BMW PPK Cost?

[BMWRX]

Mine does a little (JB4) if I've been giving it the beans for a little while and I downshift.

[rac]

A little OT but can anyone confirm that the same thing (crackle and pop) happens with a jb4/cobb/procede tune?

i had PPK 2 & installed JB4 a few months later. PPK is still operational as the base map until JB4 reaches its lower temp. limit.

neither of them crackle or pop for me. (N54). 4 cats (in good condition) a resonator and muffler pretty much kill it all. will replace DP's next mod and see what happens.

mind you i never had the car without either tune, so i cant compare to stock.

[ItsHectic]

Originally Posted by Ian///M

More rubbish !

Well thats what they say.

[MightyMouseTech]

Had the PPK and the PE installed on my N55. LOVE driving down my parking garage ramps now.......CRACKLE CRACKLE CRACKLE POP CRACKLE POP CRACKLE!!!!!! Setting off car alarms.

The PPK is what did this, adding the PE just made the one CRACKLE it used to make a little louder.

The PPK is worth it just for the noise it makes.

[UR25IO]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Had the PPK and the PE installed on my N55. LOVE driving down my parking garage ramps now.......CRACKLE CRACKLE CRACKLE POP CRACKLE POP CRACKLE!!!!!! Setting off car alarms.

The PPK is what did this, adding the PE just made the one CRACKLE it used to make a little louder.

The PPK is worth it just for the noise it makes.

+1

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[UR25IO]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

BMW didn't mention anything to me about PPK when i bought the car, really it's just me looking at a tune without voiding warranty and i believe being a 2012/13 model 135i the usual tuning options aren't readily available.

I've read that with the PPK it also induces a bit more crackle and pop from the standard exhaust, can anyone confirm this?

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[wjk_glynn]

Originally Posted by 7smurfs

Excuse my laziness for not searching/googling but what sort of power gains does the PPK provide over stock for N54?

Some actual acceleration data... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=968588

Karl.

[cat-like]

Well Darren, you can & have gotten this from me directly - but for the benefit of others:

The PPK definitely gave my N55 DCT a distinct burble on over-run that wasn't there before, I noticed it as soon as I drove out of the dealership.

The PPK gives a nice smooth bump in performance that will also alleviate the hesitation problem that many N55 DCT owners experience, I don't know whether this is because of the accompanying software upgrade or the PPK flash itself?

Based on my dyno results (Dyno Dynamics), the gains quoted by BMW are conservative. I think it is a great seamless upgrade but whether or not it is value for money is up to the individual. I think it is, but I had it discounted with no installation cost because the dealer screwed me around so much. They tried to install it a few times and when they finally did - they had my car overnight.

And for those that recommend Cobb......they don't have a product for 2012 & 2013 models, so not an option here.

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Had the PPK and the PE installed on my N55. LOVE driving down my parking garage ramps now.......CRACKLE CRACKLE CRACKLE POP CRACKLE POP CRACKLE!!!!!! Setting off car alarms.

The PPK is what did this, adding the PE just made the one CRACKLE it used to make a little louder.

The PPK is worth it just for the noise it makes.

So...the PPK has been ordered and all going well will be installed next week.

Did have a BMW PE lined up for a while but i got screwed about with that so hopefully the extra noise from the PPK will do for the time being.

Thanks for your input guys.

[PeteA]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

So...the PPK has been ordered and all going well will be installed next week.

Did have a BMW PE lined up for a while but i got screwed about with that so hopefully the extra noise from the PPK will do for the time being.

Thanks for your input guys.

Inbox Eddie135 he bought one new from the states for 850USD. He's the one selling the ETS intercooler in the classifieds section.

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by PeteA

Inbox Eddie135 he bought one new from the states for 850USD. He's the one selling the ETS intercooler in the classifieds section.

A bit ironic.

[PeteA]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

A bit ironic.

Yeah cheaper than most places even when compared to used. He bought from a retailer so no stock issues from what I know.

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by PeteA

Yeah cheaper than most places even when compared to used. He bought from a retailer so no stock issues from what I know.

My reply was meant to be sarcastic lol, If you had done what you had promised months ago i wouldn't of been still looking.


For those interested i have had the PPK installed for just over a week now and must say so far i am very happy with the improvement in power and driveability over stock. Even the service engineer was surprised what a noticeable difference it made. It is expensive but i'm now much happier with how it drives so was worth it in my eyes.

As for the exhaust note it does sound deeper imo, i have noticed a few extra crackles but not as much as i was hoping so an exhaust will definitely be still on the cards at some point.

[TS135i]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

As for the exhaust note it does sound deeper imo, i have noticed a few extra crackles but not as much as i was hoping so an exhaust will definitely be still on the cards at some point.

Listen to your exhaust while someone drives, I did today and it sounded excellent for a humble PPK, wish it sounded like that in the cabin.

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by TS135i

Listen to your exhaust while someone drives, I did today and it sounded excellent for a humble PPK, wish it sounded like that in the cabin.

So i did a few runs with my Gopro attached, i now take back what i said about the exhaust crackles, they are a lot more noticable from the outside that's for sure.