Order of Modifications

SDemetris · 10-29-2012, 12:54 PM

I just finally swapped in a 3 stage intake manifold last weekend and I also want to have my secondary cats remove. But I also am eager to get an AA stage 2 tune. Should I wait until I have the cats removed to order my tune or should that not make a big difference?

Delusive · 10-29-2012, 01:05 PM

I say put the tune in last so that they can program it to the highest performance max out with all the engine mods you did to your car. But I can be wrong, I can't chime in since i'm just going by my opinion.

andrey_gta · 10-29-2012, 01:39 PM

I say do the tune last too

I've seen the tune options change in just 1 yr.

I have no secondary cat and a 3stage disa, and no tune.
I am satisfied.

SDemetris · 10-29-2012, 02:16 PM

Ok. Ill probably listen to you guys and hope for more tuning options in the future

Johnny D · 10-29-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SDemetris

I just finally swapped in a 3 stage intake manifold last weekend and I also want to have my secondary cats remove. But I also am eager to get an AA stage 2 tune. Should I wait until I have the cats removed to order my tune or should that not make a big difference?

Tune last unless you go the Simon tool route. Then it doesnt matter as you can reflash to a new tune.

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

I say do the tune last too

I've seen the tune options change in just 1 yr.

I have no secondary cat and a 3stage disa, and no tune.
I am satisfied.

The 4k to redline pull after the tune is so much better. I personally would get it.

LemonIce · 10-29-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SDemetris

I just finally swapped in a 3 stage intake manifold last weekend and I also want to have my secondary cats remove. But I also am eager to get an AA stage 2 tune. Should I wait until I have the cats removed to order my tune or should that not make a big difference?

Guess no love Eurocharged tune huh

SDemetris · 10-30-2012, 07:55 AM

I personally have nothing against eurocharged or any other company like oe+ or giac, i just know some companies dont make tunes for my car and ive heard the most about people with the active tune and the 3 stage swap. But if anyone else has a personal story with another tune, i'll listen

andrey_gta · 10-30-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LemonIce

Guess no love Eurocharged tune huh

I actually dont mind the Eurocharged tune. I emailed them and will continue my communication with their local office when they return from Aisa.

Another contender is Epic: http://epicmotorsports.com/contact-us.html

LemonIce · 10-30-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SDemetris

I just finally swapped in a 3 stage intake manifold last weekend and I also want to have my secondary cats remove. But I also am eager to get an AA stage 2 tune. Should I wait until I have the cats removed to order my tune or should that not make a big difference?

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

I actually dont mind the Eurocharged tune. I emailed them and will continue my communication with their local office when they return from Aisa.

Another contender is Epic: http://epicmotorsports.com/contact-us.html

Hooy · 10-30-2012, 07:51 PM

I've had all the tunes, and they're all good. Get the tune now - secondary cat removal makes no difference. It's the primary cats that require a reflash.

manutdas11 · 10-30-2012, 09:42 PM

what are the number of OE Tuning and Epic compared to Active Autowerke?
Anyone know.

andrey_gta · 10-31-2012, 11:06 PM

OE and Epic both claim up to 15 hp.

E90ROXS · 11-04-2012, 11:50 AM

Does it change the exhaust sound when you remove the secondary cats?

manutdas11 · 11-04-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

OE and Epic both claim up to 15 hp.

Ahh gotcha. I was reading OE's description and it said 255hp? Da Fuq

OECMG · 11-09-2012, 05:26 PM

Our power options are very limited. I am starting to wish I bought a 335 instead.

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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	I say do the tune last too I've seen the tune options change in just 1 yr. I have no secondary cat and a 3stage disa, and no tune. I am satisfied. __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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