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03-04-2012, 11:34 AM | #1 |
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F30 with BMW N55 performance power kit tune
I have a 2012 F30 sport (melbourne red) on order with expected delivery in two weeks. I have asked the dealership to install the BMW N55 performance chip right away. This is the chip that takes it to 335is numbers for hp/torque.
Has anyone tried the BMW performance chip on the F30 N55? Does it work with the engine management settings? ie. Sport, sport+ etc? I'm not too worried about break-in period....but want to make sure that the engine management system will work with the chip, and that I will still get smooth power delivery. Dealer said its compatible, but they have not put it on any F30's. I live four hours from the closest dealership, so I wanted the chip put on right away and save myself a drive back in 4wks. Thanks in advance, if you have any information or ideas! |
03-04-2012, 01:09 PM | #4 |
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Is it a chip or just a software mod?
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I think the OP is referring to the Performance Power Kit.
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I'm using Georgian BMW in Barrie, solely because there are closest to me. They're installing chip for $1200. I'm sticking to BMW chip because I'm leasing....And yes i'm in North Bay ON, I have 2m of snow still on my front yard, may have to consider the winter tire package with a march delivery!!!! How crazy is that.
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I know it's a bit of a risk, but I needed a new car this spring and couldn't wait for the M package. I was thinking the chip would be good for that bit extra....especially torque. |
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That sounds like the way to go....I'll wait. I don't want my car to be the test case. I was surprised the dealer agreed to put that tune on the car.
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03-04-2012, 03:40 PM | #13 |
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I would be surprised if it worked without problems
The F30 uses a new ECU with new software to control things like Stop/start and new exhaust oxygen sensor and oil pressure sensors. The F30 also uses a different type of oil level sensor to the E90
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Best of luck if you want to be the first gueana pig with the chip. In my opinion, waiting and making the 4 hour trip later would be the least trouble way to go.
By the way, you have to make the 4 hour trip for regular maintenance anyway, right? So it's not like you're never going back to your dealership. |
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Then you can also tell the difference and know there is more power and not just maybe have been duped by a bad dealer saying they put a tune in when they may not have.
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03-06-2012, 12:06 PM | #17 |
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It's official, the M Performance Power Kit for the F30 335i will be available as of December 2012.
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![]() BTW, what was the upgrade price, same as for the e90/e92? Which was $550 I believe. *Edit - I saw you payed $1200 for the upgrade? I might think twice about this now. But still not to bad for the performance. Also, is what you are talking about the same as this http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553916 |
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BMW just announced bunch of performance components, one of them Power Kit for F30 335. It has a note on that option: availability depends on engine type.
By the way same note for the exhaust system. I assume that this options are available now. I am checking with my dealer to confirm or deny. Got info from dealer: parts not available yet, he did not have dates. Last edited by nofuture; 03-06-2012 at 01:52 PM. |
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$1200 is a lot but it;s relative. You get a huge boost in torque, it turns a sporty car into a sports car, and you get the piece of mind of having a BMW product in a BMW. |
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