Ordered my FORGE FMIC

Si-M240i · 07-30-2009, 02:13 AM

Looking forward to this being fitted in a few weeks. I have been waiting for this for some time now so really excited about it.

I am having it fitted by Evolve too, so no need for me to worry about someone else, or even me having to fit it.

Currently running Std boost, but waiting to see the price on the BMW Performance upgrade before I decide on what to do on the remap front. I like the idea of the extra cooling they fit, but if it works out to be really stupid money, I will be back to Evolve for their Map.

After that, I think I will need to buy shares in Bridgestone as my first set of rear tyres only made it to 10k miles on a std map

When I have this fitted I will post my thoughts on it

clived · 07-30-2009, 08:50 AM

Why are you waiting on the BMW remap - I'm guessing not for warranty - I think they'll spot the FMIC

Si-M240i · 07-30-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by clived

Why are you waiting on the BMW remap - I'm guessing not for warranty - I think they'll spot the FMIC

I am keen on the extra cooling it provides.

Also, it may be difficult to attribute blame to the FMIC for warranty claims. I agree they would definatley try if it was engine or transmission related.

sbefar01 · 07-31-2009, 11:25 AM

Cant really blame a FMIC for engine prob unless the FMIC actually breaks or fails. Same as adding intake basically only the colder air is a benefit.

MadMan77 · 07-31-2009, 01:30 PM

I am sure the dealer would not attribute an engine failure to an upgraded FMIC. I am VERY sure they would be looking for any signs of tampering in the Engine Control Box area with a fine-toothed comb. Not to mention they will have scanned for tuner codes and anything possibly associated to that.

Citizen Z · 07-31-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMan77

I am sure the dealer would not attribute an engine failure to an upgraded FMIC. I am VERY sure they would be looking for any signs of tampering in the Engine Control Box area with a fine-toothed comb. Not to mention they will have scanned for tuner codes and anything possibly associated to that.

Not at all; I've talked with service advisors at three separate BMW dealerships, one in Maryland, one in Missouri, and one in Kansas, and all of them have said they don't bother looking for warranty violation unless the ower brings in their car with an unusual warranty claim. BMW's central server, the ISIS system, can read more than a dealer's local diagnostics and they won't void your warranty unless there is obvious signs of warrany voiding activity when the owner brings the vehicle in for a warranty claim.

MadMan77 · 07-31-2009, 02:15 PM

LOL... I did not say that a dealer would just arbitrarily check all of this. That would be dumb. If you look at my first sentence I might have mentioned something about an engine failure.

That might fall into the whole unusual warranty claim territory. I simply stated one particular situation is all.

07-30-2009, 02:13 AM	#1
Si-M240i Major 137 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: M240i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Ordered my FORGE FMIC Looking forward to this being fitted in a few weeks. I have been waiting for this for some time now so really excited about it. I am having it fitted by Evolve too, so no need for me to worry about someone else, or even me having to fit it. Currently running Std boost, but waiting to see the price on the BMW Performance upgrade before I decide on what to do on the remap front. I like the idea of the extra cooling they fit, but if it works out to be really stupid money, I will be back to Evolve for their Map. After that, I think I will need to buy shares in Bridgestone as my first set of rear tyres only made it to 10k miles on a std map When I have this fitted I will post my thoughts on it __________________ M240i LCI (Mineral Grey):- M2 Door Mirrors, M2 Black Kidney Grills, Lower grille inserts, MP Exhaust, Dinan Carbon Fibre CAI, hot climate intake elbow
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clived Captain 39 Rep 812 Posts Drives: Evolved 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Why are you waiting on the BMW remap - I'm guessing not for warranty - I think they'll spot the FMIC __________________ 2019+ BSM M2C 2011-2012: VO 1M Coupe, many toys, Evolve Stage 3. 2008-2011: 135i M Sport Le Mans Blue / Lemon / HGSL. Evolve OBD remap - 390bhp. Also in the family: X3 M40d / Audi S4 (V8)
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sbefar01 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 1er Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Cant really blame a FMIC for engine prob unless the FMIC actually breaks or fails. Same as adding intake basically only the colder air is a benefit.
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MadMan77 ↓↓↓ Ex-Con ↓↓↓ 34 Rep 1,874 Posts Drives: Jet Black '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yigo iTrader: (1)	I am sure the dealer would not attribute an engine failure to an upgraded FMIC. I am VERY sure they would be looking for any signs of tampering in the Engine Control Box area with a fine-toothed comb. Not to mention they will have scanned for tuner codes and anything possibly associated to that. __________________
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MadMan77 ↓↓↓ Ex-Con ↓↓↓ 34 Rep 1,874 Posts Drives: Jet Black '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yigo iTrader: (1)	LOL... I did not say that a dealer would just arbitrarily check all of this. That would be dumb. If you look at my first sentence I might have mentioned something about an engine failure. That might fall into the whole unusual warranty claim territory. I simply stated one particular situation is all. __________________
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