F30 N20 ECU Flash Tune Dyno at BPC (baseline vs flash tuned)

Cammy5 · 11-04-2016, 10:28 PM

I decided on having my N20 6MT ECU flash tuned by the guys at Bimmer Performance Center (BPC) in Raleigh after doing what I thought was borderline obsessive amounts of research about a tune and also being a 25-30 minute drive from their shop. I dropped off my car around noon and it was finished up around 5:30pm. The car feels spectacular. Like it was 'meant' to be this way - pulls hard and quick all the way to redline and just feels like a fully finished OEM level tune. I spoke directly with the tuner (Bob) about my concerns and goals. While I certainly was after a great hp/tq increase over stock I was also concerned about safety and reliability as I do track the car semi-regularly at VIR during the warmer months. He assured me that he would tune with that in mind and if necessary sacrifice 5-10 hp to make sure it was ultra safe and smooth. While it will be a few months before I can track test it it feels great just driving it and powering out of the corners on my favorite back roads and pulling to merge on the freeway.

Stock baseline: 225whp/265wtq
Stage One tune only: 256whp/310wtq

Peak hp/tq gains: 31hp/54tq

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Cammy5 · 11-05-2016, 07:31 AM

Bump for the morning crowd.

bateau · 11-05-2016, 09:27 AM

Neat. What's their process for flashing - drill or disassemble DME?

Cammy5 · 11-05-2016, 09:53 AM

I believe they had to drill a tiny hole as it couldn't be disassembled without damage.

CalCarNut · 11-07-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cammy5

I believe they had to drill a tiny hole as it couldn't be disassembled without damage.

some drill it...but it sacrifices water/moisture prevention imo. Seen some just put a sticker over the hole. The BMW design has a resistor GLUED to the cover..so if you pry the cover off..it bricks the DME. GSR did mine..you can't tell it's been touched

...which is why I don't like the drilled hole..its a tale-tell giveaway to a dealer..

Nice power bump btw...very nice. Enjoy!

Bob@BPC · 11-07-2016, 08:00 PM

Some N20 video love

Cammy5 · 11-07-2016, 08:34 PM

^ that car looks eerily familiar to the one in my garage currently. ?

11-04-2016, 10:28 PM	#1
Cammy5 First Lieutenant 159 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 328i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	I decided on having my N20 6MT ECU flash tuned by the guys at Bimmer Performance Center (BPC) in Raleigh after doing what I thought was borderline obsessive amounts of research about a tune and also being a 25-30 minute drive from their shop. I dropped off my car around noon and it was finished up around 5:30pm. The car feels spectacular. Like it was 'meant' to be this way - pulls hard and quick all the way to redline and just feels like a fully finished OEM level tune. I spoke directly with the tuner (Bob) about my concerns and goals. While I certainly was after a great hp/tq increase over stock I was also concerned about safety and reliability as I do track the car semi-regularly at VIR during the warmer months. He assured me that he would tune with that in mind and if necessary sacrifice 5-10 hp to make sure it was ultra safe and smooth. While it will be a few months before I can track test it it feels great just driving it and powering out of the corners on my favorite back roads and pulling to merge on the freeway. Stock baseline: 225whp/265wtq Stage One tune only: 256whp/310wtq Peak hp/tq gains: 31hp/54tq [IMG][img]https://s16.postimg.org/eiopj79hh/IMG_0605.jpg[/img][/IMG] __________________ 2016 BMW 328i M Sport 6MT (Mineral Grey over Coral Red) BPC DME Custom Stage 1 Tune Evolution Racerwerks Competition Intercooler & Chargepipe *M Performance Big Brake Kit
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Cammy5 First Lieutenant 159 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 328i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	Bump for the morning crowd. __________________ 2016 BMW 328i M Sport 6MT (Mineral Grey over Coral Red) BPC DME Custom Stage 1 Tune Evolution Racerwerks Competition Intercooler & Chargepipe *M Performance Big Brake Kit
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bateau Private First Class 67 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Neat. What's their process for flashing - drill or disassemble DME?
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Cammy5 First Lieutenant 159 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 328i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	I believe they had to drill a tiny hole as it couldn't be disassembled without damage. __________________ 2016 BMW 328i M Sport 6MT (Mineral Grey over Coral Red) BPC DME Custom Stage 1 Tune Evolution Racerwerks Competition Intercooler & Chargepipe *M Performance Big Brake Kit
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Bob@BPC 865 Rep 642 Posts Drives: F30 328i Sport Line Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (0)	Some N20 video love
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Cammy5 First Lieutenant 159 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 328i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	^ that car looks eerily familiar to the one in my garage currently. ? __________________ 2016 BMW 328i M Sport 6MT (Mineral Grey over Coral Red) BPC DME Custom Stage 1 Tune Evolution Racerwerks Competition Intercooler & Chargepipe *M Performance Big Brake Kit
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