"Necessary" upgrades...

josephvman · 07-20-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mrk

I've replaced the headlight switch with the EU unit, which provides the rear fog light button (no remapping needed). This keeps the Corolla and Camry drivers at a distance in bad weather.

I've also changed the rear view mirror for a HomeLink unit.

Please tell us about the Homelink mirror swap. I've got it on my '07 335i Coupe and I want to swap it with my 1M when it shows up in a couple of weeks.

gotboost426 · 07-20-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

Tune will only get you 20-40HP max extra on top of stated 335HP. To go into 400's you would need intake/exhaust couple other mods.

Wrong!!

Red135 · 07-20-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gotboost426

Wrong!!

Why?!

nola1m · 07-20-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrk

I've replaced the headlight switch with the EU unit, which provides the rear fog light button (no remapping needed). This keeps the Corolla and Camry drivers at a distance in bad weather.

I've also changed the rear view mirror for a HomeLink unit.

Can you post the steps for the fog light? Is it just a swap of the switch, or do we have to wire it?

1speedbike · 07-20-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gotboost426

Wrong!!

Tuning the car without any other mods will likely net you 355-375 whp unless you are running too much boost and pushing the turbos dangerously hard. Unless you find ways to cool and/or decrease the workload of the turbos for the same boost levels (fmic, meth, downpipes, etc), then there is a solid limit of how much boost the N54 can take before things start to get into territory where you don't want to go. Stock, I wouldn't push an N54 beyond 13 psi on 91 octane. Even with downpipes and without meth, the safety limit is generally thought by tuners to be around 14-15 psi. With meth you can get up to 16-17 psi. So stock you really can only get to around 355-375 whp for that reason.

RAM1320 · 07-20-2011, 06:02 PM

I have an AFE stage 2 intake, ETS intercooler and down pipes, and a Procede waiting for the 1M when it arrives. should be here next week. I'll keep you posted. I think that will give it the umph I need.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 07-20-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Parker

This might be considered off topic but the most necessary upgrade is...

seat time

+1000

the car doesnt "NEED" anything....pretty great outta the box

Bimmer100_ · 07-20-2011, 08:58 PM

1) Seat time
2) Modified CDV
3) More Seat time

luial · 07-20-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RAM1320

I have an AFE stage 2 intake, ETS intercooler and down pipes, and a Procede waiting for the 1M when it arrives. should be here next week. I'll keep you posted. I think that will give it the umph I need.

Very Interested on results...

biglare · 07-21-2011, 03:28 AM

Seat Time.... Seat Time.... Seat Time! Well said from an earlier post!

This car has so much torque out of the box that it is a blast to drive each and every day! Just get to know your car and have fun with it. When you are ready to mix it up with some mods, then go for it.

I have the ESS Tuning stage 1 tune on the car and it added more punch to the already powerful 1M. Everyone that has driven the car loves it and is completely impressed how it drives and handles.

Here are a couple of posts from the ESS Tuning stage 1 tune on the 1M.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=557030

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=552111

Drillslinger · 07-21-2011, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nola1m

Can you post the steps for the fog light? Is it just a swap of the switch, or do we have to wire it?

The EU switch is a direct, plug and play, replacement. Nothing else needed to activate rear fogs.

diegorst · 07-23-2011, 06:33 PM

Hi, what homelink unit did you get and where can I find it?
Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrk

I've replaced the headlight switch with the EU unit, which provides the rear fog light button (no remapping needed). This keeps the Corolla and Camry drivers at a distance in bad weather.

I've also changed the rear view mirror for a HomeLink unit.

JimBilly · 07-23-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Drillslinger

The EU switch is a direct, plug and play, replacement. Nothing else needed to activate rear fogs.

So the rear fog lights are already installed in US cars and only need a switch to enable them? Does anyone have a photo of the rear fogs lit?

C4747Z · 07-23-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrk

I've replaced the headlight switch with the EU unit, which provides the rear fog light button (no remapping needed). This keeps the Corolla and Camry drivers at a distance in bad weather.

I've also changed the rear view mirror for a HomeLink unit.

where did you get the EU headlight switch from?

UdubBadger · 07-23-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by C4747Z

where did you get the EU headlight switch from?

Tischer sells um cheap

mrk · 07-23-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by C4747Z

where did you get the EU headlight switch from?

The EU headlight switch (61319169400 for cars with Xenon + Rain Sensor) can be obtained through dealers or from eBay (i.e., EuroActive). The switch is the same unit used in some of the other series, so it is not difficult to find.

I had my dealer install the unit, which is instantly recognized by the firmware (no additional flashing or programming), only because I wasn't familiar with where all of the outer trim tabs may be located.

I have not taken any photos of the tail with the rear fogs illuminated yet (the switch lights up both left and right sides; I believe it is the inner brake light bulbs), I'll need to work on it when I get a minute. The rear fog light illumination is significant, especially in poor weather (i.e., SF fog, heavy rain, etc.).

As far as the Homelink rear view mirror, more information can be found at the following thread, including an instruction set on removing a rear view mirror.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=557199

richb811 · 07-23-2011, 10:55 PM

Would love to see the pictures of the fogs if you get a chance!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrk

The EU headlight switch (61319169400 for cars with Xenon + Rain Sensor) can be obtained through dealers or from eBay (i.e., EuroActive). The switch is the same unit used in some of the other series, so it is not difficult to find.

I had my dealer install the unit, which is instantly recognized by the firmware (no additional flashing or programming), only because I wasn't familiar with where all of the outer trim tabs may be located.

I have not taken any photos of the tail with the rear fogs illuminated yet (the switch lights up both left and right sides; I believe it is the inner brake light bulbs), I'll need to work on it when I get a minute. The rear fog light illumination is significant, especially in poor weather (i.e., SF fog, heavy rain, etc.).

As far as the Homelink rear view mirror, more information can be found at the following thread, including an instruction set on removing a rear view mirror.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=557199

UdubBadger · 07-23-2011, 11:19 PM

this is all it does

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