[bahasad]

Originally Posted by teapain

Ohhhhh yeah. 2.5k-4.5k rpm is just plain silly for a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder.

I did have my thermostat die on me a couple days after the install. Not sure if it is related (doubt it), but was replaced under warranty.

Seems like BMW's shitty cooling components since the E30 days has not changed on the F30 as well.

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by SoCalDave

How did you know the thermostat died?

Guess they didn't detect anything unusual ...........(while performing the thermo fix)

Great question lol

[CalCarNut]

With no temp gauges, how did you realize the 'stat was failing? Oil temp increasing? dummy light come on?

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by bahasad

Seems like BMW's shitty cooling components since the E30 days has not changed on the F30 as well.

Yep, not much has changed in that department, I guess the figure it's job security.

[teapain]

HAH! I had an engine check light and got it read at Autozone. Good question, though. I didn't notice any abnormality with temp gauge or anything.

But yeah, I was nervous taking it in the dealer bc of either they detect the tune or somehow has to reset the ECU.

[CalCarNut]

Originally Posted by teapain

HAH! I had an engine check light and got it read at Autozone. Good question, though. I didn't notice any abnormality with temp gauge or anything.

But yeah, I was nervous taking it in the dealer bc of either they detect the tune or somehow has to reset the ECU.

So it triggered a CEL. A code reader told you it was a thermostat huh? Remember what the code was that autozone read by chance?

Dumbest thing..no temp gauge....maybe should get one of those PD3 (?) gauges for the ac vent.......

[teapain]

Originally Posted by SoCalDave

So it triggered a CEL. A code reader told you it was a thermostat huh? Remember what the code was that autozone read by chance?

Dumbest thing..no temp gauge....maybe should get one of those PD3 (?) gauges for the ac vent.......

P0597 was the code. I actually got one of these OBDII wifi module from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o01_s00) for $25 + $10 for OBDII Fusion IOS App which reads CEL codes plus displays SO much stats like temp, boost, and zillion other things live on my phone. The only thing it doesnt do is 0-60, 1/4mile time.

[CalCarNut]

^ Think I'll follow suit on this one. Cheaper than the PD3 to see how I like it before jumping in on about $400 . Thanks Tea!

[CalCarNut]

Originally Posted by teapain

P0597 was the code. I actually got one of these OBDII wifi module from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o01_s00) for $25 + $10 for OBDII Fusion IOS App which reads CEL codes plus displays SO much stats like temp, boost, and zillion other things live on my phone. The only thing it doesnt do is 0-60, 1/4mile time.

Just followed suit...got my ieGeek wifi OBD II interface today..downloading the OBDII Fusion iOS app. Now just need my car back from wife.com to play with it . did you get a mini CD recordable disc too? Guessing its for datalogging..but from what? A laptop? I tried popping it in mine..its so small, it can't read that there's a cd in there......


thanks Teapain.

[teapain]

Originally Posted by SoCalDave

Just followed suit...got my ieGeek wifi OBD II interface today..downloading the OBDII Fusion iOS app. Now just need my car back from wife.com to play with it . did you get a mini CD recordable disc too? Guessing its for datalogging..but from what? A laptop? I tried popping it in mine..its so small, it can't read that there's a cd in there......


thanks Teapain.

Nice! I did get the cd. kinda tossed that real fast. I'm still looking for something that can do 0-60 1/4 mile time.

[rustyminded]

Originally Posted by teapain

Nice! I did get the cd. kinda tossed that real fast. I'm still looking for something that can do 0-60 1/4 mile time.

torque pro or dash command

[teapain]

Originally Posted by rustyminded

torque pro or dash command

Just got Dash Command! Dang. Wish I knew before getting OBD Fusion. Thanks!

[Stubok]

Originally Posted by teapain

Just got Dash Command! Dang. Wish I knew before getting OBD Fusion. Thanks!

Is it that much better?

I'm thinking about downloading it.

[rustyminded]

Originally Posted by Stubok

Is it that much better?

I'm thinking about downloading it.

you can take logs with torque pro or dash command but noticed huge difference in values between both

[CalCarNut]

I researched them both..people seemed to like the OBDII Fusion app better..which is why I got it. I already have an app that supposedly meaures 0-60 etc...

Guess we'll see

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by Stubok

Is it that much better?

I'm thinking about downloading it.

Originally Posted by teapain

Just got Dash Command! Dang. Wish I knew before getting OBD Fusion. Thanks!

Originally Posted by SoCalDave

I researched them both..people seemed to like the OBDII Fusion app better..which is why I got it. I already have an app that supposedly meaures 0-60 etc...

Guess we'll see

Originally Posted by rustyminded

you can take logs with torque pro or dash command but noticed huge difference in values between both

I got OBDLINK LX for my spare Android phone since I'm always running Escort Live App (Radar) and Waze on my iPhone lol. Friend TShoot has the Bluetooth/WiFi version OBDLINK Dongle

The great thing about this Dongle is, the reviews and it really has better hardware. Paired up with the free obdlink app or Torque Pro or Dash Command its perfect.

Anyone with Android and needs Torque Pro or Dash Command shoot me a PM

[Bmw doubles]

I would go elm327 wifi and carlyforBMW app excellent code reader and deleter plus coding abilities.

http://www.mycarly.com/product/bmw-app/

It clears shadow codes too. In terms of the dealership don be scared. There should be no reason for them to reflash unless hey have inexperienced techs like my situation ended up being.

[CalCarNut]

Originally Posted by teapain

HAH! I had an engine check light and got it read at Autozone. Good question, though. I didn't notice any abnormality with temp gauge or anything.

But yeah, I was nervous taking it in the dealer bc of either they detect the tune or somehow has to reset the ECU.

Teapain, hows the car/tune going?

[teapain]

Originally Posted by SoCalDave

Teapain, hows the car/tune going?

So i'm noticing a slight stutter going up hill if i give it moderate to full gas in 3rd gear. Not consistent, but there. No further CEL. I'm thinking about ER catted DP, but worry i may run into tranny torque limit problem.

Overall, still loving the tune. I've dusted a 370z fairlady, F10 528i w/ AFE Scorcher and an E39 M5. The M5 pulled up to me at the light and asked what I did to the car and exhaust; the MPE + GSR combo makes the Craziest WOT noise. Like a jet engine on after burner. Not the nicest noise, but some people like it.

[Bmw doubles]

Originally Posted by teapain

So i'm noticing a slight stutter going up hill if i give it moderate to full gas in 3rd gear. Not consistent, but there. No further CEL. I'm thinking about ER catted DP, but worry i may run into tranny torque limit problem.

Overall, still loving the tune. I've dusted a 370z fairlady, F10 528i w/ AFE Scorcher and an E39 M5. The M5 pulled up to me at the light and asked what I did to the car and exhaust; the MPE + GSR combo makes the Craziest WOT noise. Like a jet engine on after burner. Not the nicest noise, but some people like it.

I'm getting the stutter too. I only have the GSR tune and the rest stock. Getting DP in a few days. My stutter is accompanied with vent to atmosphere purge. Let me know if you have any updates on yours and when I get my DV+ installed I'll report back too.

[CalCarNut]

My entire underhood mod list is to do the tune...no DP, CP, etc...so I really want this to be a no-brainer.........

[teapain]

Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

I'm getting the stutter too. I only have the GSR tune and the rest stock. Getting DP in a few days. My stutter is accompanied with vent to atmosphere purge. Let me know if you have any updates on yours and when I get my DV+ installed I'll report back too.

Roger that