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      10-16-2012, 03:07 PM   #1
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Boost Control change on F30?

Does anyone know if this is possible? Maybe thru coding? I would love to up the boost on my f30 a few PSI.
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      10-16-2012, 03:09 PM   #2
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You would need software.

BMS stage 1 is about $375 and is showing good results. 0-60 drops to 335 levels.
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what kind of HP is that giving? $375 is not bad if there is a noticeable difference.
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what kind of HP is that giving? $375 is not bad if there is a noticeable difference.
0-60 drops from 5.4-4.9. It's about 30whp.
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0-60 drops from 5.4-4.9. It's about 30whp.
Wow, so 30whp gain for only $375? That's some cheap HP. Definitely going to look into this upgrade.
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That seems VERY CHEAP for so much HP
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Wow, so 30whp gain for only $375? That's some cheap HP. Definitely going to look into this upgrade.
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That seems VERY CHEAP for so much HP
http://burgertuning.com/N20_BMW_performance_Tuner.html
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I don't think you can adjust boost via coding, but you could reflash the DME. Cobb makes a flashing unit for the 335 so it should only be a matter of time before they release support for the 328.
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anyone try this yet? low 13s car for $375 sounds too good.
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      10-19-2012, 12:01 PM   #10
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anyone try this yet? low 13s car for $375 sounds too good.
I have heard good things about this and looking forward to get it done on my F30 too.
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I have heard good things about this and looking forward to get it done on my F30 too.
so why is this one $1,300 for the same gains?
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      10-19-2012, 01:05 PM   #12
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I had the juicebox installed. Very easy install! And you definitely feel the car pull a lot more past 3k rpm.

The install guide on burgertuning.com is excellent and easy to follow. Also, I emailed a couple of questions to burgertuning because I had a few questions; in all cases, I got a response within a couple hours.
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Good question lol.

It's the nature of tuning.

I spent $1200 for my first Saab tune only to get the same or better tuning later on with open source tuning for $250.
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Just ordered my BMS Stage 1 today!
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Its a simple connection.. takes no more than 10 minutes if you cable tie everything nicely...
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u think juice box will come up with a stage 2 tune?
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u think juice box will come up with a stage 2 tune?
Definitely.
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u think juice box will come up with a stage 2 tune?
I'm waiting for this. I bought the stage 1 and had it installed but one time I gave it some gas and the car lurched and gave me a bunch of warnings about "drive-train failure". It reduced power to almost nothing. I removed it and now it runs great. Terry @ BMS wasn't very helpful and didn't care about what the fault may have been, but all I know is that my car ran perfect before and after the tune now that I have removed it. Hopefully the stage 2 will be better but personally am going to wait until there is more document miles before upgrading upgrading my car and risking losing my warranty.
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I'm waiting for this. I bought the stage 1 and had it installed but one time I gave it some gas and the car lurched and gave me a bunch of warnings about "drive-train failure". It reduced power to almost nothing. I removed it and now it runs great. Terry @ BMS wasn't very helpful and didn't care about what the fault may have been, but all I know is that my car ran perfect before and after the tune now that I have removed it. Hopefully the stage 2 will be better but personally am going to wait until there is more document miles before upgrading upgrading my car and risking losing my warranty.
Lol, your not going to blow up your motor/tranny from a piggyback. Also there are thousands of owners and documented miles using the BMS piggyback. Regarding your warranty just unplug it before you go in for warranty work, no big deal.
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well what other companies are their? That are the same price as bms? Also how much power does the stock clutch and tranny hold.
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      11-05-2012, 11:23 AM   #21
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I'm waiting for this. I bought the stage 1 and had it installed but one time I gave it some gas and the car lurched and gave me a bunch of warnings about "drive-train failure". It reduced power to almost nothing. I removed it and now it runs great. Terry @ BMS wasn't very helpful and didn't care about what the fault may have been, but all I know is that my car ran perfect before and after the tune now that I have removed it. Hopefully the stage 2 will be better but personally am going to wait until there is more document miles before upgrading upgrading my car and risking losing my warranty.
What happened? Did it not work with the downpipe or? I was really excited to get this and was even willing to get the BV cable to be able to clear any eventual codes...
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Lol, your not going to blow up your motor/tranny from a piggyback. Also there are thousands of owners and documented miles using the BMS piggyback. Regarding your warranty just unplug it before you go in for warranty work, no big deal.
Who said I was worried about blowing my motor? I just said I don't want to lose my warranty because of a mod.

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What happened? Did it not work with the downpipe or? I was really excited to get this and was even willing to get the BV cable to be able to clear any eventual codes...
No other modifications. 93 octane gas. Just gave it gas and BOOM reduced power and warnings like crazy. "Drivetrain Failure" and "Chasis Stabilization Failure". Terry @ BMS told me to buy the BT cable and check codes to see what happened, which @ $300 I'm not exactly interested in. The only reason I needed it was because of his product. Now I feel stuck because I don't want to take it to the dealer because I'm concerned they will see I tuned it and void my warranty. He basically told me to take a hike and that the tune had nothing to do with the error. I am partial to believing that but his complete lack of interest in figuring out what it may be led me to return the product. I don't think I'm really going to be interested in BMS stuff anymore.

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