F30 335 Stage1 Progress - Update - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Balzz · 09-11-2012, 06:28 PM

Text I received today from someone who just installed it "SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!"

Maz335i · 09-12-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Balzz

Text I received today from someone who just installed it "SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!"

Bananachipz?

bananachipz · 09-12-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Maz335i

Bananachipz?

bananachipz · 09-12-2012, 09:10 AM

literally a five minute install.... after I grew a pair of nuts to attempt it..

Maz335i · 09-12-2012, 09:25 AM

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literally a five minute install.... after I grew a pair of nuts to attempt it..

Can you hit the road and tell us how you feel?

You might need some time but:

1.) Are you burning tires?

2.) How's the gas consumption?

Photoman · 09-12-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bananachipz

literally a five minute install.... after I grew a pair of nuts to attempt it..

So you did it, good job buddy.
I'm really looking forward to seeing all these goodies on Saturday.

bananachipz · 09-12-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Maz335i

Can you hit the road and tell us how you feel?

You might need some time but:

1.) Are you burning tires?

2.) How's the gas consumption?

1. We'll see...I may have to take estrogen supplements to squash the testosterone.

2. actually it's the same when driving normally. the key is driving normally

It's not too late maz!.. order one from Mike and I'll install it for you on Saturday

bananachipz · 09-12-2012, 10:49 AM

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So you did it, good job buddy.
I'm really looking forward to seeing all these goodies on Saturday.

You better have your brakes on by Saturday bub!

Maz335i · 09-12-2012, 11:20 AM

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1. We'll see...I may have to take estrogen supplements to squash the testosterone.

2. actually it's the same when driving normally. the key is driving normally

It's not too late maz!.. order one from Mike and I'll install it for you on Saturday

Thanks for the offer!

But I guess I'll get this after winter as I dont see any point of it when it starts to snow...

bananachipz · 09-12-2012, 10:21 PM

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Thanks for the offer!

But I guess I'll get this after winter as I dont see any point of it when it starts to snow...

2.5 to 3 months of fun?

bosz · 09-12-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Balzz

Text I received today from someone who just installed it "SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!"

lol

Remonster · 09-13-2012, 02:33 AM

This thread takes me back to when I first got my 135i and got the beta version of the N55 Stage 1 for that car. I'll never forget the first time I put my foot down in the middle of 2nd gear.

If anyone's on the fence about a beta tune, I can tell you Terry's idea of a beta is more polished than most peoples' final products. I had the Stage 1 beta on my car for ~15,000 miles and then went to Stage 2 and never had a single problem or even a check engine light.

bananachipz · 09-14-2012, 04:00 PM

For those on the fence, it's really great.

There is a caveat though:

The CAN tool that BMS sells to clear codes works for the F30, BUT (and it's a big BUT):

There currently is no visual indication of anything when using it. Basically you plug it into your OBD port, and hold the button for 2 seconds, and your codes should be cleared - at least in theory, because you won't know if they actually are. on E90's, the gauges and lights work to indicate what's happening.

So your three options are:
- Wait until BMS updates the CAN tool to support the F30 the same way it supports E90's
- Use the CAN tool and hope to God it's working (especially prior to taking it in for service)
- Buy a BT Cable for ~$300 and use that software.

It is what it is. In my opinion BMS needs to do a better job with documentation and explanation.

Maz335i · 09-14-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bananachipz

For those on the fence, it's really great.

There is a caveat though:

The CAN tool that BMS sells to clear codes works for the F30, BUT (and it's a big BUT):

There currently is no visual indication of anything when using it. Basically you plug it into your OBD port, and hold the button for 2 seconds, and your codes should be cleared - at least in theory, because you won't know if they actually are. on E90's, the gauges and lights work to indicate what's happening.

So your three options are:
- Wait until BMS updates the CAN tool to support the F30 the same way it supports E90's
- Use the CAN tool and hope to God it's working (especially prior to taking it in for service)
- Buy a BT Cable for ~$300 and use that software.

It is what it is. In my opinion BMS needs to do a better job with documentation and explanation.

Hmmm...interesting...

But I don't think it's anything major really. I would still get it.

Just waiting for winter to pass...

Balzz · 09-14-2012, 05:09 PM

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Just waiting for winter to pass...

Do you live in Australia?

Maz335i · 09-14-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Balzz

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Originally Posted by Maz335i

Just waiting for winter to pass...

Do you live in Australia?

Nope...close to where you live.

Balzz · 09-14-2012, 05:26 PM

Then what's this winter thing that's passing???

bananachipz · 09-14-2012, 07:28 PM

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Nope...close to where you live.

you got at least 2 months before it snows bad (if it does). Wash that sand out of your vajayjay, and get it!

Alan l. · 10-05-2012, 09:17 AM

How is everyone's tuned F30 so far? Any issues or dynos?

Alan

bananachipz · 10-05-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

How is everyone's tuned F30 so far? Any issues or dynos?

Alan

no issues... No dynos sorry..

1clean335i · 10-08-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

How is everyone's tuned F30 so far? Any issues or dynos?

Alan

Definitely not a tuned N54 but there is still a decent gain. No issues here. No dyno numbers either.

F30jp · 10-09-2012, 12:27 AM

I've had my stage 1 for about 2 1/2 months now and I have no issues thus far. Lots of fun though. My first bmw and I'm enjoying the hell out of it. There is a noticeable bump in power. Unfortunately I have no dyno time to back that claim up.

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09-11-2012, 06:28 PM	#45
Balzz Captain Drives: 2012 Havana F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 873 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 F30 335i [0.00]	Text I received today from someone who just installed it "SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!"

09-12-2012, 09:10 AM	#48
bananachipz Captain Drives: F30 Mineral Gray 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 739 iTrader: (0)	literally a five minute install.... after I grew a pair of nuts to attempt it..

09-13-2012, 02:33 AM	#56
Remonster Captain Drives: 2013 335is Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 763 iTrader: (0)	This thread takes me back to when I first got my 135i and got the beta version of the N55 Stage 1 for that car. I'll never forget the first time I put my foot down in the middle of 2nd gear. If anyone's on the fence about a beta tune, I can tell you Terry's idea of a beta is more polished than most peoples' final products. I had the Stage 1 beta on my car for ~15,000 miles and then went to Stage 2 and never had a single problem or even a check engine light.

09-14-2012, 04:00 PM	#57
bananachipz Captain Drives: F30 Mineral Gray 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 739 iTrader: (0)	For those on the fence, it's really great. There is a caveat though: The CAN tool that BMS sells to clear codes works for the F30, BUT (and it's a big BUT): There currently is no visual indication of anything when using it. Basically you plug it into your OBD port, and hold the button for 2 seconds, and your codes should be cleared - at least in theory, because you won't know if they actually are. on E90's, the gauges and lights work to indicate what's happening. So your three options are: - Wait until BMS updates the CAN tool to support the F30 the same way it supports E90's - Use the CAN tool and hope to God it's working (especially prior to taking it in for service) - Buy a BT Cable for ~$300 and use that software. It is what it is. In my opinion BMS needs to do a better job with documentation and explanation.

09-14-2012, 05:26 PM	#61
Balzz Captain Drives: 2012 Havana F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 873 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 F30 335i [0.00]	Then what's this winter thing that's passing???

10-09-2012, 12:27 AM	#66
F30jp New Member Drives: Melbourne Red 2012 F30 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	I've had my stage 1 for about 2 1/2 months now and I have no issues thus far. Lots of fun though. My first bmw and I'm enjoying the hell out of it. There is a noticeable bump in power. Unfortunately I have no dyno time to back that claim up.