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Dunno, not something typically purchased in the US.
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03-27-2013, 09:08 PM | #119 | |
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My perspective is skewed because I don't live in a "city" traffic environment. The outlying Chicago area is sort of like rural driving broken up with greater distance between lights. For my driving in this area EP is just awful. I filled up a few days ago and tried to use EP thinking I would suck it up and try it for a tankful to see how it goes. I couldn't do it, couldn't even get 1/4 tank before switching back to comfort throttle. I prefer the response of the sport throttle, but due to the way I have to set my DH settings I use comfort throttle and comfort AT with sport steering and sport suspension. That's the setting for about 75% of my driving, which is mostly commuting to work. I'm not a gun and run driver looking for fastest speed or accel on daily driving, so I don't prefer sport throttle to achieve higher ticketing inducing speeds . I just prefer the better sensitivity, which makes power control feel more intuitive to my foot anyway. My last 135i N55 had awful throttle response due to a BS software update installed during the HPFP issue, before the solution was found. But, even after they installed the new HPFP BMW didn't install better software. That's part of the reason why I really like the sport throttle in my 335i. |
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03-27-2013, 09:12 PM | #120 | |
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It was a nice improvement over stock, nothing crazy but it was noticeable and welcomed. The JB+ in my 135i had a more pronounced power boost, very noticeable and worth every dollar. Seems the stage 1 for the N55 from BMS gives the same boost as the JB+ on the N54. |
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03-30-2013, 09:08 AM | #124 | |
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The results from our Russian friend show 283 with downpipe, catback and intercooler...so I'm still no closer to gauging what the "chipping" delivers. I've seen stock whp in 238 range - therefore it looks like total gains are in the neighbourhood of 45ish hp. Not really impressive for the total investment and still no confirmation on what part BMS plays. (10-15 hp as stand alone??? - just don't know) |
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03-30-2013, 10:13 AM | #125 | |
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and yet, when I was just a chip and intake, when outdoor temperature of -5 degrees С, the best acceleration was 5.6s 0-100 km\h. It is quite possible that the chip + intercooler give stable results 5.6-5.7s. I need the best result, so installed almost everything possible equipping to date, but now do not have enough grip. It was decided to change the car to all-wheel drive |
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03-30-2013, 10:41 AM | #126 | |
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Stage 1 tune is very mild, everything else is just exhaust, the intercooler does not really add power, just makes it more resistant to decline from heat and the intake is just for sound. So a mild stage 1 tune plus a full exhaust netting 45whp is pretty damn good. This was also at +3 and not +4psi which will net another 7whp, so lets round out stage 1 on his car to netting 290whp. Stage 2 nets another 10-12whp, so there should be no problem for his setup to crack 300whp. Remember, the 3.0L N55 puts down 275whp.
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I plan on running 6+ psi on race gas once it comes out for the N26
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The unit on its own, without any other modifications to the car, offers a significant boost to the base power and torque of the 328i. Sure, if you live in an area where your gas grade is relatively low to mid range (no higher than 91AKI), then the gains will not be as strong as using 93AKI (98RON), but they are still there. What are you expecting from a mild boost anyway? You have made a few "I'm not sure" statements, but what do YOU expect from a $380.00 unit? Cheers
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That may very well be what the tune delivers; but based on the feedback from the small sample size of users, and excluding developers and resellers, I'm think my questions are entirely reasonable and cogent. And polite... Last edited by RJH; 03-31-2013 at 05:27 PM.. |
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Speak to Terry from BMS or Mike from N54 or whoever you choose about the unit. Arrange something with them. Try it out instead of speculating and excuses. In the meantime, BMS Stage 1 users like Jameson and myself (sorry about other users with S1 who post on this section, you are all included of course) will enjoy our 328is with added 10/20/25+hp & 20/30/40+Tq - whatever the figures may be - without damaging our motors. Remember, no one uses all the extra power & torque on every drive anyway. You enjoy your 328i without enhancements. Nothing wrong with stock 328. Join us when you are ready.
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I believe from my dyno my gains were not significant (241whp), but following the tuning scene for some years had made me take advertised figures from tuners with a pinch of salt
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