AA tune on e90 330i review

Wlew · 04-12-2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kierbmw

how much is the installation?

shouldnt be any cost for installation. If there is, the guy is ripping you off.

Wlew · 04-12-2011, 02:22 AM

also, I plan on doing a Dyno sometime next month.

I planned on doing it this month, but just bought a WWII M1 Carbine and just dont have the extra cash laying around. guns vs cars.... its a toss up. For now, youll jsut have to dyno yourselves or wait haha.

DUI Elite · 04-12-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wlew

shouldnt be any cost for installation. If there is, the guy is ripping you off.

I dont imagine pulling the computer is something they'd do for free.

Is it really that easy or something?

Wlew · 04-12-2011, 03:07 PM

theres no pulling of any computer. Unless their laptop is on a cart. then they would pull the laptop over to your car.

All they do is hook it up to the OBDII port, download your info, send it to AA. Then AA modifies it, and sends it back. Then they redownload it on your computer.

now, you may be asking about shipping in your ECU. they might charge for that. But thats pointless unless there is no tuner near you.

AlpineSwift · 04-12-2011, 03:38 PM

Keep in mind also the price is $100 more for the 328 versus the 330/325. I still have no friggin clue why that is.

t1mmy · 04-12-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

Keep in mind also the price is $100 more for the 328 versus the 330/325. I still have no friggin clue why that is.

yeah, would really like an answer to this question. asked once but never explicitly

mike-y · 04-12-2011, 05:25 PM

328i is a different DME part number than the 325i/330i. Might have something to to with the internal circuitry.. I'm not sure, but it's a good guess.

Also, all 3/2007+ bmw's use a different interface protocol (D-Can vs. K-Can), so there is probably some different things AA needs to do to program them. But obviously, there are 328i's made before that, so I don't know if this is much of an issue.

MaximusJ · 04-12-2011, 06:40 PM

Do you have to reprogram if you add mods?

IE if I do the 3stage intake manifold swap, should I get my AA fix before or after the swap?

330MX · 05-07-2011, 07:52 PM

Does AA have any before and after dyno charts on this?

JasonBMW · 05-09-2011, 05:35 AM

can AA perform this remotely if i have the cable? i have done some coding wiht a friend who performs everything remotely from back east and wondering if they can possibly do the same since all changes are done with the cable.

neuronpetkowski · 05-09-2011, 12:00 PM

This is something I will be getting in the next couple months.
However, I'm not near a dealer who'll do this and will have to send the ECU in.

Looked in the DIY section on how to remove the ECU, but photos were removed from the one I saw.

Pretty easy getting the ECU removed guys?

RingBredE90 · 03-03-2012, 06:42 AM

Im bringing back this topic from the grave! I would like to get this mod done as a local shop near Toronto has it on sale right now. I was just wondering for you peeps that have had i done for a while, how is your fuel mileage compared to stock? Has the AA tune affected your mileage?

dirtybird_434 · 04-19-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RingBredE90

Im bringing back this topic from the grave! I would like to get this mod done as a local shop near Toronto has it on sale right now. I was just wondering for you peeps that have had i done for a while, how is your fuel mileage compared to stock? Has the AA tune affected your mileage?

+1 for this question also.
Would like to know the milage everyone gets for this tune as this is my daily driver car.

SflBimmer8484 · 04-19-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtybird_434

+1 for this question also.
Would like to know the milage everyone gets for this tune as this is my daily driver car.

This has been discussed in our Official thread.

Most people report 0-2 Mpg more than the stock tune.

RingBredE90 · 04-19-2012, 09:06 PM

I have had the tune for about 3-4 weeks now, i do not notice a difference in my mpg, even though i push the car harder now, so im happy.

ATOPPAMOUNTAIN · 08-17-2012, 01:52 PM

Has anyone had any experience with Silicon Valley Concepts in Campbell doing the AA tune on their e90?
Do I have to reprogram if I add a PE and intake afterward?
All input appreciated

CombatNinja · 08-17-2012, 02:27 PM

You do not have to update for a PE or intake. Neither will do anything for power before or after he tune.

Amini77 · 08-19-2012, 04:02 PM

So I'm fairly new to engine tunes but I know I want the AA tune. But I'm confused, so you have the aa tune and the PBX at the same time?

Wrngway · 08-19-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by e90330xiSG

So I'm fairly new to engine tunes but I know I want the AA tune. But I'm confused, so you have the aa tune and the PBX at the same time?

There are some using both, but I wouldn't recommend using the PBX performance software if you have an AA tune. I think it would be ok with just the throttle adjustment. Maybe someone using both could chime in.

xi330 · 11-07-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtybird_434

+1 for this question also.
Would like to know the milage everyone gets for this tune as this is my daily driver car.

I have a 2006 e90 330xi sport and was thinking about the AA tune and know next-to-nothing about the mechanical components of cars. If there are not any other mods on the car is the AA worth it? Is the addition of a K&N airfilter recommended/ necessary?

Delta0311 · 11-07-2012, 04:25 PM

I have a Eurocharged tune which is pretty much same shit as AA and I still have my PBX in. Although I'm only using the pbx for throttle remappin; it is set to map 4.

andrey_gta · 11-07-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

I have a Eurocharged tune which is pretty much same shit as AA and I still have my PBX in. Although I'm only using the pbx for throttle remappin; it is set to map 4.

Can you comment on the tune with the Eurobox? Does the car feel complete?

04-12-2011, 02:22 AM	#46
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	theres no pulling of any computer. Unless their laptop is on a cart. then they would pull the laptop over to your car. All they do is hook it up to the OBDII port, download your info, send it to AA. Then AA modifies it, and sends it back. Then they redownload it on your computer. now, you may be asking about shipping in your ECU. they might charge for that. But thats pointless unless there is no tuner near you. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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AlpineSwift Colonel 77 Rep 2,114 Posts Drives: 2008 335Xi Coupé Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO iTrader: (3)	Keep in mind also the price is $100 more for the 328 versus the 330/325. I still have no friggin clue why that is. __________________ E92 '08 335Xi 6AT - Cobb AP3 Tuned by MAC Autosport, Original Prototype Xi DOCRace 6266 Single Turbo Swap, VRSF CP w/Synapse BOV, VRSF 7" FMIC, BMS Cowl, H&R Coilovers, Renn Motorsport RS-51's, Stoptech Stage 2 Slotted, xHP Stage 3, Earl's Racing Oil Cooler, Turner Boost Gauge, M3 Lip Spoiler. Standing Mile Record Holder for Xi over a mile high: 168.2MPH @ 5512'; The Colorado Mile hosted by The US Mile.
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	328i is a different DME part number than the 325i/330i. Might have something to to with the internal circuitry.. I'm not sure, but it's a good guess. Also, all 3/2007+ bmw's use a different interface protocol (D-Can vs. K-Can), so there is probably some different things AA needs to do to program them. But obviously, there are 328i's made before that, so I don't know if this is much of an issue.
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MaximusJ Colonel 301 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 340Xi MG 2017 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (21) Garage List 2017 BMW 340XI (F30) [9.00] 2006 BMW 325I (E90) [7.44]	Do you have to reprogram if you add mods? IE if I do the 3stage intake manifold swap, should I get my AA fix before or after the swap? __________________ Mineral Grey '17 F30 340XI [Garage] // [Build Journal] Jet Black '06 E90 325I [Garage]
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330MX Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 258 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Coast iTrader: (8)	Does AA have any before and after dyno charts on this?
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JasonBMW Banned 8 Rep 162 Posts Drives: M3 AW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	can AA perform this remotely if i have the cable? i have done some coding wiht a friend who performs everything remotely from back east and wondering if they can possibly do the same since all changes are done with the cable.
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neuronpetkowski Captain 95 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greater Detroit Area iTrader: (13)	This is something I will be getting in the next couple months. However, I'm not near a dealer who'll do this and will have to send the ECU in. Looked in the DIY section on how to remove the ECU, but photos were removed from the one I saw. Pretty easy getting the ECU removed guys? __________________
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RingBredE90 DTMRacer 36 Rep 215 Posts Drives: E90 330I Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stoney Lake, ON iTrader: (0)	Im bringing back this topic from the grave! I would like to get this mod done as a local shop near Toronto has it on sale right now. I was just wondering for you peeps that have had i done for a while, how is your fuel mileage compared to stock? Has the AA tune affected your mileage? __________________
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RingBredE90 DTMRacer 36 Rep 215 Posts Drives: E90 330I Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stoney Lake, ON iTrader: (0)	I have had the tune for about 3-4 weeks now, i do not notice a difference in my mpg, even though i push the car harder now, so im happy. __________________
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ATOPPAMOUNTAIN Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pebble Beachie iTrader: (0)	Has anyone had any experience with Silicon Valley Concepts in Campbell doing the AA tune on their e90? Do I have to reprogram if I add a PE and intake afterward? All input appreciated
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CombatNinja Banned 46 Rep 1,556 Posts Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	You do not have to update for a PE or intake. Neither will do anything for power before or after he tune.
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Amini77 Brigadier General 186 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: Alpine White '13 550i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 550i [0.00]	So I'm fairly new to engine tunes but I know I want the AA tune. But I'm confused, so you have the aa tune and the PBX at the same time?
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Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I have a Eurocharged tune which is pretty much same shit as AA and I still have my PBX in. Although I'm only using the pbx for throttle remappin; it is set to map 4.
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