[Rikes]

So got the car back yesterday.
Had a custom ECU tune and aftermarket charge pipe kit installed. Also had sports dials updated.

Car is a lot more responsive.
Kw power on the dials reaches 240 Kw
Torque on the dials reaches 450 Nm

Definitely doesn’t feel like a 4cyl anymore.

[naylon]

Originally Posted by Rikes

So got the car back yesterday.
Had a custom ECU tune and aftermarket charge pipe kit installed. Also had sports dials updated.

Car is a lot more responsive.
Kw power on the dials reaches 240 Kw
Torque on the dials reaches 450 Nm

Definitely doesn’t feel like a 4cyl anymore.

Which company, tuner?

[BarnBade]

Just picked up a 2020 530i Msport and was curious if the bootmod 3 tune can be turned off and on if I had to take it in for service or is it just never a good idea to tune under warranty? Not sure if the dealer can tell if there was ever a tune installed whether its on or not.

[brokeboi]

Originally Posted by BarnBade

Just picked up a 2020 530i Msport and was curious if the bootmod 3 tune can be turned off and on if I had to take it in for service or is it just never a good idea to tune under warranty? Not sure if the dealer can tell if there was ever a tune installed whether its on or not.

If you've tuned with bm3 once it will be traceable even after you reverse it to stock. That does not neccessarily mean that the whole warranty is voided, but unless you can prove that any potential problems with the engine in the future is unrelated to the tune, then I would suggest you to stay away from tuning altogheter.

[Knifeedge2k1]

Is bootmod3 the same for 520i and 530i?

[brokeboi]

Originally Posted by Knifeedge2k1

Is bootmod3 the same for 520i and 530i?

Bootmod3 on 520i has more potential gain in hp compared to 530i, simply because the b48 in the 520i is a detuned version of the b48 in the 530i.

[Knifeedge2k1]

Awesome thanks man

[Bayarea 530i g30]

I JUST ORDERED THE DME Tuning ECU UPGRADE STAGE 2. DO I NEED TO UPGRADE ANYTHING ELSE WHEN INSTALLING THAT? I READ SOMEWHERE MAYBE THE SPARK PLUGS. AND SEEN MINOR THINGS ABOUT DOWNPIPE? ANYONE GOT ANY INFO?

[Frans]

Originally Posted by Bayarea 530i g30

I JUST ORDERED THE DME Tuning ECU UPGRADE STAGE 2. DO I NEED TO UPGRADE ANYTHING ELSE WHEN INSTALLING THAT? I READ SOMEWHERE MAYBE THE SPARK PLUGS. AND SEEN MINOR THINGS ABOUT DOWNPIPE? ANYONE GOT ANY INFO?

DME mentions these things indeed on their web page where you presumably ordered the tune…..they will apparently discuss these things with you when you have your appointment for remote tuning.
If you have a late model ECU it can be locked in which case the guys at DME can ot remotely tune it.
There are ways to find out if you have a locked DME, something you best know before ordering stuff.

[Melvin1981]

Mine a 530e running with 383hp and 578Nm for few months already. If not mistaken, only running on 18psi. (I forgot but the tuner is stubbornly keep it safe he say). Did a trial run of about 4.5sec for 0-100kph

Only few things I did:

Dinan B Series Ignition Coils
FTP Charge Pipe and Short Intake Pipe
MST filter (sounds good)
Snowtech Heat exchanger
VRSF Catless downpipe
Tuning by Project A (Malaysia)

Amsoil full set (gear, engine, axle)

M340i brakes (make sure can stop better lol)

Its so much fun to drive compared to normal and the top speed did touch close to 300. Never tried max. I'm getting old....

[AntWrig]

I am going the whole IPOS 450 route, the includes new turbo, intake manifold, etc. With the price of what I paid for the car, it’s still cheaper than a stock 540i.

Funny thing is from what I seen, most 540 owners barely do FBOs on this forum. I will easily push 450whp and the b48 will hold.

[gumbas]

Originally Posted by AntWrig

I am going the whole IPOS 450 route, the includes new turbo, intake manifold, etc. With the price of what I paid for the car, it’s still cheaper than a stock 540i.

Funny thing is from what I seen, most 540 owners barely do FBOs on this forum. I will easily push 450whp and the b48 will hold.

Hi, any updates on this? Did something happen? I will look for power in my b48 and I'm curious how it goes.

[AntWrig]

Originally Posted by gumbas

Hi, any updates on this? Did something happen? I will look for power in my b48 and I'm curious how it goes.

The turbo arrives on Tuesday. However, I am still waiting for the intake manifold and downpipe.

I was told that they are still waiting for an update from their machine shop. The parts were ordered back in March and honestly I might as well buy the port injection kit. Considering I don't expect an install of everything until fall… considering the wait times.

[AntWrig]

Originally Posted by gumbas

Hi, any updates on this? Did something happen? I will look for power in my b48 and I'm curious how it goes.

Just wanted give you a heads up. Everything has arrived.
Car will be going into the shop, late August early September.

[Sav0101]

IPE exhaust
high flow cat
metal charge pipe
and all M sport cosmetic mods.
Also did Crystal Gear level inside

late 2020 530i. done with BM3 stage 2 91 tune. adding in 98. as in Aus that is what works. 91 seems to be equal to 95-96. No issues, car is smooth. Have not tested but would be around 290-300 whp.

[Sav0101]

Also, Did H&R lowering springs and m performance grill.

[AntWrig]

Car is going into the shop https://www.brothersgarageperformance.com/ the week of September 2nd.

Items getting installed:

IPOS INM450
IPOS intake manifold
IPOS Downpipe
IPOS port injection
Reflex + to handle the port injection

I am switching to BM3 and the car will be tuned for 93 and full 85.

** Note I didn't see my post above.

Regarding the HP numbers, I may be over 400WHP. From what I have been reading that is easily obtainable. That said, I will be working on getting a stable tune, not something that will blow the engine.

[AntWrig]

Originally Posted by Sav0101

IPE exhaust
high flow cat
metal charge pipe
and all M sport cosmetic mods.
Also did Crystal Gear level inside

late 2020 530i. done with BM3 stage 2 91 tune. adding in 98. as in Aus that is what works. 91 seems to be equal to 95-96. No issues, car is smooth. Have not tested but would be around 290-300 whp.

Love the exhaust. I went to the M-Performance and I regret it. I am looking at the Valtronic, and I am looking forward to speaking with them when I go to Bimmer Invasion next month.

[Sav0101]

Originally Posted by AntWrig

Love the exhaust. I went to the M-Performance and I regret it. I am looking at the Valtronic, and I am looking forward to speaking with them when I go to Bimmer Invasion next month.

Nice, Do post the pics once you get done. Also does some one have any idea about below ?

I wish to have BMW connected services and Remote services like Locking/unlocking the car from MY BMW App, See remote 3d view and other things like remote start from app. So if i purchase that from BMW and add to my car, will that lock the DME and go back to stock tune ? or is it ok to add and there will not be any affect on the tune or dme ?

Has anyone tried that before ? Any help ?