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This channel is dedicated to sharing information about Gliding (general flights, upgrades and competition flights) along with BMW videos. I am thinking of splitting these channels out, or at least creating multiple playlists, but Iâd be interested in any feedback from people who have done this (positive or negative).
This channel covers:
đ Gliding Competitions (in-flight footage)
đ Gliding Upgrades, Instruments & Maintenance
đ BMW 4 Series Performance
đ BMW 4 Series Add-ons
đ BMW Car Detailing
I have a Standard Cirrus Glider based in the UK with the Call-sign T7 (Tango Seven), hence the intro on the gliding related videos.
I am starting to enter competitions and will upload content relating to maintenance, upgrades and any memorable flights including competitions.
#Glider #GlidingUK #BGA #BMW #remap #dyno #glidingcompetition #mperformance #CarDetailing #T7
czcams.com/channels/rHR3ZPJY8DMzsAwZmgFN0A.html
This channel is dedicated to sharing information about Gliding (general flights, upgrades and competition flights) along with BMW videos. I am thinking of splitting these channels out, or at least creating multiple playlists, but Iâd be interested in any feedback from people who have done this (positive or negative).
This channel covers:
đ Gliding Competitions (in-flight footage)
đ Gliding Upgrades, Instruments & Maintenance
đ BMW 4 Series Performance
đ BMW 4 Series Add-ons
đ BMW Car Detailing
I have a Standard Cirrus Glider based in the UK with the Call-sign T7 (Tango Seven), hence the intro on the gliding related videos.
I am starting to enter competitions and will upload content relating to maintenance, upgrades and any memorable flights including competitions.
#Glider #GlidingUK #BGA #BMW #remap #dyno #glidingcompetition #mperformance #CarDetailing #T7
Dunstable Regionals 2022: Day 1 towing out the glider to the grid
Ready to fly in my first competition of the year at an airfield I havenât flown from before. What could possibly go wrong!!!
Stay tuned (and subscribed) for upcoming videos of the 9 day competition.
I have the following instruments fitted:
7" OpenVario Glide Computer from SteFLY running XCSoar and remote stick
LX Navigation ERA80 Vario and backup navigation instrument with IGC
PowerFLARM with IGC and ADSB Out (anti-collision device for gliders)
57mm Altimeter
Dittel KRT2 8.33Mhz Radio (connected to the OpenVario)
80mm ASI (Air Speed Indicator)
Thanks for watching and post and comments or questions you may have (or any ideas for future content).
Stay tuned (and subscribed) for upcoming videos of the 9 day competition.
I have the following instruments fitted:
7" OpenVario Glide Computer from SteFLY running XCSoar and remote stick
LX Navigation ERA80 Vario and backup navigation instrument with IGC
PowerFLARM with IGC and ADSB Out (anti-collision device for gliders)
57mm Altimeter
Dittel KRT2 8.33Mhz Radio (connected to the OpenVario)
80mm ASI (Air Speed Indicator)
Thanks for watching and post and comments or questions you may have (or any ideas for future content).
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Glider Launch from Dunstable (UK) - very interesting airfield depending upon the wind direction. đ€ ă°
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This is the first day of the 2022 Dunstable Regionals and I wanted to post a very short video of the first launch and my initial thoughts ... It is also the first time I have flown here and the airfield is very 'interesting'. There are some steep undulations, depending upon which direction you take off and also makes landings interesting :) The people were great and everyone was very friendly a...
OpenVario WiFi hack for updates, backups and restoring data. Includes Compman for competition tasks.
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This video has been requested by quite a few people I know and if you are like me and just cannot get a USB WiFi dongle to work on the OpenVario then this video is for you. I ordered the Vonets Portable WiFi Amplifier (VAR11N-300). This is available on Amazon UK with the following link: www.amazon.co.uk/Vonets-VAR11N-300-Router-Bridge-Repeater/dp/B0148NO58W I suggest you download the latest ima...
Fitting new M4 style carbon mirror caps & sequential indicators | BMW 435d F32 | Cheap easy BMW Mod.
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Fitting my new M4 style carbon mirror caps and indicators for the BMW 435d F32 is an easy couple of modifications to transform your F series BMW. These are the sequential indicators so add that extra movement and makes your BMW stand out from the crowd. Both these mods are perfect for a first time BMW owner and is very easy to fit. Check to make sure these items will fit your BMW and they are a...
BMW 435d gearbox flashed with XHP Stage 3 | Full XHP Software flashing guide | You MUST do this !!
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Applying the stage 3 XHP Gearbox flash to my 2016 BMW 435d F32 (same process as the F30, F31 and other F3x models). The car already has a stage 2 ECU Tune with 396 BHP and 800 NM Torque. I also applied the Alpina Gearbox Flash a few years ago, so can compare against the stock gearbox and the Alpina one too. Full tutorial / guide of applying the XHP Stage 3 Transmission tune via a Windows 10 Lap...
Landing long in my Standard Cirrus Glider in a 2021 UK Gliding Competition | Using OpenVario & ERA80
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Day Three of the 2021 UK Hus Bos Challenge Cup and my first real gliding competition. During a competition, potentially many gliders are returning at the same time so you are expected to land as far up the field as possible (long) to allow for other gliders to land; which is what I did in this video. Glider pilots will use their experience to judge the landing (reference) point and ground run t...
How to properly connect the elevator on a Standard Cirrus glider | Previous Fatal Accidents ...
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In this video, I explain how I have made a modification to ensure that the elevator (tail plane) is properly connected to avoid fatal accidents. Unfortunately, there have been issues in the past with pilots not connecting these properly and becoming disconnected during flight leading to fatalities. If you like this video, please consider subscribing, like and hit the notification bell too. đ PL...
Hus Bos Challenge Cup 2021 - Day One in my Cirrus Glider with OpenVario | UK Gliding Competition
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Day One of the Hus Bos Challenge Cup and my first real gliding competition. If you've been following my previous videos, the winter panel build was swapping out instruments to make cross country and competition flying much better. I'll be trying to release inflight footage and the overall elements of the competition as it runs from 7th August to 15th August 2021. I am also still getting used to...
Sealing the canopy in my Std Cirrus Glider - Did it work? Plus a test flight with the OpenVario
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In my previous videos, there has been an annoying noise where the canopy does not make a seal against the fuselage. It is a buzzing noise and during a long flight really gets annoying. Sealing the canopy was definitely needed and as the Standard Cirrus has a wooden frame around the canopy, it is prone to expanding and contracting at a different rate to the fuselage. So, after recommendations on...
Local flight in my Standard Cirrus glider.Testing my new instruments (OpenVario, ERA80 & PowerFlarm)
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This is a local flight in my Standard Cirrus glider to test the new instruments fitted to my panel over the winter season. As I will be entering competitions this year, I need to make sure it all works properly and is optimised for information that I need. Although the day was very windy and so I decided to stay local, this is a shortened video of the aerotow launch and landing back at Husbands...
First proper flight of 2021 in my Standard Cirrus (T7) with new instrument panel (OpenVario, ERA80)
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This is the first proper flight of 2021 in my Standard Cirrus (T7) glider with the new instrument panel from my series of winter videos. Here is the link the to first panel build episode: czcams.com/video/BcB6pzWBcZw/video.html I've had a check flight and a quick launch the week before. The wind was 18-21 knots and the canopy isn't sealed properly since it was removed for the new instrument pan...
Glider New Panel Build: Part 3 - Does It Work ... (OpenVario, PowerFLARM & LX ERA80)
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In this video, the Standard Cirrus glider instrument panel is now finished, but does it all work - how does it look ?? I have installed the following instruments / equipment into my new panel:- OpenVario from Stefly running XCSoar and CompMan Stefly Joystick (connected directly to the OpenVario and the cruise/climb toggle of the ERA 80) LX Navigation ERA80 Variometer and Navigation computer (wi...
Glider New Panel Build - Part 2 - Measuring Up (for the OpenVario, LX ERA80 & PowerFLARM) ...
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Today's video is the second in my series of the Standard Cirrus Glider Instrument Panel rebuild. The glider is in the maintenance area and the panel mold is complete along with some graph paper attached so the lines are nice and straight. PowerFLARM is already installed along with the OpenVario Joystick. I have installed the following instruments / equipment:- OpenVario from Stefly running XCSo...
Glider New Panel Build - Part 1: The plan and exciting things to come in the next few weeks.
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Over the winter and lockdown I am building a new panel for my Std Cirrus glider and sharing the process and why I have made certain decisions. Come along with me and see what is involved. I'll also then be flying using the new panel and instruments and submitting in-flight videos of each instrument during real flight plus in competitions I have entered in the UK this year. I plan on installing ...
Unboxing the latest LX Navigation ERA80 Vario 80mm Instrument. Is this better than the S80/S100??
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Unboxing the latest LX Navigation ERA80 Vario 80mm Instrument. Is this better than the S80/S100??
Unboxing the latest LX Navigation Traffic Monitor 2 Glider FLARM Instrument but is it any good ??
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Unboxing the latest LX Navigation Traffic Monitor 2 Glider FLARM Instrument but is it any good ??
Amazing display at my local gliding club (wait until the end) - Red Arrows formation flyby. #shorts
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Amazing display at my local gliding club (wait until the end) - Red Arrows formation flyby. #shorts
Aerotow launch, flight and landing in my Standard Cirrus Glider from Husbands Bosworth (UK) đŹđ§
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Aerotow launch, flight and landing in my Standard Cirrus Glider from Husbands Bosworth (UK) đŹđ§
Why I had my BMW 435d Stage 2 remapped by Unicorn Motor Developments. Much better than DMS maps.
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Why I had my BMW 435d Stage 2 remapped by Unicorn Motor Developments. Much better than DMS maps.
Cross Country Gliding. 106k Task to Banbury and Northampton from Husbands Bosworth (UK)
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Cross Country Gliding. 106k Task to Banbury and Northampton from Husbands Bosworth (UK)
My BMW 435d xdrive DMS remapped to over 400 BHP. This is as quick as an M3/M4 in a straight line.
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My BMW 435d xdrive DMS remapped to over 400 BHP. This is as quick as an M3/M4 in a straight line.
Glider flight - Aerotow launch up to 2,500 ft from Husbands Bosworth UK in a Std Cirrus Glider.
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Glider flight - Aerotow launch up to 2,500 ft from Husbands Bosworth UK in a Std Cirrus Glider.
Do you have Wederkind sleeves on your LâHotelliers? Thanks Nick đ
No, I push an r-clip into the hole where the spring loaded button is.
My OpenVario does not have a USB slot in the top. It has two in the back.
Same here, I have one from the back going into the panel for easy access. But you could also use a USB hub if you needed more slots. The one at the top is for Ethernet (network).
Great bunch of people but they f##k your car up and give you silly numbers lol
Do you mean Unicorn or DMS? Unicorn are great and had over 4 years and 50,000 miles on the map with zero issues.
Wtf
Thank you. Whats going on with the jumper though
Thanks for the advice - I will be using the silicone idea on my canopy leak(s). Also cool club you have a chipmunk for a tow plane AND a winch.
Thanks Mark. We have 3 âSuperMonksâ and a 4 cable winch. We hosted the Womenâs Worlds earlier this year too.
Gary, what numbers do we have to be mindful of with regards to gearbox health? Does the app scan and recommend that you donât flash if it detects an issue?
Hi there, not sure about the health but there are tolerances and it shows you for each gear beforehand.
Disabled the front wheels? the figures are bumped up because you have no drive train loss, I can guarantee if you put that onto a 4WD dyno, it would be running 360 max - Iâve seen a few tuners do this, Iâve always said road testing is better that dyno testing, more consistent results, the dyno setting is too perfect and the wind is perfectly aerodynamic over and around the car, in real life situations, surfaces and cross wind all play a factor.
Judging by his newer video at unicorn on a 4wd dyno this map was bullsh*t indeed
Correct and as you said, going to Unicorn proved that and it was much quicker and driveable too. Wished I went to Unicorn first but then I wouldnât have realised the difference between tuners.
This where most bmw owners fail , why on earth you would service you car at 16k or 20k miles as bmw says ? đ€
Iâve had no issues with that but itâs up to each owner. Iâd definitely not go over the recommended intervals.
Whatever happened to the âpositive test â whereby somebody holds the elevator while the pilot tries to move the stick , likewise with the ailerons.
I always do that and explain to the person holding the tail plane to make sure with a good force but itâs better to know itâs connected before the check rather than relying just on that. Valid point though.
Cars don't half lose a lot of power and torque through the transmission. My bike produces 120 crank horsepower but still manages 108 at the wheel.
Also, the gearbox usually restricts torque (BMW do anyway and ZF actually says it can be higher). I applied the XHP gearbox flash and that definitely made a difference and was as noticeable as the original map. Definitely need to do both together.
Dont hold hand on release, You can pull it accidently on bumps. Hold hand near to fast grab not on it.
Good point. In the UK we are trained to hold the release, Iâll not hold it if the takeoff is rough or uneven.
Holding hand on the release on the ground run is a good practice. If something goes wrong it will be very hard to find and grab it.
@@gliding_soaring No it's not a good. On bumps You can accidently pull release. Always get hand near but not on release.
I agree, thatâs why they teach us that in the UK. During an emergency and you need to release very quickly every second counts.
@@jino8745 On the ground accidential release may hurt your ego. But not releasing (or releasing too late) when needed may cost you life.
"Why I had my BMW 435d Stage 2 remapped by Unicorn Motor Developments" that's your question? Probably because you wanted more power? Right?
Hi mate what mpg do get driving around town
About 35mpg and 48-53 on long runs.
Very nice touchdown, Richard. I was wondering if you were ever going to land! :)
Thanks Sara, I was holding off for as long as possible and the ground effect played a part too. Happy with where I ended up though đđ
Hi thanks for the vid. How has it been with the XHP ? - have you had any issues ? - are the gains worth it? - I couldnt find your followup video.
Very good and no issues at all. Been very busy and havenât had the chance to do a follow up video but will do one very soon.
Any update video on the way?
Very useful video, haven't tried to setup the WiFi yet, but this is great help! Maybe next time mount the camera so we can read the screen of the OpenVario. I have 1 more questions: how do you type in waypoint names if you set a task? External keyboard doesn't seem to work, trackpad (or Mouse-mode on the stick remote) seems to be the easiest way Also: Just one small tip/request: could you timestamp the video to make chapters? You can put the timestamps in the description of the video
Yeah, itâs an old go pro camera and Iâve ordered the new go pro 10 so the better picture quality and stabilisation should sort that. I may do another one on the airfield to show it working from plugging in the box to getting updates and competition tasks etc. Iâm in a few competitions this year so can show that and I have a camera mount in the glider anyway.
Hi there, I noticed your other question and can see I didnât properly answer it. If you plug in an external usb keyboard into one of the slots then that should work (thatâs what I do). However, in the glider, I have the Stefly Remote Stick. The usb keyboard is F1 for menu. You could also set a task via any PC software (SeeYou or Skysight etc) and save the file and add it to your usb drive and put it in the root XCSOAR folder and it will copy when doing a restore and the browse to it on the task screen.
Hi Richard great video i need to get my F30 335D gearbox done next , After watching your remap vid from a couple of years ago i took my car to unicorn after recently fitting a CSF intercooler for a stage 1+ last week , I also had a DMS map when i first got my car a few years ago , Unicorn did a before and after tune and made an extra 15 BHP ( 399.18 BHP ) and 80 NM torque ( 781 NM ) on top of the DMS Map , Car feels much better now , Happy i took it to them thanks for your recommendation
Glad it made an improvement. Rick is a genius when it comes to tuning and gets the best out of each individual car without risking anything. Hope you enjoy it đ
Nice handling on the controls! I'm going to save this for later to get an idea of how to land the big bird. Best of luck to your next flights!
Thanks đ
Great video....I was looking to do this to my F31 as I wanted to add the shadow edition items like mirror caps, exhaust trims & the M Performance front splitter & rear diffuser. I looked on eBay for genuine black mirror caps and they are ÂŁ500 đźso I thought about doing the similar M4 style ones.
They are good but at about 65-70 mph the passenger side cap has a little wind noise but the drivers side is fine. I think itâs just the fact that the tabs are sticking out and shaped as best they can. Worth it though as they look mega đđđ
Top tip to anybody with newer cars, don't ever go by the dealers service interval, they are sales tactics to make you think they're going to be cheaper to maintain and i'm sure designed to cause failures down the road so someone has to pay to get them fixed later on. Most manufacturers now claiming 20k miles intervals!! Look at your oil and filters after 5k and they will be rank, especially diesel and all causes build up. I generally do mine every 5k but certainly never go over 10k
I flinched for a second @4:47 when you rested the weight of the canopy on the DV panel rail with your left hand. Interesting video nonetheless, thanks for sharing :) We also just installed an OpenVario in our glider. Are you happy with it?
Thanks for the feedback. It was only for a few seconds and should be ok but I know what you mean about the canopy. The Openvario is brilliant and Iâve flown in a competition plus a few cross country flights and it way better than the Oudie I used to have. Iâm about to do a video on the Compman application that reads the competitions and downloads tasks and airspace automatically!!!
Interesting videoâŠ.I have an F31 335d and plan to do engine & gearbox map when my car is out of warranty. Try using Quicktime to record the screen on your MacBook and split your edited video 50:50 so that itâs easier for people to see what youâre doing on your laptop. Makes it easier for people who watch these types of videos on their phones (me đ). Great content and consider me subscribed đ
Thanks Gary. Watch my other video on the Unicorn map. Iâll setup screen recording next time - thanks for the feedback.
Great video đđ looking forward to installing the speed limit display. Can't wait for your video
Thanks James.
Lovely flight! I'm late to the party, but, I just bought a Standard Cirrus and will be doing an annual on it soon. Your instrument panel rebuild really piqued my interest! Thank you (N777BD PY).
Thanks Sara. Good luck with your Cirrus. They are very nice gliders and youâll have a lot of fun.
I got 435d xdrive, same year as yours, cant do any more than 37mpg in town when driving like an old man, when putting it in a Sports mode every now and again 30-33mpg. Basically my numbers are much lower than yours, wondering its due to remap or my car is just like that ... currently trying to milk it on one tank, to see how much I can get out of it and sitting on 33mpgh...
Hi Alex, did you have it done at Unicorn? I drive motorways and A roads and if driving normally get the top 45 ish mpg. The average since Iâve had it is 39.7. Some maps may just be overfueling. Also if thatâs the case or sensors are being tricked it may be reporting wrong, so try the old school way of full to full and noting the distance and how much to fill it up again.
Hi Tango 7. Can you re do it with a better camera please as a lot of the video is out of frame and its an important one to get right. Thanks "280"
Iâll do my best. But the last 20 seconds of the chapter has it in frame. Do you have a Cirrus already?
Good video! Haven't assembled my Cirrus yet so this will help a lot. Thanks!
Glad you liked it. It goes without saying, but always get someone to check the glider (who knows the Cirrus) before you fly for a couple of times. Better safe than sorry. Youâll love flying the Cirrus.
Is it true that hours in the glider and exams count towards your ppl if you wanted to do it with aeroplanes?
I believe so, as some of the exams are very similar if not the same. But the basic flying skills are developed in gliding and should be second nature so this leaves you more capacity to ducks on the specific PPL power stuff. Iâm not an expert thought !!!
@@richardtorr-T7 yeah I guess it would make sense. Flying time is flying time. Its like 10x cheaper to hire a glider for an hour than it is an aeroplane. A place near me in Lincolnshire is offering them at 0.25p per minute for single seat and 0.45p per minute for 2 seater. Winch launch at ÂŁ10. Even with a 2 seater you can get a good 7 hours flying time under your belt for every 1 hour it would cost in a aeroplane.
That's a bummer! Hopefully, the weather is getting better next few days. i have not flown in over 3 weeks now because all we get is rain here. it looks like the weather is getting better and I might test fly the cirrus I have an eye on. :D
Fingers crossed that the weather improves and you get to fly the Cirrus. Let me know how you get on?
I would have liked to see the process how you did it! But it seems to work like a charm! đ
I placed cling film along the fuselage (bottom) where the canopy closes and taped it down. I then applied the silicone to the canopy itself and closed the canopy pushing it against the fuselage and cling film and left it for 24 hours. The video is then me returning and removing the tape as the cling film is stuck to the silicone when lifting the canopy and then peel off the cling film.
@@richardtorr-T7 what sort of silicone did you use? I guesse not every silicone light be usable for this?
Normal household one with the anti fungal properties.
Hi Richard, is that a portable navigation aid you have in the cockpit? Thanks
Hi Tim, which video are you watching as the older ones I had an âOudie 2â which is mounted on a cradle on the right side. I now have a 7â display fixed in the centre of the instrument panel and have sold that device. It was good but the OpenVario is better in my opinion.
I have a Std.Cirrus that I imported from Holland last year. With the pandemic I wasn't able to fly very much. I have some doubts about the one-piece stabilizer and I would like to send you some questions about the model. It would be possible? Do you have an email? Thanks.
Hey, can i text you to for some questions, i'm planning on buying one :D
@@MrPilot1304 Sorry for the delay in replying. I think you'll find some good stuff here: www.standardcirrus.org/
@@papatangovictor yeah if you look for information on the interwebs than you find that site as one of the first suggestions. Apparently i just bought one, or we agreed on a price i still have to testfly it tho
@@papatangovictor do you have Instagram or so?
Yes or ask me a question in the comments and Iâll get back to you.
hiya mate. Was this DPF off ?
No, dpf is still intact.
Hi Richard, Top panel mate!! No mech vario? Would like a closer look if poss?
Hi Austin, Didn't need a mech vario as use the audio mainly. I had one in the old setup and didn't look at it much and found the ERA80 to be just as good and responsive. I've also turned on the vario display on the OpenVario (bottom right in the nav boxes) just as a backup. What do you want a closer look at and I can record it for you, or if you are in the UK and local to Hus Bos, then happy for you to pop over.
Very interesting to see the PowerFlarm installation in the back. I wish you great flights with the system đ€đŒ
Thanks Stefan. It was the best place for it to go as there wasnât any room behind the instrument panel. Iâve put a USB extension in the panel that is linked both to the PowerFLARM and OpenVario for updates and flight downloads. Keep up the good work on your channel too.
Beautiful flight! I'm restoring my Standard Cirrus and hope to fly it soon.
Thanks. Iâd be interested to know what you are doing to your std cirrus?
@@richardtorr-T7 A complete composite repair and gelcoat refinish. Along with a few mods because that's the power of Experimental
@@wackaircaftmechanic2312 sound like sheâs going to be very nice when done. Where are you based?
@@richardtorr-T7 K34. We have a small but nice little club.
@@wackaircaftmechanic2312 So you are based in Kansas, US then ?
Do you have nose tow hook?
No, just a belly hook.
Going unicorn on Wednesday to get my 435d done, currently got a superchips map on mine and its rubbish!! Will update soon
What was the result of the remap?
396bhp and 810nm torque. The bhp is probably higher but the air filter was clogged and when I got home ordered a K&N one. Plus it was hitting the torque limiter in 6th gear on the top of the runs abs changing up. Since then Iâve added the XHP gearbox flash and that has removed the limits and feels much better. I reckon bhp is about 410 real life.
@@richardtorr-T7 This will definitely void the warranty right? Are there any ways of getting more power and torque out of the 435d without voiding the warranty?
@@Arman-nl6mg any amendments will void the warranty but if that car is out of warranty anyway it doesnât matter.
@@richardtorr-T7 I wouldn't use k&N, whilst it lets more air in, it's not very clean. The oil can also mess up the MAF sensor.
Hi Richard, nice video! Can you confirm that the included Oudie cable delivers data and power to the Oudie? Thx.
JMGlider hi. You need a power and data cable. I bought one with the Oudie as it doesnât come as standard with one, just power. The one I have has the rj11 connector on the back to send power and data onto the usb c slot in the Oudie from the Era 80.
@@richardtorr-T7 Thanks for the quick anwer, that helps a lot.
Why do you hold on to the air brake lever?...
+Austin Rose just something to do with my left hand. Stops me playing with anything else big and powerful in the cockpit đ
@@richardtorr-T7 HaHa very good!!! Or are you just getting yourself ready for a flapped glider?????
+Austin Rose thatâs a thought đ. Yeah, letâs go with your idea.
Hi Richard, I'm in the process of upgrading my SDI C4 but not sure what to get yet. Just replace my current e-vario with an S80/S100 or my mechanical (bohli) and e-vario with an LX 10K paired with an ERA80. I've flown with an S80, and I must say I quite like it. It's got needles for netto (air movement at speed) and relative vario. Is it possible to show, for example, relative vario on the needle itself and netto on the digital panel? The manual isn't the clearest as to what settings are possible.
SennaVdB yes, netto is one of the variables you can add to one of the four slots on the main screen (Iâve just started using that this year to check my mcready is at a sensible level. Itâs all down to personal preference on the Era or S80/100. I tried both at the UK BGA conference (on a static mount) and found I could operate the Era easily but sound the sxx not as intuitive and thought that it should be as easy as possible when flying. I wouldnât have the 10k as I think the screen is too small to show moving map and Isis an extra space. Iâve got a mint EOS57 for sale which could be paired with the 10k, if you are interested?? Iâve got an Oudie for maps which is a bigger screen.
@@richardtorr-T7 Might be true, it is still pretty small for a map. I do however use XCsoar/Top Hat on my phone, as I find that so easy to use and navigate with. Still stuck between two (ERA 80 and S80/S100) as I like it large and well readable. Still, there aren't many direct comparisons between them. Kinda like the multiple needles of the lxnav, but like simplicity, not much fiddling around and concentrate more on the actual flying and navigating.
SennaVdB are you based in the UK?
@@richardtorr-T7 Unfortunately no, I'm from Belgium.
SennaVdB ah, there must be a dealer that can show you them connected to see for yourself. Cost wise, you might be better with the S80 or Era and an Oudie (the Era syncs with the Oudie for tasks and Mcready, bugs etc.). Thatâs what Iâve got.
Very cool. I did a trial lesson many many moons ago at Husbands Bosworth, Been thinking about going back recently for another go as I do love being up in the air. Always fascinated by the cross country gliding though, I do wonder how often they have to land in a random field somewhere
Thanks for your feedback. Iâd definitely recommend getting in touch with our club. Google âThe Gliding Centreâ. A very friendly bunch of people and youâll get the bug again. Go for it and say hello if you join đ
Could do with seeing a video of the dashboard when accelerating. I've seen a video of the DMS map on someone else's F30 335d and it looks rapid, so I would be keen to see a comparison.
Can you share some videos of the device during flight?
Roel Baardman certainly, I should be flying again on 1st September so Iâll post one a few days later. Donât forget to subscribe to get notified when itâs uploaded đ
Check out evolve automotive based in luton, they have a youtube channel also. They are known worldwide and highly recommend you check them out they can achieve 700+ ft lbs. Your 335d will be a M4 killer. Good luck mate and i really hope you check them out.
no chance, in your dreams, think you are getting ft/lbs mixed up with nm...... btw 700ft/lbs will explode the gearbox within a few minutes
Thanks for an informative video. Considering buying either the ERA 80 or the LX Nav S100. Trying to figure out pros and cons between the two.
Hi Simon, I've not got 'flying' experience of the S100, but I did look at the S80 and ERA80 side by side at the BGA Annual Conference and I found the user interface more intuitive on the ERA and that really swayed my decision, as I thought that whikst flying I wanted minum brain power allocated to using the unit. Its personal preference and I'm not aware of any features missing between each one. I was led to believe that the chipset in the S100 (S80) was older technology, but this may have changed now. Give Nick Kelly a call at LX Avionics and he can chat things though with you (mention my name).
Richard Torr, I think another difference between the two is that the Era has WiFi. Otherwise, probably a lot up to personal preference when it comes to interfaces, etc. Will try to get my hands on both before deciding. Thanks again!
Simon Landqvist no problem. If you are in the UK then speak with Nick at LX Avionics and if you are near Husbands Bosworth, then let me know and you can see it in action. We also have one fitted to our Discus club glider.
And make sure you go for the S100 over the S80, so you get the backup battery, and built in bluetooth. Well worth it IMO if you do contests and want to connect to an oudie/XCSoar . You probably already figured that out :) Also a remote stick on whatever you get is highly recommended.
Have you upgraded the charge pipe and if so which one did you go with? cheers
Leigh Barry no mate. Just the intercooler.
Nice one - thx for posting đ
Wow. Nice flight
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