Just sent my ECU on a European Holiday

IDriveACamryNow · 03-20-2011, 08:10 PM

Well the FedEx man just picked up my ECU for delivery to Germany. Since the OE tune didnt eventuate, I have been looking at other tuners (mostly in Europe). After reading a number of threads on 1erforum.de, I have decided on Digi-Tec.

The guy I have been speaking to there, Tino, has been great so far. They are offering a 272hp tune which is around 200kw/330nm and vmax of 255kph (which isnt that important to me as I doubt it will ever see a speed like that). I got a discount due to the shipping costs (which arent that bad - sub $200 for express).

I will receive my ECU back next Monday (catching the train for a week wont kill me - only a little on the inside).

So I will post the results once I get it back or if I end up a certain creek because a). FedEx lose my ECU b). It gets fried in transit c). the tune doesnt work and my car is %^&ed.

Either way, I will update here as it pans out.

Taymaishu · 03-20-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Drawn05

Well the FedEx man just picked up my ECU for delivery to Germany. Since the OE tune didnt eventuate, I have been looking at other tuners (mostly in Europe). After reading a number of threads on 1erforum.de, I have decided on Digi-Tec.

The guy I have been speaking to there, Tino, has been great so far. They are offering a 272hp tune which is around 200kw/330nm and vmax of 255kph (which isnt that important to me as I doubt it will ever see a speed like that). I got a discount due to the shipping costs (which arent that bad - sub $200 for express).

I will receive my ECU back next Monday (catching the train for a week wont kill me - only a little on the inside).

So I will post the results once I get it back or if I end up a certain creek because a). FedEx lose my ECU b). It gets fried in transit c). the tune doesnt work and my car is %^&ed.

Either way, I will update here as it pans out.

Please do - i'd be really interested to see how you go.

If she's all good - I'd like to see how it compares with stock if you're up for a test session?

IDriveACamryNow · 03-20-2011, 09:21 PM

Will do. Fingers crossed that everything goes Ok.

The tune would see a 125i with more hp/nm than a stock 130i, so I'm hoping that the 0-100 times would be closer to 5 seconds. I got the Perf. brakes installed last week so it should be good to go the moment I get the ECU back in.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-20-2011, 09:29 PM

wow you pulled the trigger on this!

If this is successful I'll follow in your footsteps lol. I just don't have the balls to send it off overseas lol.

Goodluck with it!!!

MrBlonde · 03-20-2011, 10:40 PM

Would have been good if you got a dynosheet before .. and then after.

cozza · 03-20-2011, 10:59 PM

Will keep my eyes on this thread also...

IDriveACamryNow · 03-20-2011, 11:11 PM

True. I wanted to get a dyno a few weeks ago but couldnt get anything organised (been fairly busy lately). So after I got the brakes on and the dollar started to drop I thought "better get this sorted now than when the dollar is at .50 euros".

SparklingRed · 03-20-2011, 11:26 PM

Subscribed!

wmj73 · 03-21-2011, 04:52 AM

Please keep us informed. If this goes through, Im definitely sending mine away!!

andrew@southernBM · 03-21-2011, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Drawn05

True. I wanted to get a dyno a few weeks ago but couldnt get anything organised (been fairly busy lately). So after I got the brakes on and the dollar started to drop I thought "better get this sorted now than when the dollar is at .50 euros".

So how are you going to compare the gains if you didn't get it dynoed before?

Maybe run it back to back with a 130i?

I am working on something for the 125i's right now, and will have something very soon. Any one in Melbourne want to do some dyno runs?

SparklingRed · 03-21-2011, 05:47 AM

Very interested in what you got Andrew! Keep us posted!

Wizzzz · 03-21-2011, 06:09 AM

Good luck!
I don't think I'd have the kahunas to send my ECU half way around the world.

Andrew,
I'm up for doing some dyno runs.. Just let me know when and where.

andrew@southernBM · 03-21-2011, 06:16 AM

Pm Sent

wmj73 · 03-21-2011, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

So how are you going to compare the gains if you didn't get it dynoed before?

Maybe run it back to back with a 130i?

I am working on something for the 125i's right now, and will have something very soon. Any one in Melbourne want to do some dyno runs?

Finally Andrew!!!!!!!!!!!! Mate id fly down to melbourne just to get the ecu done

QSH17Z · 03-21-2011, 01:57 PM

Wow Steve, gutsy move! I wait in eagerness for your review. Only bummer is you couldn't do a dyno test prior. But surely for such an increase, it should be very noticeable. Have you ever managed to get close to the factory acceleration figures though? I don't recall if yours is manual or auto but I had a damn hard time getting a 15.4 sec quarter mile which I reckon is only about 0 - 100 kph in 7 seconds or way off the official 6.4 seconds quoted. I tried lots of techniques but maybe I need to be alot rougher on the car haha! I would love to see a NA 125i get down to 5.X seconds!

Andrew, I'd also be interested in hearing about what you may have in the works...

Taymaishu · 03-21-2011, 02:22 PM

Hey Andrew -

If you have any details for the 125i tune would you be able to send to me?

Thanks!

Alex

chylld · 03-21-2011, 07:08 PM

subscribed!

what made you choose digi-tec over ds-motorsport or wintertuning? (all roughly the same power output, so just curious)

IDriveACamryNow · 03-21-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chylld

subscribed!

what made you choose digi-tec over ds-motorsport or wintertuning? (all roughly the same power output, so just curious)

I chose digi-tec over DS, et al, due to the reviews and write ups on the 1erforum.de website.

They seem to be very confident in their software tunes that they offer a warranty (to those in the EU). That to me confirms that it is a safe tune.

They also offer the 272PS (200kw) as a minimum, which is 10kw more than the tunes in the USA (258PS, 190kw) I was trying to get. The dyno they sent me also looked pretty good in comparison (I will post it up when get my car up and running).

Cruiser · 03-22-2011, 04:57 AM

OK we have a new hot topic for us NA N52s!!

How long will it take to get your DME back?

PS you have got guts my friend...

Dackelone · 03-22-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cruiser

OK we have a new hot topic for us NA N52s!!

How long will it take to get your DME back?

PS you have got guts my friend...

NOT guts but... BALLS.

I will be following this thread too!

130iguy · 03-22-2011, 06:09 AM

will be in on this too.. if it works it might just be what i was looking for

IDriveACamryNow · 03-22-2011, 03:06 PM

If all goes to plan, I should have my ecu back in the car by monday afternoon.

03-20-2011, 08:10 PM	#1
IDriveACamryNow Captain 68 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	Just sent my ECU on a European Holiday Well the FedEx man just picked up my ECU for delivery to Germany. Since the OE tune didnt eventuate, I have been looking at other tuners (mostly in Europe). After reading a number of threads on 1erforum.de, I have decided on Digi-Tec. The guy I have been speaking to there, Tino, has been great so far. They are offering a 272hp tune which is around 200kw/330nm and vmax of 255kph (which isnt that important to me as I doubt it will ever see a speed like that). I got a discount due to the shipping costs (which arent that bad - sub $200 for express). I will receive my ECU back next Monday (catching the train for a week wont kill me - only a little on the inside). So I will post the results once I get it back or if I end up a certain creek because a). FedEx lose my ECU b). It gets fried in transit c). the tune doesnt work and my car is %^&ed. Either way, I will update here as it pans out.
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IDriveACamryNow Captain 68 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	Will do. Fingers crossed that everything goes Ok. The tune would see a 125i with more hp/nm than a stock 130i, so I'm hoping that the 0-100 times would be closer to 5 seconds. I got the Perf. brakes installed last week so it should be good to go the moment I get the ECU back in.
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IDriveACamryNow Captain 68 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	True. I wanted to get a dyno a few weeks ago but couldnt get anything organised (been fairly busy lately). So after I got the brakes on and the dollar started to drop I thought "better get this sorted now than when the dollar is at .50 euros".
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Wizzzz Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 232 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Good luck! I don't think I'd have the kahunas to send my ECU half way around the world. Andrew, I'm up for doing some dyno runs.. Just let me know when and where.
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QSH17Z Private First Class 9 Rep 157 Posts Drives: F06 640d Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Wow Steve, gutsy move! I wait in eagerness for your review. Only bummer is you couldn't do a dyno test prior. But surely for such an increase, it should be very noticeable. Have you ever managed to get close to the factory acceleration figures though? I don't recall if yours is manual or auto but I had a damn hard time getting a 15.4 sec quarter mile which I reckon is only about 0 - 100 kph in 7 seconds or way off the official 6.4 seconds quoted. I tried lots of techniques but maybe I need to be alot rougher on the car haha! I would love to see a NA 125i get down to 5.X seconds! Andrew, I'd also be interested in hearing about what you may have in the works... __________________ Imola Red II / M Sport / Alcantara / Gloss Black Grilles
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Hey Andrew - If you have any details for the 125i tune would you be able to send to me? Thanks! Alex
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Cruiser Private 0 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 125i M-Sport Convert Manual Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Beaches SYDNEY iTrader: (0)	OK we have a new hot topic for us NA N52s!! How long will it take to get your DME back? PS you have got guts my friend...
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