BMW Performance Power Kits for 135i and 335i Special Price Until End of 2011 - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Auto Pilot · 09-19-2011, 01:51 PM

Note: Power Kits should only be installed on 135i and 335i vehicles equipped with option code S840 (increased top speed limiter – which includes an additional oil cooler).

I find this comment confusing, isn't the existence of a higher speed limiter based upon the tires on the car?

jaco · 09-19-2011, 01:57 PM

Is this a N55 only option?

huseini · 09-19-2011, 02:00 PM

Its great that they dropped the price! But I still think its pricey$$, considering there is no hardware purchase that is involved and the preproduction feature includes much more at the same price. I guess the only advantage against the other non-BMW aftermarket upgrade is the warranty is retained!!
My other question is....
What's the benefit of stage 2 with the "extra cooling", since there is no extra boost in the hp with it? I know that extra cooling minimizes power losses at higher/sustained RPM, so does that mean that stage 1 can be potentially harmful in the long run, if driven too hard?!?! Wonder how BMW will play this..

Auto Pilot · 09-19-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SupremePower3335

“Exhaust burble” sound during engine overrun conditions (new feature).

My 135 already does this and I LOVE it!

I am waiting on my 2011' 335xi Sedan. They quoted me $1350+tax ($1500) for just the tune. I wonder if I drive over to Buffalo if I can get it done there under warranty?? They were not willing to budge on the price..I wonder if the price will be reduced in Canada?

Good question, wondering myself.

Auto Pilot · 09-19-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaco

Is this a N55 only option?

Shouldn't be, the PPK existed before the N55 introduction I believe.

PKL · 09-19-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auto Pilot

I find this comment confusing, isn't the existence of a higher speed limiter based upon the tires on the car?

No.

jaco · 09-19-2011, 02:13 PM

So this will be $600 for the N54? I think it might be worth it for warranty considerations.

Auto Pilot · 09-19-2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKL

No.

Well how did PAMidge get his, his 2011 xi shouldn't have an oil cooler for the increased speed limiter by default.

Lowkey335 · 09-19-2011, 02:25 PM

Does anybody have this tune already? Can they chime in with overall thoughts?

PKL · 09-19-2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auto Pilot

Well how did PAMidge get his, his 2011 xi shouldn't have an oil cooler for the increased speed limiter by default.

No idea, I was just answering the dudes question if speed limiter is related to tires, which it isnt.

PKL · 09-19-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowkey335

Does anybody have this tune already? Can they chime in with overall thoughts?

Yes, you can find a few opinions, by searching

huseini · 09-19-2011, 02:29 PM

s840 comes with ZSP, even in the xdrive. The sport suspension is excluded in xdrive with ZSP

EyeGuy · 09-19-2011, 02:39 PM

Nice option. I have a dealership visit tomorrow and will inquire about this. Hopefully it wont matter that my car doesnt have an oil cooler.

doppler · 09-19-2011, 02:39 PM

Shoot, I've got a 2011 135i with no Sport Package (and no option code S840). Am I SOL? I thought the sport package was limited to seats and trim. I wish I had known there was a mechanical difference.

PKL · 09-19-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doppler

Shoot, I've got a 2011 135i with no Sport Package (and no option code S840). Am I SOL? I thought the sport package was limited to seats and trim. I wish I had known there was a mechanical difference.

I would never buy a BMW without Sport, or M-Sport. But that's me.

A 135/335 especially, shouldnt even be available without at least Sport. A 128/328, sure.

doppler · 09-19-2011, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKL

I would never buy a BMW without Sport, or M-Sport. But that's me.

A 135/335 especially, shouldnt even be available without at least Sport. A 128/328, sure.

I may have made the mistake of chasing a deal as opposed to holding out for the right car...

E46M54325Ci · 09-19-2011, 02:54 PM

so it is available for the pre-2011 models? awesome!

Jason · 09-19-2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowkey335

Does anybody have this tune already? Can they chime in with overall thoughts?

A review was linked in the original post.

E46M54325Ci · 09-19-2011, 02:59 PM

what's the N54 part number?

hsleiman · 09-19-2011, 03:00 PM

Is it possible to stack JB Stage1/2 or Vishnu on top of this for an N55?

Jason · 09-19-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46M54325Ci

what's the N54 part number?

N55 only from what other members have said.

PKL · 09-19-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hsleiman

Is it possible to stack JB Stage1/2 or Vishnu on top of this for an N55?

That is a major question no one has answered yet.

Is it possible to "piggyback" an aftermarket tune to this tune?

That is some key info, I would love to know the answer too

09-19-2011, 01:57 PM	#24
jaco First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 E92 335I Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 386 iTrader: (2)	Is this a N55 only option? __________________ Jacob 2008 SG 335i Coupe Out 2009 JB 335I Coupe 6MT In!

09-19-2011, 02:00 PM	#25
huseini mdoc Drives: 2011 E90 335i xdrive sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Its great that they dropped the price! But I still think its pricey$$, considering there is no hardware purchase that is involved and the preproduction feature includes much more at the same price. I guess the only advantage against the other non-BMW aftermarket upgrade is the warranty is retained!! My other question is.... What's the benefit of stage 2 with the "extra cooling", since there is no extra boost in the hp with it? I know that extra cooling minimizes power losses at higher/sustained RPM, so does that mean that stage 1 can be potentially harmful in the long run, if driven too hard?!?! Wonder how BMW will play this.. __________________ '11 e90 335i xdrive AW/ Oyster-Black/ Aluminum Trim/ ZPP/ ZSP/ ZCW/ ZCV/ PPK Stage 1 '08 e70 4.8i Titamium Silver - Retired '05 e46 325i Black Sapphire - Retired

09-19-2011, 02:13 PM	#29
jaco First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 E92 335I Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 386 iTrader: (2)	So this will be $600 for the N54? I think it might be worth it for warranty considerations. __________________ Jacob 2008 SG 335i Coupe Out 2009 JB 335I Coupe 6MT In!

09-19-2011, 02:29 PM	#34
huseini mdoc Drives: 2011 E90 335i xdrive sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	s840 comes with ZSP, even in the xdrive. The sport suspension is excluded in xdrive with ZSP __________________ '11 e90 335i xdrive AW/ Oyster-Black/ Aluminum Trim/ ZPP/ ZSP/ ZCW/ ZCV/ PPK Stage 1 '08 e70 4.8i Titamium Silver - Retired '05 e46 325i Black Sapphire - Retired

09-19-2011, 02:54 PM	#39
E46M54325Ci Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (4)	so it is available for the pre-2011 models? awesome! __________________ 987.2 Cayman, Aqua Blue on Black

09-19-2011, 01:51 PM	#23
Auto Pilot Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 SG CR 335xi e92, M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: GTA, Ontario Posts: 257 iTrader: (0)	Note: Power Kits should only be installed on 135i and 335i vehicles equipped with option code S840 (increased top speed limiter – which includes an additional oil cooler). I find this comment confusing, isn't the existence of a higher speed limiter based upon the tires on the car?

09-19-2011, 02:25 PM	#31
Lowkey335 Banned Drives: 07 e92 335i/04 e46 M3/11 SRX-4 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 280 iTrader: (0)	Does anybody have this tune already? Can they chime in with overall thoughts?

09-19-2011, 02:39 PM	#35
EyeGuy Private First Class Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rockland NY Posts: 117 iTrader: (2)	Nice option. I have a dealership visit tomorrow and will inquire about this. Hopefully it wont matter that my car doesnt have an oil cooler.

09-19-2011, 02:39 PM	#36
doppler New Member Drives: 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: STL Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Shoot, I've got a 2011 135i with no Sport Package (and no option code S840). Am I SOL? I thought the sport package was limited to seats and trim. I wish I had known there was a mechanical difference.

09-19-2011, 02:59 PM	#41
E46M54325Ci Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (4)	what's the N54 part number? __________________ 987.2 Cayman, Aqua Blue on Black

09-19-2011, 03:00 PM	#42
hsleiman First Lieutenant Drives: 11 e90 335xi PPK 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 302 iTrader: (1)	Is it possible to stack JB Stage1/2 or Vishnu on top of this for an N55?

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