F30 335 Stage1 Progress - Update - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

PeterM · 11-14-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brentmeister7592

That's exactly who were are

I will be releasing more info as soon as testing is complete with this system and we get the N20 going as well. Shouldn't be much more than a month or 2!

Haha sweet, I saw something on instagram about a N55 downpipe and your from florida so i figured it was you guys.

brentmeister7592 · 11-14-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterM

Haha sweet, I saw something on instagram about a N55 downpipe and your from florida so i figured it was you guys.

Haha! Yup. That was my car on the lift.

zibawal · 11-16-2012, 12:59 AM

Could you please pm me shipped price?

zibawal · 11-16-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by zibawal

Could you please pm me shipped price?

Is Dynno must after installation? My local guy did not do it on my X5?
Would you know who dies dyno in sfo Bay Area?

spideypm · 11-20-2012, 07:46 AM

Can anyone tell me what is the advantage of the conventional "remapped ecu" over the piggyback flash and vice versa?? I know right now piggyback seems to be the only option and which brand would be recommended?? Tks!

zibawal · 11-20-2012, 10:04 AM

On 328i does this improve mpg? Supposedly on x5 diesel it does!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-20-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zibawal

Is Dynno must after installation? My local guy did not do it on my X5?
Would you know who dies dyno in sfo Bay Area?

No you just install the N55 Stage1 and enjoy the extra power.

To answer another question no mileage changes during normal driving.

Mike

PeterM · 11-20-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zibawal

Is Dynno must after installation? My local guy did not do it on my X5?
Would you know who dies dyno in sfo Bay Area?

A dyno is not a must unless you want to see the power increase. I would dyno before install the new DP drive for a couple days so it adapts everything and re-dyno try to do it close to the same temp.

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Originally Posted by spideypm

Can anyone tell me what is the advantage of the conventional "remapped ecu" over the piggyback flash and vice versa?? I know right now piggyback seems to be the only option and which brand would be recommended?? Tks!

I would take a remapped ecu any day over a piggyback, i feel its a much safer and better way to go. A piggyback it seems like its fooling the stock ecu to think its running stock but the output of the piggyback adjusts a few sensor to get more power. In the audi/vw world we only did ecu flash's no piggybacks. 1 advantage i see with the piggyback is you can remove it and go to the dealer on a stock ecu.

spideypm · 11-20-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterM

A dyno is not a must unless you want to see the power increase. I would dyno before install the new DP drive for a couple days so it adapts everything and re-dyno try to do it close to the same temp.

I would take a remapped ecu any day over a piggyback, i feel its a much safer and better way to go. A piggyback it seems like its fooling the stock ecu to think its running stock but the output of the piggyback adjusts a few sensor to get more power. In the audi/vw world we only did ecu flash's no piggybacks. 1 advantage i see with the piggyback is you can remove it and go to the dealer on a stock ecu.

Thank you!!

NICKTENN · 11-21-2012, 05:47 PM

Just ordered this and the USB cable!!!

Only problem is, it's a Christmas present, gotta wait to install it.

buildbright · 12-05-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

No you just install the N55 Stage1 and enjoy the extra power.

To answer another question no mileage changes during normal driving.

Mike

Stage 2, 3 and 4? We need more power!

J-boogey · 12-20-2012, 12:45 AM

any updates? Correct me if I'm wrong is this harness B? Is the cantool a must with the beta tune? Obviously the usb is though.

MiladsFrozenM5 · 12-25-2012, 11:45 PM

Does jb have any features on it like procedes launch control and etc

Thank you

NICKTENN · 12-26-2012, 06:48 PM

Installed today! Went pretty smooth. I wanted to let others know who may be in the same boat as me (MacBook Air user), that I had no troubles using the free Windows 8 Preview OS via Parallels software. Just double clicked the driver app that comes with the JB3 software (found on n54tech website), after that just found what the com number was and everything was smooth sailing from there.

Got out and drove it a bit. It's 32 degrees here so i never mashed it off the line, but i could definitely tell a difference. Looking forward to the day we have nice weather again and the car has fully adapted to the tune!

NICKTENN · 12-27-2012, 12:54 AM

This post was about an issue I had. Terry @ BMS fixed my issue and everything is running great!

shivaswrath · 12-27-2012, 01:03 AM

There's no concern regarding the torque limit on the 8-speed AT?

I'm assuming the JB tune will far exceed 330 ft/lb....

NvDiS · 12-27-2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

There's no concern regarding the torque limit on the 8-speed AT?

I'm assuming the JB tune will far exceed 330 ft/lb....

this i was wondering the same, if the torque limits are true, its making me consider the 6sp manual

shivaswrath · 12-27-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NvDiS

this i was wondering the same, if the torque limits are true, its making me consider the 6sp manual

yeah had I known the transmission limits, I would've probably gone manual too...ARGH!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 12-27-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKTENN

Installed today! Went pretty smooth. I wanted to let others know who may be in the same boat as me (MacBook Air user), that I had no troubles using the free Windows 8 Preview OS via Parallels software. Just double clicked the driver app that comes with the JB3 software (found on n54tech website), after that just found what the com number was and everything was smooth sailing from there. I did change the upload timeout to 15 seconds before i tried updating the firmware.

Got out and drove it a bit. It's 32 degrees here so i never mashed it off the line, but i could definitely tell a difference. Looking forward to the day we have nice weather again and the car has fully adapted to the tune!

EDIT: something went haywire and the engine kept dying, (got a cel and warning that engine was at half power, but it wouldn't even stay running). Of course this happened in front of the wife (she was already against the tune). Uninstalled for now and will attempt again this weekend, so disappointed.

No F30 firmware has been posted. So you probably screwed something up with the laptop if you tried to upload something? Email BMS if you need assistance.

Mike

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 12-27-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

There's no concern regarding the torque limit on the 8-speed AT?

I'm assuming the JB tune will far exceed 330 ft/lb....

Not an issue for the Stage1. When Stage2 comes around they'll do some addl higher torque testing on it.

Mike

cooler2442 · 12-27-2012, 05:24 PM

I wouldn't listen to the BMW listed torque numbers to closely. On the 7spd DCT tranny for the N55's the limit is 400tq or so according to the numbers but only those who are pushing 450wtq+ start slipping.

tojo_m · 12-27-2012, 09:05 PM

Is the jb even an option/recommendation for people who are not very hands on with the car? I mean I can fill air in my tires if I read the manual, but cannot do more advanced stuff like opening the hood. Is professional installation available for this in AZ?

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NICKTENN Private First Class Drives: 2011 F150 FX4 Crew Cab 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	Just ordered this and the USB cable!!! Only problem is, it's a Christmas present, gotta wait to install it. __________________ 2012 335i Sport Line, Mineral Gray, Everest Gray, Aluminum/Black dash, Premium, Parking, Premium Sound, Technology, Sport Trans, Heated seat/steering. BMS Stage 1 tune.

12-20-2012, 12:45 AM	#100
J-boogey Major Drives: F30 335xi Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oceanside, New York Posts: 1,251 iTrader: (1)	any updates? Correct me if I'm wrong is this harness B? Is the cantool a must with the beta tune? Obviously the usb is though. __________________ 2013 F30 335i xdrive \| Estoril Blue \| Black Dakota Leather \| Aluminum Hexagon trim \| M-Sport \| Cold weather \| DHP \| Premium package \| Tech package \| Harmon Kardon \| PDC \| Rearview Cam \| IND Painted reflectors \| BMW performance grills \| JB4 stage 2 \| ER downpipe

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MiladsFrozenM5 M5, 335i, Maserati gts, Audi A8L, CLS 63 Drives: m5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: laguna niguel Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	Does jb have any features on it like procedes launch control and etc Thank you __________________ M5, 335i, Maserati gts, Audi A8L, CLS 63

12-26-2012, 06:48 PM	#102
NICKTENN Private First Class Drives: 2011 F150 FX4 Crew Cab 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	Installed today! Went pretty smooth. I wanted to let others know who may be in the same boat as me (MacBook Air user), that I had no troubles using the free Windows 8 Preview OS via Parallels software. Just double clicked the driver app that comes with the JB3 software (found on n54tech website), after that just found what the com number was and everything was smooth sailing from there. Got out and drove it a bit. It's 32 degrees here so i never mashed it off the line, but i could definitely tell a difference. Looking forward to the day we have nice weather again and the car has fully adapted to the tune! __________________ 2012 335i Sport Line, Mineral Gray, Everest Gray, Aluminum/Black dash, Premium, Parking, Premium Sound, Technology, Sport Trans, Heated seat/steering. BMS Stage 1 tune. Last edited by NICKTENN; 01-12-2013 at 10:18 AM.

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NICKTENN Private First Class Drives: 2011 F150 FX4 Crew Cab 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	This post was about an issue I had. Terry @ BMS fixed my issue and everything is running great! __________________ 2012 335i Sport Line, Mineral Gray, Everest Gray, Aluminum/Black dash, Premium, Parking, Premium Sound, Technology, Sport Trans, Heated seat/steering. BMS Stage 1 tune.

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zibawal Captain Drives: 2012 X5D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SFO BAY AREA Posts: 977 iTrader: (0)	Could you please pm me shipped price?

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spideypm Private Drives: 2013' 335i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Taiwan Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	Can anyone tell me what is the advantage of the conventional "remapped ecu" over the piggyback flash and vice versa?? I know right now piggyback seems to be the only option and which brand would be recommended?? Tks!

11-20-2012, 10:04 AM	#94
zibawal Captain Drives: 2012 X5D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SFO BAY AREA Posts: 977 iTrader: (0)	On 328i does this improve mpg? Supposedly on x5 diesel it does!

12-27-2012, 01:03 AM	#104
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,992 iTrader: (2)	There's no concern regarding the torque limit on the 8-speed AT? I'm assuming the JB tune will far exceed 330 ft/lb.... __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

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cooler2442 Brigadier General Drives: '11 135 Sport DCT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Valley, Los Angeles Posts: 3,176 iTrader: (5)	I wouldn't listen to the BMW listed torque numbers to closely. On the 7spd DCT tranny for the N55's the limit is 400tq or so according to the numbers but only those who are pushing 450wtq+ start slipping. __________________

12-27-2012, 09:05 PM	#110
tojo_m First Lieutenant Drives: fast a F30 335i + PPK Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 355 iTrader: (0)	Is the jb even an option/recommendation for people who are not very hands on with the car? I mean I can fill air in my tires if I read the manual, but cannot do more advanced stuff like opening the hood. Is professional installation available for this in AZ?

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