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Page 13 - Blog - News and Updates
- - October 03, 2024
We recently had this Peugeot Partner 1.6 BlueHDi in for our speed limiter removal service. A great example of what a noticeable difference we can make with our tuning services here at Bluespark.
The customer came to see us, after being plagued with speed limiter restrictions. As can be the case with many former fleet vehicles, you’ll find that they are restricted to 60mph or even 50mph. Whilst this is sufficient for local driving, it can make long distance motorway journeys unbearable, costing you time and money. We connected to the ECU, made some quick adjustments, and now has full access to its capabilities.
Whilst we had access to the ECU to carry out the speed limiter removal service, we also applied a stage 1 tune, giving the customer a much improved driving experience.
SPEED LIMITER REMOVAL √
POWER 100HP >>> 130HP
TORQUE 254Nm >>> 320NmFor more information on our speed limiter removal services, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/products/speed-limiter-removal-service
- - October 02, 2024
In our latest dyno test we have this 2024 F44 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe in for tuning and testing. After quick installation of our 3 Channel Pro Petrol chip tuning box, it was up on the rollers to see what the engine could achieve.
As this car shares the same underpinnings with the likes of the M135ix or the MINI JCW variants that we have already seen a lot of on this channel, we know this variant of the B48 is very capable. Our linked, braked 4wd dyno suited perfectly here for BMWs All-wheel drive xDrive system.
It’s also worth mentioning that these vehicles currently have a locked ECU with no way to read or write the ECU data. This means that while traditional remapping is impossible, our tuning box can give owners the opportunity to make fantastic gains without requiring a traditional ECU flash. This has the added benefit of being traceless once removed for warranty purposes.
You will have already seen this customers vehicle journey here on the channel, when we previously tuned and
- - September 27, 2024
In this latest tune and dyno test, we take this 2014 Mitsubishi ASX 2.2 DI-D 4 and custom tune it, adjusting the software and fine tuning the results from the rolling road dyno testing. The result… Some pretty impressive performance gains!!
Firstly, we take the ASX completely stock. We get it strapped up on to the rollers, and take it for the first set of tests to establish what the factory mapping is producing. You can see the stock dyno graph below. You can see that power and torque are both running slightly lower than manufacturer quote, showing 134hp from a 150hp quote, and 352Nm from a 380Nm quote. Not particularly unusual, as these can often run lower than what they claim.
Once we are happy that we have everything logged and the stock figures are dialled in, it’s time to connect to the ECU. We use our Autotuner system to connect directly on to the ECU. The process of this custom tune is very much a hands-on, ‘fine tweaking’ procedure. We make several alterations to the software, adjusting
- - September 25, 2024
Getting more out of your pickup with Bluetooth controlled gains
This 2019 Nissan Navara 2.3 DCi visited us recently for a super quick installation of our Pro + Boost module with Bluetooth Control. It’s another great example of how you can get more from your engine, giving it that awesome lift in power and torque, and convenient map setting control via the app.
POWER 190hp >>> 235hp
TORQUE 450Nm >>> 521NmNot only do we lift those peak figures, but we really delve into where those gains are applied. Bringing them in as soon as possible, whilst giving real consistency throughout the entire rev range, we really lift that whole mid-section, transforming how it now feels out on the road.
With the added benefit of Bluetooth Control, the customer can quickly and easily toggle through the map settings. With just a few taps within our app, they’ll have full control of those gains. Accommodating for every scenario they face, whether it’s towing a heavy load, or long distance economy focused journeys
- - September 25, 2024
Nothing like some mid-week Abarth gains
As always, it’s great to see these hot hatches pull up at Bluespark HQ. This vibrant 595 was shortly back out on the road, after a quick installation of our Pro Petrol module, giving it that awesome lift in power and torque.
POWER 145hp>>>172hp
TORQUE 206Nm>>>300NmWhy not add our Bluetooth Control and experience what our boxes can really do? Giving you easy access to change through settings quickly and easily. With just a few taps within our app, you’ll have the flexibility to accommodate for your driving style, focused entirely around you and your driving situation.
For more information on Bluetooth Control and to see a demonstration on how it works, visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/info-faq/bluetooth-smartphone-control
For more information on tuning for your Abarth, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/abarth-tuning
The tuning box featured in this blog can be found here:
- - September 11, 2024
i20N hot hatch tuning
We recently had this Hyundai i20N 1.6 T-GDi drop in for an installation of our Pro Petrol modules.
These awesome hot hatches are always great fun to work with, with over 200bhp from stock and having such a compact design, you know the end result will be impressive.
POWER 204hp >>> 235hp
TORQUE 265Nm >>> 362NmHead over to our YouTube channel to see a full dyno test of one of these. We add those gains exactly where it’s needed throughout the revs, ironing out any flat spots and giving real consistency to the power application.
Check out the full video here:
For more information on our rolling road dyno services, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/info-faq/rolling-road-dyno-tuning
For more information on the chip tuning box featured in this video, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/products/pro-petrol-tuning
The chip tuning box featured in this blog can be found here:
- - August 28, 2024
Jaguar gains with Bluetooth controllability
This awesome Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 dropped in for an install of our Pro + Boost box with Bluetooth Control. This is particularly useful as the driver can easily switch between settings without the need to remove or configure the box, giving that added convenience.
POWER 300hp >>> 337hp
TORQUE 700Nm >>> 810NmNot only do we lift those peak figures, but we really delve into where those gains are applied. Bringing them in as soon as possible, while giving real consistency throughout the entire rev range, we really lift that whole mid-section, transforming how it now feels out on the road.
For more information on tuning for your Jaguar, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/jaguar-tuning
For more information on our Bluetooth control, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/info-faq/bluetooth-smartphone-control
The tuning box featured in this blog can be found here:
- - August 16, 2024
In this latest hot-hatch tune and dyno test, we have this Abarth 595 140hp in for a full custom ECU remap with dyno testing. This customer opted for our linear and max tunes, applied to the sport and non-sport modes. Essentially, this will allow the customer to take full advantage of that sport mode, giving everyday drivability when sport mode is disengaged (at lower revs), and then maximum gains across the full rev range once it’s enabled. Let’s see how this shapes up…
Firstly, we take the Abarth with completely stock software. We get it strapped up on to the rollers, and take it for the first set of tests to establish what the factory mapping is producing. You can see the stock dyno graph below. You can see that power and torque are both running pretty spot on to what the manufacturer quote, showing 139hp and 228Nm of torque.
Once we are happy that we have everything logged and the stock figures are dialled in, it’s time to connect to the ECU. We use our Autotuner system to connect directly
- - August 14, 2024
Motorhome gains for the summer...
We are well into the summer holidays here in the UK, so a perfect time for all those campers and motorhomes to be in full use. We had this awesome 2024 Swift Voyager 540 drop by, so we could install our Pro + Boost box.
POWER 155HP >>> 194HP
TORQUE 385NM >>> 451NMUsing the Ford Transit 2.0 TDCI EcoBlue as the underpinning, we can expect impressive improvements throughout the whole of the mid-range, providing that increase in power and torque exactly where it’s needed, really transforming the driving experience for this motorhome.
For more information on tuning for your Ford, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/ford-tuning
The tuning box featured in this blog can be found here:
- - August 08, 2024
In this latest tune and dyno test, we take this 2019 Audi RS3 8V and custom tune it, adjusting the software and fine tuning the results from the rolling road dyno testing. The result… Some pretty impressive performance gains!!
Firstly, we take the RS3 with completely stock software. We get it strapped up on to the rollers, and take it for the first set of tests to establish what the factory mapping is producing. You can see the stock dyno graph below. You can see that power and torque are both running pretty spot on to what the manufacturer quote, showing 397hp and 478Nm of torque.
Once we are happy that we have everything logged and the stock figures are dialled in, it’s time to connect to the ECU. We use our Autotuner system to connect directly on to the ECU. The process of this custom tune is very much a hands-on, ‘fine tweaking’ procedure. We make several alterations to the software, adjusting the exact parameters we need and configuring the software files to give us that increased
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