2017 BMW M4 noob

[NOLAbabin]

How's it going guys, new to the tune/mod world for the M4. What's y'all guys recommendation on best overall tunes/mods for a beginner to maximize the performance of the car? I know some tunes void the warranty or if there are some that you can get by with will also be helpful!

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

all ecu tunes will void your warranty if you blow your shit. Lots of people been running tunes on their cars for years now. Honestly I dont even remember I have a tune; just wanted refinement. can you handle the car stock; before adding more power? I only got the comp pack tune from Alpine/alex....it just drives better than stock; i tried higher maps but I dont see the need for more power; unless you can already drive at 100%

[NOLAbabin]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

all ecu tunes will void your warranty if you blow your shit. Lots of people been running tunes on their cars for years now. Honestly I dont even remember I have a tune; just wanted refinement. can you handle the car stock; before adding more power? I only got the comp pack tune from Alpine/alex....it just drives better than stock; i tried higher maps but I dont see the need for more power; unless you can already drive at 100%

I'm not no formula one driver but I can handle some horsepower. Just trying to see what's everyone using on the market that's reliable and have a good customer reviews

[BIGW0RM]

Bootmod3 is king.

[NOLAbabin]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

Bootmod3 is king.

Why do you think it's king? Just want more information lol

[///M4ster Yoda]

Originally Posted by NOLAbabin

Why do you think it's king? Just want more information lol

Customization. BPM and Hex are also good

Stay away from garbage piggy back tunes

[SD ///M4]

Why not invest in a High Performance Driving Event (HPDE) and learn how to really drive your car before dumping a bunch of money on mods that make no real difference on the street?

BMW CCA does HPDEs at Circuit of the Americas, if I lived as close as you, I'd be all over that.

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

TBH, i;d rather done a HPDE course vs tunning. Some balls can go along way in this car...i just don;t have the time.

[mike@x-ph.com]

If you plan on keeping the car stock, get the Burger Tuning stage 1
If you want to push the car and will add mods in the future , get the Jb4
You can remove them before the dealership visit.

[NOLAbabin]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

If you plan on keeping the car stock, get the Burger Tuning stage 1
If you want to push the car and will add mods in the future , get the Jb4
You can remove them before the dealership visit.

What's your opinion on Bootmod3

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by NOLAbabin

What's your opinion on Bootmod3

Its an awesome tune with lots of cool features, one of the best options available for your car

[Djdnav]

Originally Posted by NOLAbabin

I'm not no formula one driver but I can handle some horsepower.

So you are a formula one driver?

[NOLAbabin]

Originally Posted by Djdnav

So you are a formula one driver?

Don't tell noone😂

[damageprone]

I think the best mod/recommendation for any beginner is to attend the M Performance school. I've been telling myself to go for the longest time. I need to "learn" how to control this beast the way it was meant to be driven.

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by damageprone

I think the best mod/recommendation for any beginner is to attend the M Performance school. I've been telling myself to go for the longest time. I need to "learn" how to control this beast the way it was meant to be driven.

This is an excellent idea! My wife and I have both attended the 1-day M School and the 2-Day M School. One of the main advantages of an M Performance School (1-day or 2-day) is that it's BMW's cars, gas, tires, and brakes! Run the cars as hard as you are able and your car is not affected. You get classroom instruction and in-car instruction via two-way radio. M School sessions include autocross, skidpad, and track time.

A BMW CCA HPDE (High Performance Driving Event) is considerably cheaper, except that you'll be using your car, gas, tires, and brakes. My wife and I have done many HPDEs. Even if you get track day insurance from Lockton, a 2-day HPDE is less than 1/3 the cost of the 2-day M School. Risk to your car is extremely low. More classroom instruction than an M School, but you'll also have an experienced, certified instructor sitting next to you to coach you while on track. With no experience, you'll start in D Class, with other people that have little or no track experience. As you attend future HPDEs, if you have the skill, you'll progress through C, B, and eventually to A Class or A+ Class, running with the best drivers and fastest cars. HPDEs are 100% track time, no skidpad or autocross.

[M4STERBATUR]

I went to one day BMW M PERFORMANCE class in Thermal. It's worth it. I'd do that first honestly. Enjoy your M, second. Third, do the tune.

[damageprone]

Originally Posted by M4STERBATUR

I went to one day BMW M PERFORMANCE class in Thermal. It's worth it. I'd do that first honestly. Enjoy your M, second. Third, do the tune.

I just found out that they had Groupons for the M performance schools. Who would have known? Add another 6% with ebates, and that's not too bad.

I'd rather make mistakes on BMW's cars than my own.