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The locked Bosch MG1 / MD1 ECUs we bench-unlock in-house, and the cars each one covers.
Read articleWhich cars have it, the few issues to check, and why the B58 is a tuner’s dream.
Read articleThe gains to expect, the locked ECU these cars need unlocking, and whether it’s worth it.
Read articleWhy BMW’s “lifetime” fluid isn’t, when to service your ZF8 and what it should include.
Read articleThe faults we see most on the 3.0d, and why we service against BMW’s intervals.
Read articleA B47 4 Series diesel dialled in for usable torque, 178bhp/399Nm up to a dyno-proven 226bhp and 494Nm, smoother and more confident everywhere.
Read articleThe petrol 3 Series given the full engine + gearbox package, 175bhp/279Nm up to a dyno-proven 271bhp and 412Nm, a substantial lift everywhere.
Read articleThe VAG diesel hot hatch given the engine + DSG treatment, 188bhp/410Nm up to a dyno-proven 230bhp and 502Nm, with far cleaner shifts.
Read articleSmooth, usable performance over peak numbers, a 2020 B48 420i from 179bhp/274Nm to a dyno-proven 284bhp and 412Nm, OEM refinement intact.
Read articleA performance SUV turned up a notch, the 3.0 V6 Macan S from 340bhp/486Nm to a dyno-proven 401bhp and 617Nm, Porsche refinement intact.
Read articleLuxury made lighter on its feet, a 7 Series diesel from 249bhp/552Nm to a dyno-proven 325bhp and 708Nm, refinement fully intact.
Read articleAn F-Series diesel dialled in for everyday drivability, 150bhp/328Nm up to a dyno-proven 193bhp and 423Nm. "Unbelievable," said the owner.
Read articleThe N55 hot hatch given the full engine + gearbox treatment, 321bhp/484Nm up to a dyno-proven 401bhp and 682Nm, controlled and usable everywhere.
Read articleA B57 5 Series refined the right way, 266bhp/637Nm up to a dyno-proven 330bhp and 754Nm, with xHP Stage 3 sharpening the ZF8.
Read articleThe full engine + DSG package on a latest-gen MK8 R, 324bhp/439Nm up to a dyno-proven 409bhp and 577Nm, calibrated around a RacingLine intake.
Read articleA B48-powered 320i given the full Stage 1 custom treatment, 172bhp/298Nm up to a dyno-proven 277bhp and 417Nm, a huge lift in everyday urgency.
Read articleA Euro 5 T6 Transporter given the full custom treatment, 143bhp/364Nm up to a dyno-proven 183bhp and 425Nm, torque exactly where a van needs it.
Read articleLuxury done properly, a 740Le hybrid taken from 337bhp/502Nm to a dyno-proven 398bhp and 644Nm, comfort untouched.
Read articleA 6-hour round trip for the full package, 298bhp/610Nm to a dyno-proven 390bhp and 782Nm, X5 refinement intact.
Read articleAnother N57 refined properly, 305bhp/628Nm to a dyno-proven 387bhp and 770Nm, without losing the 6 Series' manners.
Read articleDown from Cumbria for the full package, 255bhp/577Nm to a dyno-proven 328bhp and 701Nm, on our xDrive-safe 4WD linked dyno.
Read articleA 335d F30 in for the full package, from 300bhp/600Nm to a dyno-proven 387bhp and 779Nm with Stage 1 + xHP Stage 3.
Read articleThe real Stage 1 gains and drivability difference on BMW's best-selling 320d, and whether it's worth doing.
Read articleWhat the B58-powered M140i and M240i gain on Stage 1 and Stage 2, and why they're such tuning favourites.
Read articleWhat the Golf R gains on Stage 1 and Stage 2, why the EA888 loves a map, and the DSG upgrade to pair with it.
Read articleWhat the Audi S3 gains on Stage 1 and Stage 2, why the EA888 loves a map, and the S-Tronic upgrade to pair with it.
Read articleWhat the BMW 520d and 530d gain on Stage 1, effortless torque for these executive diesels.
Read articleWhat a custom remap actually costs, what affects the price, and how you can spread it with 0% finance.
Read articleHow a plug-in tuning box really compares to a custom ECU remap, and why the remap wins on gains, safety and value.
Read articleThe honest answer on declaring a remap to your insurer and what it means for your warranty, plus why reversibility matters.
Read articleThe difference between a dyno-developed map and a driveway flash, and why loading all four wheels matters.
Read articleFrom health check to before-and-after printout, exactly what happens when we remap your car.
Read articleThe real Stage 1 gains and drivability difference on BMW's 330d and 335d, and whether it's worth doing.
Read articleThe BMW diesels that respond best to a remap, from the 320d to the X5 40d, with typical Stage 1 gains.
Read articleBMW's N57 and B57 straight-six diesels compared, what changed, which cars have them, and how each tunes.
Read articleWhat TCU tuning does for your VAG DSG or S-Tronic gearbox, faster shifts, higher torque limits and launch control.
Read articleWhat the VAG EA888 engine gains on Stage 1 and Stage 2 — Golf R, Audi S3, Cupra and more.
Read articleWhat causes EGR valve problems on diesels, the symptoms to watch for, and how we fix them properly.
Read articleWhat triggers AdBlue warnings, the common causes, and how we resolve SCR faults properly.
Read articleThe honest, straight answer on DPF delete and UK law, the MOT rules and the only legitimate uses.
Read articleRealistic Stage 1 bhp and torque gains for popular BMW and VAG models, and what actually affects the numbers.
Read articleWhat xHP gearbox tuning does for your BMW's ZF8 auto, faster, firmer shifts, higher torque limits, launch control and manual mode.
Read articleThe difference between Stage 1 and Stage 2, the gains to expect, and which suits your car.
Read articleHow custom, dyno-proven tuning protects your engine, and why it’s always reversible.
Read articleWarning light or limp mode? What causes DPF issues and how we fix them properly.
Read articleReady When You Are
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