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      07-14-2008, 06:45 AM   #1
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Fitting a P-Tronic to a 123d, should I run in first???

I am collecting my new 123d Msport Coupe next Monday (cant wait) and I will be purchasing a P-Tronic box for it shortly.

Does anybody have any advice on whether I should run in 1st then fit or fit and then run in?

Would it make any difference?

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      07-14-2008, 08:51 AM   #2
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What's P Tronic and who is it made by.

If this is a piggy back remap / ECU - I would go for a reputable company such as DMS?
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      07-15-2008, 04:12 AM   #3
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Yeah, its a piggy back ECU. A few 123d owners on this forum have fitted them.

http://www.ptronic.com/index.php?cla...onFilter=29765
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      07-15-2008, 07:16 AM   #4
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I don't know P-Tronic and never heard of them so find it hard to comment.

You need to be 100% that you know what you are dealing with when doing these things e.g.

- warranty of failure of parts affected by the piggy back - do they offer one?

- are these bespoke to the engine, what BMW diesel experience do they have?

- as the question on PH, Tyresmoke and other big forums

- call DMS and see what they offer

- also see what Superchips offer

If I was to ever get me car remapped or chipped, I would always goto the largest and most reputable company e.g. AC Schnitzer, DMS, Superchips and maybe even SSTT if it were easy for support.
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      07-23-2008, 05:25 AM   #5
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This sounds very interesting. I've emailed them for some more info. I notice they only do diesel engines which is probably why not that many people on this forum know about. All you 135i drivers
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Nothing to do with driving a petrol, my other car is a 335d.

They are not commonly known.

Be safe and use DMS or Superchips - no harm if they cost the same and do the same?
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      07-24-2008, 05:04 AM   #7
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DMS don't list any mods for the 123D yet. And neither do Superchips
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That means they are putting a lot of time into it (I would hope).

Seriously, give the guys at DMS a call - they are real BMW experts, and will no doubt be trialling it now.
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Sure, will give them a call. Of course I first need the damn car to arrive... sigh. So painful. I'm passing the time planning places to take it. Wales is on my list, along with Switzerland.
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There is a pbox from Stienbour its a cheaper version of the AC schnitzer box available from Rossiters (AC Schnitzer UK )

I have one on my 118d and its pushing out some serious bhp with a k&n 57i kit and sounds great with good mpg
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Watch your warranty - none of the mapping companys that are mentioned here carry a real "Lloyds backed" warranty to cover your powertrain if the dealer voids your warranty due to the car having a problem that is down to it being remapped.
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correct buy speak to rossiters (ac schnitzer people)
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