535d and Racechip

Fenstermaker1 · 03-06-2015, 09:13 PM

I have had car 3 weeks and gone 2,500 miles. I love this car!
I have been reviewing Racechip amd Chip Express.

Most who use either seem very happy. I went with Racechip because there seemed more empirical outside data on power and user reviews.

Car pulls hard and smooth. Comfort is really usable now with gobs of torque.
Sport is very snappy and the tach cannot seem to keep up in 1st and 2nd.

Great fun!

Clip on factory connector is a tough one. That is all that takes any time.

Julesandtrish · 03-06-2015, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenstermaker1

I have had car 3 weeks and gone 2,500 miles. I love this car!
I have been reviewing Racechip amd Chip Express.

Most who use either seem very happy. I went with Racechip because there seemed more empirical outside data on power and user reviews.

Car pulls hard and smooth. Comfort is really usable now with gobs of torque.
Sport is very snappy and the tach cannot seem to keep up in 1st and 2nd.

Great fun!

Clip on factory connector is a tough one. That is all that takes any time.

Good info. How long was the install? Also, have you had to clear any fault codes or have the engine light come on? Looking to possibly get this unit. Diesels are really sleeping beasts. Thanks.

Julesandtrish · 03-06-2015, 11:31 PM

Forgot to also ask if you got regular, pro or ultimate race chip? Also, do you know if it plugs into the fuel & boost sensors or just the fuel sensor?

Fenstermaker1 · 03-07-2015, 06:38 AM

Julesandtrish,

Honestly, the plug was more difficult than it should have been because the part you pinch to release it is upside down.

When you take the cover off and the rubberized silencer is pulled back, the plug is right there. Racechip sends excellent colored instructions.

I have the Ultimate. Paul at RC says the faster more advanced processor allows for smoother build up of torque.

It is very noticeable difference.

It is the fuel rail it plugs in to.

bimmer722 · 03-07-2015, 02:56 PM

How is your MPG? Where did you get it and how much?

Fenstermaker1 · 03-07-2015, 04:48 PM

I have not driven enough to know about fuel economy. I am headed back to Florida Monday so I will check it. 250 mile trip.

Fenstermaker1 · 03-07-2015, 04:49 PM

I got it from Racechip for $599.

Fenstermaker1 · 03-09-2015, 06:21 AM

On day 3 with the RC Ultimate. Car starts, sounds and runs under normal throttle just like stock.

No CELS, or erratic idle. Just very smooth torque coming on faster and with more of it. In sport, everything happens fast. The transmission really comes to life like stock except you now have way more power.

I love it and will keep updating.

Alpinapower · 03-09-2015, 06:43 AM

When you are interested i have good conections to RC and send a mail for the price...

Fenstermaker1 · 03-09-2015, 07:01 PM

Return trip back from GA. 265 miles, average speed about 70, hand calculated 40.15 mpg. RC set as it came.

Car drives wonderfully. Left it in comfort entire trip.

FSociety · 03-11-2015, 07:17 PM

Wow 40mpg!
Congrats! Fenstermaker1 RaceChip just keeps getting better after more miles

Julesandtrish · 04-12-2015, 09:40 PM

Any update on your experience with the 535d race chip?

GazBeemer · 09-22-2023, 04:56 AM

Hi,
Late to the game but just bought a 2013 535d M sport & stuck an RS RaceChip on it, otherwise stock.
It was fast, now it's insane!
M Sport that I bought with 'M' badges, that seem to upset purists butt frankly I don't care, the badges look cool and I am happy for them to trigger people without a life! I thought they were from the factory and when I found out they were not I cared enough to leave them on just to trigger anyone with a chip on their shoulder!
Love my RaceChip too, I can now deal with Ford V8's in a drag

Kind regards,
Happy Aussie 535d, RaceChip owner.

03-06-2015, 09:13 PM	#1
Fenstermaker1 New Member 10 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 535d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida-US iTrader: (0)	535d and Racechip I have had car 3 weeks and gone 2,500 miles. I love this car! I have been reviewing Racechip amd Chip Express. Most who use either seem very happy. I went with Racechip because there seemed more empirical outside data on power and user reviews. Car pulls hard and smooth. Comfort is really usable now with gobs of torque. Sport is very snappy and the tach cannot seem to keep up in 1st and 2nd. Great fun! Clip on factory connector is a tough one. That is all that takes any time.
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03-06-2015, 11:31 PM	#3
Julesandtrish Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 335D [10.00]	Forgot to also ask if you got regular, pro or ultimate race chip? Also, do you know if it plugs into the fuel & boost sensors or just the fuel sensor? __________________ Enjoy what you drive.
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03-07-2015, 06:38 AM	#4
Fenstermaker1 New Member 10 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 535d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida-US iTrader: (0)	Julesandtrish, Honestly, the plug was more difficult than it should have been because the part you pinch to release it is upside down. When you take the cover off and the rubberized silencer is pulled back, the plug is right there. Racechip sends excellent colored instructions. I have the Ultimate. Paul at RC says the faster more advanced processor allows for smoother build up of torque. It is very noticeable difference. It is the fuel rail it plugs in to.
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03-07-2015, 02:56 PM	#5
bimmer722 Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2012 535i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	How is your MPG? Where did you get it and how much?
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03-07-2015, 04:48 PM	#6
Fenstermaker1 New Member 10 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 535d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida-US iTrader: (0)	I have not driven enough to know about fuel economy. I am headed back to Florida Monday so I will check it. 250 mile trip.
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03-07-2015, 04:49 PM	#7
Fenstermaker1 New Member 10 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 535d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida-US iTrader: (0)	I got it from Racechip for $599.
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03-09-2015, 06:21 AM	#8
Fenstermaker1 New Member 10 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 535d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida-US iTrader: (0)	On day 3 with the RC Ultimate. Car starts, sounds and runs under normal throttle just like stock. No CELS, or erratic idle. Just very smooth torque coming on faster and with more of it. In sport, everything happens fast. The transmission really comes to life like stock except you now have way more power. I love it and will keep updating.
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03-09-2015, 06:43 AM	#9
Alpinapower Private 11 Rep 50 Posts Drives: BMW 535d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Deepest Bavaria iTrader: (0)	When you are interested i have good conections to RC and send a mail for the price...
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03-09-2015, 07:01 PM	#10
Fenstermaker1 New Member 10 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 535d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida-US iTrader: (0)	Return trip back from GA. 265 miles, average speed about 70, hand calculated 40.15 mpg. RC set as it came. Car drives wonderfully. Left it in comfort entire trip. Last edited by Fenstermaker1; 03-10-2015 at 07:04 AM..
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03-11-2015, 07:17 PM	#11
FSociety IG @bmwF9xG80 3812 Rep 7,593 Posts Drives: G80 M3, X4M, G07 X7m50 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC to NJ to Orlando FL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2023 BMW G80 M3 [0.00] 2020 BMW X4MC [0.00] 16' BMW X4 M40i [10.00] 06 Cadillac STS [0.00]	Wow 40mpg! Congrats! Fenstermaker1 RaceChip just keeps getting better after more miles __________________ 60-130mph 6.5s X4M #HCP 60-130mph 5.0s G80 M3 #OrlandoAutowerks Sauce IG: @bmwF9XG80
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04-12-2015, 09:40 PM	#12
Julesandtrish Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 335D [10.00]	Any update on your experience with the 535d race chip?
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09-22-2023, 04:56 AM	#13
GazBeemer Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 BMW 535D M Sport Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Victoria, Australia iTrader: (0)	I concur Hi, Late to the game but just bought a 2013 535d M sport & stuck an RS RaceChip on it, otherwise stock. It was fast, now it's insane! M Sport that I bought with 'M' badges, that seem to upset purists butt frankly I don't care, the badges look cool and I am happy for them to trigger people without a life! I thought they were from the factory and when I found out they were not I cared enough to leave them on just to trigger anyone with a chip on their shoulder! Love my RaceChip too, I can now deal with Ford V8's in a drag Kind regards, Happy Aussie 535d, RaceChip owner.
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