[OmahaDZL]

Originally Posted by Mrdeezy

An update, the car is barely driven anymore. Not even 2000 miles this year. The car does smoke a lot less now. I still have a boost issue where the car will go up to 41psi under heavy acceleration about 75% of the time. Then behave and go back to 36-37psi the other 25% of the time. The higher psi is usually when it goes full on smoke screen. It has been doing this for quite a while. The car has had new silicone hoses and oem pressure converters for over a year now. I have checked it for leaks several times. We even took it apart and manually tested the wastegate. I really think that I am not getting the proper output from the vacuum pump. I wish there was a place here in San Diego I could drop the car off at. But I drive it so little, I keep on putting it off. A great tune and great service from AA Rodriguez!

This is the point where you need to do some logging. Personally I use INPA and Test O.

[lnxguy]

Quick HOWTO on logging within INPA?

[OmahaDZL]

Originally Posted by lnxguy

Quick HOWTO on logging within INPA?

Damn I knew you were going to ask that.

Heres what I can tell you with confidence....you cant log with INPA..... Test O is a free software that a dude wrote for the BMW community. It uses INPA as its back end...and then logs the data.... Pretty slick.

But you have to have INPA working first. So consult some of the other subforums to download and install INPA and test O.... you should be able to figure out the rest. (Jarek has a custom list of items he likes to see so he can provide that to you if andrew doesnt have it as well)

[Hoooper]

Put my foot to the floor this morning from 50 mph and for the first second got the traction control light, then a few seconds later triple digits showed up and the brakes went on. With meth the way this tune pulls all the way up to redline is really nice. Unfortunately, so much power means fun only lasts a couple seconds unless youre the kind of person who relishes death and destruction.

[lnxguy]

Originally Posted by OmahaDZL

Damn I knew you were going to ask that.

Heres what I can tell you with confidence....you cant log with INPA..... Test O is a free software that a dude wrote for the BMW community. It uses INPA as its back end...and then logs the data.... Pretty slick.

But you have to have INPA working first. So consult some of the other subforums to download and install INPA and test O.... you should be able to figure out the rest. (Jarek has a custom list of items he likes to see so he can provide that to you if andrew doesnt have it as well)

I've done a bunch of coding, so INPA is working fine. I think I found a thread on Test-O and the custom config he wrote for us. I'll let you know how I make out

[Mrdeezy]

Originally Posted by OmahaDZL

This is the point where you need to do some logging. Personally I use INPA and Test O.

Lmk If you want a vacation here in San Diego near the beach. Free beer and a place to stay!

[OmahaDZL]

Originally Posted by Mrdeezy

Lmk If you want a vacation here in San Diego near the beach. Free beer and a place to stay!

Dont make an offer like that if you dont want me to take you up on it ...I got lots of vacation time to burn

[BB_cuda]

Originally Posted by OmahaDZL

Dont make an offer like that if you dont want me to take you up on it ...I got lots of vacation time to burn

San Diego was already on my list of finalists for vacation this summer. Not that i can do any coding for you though.

[BMW335D88]

I have friends and going often in san Diego!!!

[BMW335D88]

Any numbers of 2.8 with meth?

[Chief Orman]

Getting ready to pop my ECU back in after getting it flashed and installing the Profi exhaust and down pipe. Any final words of wisdom?

[Hoooper]

Nothing special about replacing the dde, make sure the connections are fully seated. Just make sure youve pulled the fuses for DEF.

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by Hoooper

Nothing special about replacing the dde, make sure the connections are fully seated. Just make sure youve pulled the fuses for DEF.

^^^this

Otherwise, enjoy the new car

I went from stage 2 to 2.8 and the difference is very noticable, let alone going from stock to 2.8.

[Chief Orman]

Originally Posted by dmanb2b

^^^this

Otherwise, enjoy the new car

I went from stage 2 to 2.8 and the difference is very noticable, let alone going from stock to 2.8.

Thanks. I am seriously fired up to get my car back. I hope to hell that going from a piggy back tuning box to the 2.8 tune makes a big difference. I have a water meth system so I am hoping the car is very quick.

Has anyone run any 0-60, etc. numbers with the 2.8 tune?

[Torqu3]

Originally Posted by Chief Orman

Thanks. I am seriously fired up to get my car back. I hope to hell that going from a piggy back tuning box to the 2.8 tune makes a big difference. I have a water meth system so I am hoping the car is very quick.

Has anyone run any 0-60, etc. numbers with the 2.8 tune?

I'll be running an 1/8th mile drag tomorrow so I will try and get you some numbers.

[335dsl]

We're slacking off with the dyno numbers. Il try to get one done soon!

[Torqu3]

Originally Posted by 335dsl

We're slacking off with the dyno numbers. Il try to get one done soon!

Am in touch with a local performance shop that is trying to squeeze me in next week!

[Chief Orman]

So I just got my car back complete with its new custom Bulgarian exhaust system (thank Profi) and the 2.8 tune.

First impressions as follows:

-The car totally hauls ass and feels like it is providing at least twice the power of my tuning box.
-The car drives a lot better...throttle response is so much better, shifts...everything is better
-Torque is much improved
-max boost from 26 to 33
-Acceleration at shift points is much better as well
-Pulls much better in higher rev ranges
-Sounds great with new exhaust system...much prefer have a mild amount of rumble and being able to hear the turbos
-Given how quickly I can get to triple digits, i will definitely be replacing brake pads more frequently.
-AARodriquez was fantastic on the turn around. Sent it on Tuesday, my mechanic had it back in the car by 9:30 a.m. Thursday...east coast/west coast transit...

Smoke is as expected...it is certainly not smokeless under WOT. The smoke is not crazy, but it is definitely there under WOT. If it should be truly smokeless (which seems unrealistic) please tell me what issue/fix I should start chasing down.

Don't like the diesel smell...appreciate that BMW was totally able eliminate it with their system.

FYI my car has a Snow water/meth kit and a Wagner intercooler.

[Chief Orman]

Just occured to me how much I have spent on this car...I must be out of my mind.

[Andrew@FixMyVW]

Smoke reduction...
Just wanted to throw this out there. I have seen smoke on cars with boost leaks, vacuum problems, high intake temps and old air filters.

If you have ruled out boost leaks and vacuum problems then you may want to consider the ATM intake, it can make a drastic difference in smoke.

[Chief Orman]

Originally Posted by Andrew@FixMyVW

Smoke reduction...
Just wanted to throw this out there. I have seen smoke on cars with boost leaks, vacuum problems, high intake temps and old air filters.

If you have ruled out boost leaks and vacuum problems then you may want to consider the ATM intake, it can make a drastic difference in smoke.

thanks Andrew appreciate the advice. anybody else out there using the ATM air intake? (update...never mind...I see it has not been released yet...that said, anybody had good luck with an aftermarket intake? I remember TDI made a pretty good case to leave it stock.)

I am blown away at how the 2.8 tune has transformed my car. It just pulls and pulls.

[OmahaDZL]

Originally Posted by Chief Orman

Just occured to me how much I have spent on this car...I must be out of my mind.

Literally LOL'd I try not to think about it......and just smile as I drive it