Considering PBX on my car

tracerit · 05-14-2010, 01:49 AM

was the PBX made more for the 325i or 330i? which one benefits more?

SV Concepts II · 05-14-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tracerit

was the PBX made more for the 325i or 330i? which one benefits more?

IIRC all E90 non turbos utilize 3.0L engines, just tuned differently (NA market).

xTaKeR · 05-20-2010, 05:32 PM

i suppose this is the PBX that you guys are talking about right? If so I might buy it as well.

http://www.n54tuning.com/index.php?_...d&productId=43

Missoap · 05-20-2010, 06:11 PM

Im thinking gettin it too but worried about voiding the warranty

wareagle900 · 05-20-2010, 07:15 PM

will void NO warranty. It is untraceable by the dealer!

Juan.sidarta · 05-20-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wareagle900

will void NO warranty. It is untraceable by the dealer!

Untraceable true, but they could open up ECU if they think that you modified your car for any reason.

Wlew · 05-20-2010, 09:14 PM

they would never open up your ECU. In the most extreme circumstance they would... but it is such a pain in the ass to get to it, and I have never heard of the dealer opening it up

Gavin@MMW · 05-20-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wlew

they would never open up your ECU. In the most extreme circumstance they would... but it is such a pain in the ass to get to it, and I have never heard of the dealer opening it up

+1

the only reason to open the ECU is if your car is fried, everything is done through the OBDII port on the cars now and the dealers go remove 12 screws and 3 panels to check.

StealYourFace · 05-21-2010, 07:58 AM

Similar benfits for cars with a manual trans as auto?

Also, my car recently developed a shakey idle that can't be tracd, I heard this bumps the idle up a bit, is that true?

jlfullmer · 05-21-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Go for it. It comes with a 14-day money back guarantee and i haven't had ia single return yet so you know everybody is super happy with it

It really does transform the car and make it much more fun and responsive.

Mike

I have had mine in since November 2009 and have not regretted a minute of it. Mike @ N54 tuning was awesome to work with and answered all of my concerns and questions. It is by far teh best mod I have done for my car.

Go for it - you won't regret it.

E90 87ss · 05-21-2010, 09:29 AM

When I installed mine the ecu had already been accessed by the dealer, it was a CPO. I noticed a clip missing. The previous owner was a 40 year old women, so i doubt she was opening the ecu compartment. Plus I can get to the ECU in 5 minutes now, i do work on cars, and most work requires removing the cowl. Basically if you are having major work done under warranty it's smart to remove the pbx. Oil changes and other minor things like brakes are fine, but i'm 90% percent sure someone on this board got caught with it.

m3boarder · 05-23-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by StealYourFace

Similar benfits for cars with a manual trans as auto?

Also, my car recently developed a shakey idle that can't be tracd, I heard this bumps the idle up a bit, is that true?

I have a 330i manual. Bought a PBX at Bimmerfest yesterday and installed it, noticed a little better throttle response at first, then got home and set it on map 3. What a world of difference, I can't wait to drive my car again today. I highly recommend!

Alexander · 05-23-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NYY e90

I have a 330i manual. Bought a PBX at Bimmerfest yesterday and installed it, noticed a little better throttle response at first, then got home and set it on map 3. What a world of difference, I can't wait to drive my car again today. I highly recommend!

Also it takes a while for your ECU to fully adapt so its not at it's fully potential yet.

I've had my power box for 14,000 miles no hickups, installed it myself in 30 minutes.

OlivaresAnthony · 05-23-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xTaKeR

i suppose this is the PBX that you guys are talking about right? If so I might buy it as well.

http://www.n54tuning.com/index.php?_...d&productId=43

yup, thats the one.

Str8eye · 06-18-2010, 12:42 PM

Are there any instructions on how to perform or in stall this upgrade?

m3boarder · 06-18-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Laosboixx781

Are there any instructions on how to perform or in stall this upgrade?

http://burgertuning.com/BMS_Power_Box.html

Bottom of the page, click download installation guide

Str8eye · 06-18-2010, 12:56 PM

Thanks..

Str8eye · 06-22-2010, 02:15 PM

So I have done some searches, on PBX's.. and I hear nothing but good things.. My Questions is, Will the PBX give the same out put performance for and AT transmission vs Manual?

sandman0615 · 06-22-2010, 02:22 PM

my impressions on 325xi 6sp w/ intake:

i was reluctant for a while but finally did it and never regretted it. if you can read you can install this. took me about 90 min. throttle mapping is awesome, i keep it at 60% - map2. after a few days i really noticed a few extra horses from the performance tuning, it feels like the flatter spots of the power curve were smoothed over and the engine has such a sense of urgency now that its super addictive. and no joke, i honestly noticed the exhaust note sounded deeper and gruntier, as if the explosions were more rich or complete.

basically before pbx the gas pedal was a dead floppy fish and now it feels like a lean muscular stallion!

Showsol2211 · 06-22-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Laosboixx781

So I have done some searches, on PBX's.. and I hear nothing but good things.. My Questions is, Will the PBX give the same out put performance for and AT transmission vs Manual?

I have a 2006 330xi with Auto and so far I really like it. I was definitely a big difference with the before and after. Like the others have said already, the pedal was like a floppy fish, but now its a hell of a machine! I will be getting the intake soon so I can give some more information then. Regardless, even with an auto, I really enjoy it.

Str8eye · 06-22-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Showsol2211

I have a 2006 330xi with Auto and so far I really like it. I was definitely a big difference with the before and after. Like the others have said already, the pedal was like a floppy fish, but now its a hell of a machine! I will be getting the intake soon so I can give some more information then. Regardless, even with an auto, I really enjoy it.

Sweet thanks for the Info!!

jfisher160 · 06-22-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Laosboixx781

Sweet thanks for the Info!!

Just do it. I did it about a week ago and it makes your car feel like a totally different animal. Its the best thing you can do if you want to have alittle performance and fun with the car.

If you do the Powerbox it's addicting and you might want to do more. I'm doing an intake tonight and going to get Craven's New Exhaust he is coming out with. It never stops.

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xTaKeR New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i suppose this is the PBX that you guys are talking about right? If so I might buy it as well. http://www.n54tuning.com/index.php?_...d&productId=43
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	they would never open up your ECU. In the most extreme circumstance they would... but it is such a pain in the ass to get to it, and I have never heard of the dealer opening it up __________________ 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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StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 261 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	Similar benfits for cars with a manual trans as auto? Also, my car recently developed a shakey idle that can't be tracd, I heard this bumps the idle up a bit, is that true?
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E90 87ss Captain 37 Rep 608 Posts Drives: ! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ/Philly iTrader: (1)	When I installed mine the ecu had already been accessed by the dealer, it was a CPO. I noticed a clip missing. The previous owner was a 40 year old women, so i doubt she was opening the ecu compartment. Plus I can get to the ECU in 5 minutes now, i do work on cars, and most work requires removing the cowl. Basically if you are having major work done under warranty it's smart to remove the pbx. Oil changes and other minor things like brakes are fine, but i'm 90% percent sure someone on this board got caught with it.
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Str8eye Private First Class 10 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2014 E71 AP-White Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	So I have done some searches, on PBX's.. and I hear nothing but good things.. My Questions is, Will the PBX give the same out put performance for and AT transmission vs Manual?
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06-22-2010, 02:22 PM	#41
sandman0615 bimmer freak 98 Rep 579 Posts Drives: F30 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	my impressions on 325xi 6sp w/ intake: i was reluctant for a while but finally did it and never regretted it. if you can read you can install this. took me about 90 min. throttle mapping is awesome, i keep it at 60% - map2. after a few days i really noticed a few extra horses from the performance tuning, it feels like the flatter spots of the power curve were smoothed over and the engine has such a sense of urgency now that its super addictive. and no joke, i honestly noticed the exhaust note sounded deeper and gruntier, as if the explosions were more rich or complete. basically before pbx the gas pedal was a dead floppy fish and now it feels like a lean muscular stallion!
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