N54 Tune Comparison Chart (Detailed) - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

mkPOTO · 04-15-2010, 03:06 PM

very nice list it helps a lot

StealthMotoring · 04-15-2010, 03:11 PM

Altec check your PM

A-Man · 04-15-2010, 03:29 PM

awesome stuff.. this will be especially usefull for the new guys..

Oulixes · 04-15-2010, 03:58 PM

This is a very comprehensive summary, an answer to many questions asked by members of the forum. Thanks for sharing.

rgrovr · 04-15-2010, 04:01 PM

You sir just saved e90post about 24 new threads a week on what each tune does/offers.

As the official spokesperson for all N54 modding noobs - I hereby bestow Forum Pimp of the Year for this amazing effort.

TheAcAvenger · 04-15-2010, 04:28 PM

Ridiculously impressive

zackday30 · 04-15-2010, 05:17 PM

Great stuff, especially for new buyers! Thanks for putting all of that together!

mekeni · 04-15-2010, 05:37 PM

great writeup !!

+1 for sticky

T89 · 04-15-2010, 05:41 PM

This is what I've been looking for. Great job.

T

Irishace · 04-15-2010, 06:00 PM

Great work!

DASHOCKER · 04-15-2010, 06:16 PM

Excellent info Altec!!

M2 · 04-15-2010, 06:26 PM

Can you explain the difference or advantage of a flash versus a piggyback and vica-versa? Doesn't one (Piggyback) trick the the OEM ECU program into allowing more boost while the other (Flash) is a complete remapping of the ECU and all of it's functions? I'm a novice at this but I bought the Dinan Stage 2 for warranty coverage.

I know you listed the advantages of removing the piggyback before taking the car in for service but I wanted to know if there were any advantages on engine wear.

And I really like the Dinan flash and hope to get all the other overpriced items that help with the Stage 2 flash; exhaust, air box, intercooler, etc... now all I have to do is hit the lottery.

ciomas · 04-15-2010, 06:53 PM

mad props !

willybeen · 04-15-2010, 07:45 PM

Just in time... great post.

AltecBX · 04-15-2010, 08:53 PM

Thanks guys for the kind words. I wrote this up to help most guys coming into the tuning world. I too was in the same place as some of you in which tune to get. Pretty much most of this information is in the treads and most of the facts were answered from the tuners themselves. Props go out to Shiv & Terry for helping me straighten out most of the facts. I’ll be definite be working on improving the chart so as most of you have notice, this would be the 1 stop chart to look at to help you decide on what tune to get before you start refining your searches further throughout the forum. I’m glad this also stops a lot of unwanted threads regarding comparisons in tunes.

M2 · 04-15-2010, 09:32 PM

Trojan4evr · 04-15-2010, 10:38 PM

Great professional table. I've always been a great Dinan apologist( I have mad love for their Signature package S2 with all the works, I was ready to put 15k down for that package). Not sure any more, I'm liking the Procede 4 along with DCI and etc. I"ll be doing BMW Power Pack and BMW performance mods in next couple months cause of the warranty.
Not trusting the Dinan warranty. plus the car would be red flaged by BMW. No more extended warranty.

prelude2perfect · 04-15-2010, 10:55 PM

I just joined this forum a few days ago and I must say, as a new BMW owner, that this was a huge help and came just in time. Thanks so much! This saved me from sifting through a ton of the same threads with only partial info on each

awei130 · 04-16-2010, 01:05 AM

great info!

voltron1011 · 04-16-2010, 02:20 AM

cotmfk · 04-16-2010, 06:32 AM

nice job!

light · 04-16-2010, 04:19 PM

thanks for taking your time researching and come up with this chart.. awesome!!!

good job +1000

04-15-2010, 03:06 PM	#45
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello Drives: 1999 528I Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,503 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [2.66] 1999 BMW E39 528i [2.20] 2007 BMW E92 335I [3.00]	very nice list it helps a lot __________________ BMW E92 M3 EVOLVE Stage II \| EVOLVE X-Pipe \| EVOLVE E-Tronic Exhaust Macht Schnell Stage II intake \| KW V3 \| Volk TE37SL \| BMW Performance Spoiler

04-15-2010, 03:29 PM	#47
A-Man Captain Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 977 iTrader: (0)	awesome stuff.. this will be especially usefull for the new guys.. __________________

04-15-2010, 04:28 PM	#50
TheAcAvenger Brigadier General Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757, VA Posts: 3,073 iTrader: (1)	Ridiculously impressive __________________ 2007 E92 335i - TC Kline DA Coilovers, HPA M3 Suspension Retrofit, Quaife LSD, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, Volk TE-37s, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Forge DVs, Stett OC, RB Turbos, Procede V5, PWM Meth, Helix IC, EAS DCI, Rixster VEI, M-Tech Sides, OEM Aero Lip, Rieger Spoiler, Vorsteiner V-35 Hood, Performance Steering Wheel, Anthracite Headliner, OSS Headlights

04-15-2010, 05:17 PM	#51
zackday30 Captain Drives: 08 AW E92 TT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tulsa Posts: 609 iTrader: (1)	Great stuff, especially for new buyers! Thanks for putting all of that together! __________________ Lightly Modded...

04-15-2010, 06:00 PM	#54
Irishace ElevenPointFive Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,823 iTrader: (1)	Great work! __________________ 1998 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow

04-15-2010, 03:11 PM	#46
StealthMotoring Private Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Altec check your PM

04-15-2010, 03:58 PM	#48
Oulixes Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 330xi, 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Terra Borealis Posts: 1,942 iTrader: (0)	This is a very comprehensive summary, an answer to many questions asked by members of the forum. Thanks for sharing.

04-15-2010, 04:01 PM	#49
rgrovr Private First Class Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 155 iTrader: (0)	You sir just saved e90post about 24 new threads a week on what each tune does/offers. As the official spokesperson for all N54 modding noobs - I hereby bestow Forum Pimp of the Year for this amazing effort.

04-15-2010, 05:37 PM	#52
mekeni Second Lieutenant Drives: LCI E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cowtown Posts: 244 iTrader: (4)	great writeup !! +1 for sticky

04-15-2010, 05:41 PM	#53
T89 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (0)	This is what I've been looking for. Great job. T

04-15-2010, 06:16 PM	#55
DASHOCKER The power of V! Drives: 2007 335i coupe steptronic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,526 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 Lexus Gs400 [0.00] 2010 ebony & ivory [0.00] 2006 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 pics [0.00] 2009 e92 335 xdrive [0.00]	Excellent info Altec!! __________________ 2007 335 coupe Alpine white, steptronic, sportpack, etc. (gone) 2006 X3 3.0 steptronic Titanium Silver, 2009 E92 335xdrive, next.... Caddy CTS_V!

04-15-2010, 06:26 PM	#56
M2 Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA Posts: 504 iTrader: (0)	Can you explain the difference or advantage of a flash versus a piggyback and vica-versa? Doesn't one (Piggyback) trick the the OEM ECU program into allowing more boost while the other (Flash) is a complete remapping of the ECU and all of it's functions? I'm a novice at this but I bought the Dinan Stage 2 for warranty coverage. I know you listed the advantages of removing the piggyback before taking the car in for service but I wanted to know if there were any advantages on engine wear. And I really like the Dinan flash and hope to get all the other overpriced items that help with the Stage 2 flash; exhaust, air box, intercooler, etc... now all I have to do is hit the lottery. __________________ MM Last edited by M2; 04-15-2010 at 09:33 PM.

04-15-2010, 06:53 PM	#57
ciomas Captain Drives: LCI e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: london UK / 3city PL Posts: 654 iTrader: (0)	mad props !

04-15-2010, 07:45 PM	#58
willybeen Private Drives: 2006 ZX-10r Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 80 iTrader: (1)	Just in time... great post.

04-15-2010, 08:53 PM	#59
AltecBX Colonel Drives: BMW 335xi Sedan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 2,635 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for the kind words. I wrote this up to help most guys coming into the tuning world. I too was in the same place as some of you in which tune to get. Pretty much most of this information is in the treads and most of the facts were answered from the tuners themselves. Props go out to Shiv & Terry for helping me straighten out most of the facts. I’ll be definite be working on improving the chart so as most of you have notice, this would be the 1 stop chart to look at to help you decide on what tune to get before you start refining your searches further throughout the forum. I’m glad this also stops a lot of unwanted threads regarding comparisons in tunes. __________________ 335xi Sedan 6AT \| Weather(50-65°F) \| N54 Tune Comparison Chart \|\| N54 Turbo Upgrade Comparison Chart -PROcede Rev. 2.5 ~ v5 (3/17 maps) / JB4 (8/21 maps) / COBB (Stg2+FMIC LT Aggressive maps) †Procede Map2(UT 45 - IGN 40) Aggression Target 2.0 \| 0-60 in 4.0sec \|\| †Cobb E30 LT (35% Ethanol/65% 93 Octane) \| 0-60 in 3.9sec AR Design Catless DP \| BMS DCI + OCC \| ETS 5 FMIC \| Alpina B3 Trans Flash \|235/265 19" Michelin PSS

04-15-2010, 09:32 PM	#60
M2 Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA Posts: 504 iTrader: (0)	__________________ MM

04-15-2010, 10:38 PM	#61
Trojan4evr BMW Collector Drives: '07 E90 335i/ '11 E82 DCT 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 1,586 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [0.50] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [2.75]	Great professional table. I've always been a great Dinan apologist( I have mad love for their Signature package S2 with all the works, I was ready to put 15k down for that package). Not sure any more, I'm liking the Procede 4 along with DCI and etc. I"ll be doing BMW Power Pack and BMW performance mods in next couple months cause of the warranty. Not trusting the Dinan warranty. plus the car would be red flaged by BMW. No more extended warranty.

04-15-2010, 10:55 PM	#62
prelude2perfect First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 332 iTrader: (6)	I just joined this forum a few days ago and I must say, as a new BMW owner, that this was a huge help and came just in time. Thanks so much! This saved me from sifting through a ton of the same threads with only partial info on each

04-16-2010, 01:05 AM	#63
awei130 Banned Drives: E46, E92, 987 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SOCAL Posts: 2,495 iTrader: (19)	great info!

04-16-2010, 02:20 AM	#64
voltron1011 Colonel Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden Posts: 2,912 iTrader: (2)	__________________ '06 E90 325i (Delivered May '05) 6-spd manual, Nav, Xenons, 18' 162's, sport-suspension, 15mm RE spacers, NURBURGRING: http://www.e90post.com/forums/album.php?albumid=3270

04-16-2010, 06:32 AM	#65
cotmfk Brigadier General Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DC, MD, VA Posts: 3,166 iTrader: (11)	nice job! __________________

04-16-2010, 04:19 PM	#66
light Private First Class Drives: E92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Posts: 139 iTrader: (2)	thanks for taking your time researching and come up with this chart.. awesome!!! good job +1000

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