My PPK saga

[MMorbo]

Originally Posted by 1_dez

WOW! 70k for the 09 vert you mentioned before used for the engine/exhaust comparison.... cheap as chips.

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...k&sort=default

Hmmm given mine is a year older and less k's by this dealers logic it must be worth more then brand new...

Mine is now on carsales for 82k

[TS135i]

Originally Posted by MMorbo

Hmmm given mine is a year older and less k's by this dealers logic it must be worth more then brand new...

Mine is now on carsales for 82k

Do you really think your going to get 82K for a 2008 model?

[MMorbo]

Originally Posted by TS135i

Do you really think your going to get 82K for a 2008 model?

I may have factored in some wiggle room...

Too early for sarcasm?

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by TS135i

Do you really think your going to get 82K for a 2008 model?

I would think its over market value at the moment. I sold my 08 / 135i M Sport vert 18 months ago, with only 29k for $69K

[TS135i]

Originally Posted by MMorbo

I may have factored in some wiggle room...

Too early for sarcasm?

[Alpine*]

Ironic



http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=820511

[Knightelf]

the F30 stickers +10 hp

[TS135i]

PPK now installed, straight forward install no dramas.

Aggressive exhaust note, and slightly more torque. Throttle response only slightly better, so I'm going to install a sprint booster that's been sitting in my draw.
Friggin lovely car, I think I have the Bavarian Bug

[fly_inverted]

Originally Posted by TS135i

PPK now installed, straight forward install no dramas.

Aggressive exhaust note, and slightly more torque. Throttle response only slightly better, so I'm going to install a sprint booster that's been sitting in my draw.
Friggin lovely car, I think I have the Bavarian Bug

thats great news.....glad it all went well.

i think the gearbox/throttle takes a little while to adapt to your driving style.

[racer_x]

Originally Posted by fly_inverted

i think the gearbox/throttle takes a little while to adapt to your driving style.

Is this true for cars with a manual tranny? I mean the adaptive throttle part.

If so, is there a way of resetting it without disconnecting the battery?

[TS135i]

Fly, I hope your PPK saga is now sorted, having had some driving time, there is a subtle burble upon deceleration. In fact its so subtle I first mistaken it for a rattle.

[PeteA]

Stick on the performance exhaust and you will hear that burble a plenty

[John_01]

My car with PPK give a lot of exhaust popping sound. Pretty much whenever I lift off the throttle at any speed - even driving around the carpark.

[fly_inverted]

so the PPK matter hasn't been finalised yet. still waiting to hear what day the car will be going in to have it reflashed. of course Easter got in the way.

what i have found with the car, now having clocked up 14000kms, is that it has gotten louder the more ks its done. exhaust and engine, especially that glorious turbo wastegate blowoff sound. that is a lot louder.
many moons ago, a mate of mine bought a brand new V8 VN commodore. by 20000kms, that thing sounded like a nascar.

some cars just get better the further they go.

[TS135i]

Originally Posted by John_01

My car with PPK give a lot of exhaust popping sound. Pretty much whenever I lift off the throttle at any speed - even driving around the carpark.

Likewise, I wasn't quite sure what to make of it, My attention was drawn mostly to the glorious sound when accelerating

[Smiley1175]

Originally Posted by fly_inverted

... a mate of mine bought a brand new V8 VN commodore. by 20000kms, that thing sounded like a nascar.
some cars just get better the further they go.

A VN commodore needs to go pretty far out of site before it gets any better!

Good luck with your PPK install, surely they must be looking after you with all this hassle tho.

[John_01]

I've got mixed feelings about old Holdens. However the 308ci with a decent dual exhaust had a nice sound back in the day - Think Monaro GTS and Torana SL/R 5000. You probably should close your eyes and listen!

[fly_inverted]

Yesterday, car went into BMW.

and........

wait for it...................

success.

it's now a burbling PPK equipped machine.

turns out, the version of the engine management software and the PPK have 'known' issues. just BMW Aus didn't know back in August when it was originally done.
so, upgraded the software, reapplied the PPK, and all fixed.
now, with windows up and stab the throttle, burble is clearly heard. before, there was no noise.

[TS135i]

Congrats! however it took a while to reach a conclusion. Enjoy!

[1MOz]

It's always good to hear another happy ending.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by fly_inverted

Yesterday, car went into BMW.

and........

wait for it...................

success.

it's now a burbling PPK equipped machine.

turns out, the version of the engine management software and the PPK have 'known' issues. just BMW Aus didn't know back in August when it was originally done.
so, upgraded the software, reapplied the PPK, and all fixed.
now, with windows up and stab the throttle, burble is clearly heard. before, there was no noise.

Sounds like you paid for golf-tee mod

Glad to hear it's all sorted.

[John_01]

All considered, it didn't seem like an easy win. I thought it was bad when the dealer had my car for 4 days installing the PPK, but at least it worked when I got it back. I reckon they owe you a very polite apology at the least.