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Daily Driver Review: Performance Power Kit S1 - N55 335i
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08-03-2013, 03:23 AM | #353 |
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many thanks for sharing your experiences about the exhaust sound after PPK installation. Still it is not entirely clear as the PE's in the U.S. do not have an exhaust flap at all to my knowledge? So sound-wise there should not be a big change anyway for U.S.-owners (except the "burble"). Another issue: As my car runs out of warranty very soon I am thinking about doing a software update (my car is built in Sept. 2010, don't know if it was updated at any point in time since then). However: as the PPK obviously includes a software change I wonder if this includes an entire update of the whole system software? As far as I understand it correctly, when updating, always the entire car software is updated (not components separately)? Many thanks and best, Fabian PS: just to introduce my car briefly: It's an 335i x-Drive Coupe, Azurite-Black, 09/2010, LCI. Everything stock except PE, 19" 269 Performance wheels and Performance Carbon Front splitter |
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08-22-2013, 07:37 PM | #354 | |
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Does this mean I've already got the pre-ball-snipped sound? And if so, does that mean if I were to get the PPK1 or 2, that my exhaust wouldn't sound any 'throatier' after the upgrade? Or better yet, could one of you advise me on how to check for this? |
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08-23-2013, 01:55 AM | #355 | ||
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08-28-2013, 07:47 PM | #356 |
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When I had my PPK S1 it was in June of 2011... I order my e90 335 with the MSport package... The sound difference was slightly noticeable... A little rougher and with more cracking noise. The software upgrade did not have a negative affect on the sound from the exhaust.
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08-29-2013, 02:04 PM | #357 | |
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08-29-2013, 02:09 PM | #358 |
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I had my PPK 1 installed last week. It took 3-4 days of driving before I heard it. Now it has it. Cannot really hear it inside the car. But when I park and open the door, I can readily hear it.
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04-12-2014, 06:03 PM | #359 | |
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06-03-2014, 11:35 AM | #360 |
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Here in NorCal.labor rate is $215 hr... My labor was $323 to install.. I was told that was because the whole car needed recoding.. Had to take back to dealer next day because I had some malfunction codes appear.
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06-04-2014, 06:50 PM | #362 |
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I was very interested at first too but when I saw the prices BMW charges for labor I skipped the PPK and went straight to COBB.
Got an AP V2 for $400, running Stage1+FMIC and will never go back. The only thing I will do is spend $295 to get a PTF custom tune to optimize for my current setup. But still cheaper than PPK software + install. And for the PE, I don't have one but I unhooked the vacuum line of the exhaust valve and it's pretty loud already. Does the PE add HP/TQ too?
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06-05-2014, 12:14 PM | #363 | |
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11-19-2014, 02:26 PM | #364 |
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did you notice any power increase? I just got mine installed last week and i've driven it for at least 200 or so miles now and don't really feel any difference.
I guess this question goes to all of the other people on this thread (with 6AT) who also got the PPK on their car...what mode do you drive your car in when you notice the power difference? I always drove my car in sport-manual and shift on my own (its a stupid tendency i developed from when i had an e92 with 6MT and so always felt the need to shift with an AT). I can obviously feel a huge surge of power if i drive it in DS mode but i never did a baseline test or dyno prior to getting the tune hence i really can't tell/feel the difference. the only thing i noticed was the gurgle and popping sounds but that's only when i drive with the windows down. i'm actually considering telling my stealership to take the "tune" off give me a refund.
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11-20-2014, 10:11 AM | #365 |
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Thanks for the write up! I am still under warranty for a few years, so I will look into this tune...
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11-22-2014, 11:34 PM | #366 |
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I had the PPK, but after upgrading my suspension I wanted more power. Got the Cobb AP with a custom PTF tune - The Cobb Stage 1 Sport tune was about the same as the PPK, but with the custom tune from PTF the car has way more power than the PPK, and it is easy to revert the tune to stock if you have to take it in to the dealer for service. I agree with the others who said skip the PPK, look up Pro Tuning Freaks and buy the Cobb from them!!!
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11-22-2014, 11:41 PM | #367 |
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BMW claims 5hp, I believe. It also weighs a good bit less than the regular exhaust.
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02-16-2015, 09:39 AM | #368 |
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Dear all
please help me, my car is 2012 E92 335I N55, I have installed the PPK II, download FSC file from BMW dealer, DME is MEVD1726, DME can't be actived via iata/p, if i need change another new DME? thank you |
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