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Turner Motorsport's Performance Software vs. BMS Power Box (PBX)
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02-16-2013, 06:43 AM | #2 |
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I thought our cars required 91 octane and they were already programmed for that, or am I missing something?
I would go with the powerbox. I like the idea of adjusting it and completely disabling it if need be. That's just me though.
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02-16-2013, 10:21 AM | #3 | |
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Having an option of adjusting & disabling it does make sense, but do you think I can use both tune at the same time? Thanks for the reply bro |
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02-16-2013, 10:42 AM | #4 |
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I know your looking for input on which of the two to go for. If you are buying for the remapped throttle response I can't advise. If your buying for the increased hp I would recommend neither. You won't feel 10 or 15 hp or ft lbs of torque.
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02-16-2013, 11:26 AM | #5 |
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PBX does not add HP it just tricks the ecu into believeing the throttle is wide open at 100% 60% and 30%
By the throttle being open at 100% it feels ballsy but the reality is, it isn't more HP it is just opening the throttle sooner to give a better throttle response. However, it does beat stock throttle and is peppier. Do not expect much of customer service/support from BMS though, they are the biggest assholes in plain english. |
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I have the BMS PBX for over a year now. I was very very impressed initially. Through time you become so accustomed to the new throttle response that you begin to want more again. What I do to remember what a huge improvement the PBX is over the stock throttle is that I disable it and ride around for a while in agony. Lol
I do suggest if you buy a PBX buy used. Plenty out there second hand for $100-200. $300 like I paid isn't worth it. Put that money towards the PE. Now with that I AM HAPPY! By the way, also look into the AA tune. It is the only proven (through dyno) mod that will gain HP. I've read some very good reviews on it. |
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I honestly have no idea if you can do both at the same time. I haven't looked at it much though. My car still has the CPO warranty. I didn't want to mess around with it too much while I still have that coverage. I'll probably look more into it eventually... Just a feeling I have.
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02-17-2013, 06:32 PM | #11 |
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Hey guys thanks a lot for your responses. Active Autowerke's tune does sound pretty promising but will it also work for the N51 SULEV cars?
Turner Motorsports has a performance software specifically for SULEV N51 328's and does specify that the tune is different than the one for the N52 engines. The car that I am looking for these tunes for is a SULEV N51 328xi. Would rather do the AA tune opposed to Turner Motorsports because of the plenty who've recommended it. |
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