1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
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Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Little Beng here
heh serious question. Can the 3 things K&N filter, Remus exhaust and light rims add 30 BHP ? How can rims add BHP one.....I only know lighter rims apparently just lightens the car so make it faster. I ve asked some workshops and was told exhaust at best adds only like 5to7 BHP.
asidbyrne;142941 said:
Little Beng here
heh serious question. Can the 3 things K&N filter, Remus exhaust and light rims add 30 BHP ? How can rims add BHP one.....I only know lighter rims apparently just lightens the car so make it faster. I ve asked some workshops and was told exhaust at best adds only like 5to7 BHP.
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
I tot it was quite funny too... His msg was all directed at you to a certain extend...
I can see we do have 2 schools of tot here in this forum but then again what he said does reflect...I can't really count the no off ppl I have met that really think watching F1 make him a better drive...hahahaha
Back to topic, he really own a BMW 525 , 645 and 730.. I will race his 525 with my Chipped 523 before I proceed to the rest and hopfully prove that the chipped 523 can be as fast as a stock 525.
Oh yah to contradict, my E9 was faster than your E8 so E8 not that great.....:juggle: :nehnehhh:
Also to update I just came back from a NS trip.. the chipped 523 do feel a lot better cruising with the additional power.
Cheers
D_Iceman;143067 said:Guys, don't take it too seriously, he's just fooling around. It's quite funny when you see it from my angle. Even when he called my EuroR a beng mobile....
I tot it was quite funny too... His msg was all directed at you to a certain extend...
I can see we do have 2 schools of tot here in this forum but then again what he said does reflect...I can't really count the no off ppl I have met that really think watching F1 make him a better drive...hahahaha
Back to topic, he really own a BMW 525 , 645 and 730.. I will race his 525 with my Chipped 523 before I proceed to the rest and hopfully prove that the chipped 523 can be as fast as a stock 525.
Oh yah to contradict, my E9 was faster than your E8 so E8 not that great.....:juggle: :nehnehhh:
Also to update I just came back from a NS trip.. the chipped 523 do feel a lot better cruising with the additional power.
Cheers
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Wah, this very interesting thread. I only own an old baby bimmer and not much in touch with the newer model. I was just wondering that since the 523 is a de-tuned 2.5 engine, the gain potential would be presumed to be high. Anyway, the results of the mod did not surpass the 525 specs, hence, BMW themselves are still the better tuner in this respect.
I was introduced to Sepang by some friends driving japs cars, Integra, Silvia, evo & scooby etc. I go there for fun drive and experience. I managed turn 1 and 2 quite nicely and spin in circle at turn 3, do a 90 in turn 4 and by the time I reach turn 9, I'm tomato red with embarrassment (it was a rainy first trip for me). This japs car owners brought me in their cars to show me the ropes. A scooby owner took my car and did not so far as fish tail, maybe some slide due to the rain and my humble tyres. Over time, I learn that balance is really the key in negotiating the circuit, not necessary brute force.
When I get to watch the SG Trackies in action.. I was really amazed. Don't under-estimate jap cars, there are really awesome ones. I don't track as much nowadays coz me and my car is just miles behind unless it's one of those rookies trip. But I still love driving up there to watch all those fantastic machine, be it BMW or otherwise.
Wah, this very interesting thread. I only own an old baby bimmer and not much in touch with the newer model. I was just wondering that since the 523 is a de-tuned 2.5 engine, the gain potential would be presumed to be high. Anyway, the results of the mod did not surpass the 525 specs, hence, BMW themselves are still the better tuner in this respect.
I was introduced to Sepang by some friends driving japs cars, Integra, Silvia, evo & scooby etc. I go there for fun drive and experience. I managed turn 1 and 2 quite nicely and spin in circle at turn 3, do a 90 in turn 4 and by the time I reach turn 9, I'm tomato red with embarrassment (it was a rainy first trip for me). This japs car owners brought me in their cars to show me the ropes. A scooby owner took my car and did not so far as fish tail, maybe some slide due to the rain and my humble tyres. Over time, I learn that balance is really the key in negotiating the circuit, not necessary brute force.
When I get to watch the SG Trackies in action.. I was really amazed. Don't under-estimate jap cars, there are really awesome ones. I don't track as much nowadays coz me and my car is just miles behind unless it's one of those rookies trip. But I still love driving up there to watch all those fantastic machine, be it BMW or otherwise.
D_Iceman
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Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Everything is about practice. My first trip to Sepang i was clocking like 3+mins in my EuroR. Only on the 2nd trip there i broke the 3min mark. Everyone has to start somewhere. The more you go, the better you become.
jawzsg;143285 said:
Everything is about practice. My first trip to Sepang i was clocking like 3+mins in my EuroR. Only on the 2nd trip there i broke the 3min mark. Everyone has to start somewhere. The more you go, the better you become.
D_Iceman
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Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Bro you should multi-quote in your replies otherwise people will think i got E8 also...haha
Speaking of F1, i got a friend driving a DC5 who analyse the Sepang map and F1 videos and told me it should be quite easy but clocked over 3mins.
523KW;143282 said:
Bro you should multi-quote in your replies otherwise people will think i got E8 also...haha
Speaking of F1, i got a friend driving a DC5 who analyse the Sepang map and F1 videos and told me it should be quite easy but clocked over 3mins.
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
I think its good to get a timing below the 3 min mark. But for those greener guys who's over that timing we shouldn't laugh at them or mock them. Some encouragement would definately help.
I was on the receiving end of one of those "i'm faster than u, you're too slow" speeches and it can get you pretty down.
I think its good to get a timing below the 3 min mark. But for those greener guys who's over that timing we shouldn't laugh at them or mock them. Some encouragement would definately help.
I was on the receiving end of one of those "i'm faster than u, you're too slow" speeches and it can get you pretty down.
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Hmm potentially a long debate on this one. But the simple answer is no. Not on a 2.5L engine built for the masses. Not 100% sure about the lighter rims bit I guess depends on how u measure the power i.e. engine dyno / inertia / etc.
Ahbengdriver;143244 said:Little Beng here
heh serious question. Can the 3 things K&N filter, Remus exhaust and light rims add 30 BHP ? How can rims add BHP one.....I only know lighter rims apparently just lightens the car so make it faster. I ve asked some workshops and was told exhaust at best adds only like 5to7 BHP.
Hmm potentially a long debate on this one. But the simple answer is no. Not on a 2.5L engine built for the masses. Not 100% sure about the lighter rims bit I guess depends on how u measure the power i.e. engine dyno / inertia / etc.
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Anybody we know? Sepang looks a lot easier then it is IMHO.
Ahbengdriver;143244 said:Little Beng here
heh serious question. Can the 3 things K&N filter, Remus exhaust and light rims add 30 BHP ? How can rims add BHP one.....I only know lighter rims apparently just lightens the car so make it faster. I ve asked some workshops and was told exhaust at best adds only like 5to7 BHP.
D_Iceman;143318 said:Bro you should multi-quote in your replies otherwise people will think i got E8 also...haha
Speaking of F1, i got a friend driving a DC5 who analyse the Sepang map and F1 videos and told me it should be quite easy but clocked over 3mins.
Anybody we know? Sepang looks a lot easier then it is IMHO.
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Do remember that even an m3 is a luxury car first and sports coupe second. Take and M3 and race spec it with no interior and roll cage and proper setup and it will be much more competitive. I am prepared to do that to my jappo tin can but not an M3 if I had one that is
Pedigree is intangible. but the fact that it commands respect (warranted or not is not an issue) is a testiment to it.
I also own both an Evo (8 suprise suprise) and many BMWs past and present. I was poking fun (maybe as some have mentioned distastefully/inappropriately) I have taken my Evo to Sepang a decent number of times and taken part in a decent number of CCTs as well. I have put in the req amount of money to make my evo as fast as I know how (or can afford) and as reliable at the same time. I have NEVER tracked my beemer/s nor will i ever as its the wrong tool for the job.
My point is this was never meant to be a "how great I am" thread but rather a stab at what I percieved to be silliness.
The thread had orignally began as one to inform others of what had ben achieved. It was clearly stated that the mods had a dynoed result of xx numbers which the owner upon driving confessed that it was not a blinding improvment but a more complete driving experirnce for want of a better word and was in his opinion worth the money.
Everyone is of course entitled to his/her own opinion. But then detractors started to post questions of disbelief, request for proof, demands for side by side road test( !!???)
And then eventually to my amazement 523kw was asked to go on track!!! when he had explicitly stated that car was for daily use and comfort was a priority.
Also the dig at Evo8 being better then 9's was aimed more at someone else in the threa who had an Evo9 but apologies nonetheless.
But rememebr that what majorly made the E9's so much quicker was the inclusion of Mivec and the larger comp housed turbine and magnesium alloy shafted turbo. That the first few batches of turbos were prone to failure is another story.Fact remains that the bigger stock 9 turbo is capable of much more power the the previous models stock turbos if they dont fail. If you change the turbo and cams and head on an evo with CT9A designation, there is virtually no difference between an 8 and a 9.
SMYUEN;142959 said:
Do remember that even an m3 is a luxury car first and sports coupe second. Take and M3 and race spec it with no interior and roll cage and proper setup and it will be much more competitive. I am prepared to do that to my jappo tin can but not an M3 if I had one that is
Pedigree is intangible. but the fact that it commands respect (warranted or not is not an issue) is a testiment to it.
I also own both an Evo (8 suprise suprise) and many BMWs past and present. I was poking fun (maybe as some have mentioned distastefully/inappropriately) I have taken my Evo to Sepang a decent number of times and taken part in a decent number of CCTs as well. I have put in the req amount of money to make my evo as fast as I know how (or can afford) and as reliable at the same time. I have NEVER tracked my beemer/s nor will i ever as its the wrong tool for the job.
My point is this was never meant to be a "how great I am" thread but rather a stab at what I percieved to be silliness.
The thread had orignally began as one to inform others of what had ben achieved. It was clearly stated that the mods had a dynoed result of xx numbers which the owner upon driving confessed that it was not a blinding improvment but a more complete driving experirnce for want of a better word and was in his opinion worth the money.
Everyone is of course entitled to his/her own opinion. But then detractors started to post questions of disbelief, request for proof, demands for side by side road test( !!???)
And then eventually to my amazement 523kw was asked to go on track!!! when he had explicitly stated that car was for daily use and comfort was a priority.
Also the dig at Evo8 being better then 9's was aimed more at someone else in the threa who had an Evo9 but apologies nonetheless.
But rememebr that what majorly made the E9's so much quicker was the inclusion of Mivec and the larger comp housed turbine and magnesium alloy shafted turbo. That the first few batches of turbos were prone to failure is another story.Fact remains that the bigger stock 9 turbo is capable of much more power the the previous models stock turbos if they dont fail. If you change the turbo and cams and head on an evo with CT9A designation, there is virtually no difference between an 8 and a 9.
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
I tot you just bought one without NO plate ???? :yikess:
D_Iceman;143318 said:Bro you should multi-quote in your replies otherwise people will think i got E8 also...haha
Speaking of F1, i got a friend driving a DC5 who analyse the Sepang map and F1 videos and told me it should be quite easy but clocked over 3mins.
I tot you just bought one without NO plate ???? :yikess:
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Yah part of the learning curve... I was once called a "Loser" with a Big L on his fore Head by this fat Dude....Take it with a big heart and try to beat those that call you names... nothing beat that ! Satisfaction !!!!!!!!!!!!
Also I learn from Shumi.. retire at your peak ! :nehnehhh:
Hahaha back to topic else kena from "MOD"
My 523 drives very well today... I have since parked it in the airport till my return from SULTAN land.
jaskin;143322 said:
Yah part of the learning curve... I was once called a "Loser" with a Big L on his fore Head by this fat Dude....Take it with a big heart and try to beat those that call you names... nothing beat that ! Satisfaction !!!!!!!!!!!!
Also I learn from Shumi.. retire at your peak ! :nehnehhh:
Hahaha back to topic else kena from "MOD"
My 523 drives very well today... I have since parked it in the airport till my return from SULTAN land.
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Ean, people may have reacted that way to Eugene's reply because he had just joined (no face, no history) and immediately posted on an unusually large gain mod. It might have looked like a fake testimonial by a vendor.
Ean, people may have reacted that way to Eugene's reply because he had just joined (no face, no history) and immediately posted on an unusually large gain mod. It might have looked like a fake testimonial by a vendor.
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Hmm you follow Schumi (retire at peak) or follow Agassi (retire cos cannot make it anymore?)
big difference hor
I still think your 523 need big lightweight 19" alloy rims , Remus exhaust and K&N intake filter.
:woowooo:
523KW;143375 said:
Hmm you follow Schumi (retire at peak) or follow Agassi (retire cos cannot make it anymore?)
big difference hor
I still think your 523 need big lightweight 19" alloy rims , Remus exhaust and K&N intake filter.
:woowooo:
Re: 1st E60 523 remapped ( Almost a 525)
Well a bit of both I guess, the saying goes " As you grow older balls get smaller"
Kind of afraid to hit the wall...
Let settle it on the golf course next weekend instead.....
My 523 good to remain stock.... just like all my cars.. stockish !
Btw I did watch how Schumi drives like night.... did not learn much tot...
asidbyrne;143390 said:Hmm you follow Schumi (retire at peak) or follow Agassi (retire cos cannot make it anymore?)
big difference hor
I still think your 523 need big lightweight 19" alloy rims , Remus exhaust and K&N intake filter.
:woowooo:
Well a bit of both I guess, the saying goes " As you grow older balls get smaller"
Kind of afraid to hit the wall...
Let settle it on the golf course next weekend instead.....
My 523 good to remain stock.... just like all my cars.. stockish !
Btw I did watch how Schumi drives like night.... did not learn much tot...
