyone advise me on chipping or re-mapping of my 1 series?
Looking to improve bhp, torque and consumption, if engine upgraded does all the rest of the standard equipment able to cope, eg. breaks , emmisions etc.
Andrew
]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 11:54:33 +0000 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48985&title=123-d-m-sport-08 BMW 5 Series : E39 528i SE how much is it worth? http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48926&PID=447315&title=e39-528i-se-how-much-is-it-worth#447315 Author: Sporty1
Subject: E39 528i SE how much is it worth?
Posted: 18-May-2012 at 09:13

Originally posted by garyp325i garyp325i wrote:

My neighbour is considering selling his car, it's a 528i SE auto T-reg 92k miles with history, leather, MOT Apr13, tax Aug12, silver, very good condition.... however, how much is it worth?


You don't want to know what it CAP's at............Ouch
]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 09:13:53 +0000 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48926&title=e39-528i-se-how-much-is-it-worth Scottish Forum : A very sad day http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48978&PID=447314&title=a-very-sad-day#447314 Author: flying dutchman
Subject: A very sad day
Posted: 17-May-2012 at 17:49

Stevie
So sad to hear about the loss of your brother he would have liked my look of life driving a Porsche.
Again sorry for your loss

The Flying Dutchman
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 17:49:08 +0000 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48978&title=a-very-sad-day BMW 5 Series : E39 528i SE how much is it worth? http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48926&PID=447313&title=e39-528i-se-how-much-is-it-worth#447313 Author: UweM3
Subject: E39 528i SE how much is it worth?
Posted: 17-May-2012 at 13:50

the 528i is still the best out of a bad bunch (big thirsty cars I am talking)
very good economy for that size of car IMHO and SILKY smooth engine which is almost indestructible.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:10 +0000 http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=48926&title=e39-528i-se-how-much-is-it-worth