BMW M Performance Power Kit Now Available for 2012+ 335i Sedan (F30). Priced at $1100

positiveions · 03-28-2013, 08:45 PM

Not bad for factory tune.

rallybull · 03-28-2013, 10:39 PM

I've decided not to get the tune since my BMW dealer is sticking to his gun on the $700 labor charge. If anyone wants to sell his "M Performance" sticker, I won't mind buying it for upto $700; that way I can get some cheap power.

f1rst 1 · 03-28-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tojo_m

I've decided not to get the tune since my BMW dealer is sticking to his gun on the $700 labor charge. If anyone wants to sell his "M Performance" sticker, I won't mind buying it for upto $700; that way I can get some cheap power.

Gimme a break! $700?? Get real...no other dealers in your area? Just drive 30 mins to PHX and save some money. That's asinine.

DarkTrigger · 03-29-2013, 12:24 AM

Anyone in Socal get some quotes? I want to get and idea of what the labor and equipment costs are.

Dinh335 · 03-29-2013, 10:05 AM

im at dealer now getting it installed. At first SA said "several hours" and i showed him the pdf instruction sheet, which quickly changed estimated times. That being said ive already been here 2 hours and they started working pretty fast, but I made it clear that billable time can't be more than 1.75 as that's what the sheet says. Plus i have 12/12 build so don't need new DME or anything. Hardware didn't take long to put on. I walked back and saw new airbox and decals...decals are meh, and told them to skip it. you get some other plaques for the engine and obviously the cover.

Part of the time is "download time" which takes up to an hour and functions like any software update you dl according to SA. Just make sure you hold them to the 1.75 hours max labor billable, and you make it clear you're not paying for a slow download.

Seeing the PDF from BMW gives you a good amount of negotiating.

emtrey · 03-29-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinh335

im at dealer now getting it installed. At first SA said "several hours" and i showed him the pdf instruction sheet, which quickly changed estimated times. That being said ive already been here 2 hours and they started working pretty fast, but I made it clear that billable time can't be more than 1.75 as that's what the sheet says. Plus i have 12/12 build so don't need new DME or anything. Hardware didn't take long to put on. I walked back and saw new airbox and decals...decals are meh, and told them to skip it. you get some other plaques for the engine and obviously the cover.

Part of the time is "download time" which takes up to an hour and functions like any software update you dl according to SA. Just make sure you hold them to the 1.75 hours max labor billable, and you make it clear you're not paying for a slow download.

Seeing the PDF from BMW gives you a good amount of negotiating.

can't wait for those butt dyno reports. thanks in advance

RoundelM3 · 03-29-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinh335

im at dealer now getting it installed. At first SA said "several hours" and i showed him the pdf instruction sheet, which quickly changed estimated times. That being said ive already been here 2 hours and they started working pretty fast, but I made it clear that billable time can't be more than 1.75 as that's what the sheet says. Plus i have 12/12 build so don't need new DME or anything. Hardware didn't take long to put on. I walked back and saw new airbox and decals...decals are meh, and told them to skip it. you get some other plaques for the engine and obviously the cover.

Part of the time is "download time" which takes up to an hour and functions like any software update you dl according to SA. Just make sure you hold them to the 1.75 hours max labor billable, and you make it clear you're not paying for a slow download.

Seeing the PDF from BMW gives you a good amount of negotiating.

Good...thanks for the insight. I printed the .pdf yesterday and will take it with me to the dealer. I'm also giving some thought to doing the install of the engine cover and airbox here at home...why pay them for something so simple? That way, all it will be is the software download and a little programming I've been wanting (ASS remember-last-setting, etc.).

F30form · 03-29-2013, 10:26 AM

Eagerly awaiting report back!

RASHID007 · 03-29-2013, 12:55 PM

So does doing this mean that all coding will be lost and we will be on a new data file and have to code from scratch?

F30MSport · 03-29-2013, 01:07 PM

Ordered the kit today with employee pricing and install $940 so figured it was worth a shot for the power gains if not oh well can't win them all. I'm going to try and do a baseline dyno and after dyno at a local shop to see how it does

Buzzman · 03-29-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthemX

Bought the PPK 1 from New Jersey and had it installed on my n55 2011 E90 in Ottawa two weeks ago. Cost me 1.5h for labour for a total of $196.62. Budds in Toronto also quoted me 1.5 hours labour for the install but their hourly rate is $140/h. Can't say my local dealer was too enthusiastic about installing software I purchased somewhere else but I did only take them 45 minutes to program the car.

Elite or Otto's? Thanks

russ shiftwell · 03-29-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by F30MSport

Ordered the kit today with employee pricing and install $940 so figured it was worth a shot for the power gains if not oh well can't win them all. I'm going to try and do a baseline dyno and after dyno at a local shop to see how it does

Can you tell me which dealership you used, I also live in NY area and would like to get it as well.
thanks

RoundelM3 · 03-29-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RASHID007

So does doing this mean that all coding will be lost and we will be on a new data file and have to code from scratch?

If you get the new DME, then probably yes; if you keep your DME, it shouldn't affect your coding, although there's a feature that lets you save your "profile" and then re-import it, but this may or may not cover any special coding you have done.

eljefe87 · 03-29-2013, 02:35 PM

I have a 11/12 build do i have the new DME?

F30form · 03-29-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by eljefe87

I have a 11/12 build do i have the new DME?

Ask your dealer. Depends on the DME model.

russ shiftwell · 03-29-2013, 02:37 PM

I was told after 11/12 so probably yes

eljefe87 · 03-29-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by russ shiftwell

I was told after 11/12 so probably yes

Anyone know how to make sure?

russ shiftwell · 03-29-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eljefe87

Anyone know how to make sure?

when you call dealership you give last 7 digits of your vin# and they will tell should tell you

Dinh335 · 03-29-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by F30form

Eagerly awaiting report back!

here's the new thread i just made

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821701

Jparker82 · 03-29-2013, 08:26 PM

You guys should of just bought the AH3 if you wanted the extra HP.

Really though who know the true HP of a 335, I have heard 300 and 306. I have also heard the hybrid engine adds 40 and 55 HP. So if I add this tune and go with the higher numbers will my AH3 have 306+55+20ish from tune. So 381 HP and I keep my warranty. Sounds great. Hope price falls soon.
I have no complaints now with the power in my car. Love it.

RoundelM3 · 03-29-2013, 08:43 PM

Yeah, how much weight does the AH option add over the non-hybrid, and what's the additional cost? I'll take the MPPK for <$1000 installed.

Jparker82 · 03-29-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

Yeah, how much weight does the AH option add over the non-hybrid, and what's the additional cost? I'll take the MPPK for <$1000 installed.

With the Eco credit it's really not that bad. You get an extra $3500 off and a 1.9% rate. If you figure $1500 for this tune the AH3 might be cheaper. Not 100% sure.

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rallybull Major 181 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: F30 335i w/PPK Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I've decided not to get the tune since my BMW dealer is sticking to his gun on the $700 labor charge. If anyone wants to sell his "M Performance" sticker, I won't mind buying it for upto $700; that way I can get some cheap power.
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Dinh335 Major 721 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2004 RX8/2015 M3/2017 X5 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	im at dealer now getting it installed. At first SA said "several hours" and i showed him the pdf instruction sheet, which quickly changed estimated times. That being said ive already been here 2 hours and they started working pretty fast, but I made it clear that billable time can't be more than 1.75 as that's what the sheet says. Plus i have 12/12 build so don't need new DME or anything. Hardware didn't take long to put on. I walked back and saw new airbox and decals...decals are meh, and told them to skip it. you get some other plaques for the engine and obviously the cover. Part of the time is "download time" which takes up to an hour and functions like any software update you dl according to SA. Just make sure you hold them to the 1.75 hours max labor billable, and you make it clear you're not paying for a slow download. Seeing the PDF from BMW gives you a good amount of negotiating. __________________ 2015 Tanzanite Blue M3 /19 silver/exec/SS full leather/hk/cams/6speed_Wife 2017 x5 xdrive 35i
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F30MSport Lieutenant 132 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine White M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South NJ iTrader: (0)	Ordered the kit today with employee pricing and install $940 so figured it was worth a shot for the power gains if not oh well can't win them all. I'm going to try and do a baseline dyno and after dyno at a local shop to see how it does __________________ Alpine White '16 M3 6MT
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Jparker82 First Lieutenant 46 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2019 X6M Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Southeast. iTrader: (0)	You guys should of just bought the AH3 if you wanted the extra HP. Really though who know the true HP of a 335, I have heard 300 and 306. I have also heard the hybrid engine adds 40 and 55 HP. So if I add this tune and go with the higher numbers will my AH3 have 306+55+20ish from tune. So 381 HP and I keep my warranty. Sounds great. Hope price falls soon. I have no complaints now with the power in my car. Love it.
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