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Page 14 - Blog - News and Updates
- - August 01, 2024
Here at Bluespark, we offer numerous methods of tuning solutions for your vehicle.
The EliteDrive Smart Throttle Controller Pedal Box is a plug & play device that gives you absolute control over your vehicles throttle response.
A pedal box, sometimes referred to as a throttle controller or pedal commander, is a device that alters the vehicle's throttle response. In essence, a pedal commander throttle controller modifies the signal sent from the accelerator pedal to the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU), changing how the vehicle responds to your input. This allows for customization of acceleration response according to the driver's preference.
A well-adjusted throttle controller pedal box provides a more dynamic driving experience, allowing for quicker acceleration when needed and smoother transitions in regular city driving. It's especially beneficial for modern drive-by-wire vehicles, where there can be a noticeable lag between pedal input and engine response.
In the video you see - - July 29, 2024
Gain time in the sun for this awesome Mercedes C220d 2.1 AMG Line. It dropped by to get our Pro + Boost box installed, before heading back out to enjoy those instant gains.
POWER 170HP >>> 211HP
TORQUE 400NM >>> 468NMNow with that added power and extra torque, it will pull much harder through the mid-range, and giving much more consistency across the entire rev range.
Why 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 tuning for your Mercedes, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/mercedes-tuning
For more information on Bluetooth Control and to see a demonstration on how it works, visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/info-faq/bluetooth-smartphone-control
The tuning box featured in this blog can be found
- - July 25, 2024
In our latest dyno test we have this incredible 2022 F97 BMW X3M Competition in for tuning and testing. Having spent considerable time with the S58 engine previously, we already know what an absolute masterpiece this engine is. We know it generates some pretty impressive numbers from stock, so we can already see the tuning potential from this X3M. After quick installation of our specifically designed 3 Channel Pro Petrol chip tuning box, it was up on the rollers to see what the engine could achieve.
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.
Check out how to install the box here:
Dyno testing before and after shows healthy gains across the rev range, with a significant
- - July 25, 2024
In this latest tune and dyno test, we take this 2012 F10 BMW 535d 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 BMW 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 pretty spot on to what the manufacturer quote, showing 311hp and 621Nm 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 power and torque.
- - July 16, 2024
Here we install our 3 Channel Pro Petrol chip tuning box to this F97 BMW X3M Competition.
These installation instructions are also applicable to the following model variants: M2, M3, M4 & X4M.
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 can find the box featured in this video here: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/bmw-x3m-competition-2998-510ps-petrol
Chapters in the video below:
0:00 Getting Started
0:37 Strut Brace Removal
2:08 Air Intake Hoses
2:35 Airbox Off
2:48 Sensor Locations
3:03 CAM Sensor
3:35 MAP Sensor
4:06 Wheel Off
4:17 Wheel Arch Liner
4:42 BOOST Sensor
5:15 Refit Components
5:21 Connect & SecureCheck out the full installation here:
Visit our dedicated page for more details
- - July 10, 2024
Nothing like some mid-week Abarth gains
As always, it’s great to see these hot hatches pull up at Bluespark HQ. This 180 Comp was shortly back out on the road, after a quick installation of our 3 Channel Pro Petrol box, giving it that awesome lift in power and torque.
POWER 180hp>>>218hp
TORQUE 250Nm>>>313NmWhy 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:
- - July 10, 2024
We were recently visited by this awesome 2023 VW Amarok 3.0 V6. The customer had already purchased a competitor’s tuning box, however they had a feeling it wasn’t delivering their quoted gains. Now, we often get asked the question about the similarities of tuning boxes, as most people assume that as they connect at similar points in the engine, that they must do the same. However that’s not always true and can totally depend on what the software is physically adjusting. Let’s see what we find from this one…
We soon had it strapped up on the rollers to put it to the test.
It’s also worth mentioning here, 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.
We first ran the stock test, showing the results
- - July 08, 2024
In our latest dyno test we had this awesome 2023 F56 MINI JCW in for tuning and testing. Having spent considerable time with the JCW previously, it's always great to have another up on the dyno, as we already know we can generate some pretty impressive numbers. After quick installation of our specifically designed 3 Channel Pro Petrol chip tuning box, it was up on the rollers to see what the engine could achieve.
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.
Dyno testing before and after shows healthy gains across the rev range, with a significant increase in power and torque, really transforming how it feels to drive.
Peak power was significantly increased, as we were
- - July 04, 2024
In this latest tune and dyno test, we take this 2007 R56 MINI Cooper S 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 MINI 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 higher than manufacturer quoted, showing 183hp compared to 175hp, and 285Nm compared with 240Nm, but the customer was running a few hardware mods, so nothing too surprising coming from those.
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
- - July 03, 2024
We had this awesome, brand new GLE450 drop by for a quick installation of our Pro + Boost SENT box. It’s always a pleasure to work with these luxury SUVs, as we just know the potential coming from the engine.
POWER 367hp >>> 412hp
TORQUE 750Nm >>> 853NmNow with that added power and torque, it will pull much harder through the midsection of the rev range, alleviating any turbo lag and delivering the gains exactly where it’s needed.
Not only that, but as this is a brand-new vehicle, it can remain totally warranty friendly. The owner can simply remove the box at any point, without any trace left on the ECU. Perfect for giving you that peace of mind, whilst be able to get the most out of the vehicle.
For more information on the tuning box featured in this blog, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/products/sent
For more information on tuning for your Mercedes, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/mercedes-tuning
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