Remapping E280 CDI

[Chazster]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forum have moved over to a MB after 9 years with a BMW 330i. Both great cars but chalk and cheese. Didn't like the looks of the 5 series estate the Audi A6 is a VW in a posh frock and in a car the size of the USS Nimitz road holding at the limit is less important to me than comfort and quietness. Aesthetically the 211(sport) wagon is IMO the best looking estate out there old or new. Anyway onto the question at hand.

I have the E280 so 190bhp/325 ft lbs. It's no slouch but can't help hankering after the torque of the 320. I would have gone for one but couldn't find the right one close enough or in the timeframe I needed before the BMW emptied my wallet!

There are many remappers out there, has anyone used JF Automotive based out of Maidstone. They seem to be a reputable outfit. I asked them whether the car would be dynoed. Their advice was that they had already collected all the data they needed on this engine so this was unnecessary. Does this sound right?

Any experience, recommendations or pearls of wisdom appreciated.

 

[R2D2]

Welcome. I have no knowledge of JF Automotive at all but their answer does sound like the answer someone who doesn't have a Dyno. I had my car dynoed in Erith yesterday see http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/performance-lounge/168087-dyno-run-w204-c350.html
They did know what they were doing and are about 25 minutes from you. I also have used Simon Coe of CCC technology (Google), and also Sanspeed (Superchips) in Bexleyheath. I have had no problems with any of them. There are also remappers on here who can remap you in London (Eurocharged I believe) and others. I'm sure lots of others will have experience.

 

[paul73mt]

also have a look at amdessex (www.amdessex.co.uk) they do a remap to your car so they rolling road it before, do the map then rolling road it after. Know of several people who have had theres done and all have been very pleased