01-09-2020, 05:51 AM | #1 |
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X5 45e chiptuning
First chip-tuning video's are starting to roll in.
I'm reluctant to chip-tune my X5 45e hybrid. Yes, it's a down-tuned 40i. But as standard it works beautifully together with the electric drivetrain. I'm a bit scared that chip-tuning will make it a faster but 'less seamlessly' integrated. Also the engine can charge the battery during driving as well. I'm wondering if, for the charging during driving, it uses the 'spare performance' of the down-tuned engine? Any insights or other pro / cons? |
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After chipping the engine runs much smoother, more torque and quicker response. That is my experience from previous chipped cars. That is more important to me than the extra HP. I don't think it uses spare performance for charging, just the "actual" performance. |
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I also remembered that since the moment you change the engine performance, the car warranty is void
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There is also warranty from the chiptuner. And BMW must also prove that chiptuning is cause of the damage. https://www.br-performance.be/nl-be/faq/ |
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Keep me posted when you have applied the chiptuning! In dubio for br performance pr heinz |
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BR Perfomance is +100NM (700NM) and +56HP (450HP) in stage 1 according to their website. That is quite a difference in stage 1. |
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On my 330d I had the PPK installed by a German BMW concession. After installation a technical check was done by the German TUV. BMW guaranteed the co2 emissions remained the same. So the base for taxing and registration also remained the same (in Dutch part of Belgium at least). The insurance company told me that above 250pk it made no difference for them. So I registered the PPK tune with my insurance company as well. Did >110.000km with it in 4.5 years. Never had any issues with it. My BMW garage took into account the upgrade during maintenance. |
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With my previous cars I kept the 'buy back' option very low. With the X5 45e I did the opposite since I'm not convinced the residual value will be high in 4 years. |
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When I sell or return a car I let the chiptuner remove the remapping and set it back to stock. They keep a backup of the original settings. |
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Would that be a scenario doable to drive fully electric each day? (assuming a 100% battery each morning of course) or does highway driving eat at the actual range too much in your experience? |
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In the morning or evening traffic jam or when you have to drive really slow for a long distance can this best be done electrically or on ICE? |
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