125 tuning

[Bmpete]

I'm considering tuning options and seems that Evolve-R (u.k.) is best avail? Has anyone out there installed this? Are u happy with it? any probs loading? performance? etc Any feedback appreciated. Also welcome any other views on best tuning options for 125

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by Bmpete

I'm considering tuning options and seems that Evolve-R (u.k.) is best avail? Has anyone out there installed this? Are u happy with it? any probs loading? performance? etc Any feedback appreciated. Also welcome any other views on best tuning options for 125

U should specify which model? F or E series?

[Bmpete]

oops cheers e82 2009

[saurabh_turingMS]

Originally Posted by Bmpete

oops cheers e82 2009

Its a pretty new tune. One Aussie 125i is already running the evolveR tune, and the feedback was that the car felt much more responsive all round.
I've got units in stock so give me a shout if you need any more info on it.

[ULOOKN]

Originally Posted by saurabh_turingMS

Its a pretty new tune. One Aussie 125i is already running the evolveR tune, and the feedback was that the car felt much more responsive all round.
I've got units in stock so give me a shout if you need any more info on it.

Could you pm some more info on this tune for me?
Thanks!

[Ronnie]

I am getting my 2008 e82 tuned next week using Evolve R.. read some reviews and did plenty of research, quite happy if the results on paper translate the same.. will def keep you posted on the outcome.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Nice.. any chance of a before and after dyno run?

[Smiley1175]

No idea what it's like on a 125i but I'm running the evolveR on the 1M and very happy with it.
Easy to install/remove, have had zero issues, and made a noticeable difference to the performance of the car. Obviously the gains would be very different for your car.
But in general a great tune, quick feedback from Evolve and I like how Saurabh is local and I can PM or text him with any questions. I bought it from him and highly recommend him.

Hope this helps,
Ian

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

No idea what it's like on a 125i but I'm running the evolveR on the 1M and very happy with it.
Easy to install/remove, have had zero issues, and made a noticeable difference to the performance of the car. Obviously the gains would be very different for your car.
But in general a great tune, quick feedback from Evolve and I like how Saurabh is local and I can PM or text him with any questions. I bought it from him and highly recommend him.

Hope this helps,
Ian

Your 1M is an N54 which is notoriously easy to tune. It's pretty much guaranteed gains as soon as you slap something on it.

The N52 is NA which is a whole different story. There are always mixed reviews on tunes for it, many people say it makes the car 'feel more responsive' but none have posted a definitive before/after dyno figure.

I'm inclined to believe the gains are not worth it given the price.

[Smiley1175]

Understand the differences Jeef, my reply was more to do with the support and usability of Evolve.
I have NFI what the gains would be on a 125, whether its value for money or not only the OP can decide ... It's his money!

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

Understand the differences Jeef, my reply was more to do with the support and usability of Evolve.
I have NFI what the gains would be on a 125, whether its value for money or not only the OP can decide ... It's his money!

How much was your Evolve tune if you don't mind me asking? Would be interesting to compare to the popular options available for the N54 right now.

It's for OP to decide but it's pretty fair to say over a grand for +10hp is bad value for money from an objective standpoint.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

It's for OP to decide but it's pretty fair to say over a grand for +10hp is bad value for money from an objective standpoint.

But what if it's the best bang for buck mod on the 125i...




ON a serious note

Drawn05's 125i dyno'd at 140 atw... pretty impressive given a stock 125i dynos between 120-125.

[Ronnie]

interesting to note that on the stock 125i, Evolve reckons that there is an approximate gain of 38kw and 52nm on a stock vehicle. I will be getting a before and after dyno done.. and an appox to me would be 30+kw gain at the least, anything under that i would expect a full refund subject to my final satisfaction.

http://turingms.com/products/evolve-r-e82-n52

I think thats fair..

[Knightelf]

Originally Posted by BM125

Could you pm some more info on this tune for me?
Thanks!

I thought you were getting rid of the 125 Eric, you know you want the 135

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

But what if it's the best bang for buck mod on the 125i...

ON a serious note

Drawn05's 125i dyno'd at 140 atw... pretty impressive given a stock 125i dynos between 120-125.

Originally Posted by Ronnie

interesting to note that on the stock 125i, Evolve reckons that there is an approximate gain of 38kw and 52nm on a stock vehicle. I will be getting a before and after dyno done.. and an appox to me would be 30+kw gain at the least, anything under that i would expect a full refund subject to my final satisfaction.

http://turingms.com/products/evolve-r-e82-n52

I think thats fair..

+20kw atw is great, and coincides with the claim by Evolve.

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by Ronnie

..Evolve reckons that there is an approximate gain of 38kw and 52nm on a stock vehicle ..

I'm skeptical. Before and after dyno on the same dyno, same conditions will give good info here.

If it returns a 38 rwkw increase I'll ... eat my hat? I don't have a hat ...

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

I'm skeptical. Before and after dyno on the same dyno, same conditions will give good info here.

If it returns a 38 rwkw increase I'll ... eat my hat? I don't have a hat ...

Yeh it's a bold claim.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by Ronnie

interesting to note that on the stock 125i, Evolve reckons that there is an approximate gain of 38kw and 52nm on a stock vehicle. I will be getting a before and after dyno done.. and an appox to me would be 30+kw gain at the least, anything under that i would expect a full refund subject to my final satisfaction.

http://turingms.com/products/evolve-r-e82-n52

I think thats fair..

Pretty sure that would be flywheel 38kw gain, not ATW.

If you dyno 120 atw stock and 135 atw post tune, I'd walk away pretty happy
As an ex 325i owner I would've paid $1k easy for a decent gain like that.

[ULOOKN]

Originally Posted by Knightelf

I thought you were getting rid of the 125 Eric, you know you want the 135

Well I've sent through a pm about pricing and power gains.
If it seems reasonable i guess ill be buying this tune .
My car just feels slow ATM, and I have another 7 months before I'm on my opens

[Drawn05]

My 125i's performance stats.

146.5rwkw at the last Advan dyno day

14.4 @ 97mph w/ a full tank of fuel at WSID. 60ft 2.15

race weight = 1536kg


- With a more aggressive tune, better launch (better than 2.1 60ft) and only an 1/8th tank of MS109 might get 13.9, which think would qualify it as a decent little car.

[chrisN]

pretty interesting, let us know how you go.

otherwise...evo x heh

[ULOOKN]

Originally Posted by chrisN

pretty interesting, let us know how you go.

otherwise...evo x heh

Haha chrisN, I've been looking at evo 9's myself hehe.