Just installed the AA tune on my 1M

RPChan · 12-21-2014, 09:30 AM

The software change is supposed to add 65 whp and 70 torque. I drove it yesterday for an hour straight to "train" the software of my driving habits and all I can say is "wow". I own an e46 with Dinan Stage 3 and it is no where near this fast. I have driven a lot of fast cars over the years and I am not sure I have ever driven anything with the immediate get up and go as this car. The stock 1M is plenty fast. This car is now straight line scary fast. I will be careful about applying too much throttle in the corners.

M3 Adjuster · 12-21-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RPChan

I have driven a lot of fast cars over the years and I am not sure I have ever driven anything with the immediate get up and go as this car. The stock 1M is plenty fast. This car is now straight line scary fast. I will be careful about applying too much throttle in the corners.

Agree. every owner should take this pledge !

arvinz · 12-21-2014, 02:39 PM

Can you tell us more about the AA tune? Where do you get it, pricing, links, etc.

zayzay · 12-21-2014, 03:48 PM

get it dynoed and you will get an idea of how much horsepower and torque you gained to the wheels and how much your car is pushing

ayao · 12-21-2014, 11:13 PM

Subscribed.

LOVEM · 12-22-2014, 01:45 PM

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Subscribed.

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RPChan · 12-22-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by arvinz

Can you tell us more about the AA tune? Where do you get it, pricing, links, etc.

I purchased the tune from Active Autowerkes along with their G5 programmer. It was simple. I downloaded my stock software onto the G5 then transferred it to my laptop. I emailed the program to Active and they sent me the tuned software about 24 hours later. I then loaded it to the G5 and then loaded it into my car. It took about a half an hour to load. I now have both tunes on the G5 so I can go back to stock if I need to. It was a pretty slick deal and very easy to set up.

ayao · 12-23-2014, 12:26 AM

Curious about why you went with AA instead of Cobb, GIAC, evolve, PTF, etc...

M3 Adjuster · 12-23-2014, 08:29 AM

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Curious about why you went with AA instead of Cobb, GIAC, evolve, PTF, etc...

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zayzay · 12-23-2014, 09:42 AM

number you posted is what AA claims. you wont know for sure what it produces until you do a dyno

RPChan · 12-23-2014, 10:56 PM

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Curious about why you went with AA instead of Cobb, GIAC, evolve, PTF, etc...

My experience with AA has been very positive for a number of years. I have a tune on an e36 M3 for a track car that has been great along with accessories like cold air and exhaust. I also own an e93 M3 that has AA performance additions. The purchase of the tune was somewhat on a whim and I thought it was reasonably priced as they had a sale on their software on cyber Monday. I realize I cannot quote the exact increase until I dyno the car but I can attest from driving it that the change is significant. Regardless I am happy with the change. It is definitely the fastest BMW I have driven. The only car that I have driven that feels similar in acceleration is a 2007 997 Porsche Turbo. It is a lot of fun.

blackmist222777 · 12-24-2014, 01:42 PM

i was considering doing a Cobb V3.

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RPChan BMW for Life 138 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 08 e93 M3 HT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Alfa 4C [9.00] 1998 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00] 2005 BMW Dinan Coop ... [0.00] 2008 BMW E93 M3 HT ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [10.00] 1971 Alfa 1750 GTV [10.00] 2003 Porsche C4S [0.00] 2003 BMW Alpina Z8 [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 4 door [0.00] 2007 BMW Alpina B7 [0.00] 2002 BMW e46 M3 [0.00]	Just installed the AA tune on my 1M The software change is supposed to add 65 whp and 70 torque. I drove it yesterday for an hour straight to "train" the software of my driving habits and all I can say is "wow". I own an e46 with Dinan Stage 3 and it is no where near this fast. I have driven a lot of fast cars over the years and I am not sure I have ever driven anything with the immediate get up and go as this car. The stock 1M is plenty fast. This car is now straight line scary fast. I will be careful about applying too much throttle in the corners.
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arvinz Captain 323 Rep 839 Posts Drives: BMW 1M VO Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M Coupé [10.00]	Can you tell us more about the AA tune? Where do you get it, pricing, links, etc.
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zayzay First Lieutenant 76 Rep 370 Posts Drives: bmw 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	get it dynoed and you will get an idea of how much horsepower and torque you gained to the wheels and how much your car is pushing
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zayzay First Lieutenant 76 Rep 370 Posts Drives: bmw 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	number you posted is what AA claims. you wont know for sure what it produces until you do a dyno
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