GIAC over PROcede

JBW · 04-02-2011, 05:11 PM

Just a quick thought on my experience switching from the V5 PROcede to Stage 1 GIAC ...I'm much happier.

I had the PROcede for about a year. And, every time I took it out for service, etc. (about three times) I realized how much smoother the stock tune was. It was much more enjoyable/smooth to drive with the stock tune. So, I arrived at the decision to try something else. I went with GIAC. As I don't have DP's yet, I went with Stage 1 with all available maps and the handheld switcher.

There is no question that the GIAC Stage 1 tune is considerably smoother in my car. It is down a small bit on power as compared to the PROcede V5, but worth it to me for sure. I really like the car much better now.

This is simply my own seat-of-the pants assessment in my car. I'm not comparing them on a dyno, etc. And, don't care to. I just wanted to share my personal experience and preference for anyone that might be interested.

Thanks.

FedeM · 04-02-2011, 05:27 PM

Never tryed to give more psi/boost response with procede??

JBW · 04-02-2011, 05:49 PM

I did quite a bit of messing with the PROcede to get it to smooth out. Also, tried letting "AutoTune" just do it's thing. It was never comparable to the smoothness the stock tune has. And, isn't on par with the GIAC for me. Again, power is a bit better with the PROcede. But, then again, I'm only running Stage 1 on the GIAC.

I'm happy with my decision. (Knowing I'll never have to go back into the ECU box again is a real plus too. Man, I hated doing that.)

Dackelone · 04-02-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JBW

This is simply my own seat-of-the pants assessment in my car. I'm not comparing them on a dyno, etc. And, don't care to. I just wanted to share my personal experience and preference for anyone that might be interested.

Thanks.

Thanks JBW. This is why I am also looking at a flash tune. For smoothness and oe saftey features. I just wish GIAC was over here in DE.

JBW · 04-02-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Thanks JBW.

My pleasure.

Thanks.

blacknbean · 04-03-2011, 03:18 PM

which maps are you comparing to on the procede? ive heard the new DIC maps are pretty smooth.

JBW · 04-03-2011, 04:38 PM

Whatever the latest map release, as of early March or so, was uploaded. I don't remember the file name/number of it.

04-02-2011, 05:11 PM	#1
JBW Lieutenant 41 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (3)	GIAC over PROcede Just a quick thought on my experience switching from the V5 PROcede to Stage 1 GIAC ...I'm much happier. I had the PROcede for about a year. And, every time I took it out for service, etc. (about three times) I realized how much smoother the stock tune was. It was much more enjoyable/smooth to drive with the stock tune. So, I arrived at the decision to try something else. I went with GIAC. As I don't have DP's yet, I went with Stage 1 with all available maps and the handheld switcher. There is no question that the GIAC Stage 1 tune is considerably smoother in my car. It is down a small bit on power as compared to the PROcede V5, but worth it to me for sure. I really like the car much better now. This is simply my own seat-of-the pants assessment in my car. I'm not comparing them on a dyno, etc. And, don't care to. I just wanted to share my personal experience and preference for anyone that might be interested. Thanks.
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04-02-2011, 05:27 PM	#2
FedeM Made in Italy 31 Rep 287 Posts Drives: Former 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ZH, Switzerland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 135i [7.40]	Never tryed to give more psi/boost response with procede??
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JBW Lieutenant 41 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (3)	I did quite a bit of messing with the PROcede to get it to smooth out. Also, tried letting "AutoTune" just do it's thing. It was never comparable to the smoothness the stock tune has. And, isn't on par with the GIAC for me. Again, power is a bit better with the PROcede. But, then again, I'm only running Stage 1 on the GIAC. I'm happy with my decision. (Knowing I'll never have to go back into the ECU box again is a real plus too. Man, I hated doing that.)
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blacknbean Major 14 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (2)	which maps are you comparing to on the procede? ive heard the new DIC maps are pretty smooth.
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JBW Lieutenant 41 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (3)	Whatever the latest map release, as of early March or so, was uploaded. I don't remember the file name/number of it.
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