[grp]

Folks,

Just noticed on the Autowerks page that they have software upgrades through a plug in module to the OBDII. They just mention E39 though - will they work on the M5? I know that Jim Conforti has a good reputation for his software and US$349 seems very reasonable (read - much, much cheaper) compared with the competition.

Regards,

Gary.

 

[CSBM5]

I think you'll find that they only have Shark for E39 6-cylinder motors. They don't have anything for either the 540i or the M5.

 

[grp]

What a shame :crying2: The software upgrade (no idea whether it's Conforti or not) here in Geneva is around SFr 2600 (US$2000 or thereabouts). I think it can be less in the US but then you have all the shipping issues (whether you send the whole computer or borrow the cables and software).

Regards,

Gary.

I think you'll find that they only have Shark for E39 6-cylinder motors. They don't have anything for either the 540i or the M5.

 

[greg]

Powerchip has a very decent software upgrade for the M5. They have supported this board for a long time. Search the board for more info.

Understand that, unlike diesels and turbos, there is NOT a lot of power to be gained on the M5 with chip mods, because the factory programming is already pretty good. Still, the powerchip improves driveability and runs the engine a little leaner (but not overlean) resulting in better throttle response and better mileage, and perhaps a slight power increase.