Evolve switch ecu tune

[Jeffkukuruda]

Just doing some more research on tunes vs JB tune box... Was about to pick the JB fuel control due to warrantee remaining and wanting to remove for dealer visits, but it looks like evolve is now offering an OBD connection called the evolver which allows tuning from theirs back to stock using your computer. Has anyone went this route yet? Still cheaper than renntech it seems and has capability of switching and no need to mail ecu or drive to have it loaded.

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

[ard]

I am of the opinion that any flash is detectable.

Be it locally, if the dealer suspects... I believe BMW has fields that track programming events (not just the 'tune', but how many times the code has been changed. etc)

Or if a rod leaves the block and BMW asks for the DME to be sent in for forensics.

I prefer recoding the DME/DDE as I believe it is a superior approach and will give safer and better performance. But you need to let go of the warranty, ultimately,m and recognize you may pay the piper

[Jeffkukuruda]

I understand that but it's still a nice convenience and would provide some protection from unassuming dealers. Better than not having the option and also if dealer unknowingly wipes your tune you wont have to mail your ecu back. I agree the true recoding is probably a better option so was just posting to see if anyone has this yet and to inform others in. The same boat.

Of course if the motor destroys itself they are going to do their homework but it could save you from regular hassles during maint visits.

[Bestia]

I can vouch for EVOLVE. I had their tune on my M5 and it worked as described.
If you are still under warranty, I would avoid any such mods as dealerships now have the tech to detect such changes.

[Jeffkukuruda]

I have an e39 m5 as well and that's where I heard of evolve over on m5 board. I on cpo warrantee with the x5 so haven't quite decided. Thanks for the vouch.

[finnbmw]

The evolver tune is not available for US spec X5 35d

[Jeffkukuruda]

Bummer! Thanks for the update... Did u get any info on if we're going to get it or not?

Thanks much!