Best ECU tune? Exhaust or Downpipes necessary?

[AJM1125]

Hey guys looking to take my car for a full serivce soon but after that I am looking at getting a tune for the m4. I really want all the crackle and pops similar to the m4 GTS.. my car is all stock so anything would be appreciated for advice on how to make it sound better. Going more for sound but if I can get power I'll take the power too.. I looked a little bit into hex tuning, and gintani tune but would prefer somewhere local to Orlando florida. Let me know if you have any recommendations. Thanks so much

[AutoTalent]

I recommend BM3 for the tune. What kind of exhaust sound are you going for?

[AJM1125]

Something similar to stock but really just with the extra crackle and pops. Not looking to spend too much but I will if it's worth it

[AutoTalent]

Originally Posted by AJM1125

Something similar to stock but really just with the extra crackle and pops. Not looking to spend too much but I will if it's worth it

The BM3 will give you that noise. Adding downpipes makes that louder as well. I would just do that tune with catless downpipes. Feel free to PM me if you need any help.

[AJM1125]

Originally Posted by AutoTalent

The BM3 will give you that noise. Adding downpipes makes that louder as well. I would just do that tune with catless downpipes. Feel free to PM me if you need any help.

Private message sent!

[packetpilot]

Vendor recommendations always are a bit suspect. If I were a vendor I'd recommend products with the higher margin or the better kickback to me.

#justsayin

[packetpilot]

@autotalent how many slave networks are you on?

@AJM1125 Are you aware that most tunes come from the same one or two sources selling a white labeled set of tunes?

That said, it might come down to the User Experience you prefer. Hate using Windows? Limits your options. ...For example.

[AutoTalent]

Originally Posted by packetpilot

@autotalent how many slave networks are you on?

@AJM1125 Are you aware that most tunes come from the same one or two sources selling a white labeled set of tunes?

That said, it might come down to the User Experience you prefer. Hate using Windows? Limits your options. ...For example.

I'm on four different networks for the F8x platform. I have no problem giving my honest opinion every time. Happy customers is best for business

[packetpilot]

Good to know. How many (if any) are friendly to Linux or macOS users who'd rather not dual boot or lug a VM around? Is it still zero?

[proTUNING Freaks]

Originally Posted by packetpilot

Good to know. How many (if any) are friendly to Linux or macOS users who'd rather not dual boot or lug a VM around? Is it still zero?

bm3 runs on mobile (Android/iOS), in a browser with the obd agent on linux/unix/macos/windows. Pretty sure we could get the agent to run on AS400 mainframe too, not that you'd want to but it'd be pretty cool in a photo!

[packetpilot]

Originally Posted by proTUNING Freaks

bm3 runs on mobile (Android/iOS), in a browser with the obd agent on linux/unix/macos/windows. Pretty sure we could get the agent to run on AS400 mainframe too, not that you'd want to but it'd be pretty cool in a photo!

I'd wager platform independence is a distinguishing feature for you guys. Glad someone's #doingitright.

[proTUNING Freaks]

Originally Posted by packetpilot

I'd wager platform independence is a distinguishing feature for you guys. Glad someone's #doingitright.

Platform agnostic

[VF-Engineering]

Are you aware that most tunes come from the same one or two sources selling a white labeled set of tunes?

I have to point our that this is a very misleading statement and doesn't
pertain to any of the primary name brands that are currently dominating
the F8X market.

For the record we offer multiple performance stage levels and feature rich
HEX Tuning Software options for the S55 (F8X), all of which were
calibrated and developed completely in house and validated through our
own testing criteria on the dyno and on the road.

[packetpilot]

Originally Posted by proTUNING Freaks

Platform agnostic

Platform agnostic for the app, platform independence for meeeee

well, not quite I suppose, still need some platform. /duh me

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

hmm this threads just asking for some tune fan boys to pop off

[dmk08]

BM3.

[JDE92M3]

I had the Turner Tune and loved it, but wanted to see what Active 8 was about. Now I have that and wouldn't go back. Not that the Turner was bad, just the new Active 8 makes the power delivery smooth and comes on strong. The top end definitely seems to taper, likely to save spark plugs. But all in all awesome tune and I use it daily. Again I'm sure JB4 is just as good, and flash make better power. But I wanted a set it and forget it tune, with some solid gains. Hope that helps.

JD

[AJM1125]

Are the VRSF downpipes any good? And it's a bolt on install or would wielding be required? Any significant sound gains with the initial start up?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by AJM1125

Are the VRSF downpipes any good? And it's a bolt on install or would wielding be required? Any significant sound gains with the initial start up?

Cold start will be noticeably louder
VRSF downpipes are 100% bolt on, no wielding needed
These are our most popular downpipes, very high quality. Offered with lifetime warranty against defects or fitment issues

[JDE92M3]

Originally Posted by RoadRunner///M

So noticeable difference between Tuner and Active 8? I just installed my Active 8 last night, but not had chance to really test it yet.

You will see that the drivability is spot on. The car is smooth when getting on and off the throttle. Also, the major difference is the power delivery. The power comes on strong in the mid range, seems to taper off at top end. But I can live with that for the sake of my spark plugs lol. For some odd reason, my DCT is smoother with the Active 8 Tune compared to the Turner Tune. Possibly due to how the tune is being delivered, not entirely sure. Overall very happy with tune, and daily drivability. I'm not looking for the fastest M3, just a quicker/reliable M3 .

JD