Bm3 vs custom tune

HKD126 · 08-14-2018, 07:41 AM

Yes. I just contacted tuners in the BM3 tuner directory and found a reputable tuner that would tune the N55.

gbux · 08-14-2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HKD126

Yes. I just contacted tuners in the BM3 tuner directory and found a reputable tuner that would tune the N55.

BM3 tuner directory? Is that on this site, or elsewhere? Sorry for the newb question

HKD126 · 08-14-2018, 01:45 PM

It’s in the app.

G-n54 · 08-27-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HKD126

It’s in the app.

guyss i have a qestion on your expirience wich of tuners has the qicker response
when you order? How long did you wait? i payed custom tune a week ago and still nothing

HKD126 · 08-27-2018, 06:36 PM

My tuner started working on mine immediately and I had a basemap to start on the next day.

mike@x-ph.com · 09-04-2018, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HKD126

My tuner started working on mine immediately and I had a basemap to start on the next day.

FSociety · 09-05-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by G-n54

guyss i have a qestion on your expirience wich of tuners has the qicker response
when you order? How long did you wait? i payed custom tune a week ago and still nothing

who ?

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Originally Posted by gbux

BM3 tuner directory? Is that on this site, or elsewhere? Sorry for the newb question

Just go to to Tuners tab (left side)

52172 · 09-05-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MTWO

1700 for a custom tune? Run away from whatever shop that is

Exactly! Complete rip off

jonobro · 01-10-2019, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by $howtime456

Custom tune and OTS is night and day fellas.

What's OTS?

JaredG_F30 · 01-10-2019, 07:37 AM

Off The Shelf. It's the standard map that comes with a tuning platform for your DME.

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What's OTS?

XxThe_RemedyXx · 01-10-2019, 08:58 AM

I was running BM3 Stage 2 OTS map for a while and was one of those on the fence for a custom map. I'm glad I did. I've been working with Cary Jordan for a few weeks now and all I can say is WOW man. First of all he's super professional and very attentive. He answers all your questions in a timely manner. You don't feel like your bugging him with silly questions (God knows I had some). As for the tune itself all I can say is the car is absolutely transformed. Night and day versus the OTS map. He really dials in the power and timings (NY shit gas). If you're on the fence for a custom tune don't be, pull the trigger. You will thank me later.

FallenRainDrops · 01-10-2019, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

I was running BM3 Stage 2 OTS map for a while and was one of those on the fence for a custom map. I'm glad I did. I've been working with Cary Jordan for a few weeks now and all I can say is WOW man. First of all he's super professional and very attentive. He answers all your questions in a timely manner. You don't feel like your bugging him with silly questions (God knows I had some). As for the tune itself all I can say is the car is absolutely transformed. Night and day versus the OTS map. He really dials in the power and timings (NY shit gas). If you're on the fence for a custom tune don't be, pull the trigger. You will thank me later.

nice thanks for the info

TEST DRYVER · 01-11-2019, 05:01 AM

I'm also considering the custom BM3 tune. I would be glad to hear some suggestions... One in regard to the next stage in my build, and the second for a BM3 tuner that couple of you have had a positive experience with.
I have a 2015 335i M-sport with adaptive suspension, aFe Momentum Pro 5R Cold Air Intake System, VRSF charge pipes, AR design catted downpipe, CSF fmic, Active Autowerk exhaust (install should be tomorrow for the exhaust), BM3 stage 2 91 octane OTS tune, BM3 WiFi agent, lighter VMR wheels, MPS4S tires, and new NGK plugs. I would like to start shopping the next step. I don't want to go meth, but I would consider an E30 mix with a custom tune.
With the experience of some of the members here, do you recommend a custom BM3 tune for the next step, or am I missing something? I'm already happy with the power and grip levels currently, but of course we tend to have the urge to go to the next level =)

ceedawg · 01-11-2019, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

I was running BM3 Stage 2 OTS map for a while and was one of those on the fence for a custom map. I'm glad I did. I've been working with Cary Jordan for a few weeks now and all I can say is WOW man. First of all he's super professional and very attentive. He answers all your questions in a timely manner. You don't feel like your bugging him with silly questions (God knows I had some). As for the tune itself all I can say is the car is absolutely transformed. Night and day versus the OTS map. He really dials in the power and timings (NY shit gas). If you're on the fence for a custom tune don't be, pull the trigger. You will thank me later.

NICE and keep us posted. I do not think I will go custom till I upgrade with a big turbo and fuel mods but thanks for the headsup.

EDWYER · 01-11-2019, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 52172

Complete rip off

Agreed.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 01-11-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TEST DRYVER

I'm also considering the custom BM3 tune. I would be glad to hear some suggestions... One in regard to the next stage in my build, and the second for a BM3 tuner that couple of you have had a positive experience with.
I have a 2015 335i M-sport with adaptive suspension, aFe Momentum Pro 5R Cold Air Intake System, VRSF charge pipes, AR design catted downpipe, CSF fmic, Active Autowerk exhaust (install should be tomorrow for the exhaust), BM3 stage 2 91 octane OTS tune, BM3 WiFi agent, lighter VMR wheels, MPS4S tires, and new NGK plugs. I would like to start shopping the next step. I don't want to go meth, but I would consider an E30 mix with a custom tune.
With the experience of some of the members here, do you recommend a custom BM3 tune for the next step, or am I missing something? I'm already happy with the power and grip levels currently, but of course we tend to have the urge to go to the next level =)

Go with Cary Jordan. You think your car is fast now, let him have a go...

CLEsonny · 01-11-2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

I was running BM3 Stage 2 OTS map for a while and was one of those on the fence for a custom map. I'm glad I did. I've been working with Cary Jordan for a few weeks now and all I can say is WOW man. First of all he's super professional and very attentive. He answers all your questions in a timely manner. You don't feel like your bugging him with silly questions (God knows I had some). As for the tune itself all I can say is the car is absolutely transformed. Night and day versus the OTS map. He really dials in the power and timings (NY shit gas). If you're on the fence for a custom tune don't be, pull the trigger. You will thank me later.

I got in contact with Cary this morning via Facebook and I can back this up. He is extremely professional. I am pretty much convinced on getting a custom tune, but reading this is assuring. Now waiting for the weather to warm up. My car is a daily, so I don't mind spending the extra money - I'll get to enjoy it every day

I just assumed the OTS maps were pretty optimized, but I am coming from the VW/Audi community. The OTS tune (APR) for my GTI was pretty optimized.

newyork326 · 01-12-2019, 07:36 PM

I was talking to my buddy who is a mechanic today and has a tuned Subaru and he was telling me the best way is to go to a local dyno tune shop. He was saying that everything matters when tuning ... air temp, altitude, etc. he was saying that even if you get a "custom" tune off an online shop it will never be as good... what do you all think? And no he is. It trying to charge me to tune my car, just to be clear.

HKD126 · 01-12-2019, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by newyork326

I was talking to my buddy who is a mechanic today and has a tuned Subaru and he was telling me the best way is to go to a local dyno tune shop. He was saying that everything matters when tuning ... air temp, altitude, etc. he was saying that even if you get a "custom" tune off an online shop it will never be as good... what do you all think? And no he is. It trying to charge me to tune my car, just to be clear.

Most any tuner can remotely tune your car on a dyno. All you need to do is datalog, let them review the files/send them back to you, flash, do a pull or two, repeat. Same goes for street tuning. Cary had me do quite a few street pulls before the dyno session just to get us in the ballpark.

ceedawg · 01-13-2019, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CLEsonny

I got in contact with Cary this morning via Facebook and I can back this up. He is extremely professional. I am pretty much convinced on getting a custom tune, but reading this is assuring. Now waiting for the weather to warm up. My car is a daily, so I don't mind spending the extra money - I'll get to enjoy it every day

I just assumed the OTS maps were pretty optimized, but I am coming from the VW/Audi community. The OTS tune (APR) for my GTI was pretty optimized.

The BM3 maps I feel are pretty damn good, but apparently tuners are getting more out of the OTS tunes so I could imagine. I feel it is more worth it to go big turbo and get that tune optimized. For each his own I guess.

HKD126 · 01-13-2019, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ceedawg

The BM3 maps I feel are pretty damn good, but apparently tuners are getting more out of the OTS tunes so I could imagine. I feel it is more worth it to go big turbo and get that tune optimized. For each his own I guess.

Cary got about 20whp/70wtq over the OTS on just 93 for me. Not to mention the car drives smoother. I definitely think it’s worth it for stock turbo.

Mike. · 01-13-2019, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HKD126

Cary got about 20whp/70wtq over the OTS on just 93 for me. Not to mention the car drives smoother. I definitely think it’s worth it for stock turbo.

thats pretty damn good

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XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,653 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	I was running BM3 Stage 2 OTS map for a while and was one of those on the fence for a custom map. I'm glad I did. I've been working with Cary Jordan for a few weeks now and all I can say is WOW man. First of all he's super professional and very attentive. He answers all your questions in a timely manner. You don't feel like your bugging him with silly questions (God knows I had some). As for the tune itself all I can say is the car is absolutely transformed. Night and day versus the OTS map. He really dials in the power and timings (NY shit gas). If you're on the fence for a custom tune don't be, pull the trigger. You will thank me later. __________________ 2016 340i xDrive - BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS - xHP Transmission Tune Stage 2 - B58TU HPFP - Bilstein B14 - VRSF Catless DP - Kyostar CAI
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TEST DRYVER Second Lieutenant 111 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Palm Springs, CA. iTrader: (1)	I'm also considering the custom BM3 tune. I would be glad to hear some suggestions... One in regard to the next stage in my build, and the second for a BM3 tuner that couple of you have had a positive experience with. I have a 2015 335i M-sport with adaptive suspension, aFe Momentum Pro 5R Cold Air Intake System, VRSF charge pipes, AR design catted downpipe, CSF fmic, Active Autowerk exhaust (install should be tomorrow for the exhaust), BM3 stage 2 91 octane OTS tune, BM3 WiFi agent, lighter VMR wheels, MPS4S tires, and new NGK plugs. I would like to start shopping the next step. I don't want to go meth, but I would consider an E30 mix with a custom tune. With the experience of some of the members here, do you recommend a custom BM3 tune for the next step, or am I missing something? I'm already happy with the power and grip levels currently, but of course we tend to have the urge to go to the next level =)
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newyork326 Private 12 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2015 335 M Sport X Drive Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Woodbridge, VA iTrader: (0)	I was talking to my buddy who is a mechanic today and has a tuned Subaru and he was telling me the best way is to go to a local dyno tune shop. He was saying that everything matters when tuning ... air temp, altitude, etc. he was saying that even if you get a "custom" tune off an online shop it will never be as good... what do you all think? And no he is. It trying to charge me to tune my car, just to be clear.
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