BMS 128 Tuner tester needed

wmj73 · 11-05-2009, 12:44 AM

I'll do the same type of test fireflyer did that way we will hopefully get similar results

Fireflyer239 · 11-05-2009, 01:26 PM

Use this video:

All the procedures of disassembly are the same, only difference is the actual "pinout" (wire colors and slot #s). You can get that from the PDF install instructions on BMS's website. The video and PDF inst's should be used together - watch the vid first. If any doubts, set yourseIf up to do the job on a day when there's no rush to use the vehicle, and if you have any issues along the way you can PM me and I'll try to respond right away. Then, you can call me if you don't mind talking halfway 'round the world...mate!

wmj73 · 11-05-2009, 03:54 PM

just looked through the video that fireflyer posted, WOW that looks complicated. I had watched the plugnplay one before and thought that was a little challenging but this is going to be a PIA but I'm sure it will be worth it. Fireflyer, did you disconnect the battery? The video says to but then the pdf says to wait for the car to go to sleep then start the process w/o disconnecting the battery.

janus77 · 11-05-2009, 04:46 PM

wmj, do you have a tracking no. on your box yet?

Heaps of Aussies waiting with bated breath. It's either that, or run a nitrous tank imo.

Fireflyer239 · 11-05-2009, 07:02 PM

Naw, just popped the hood then closed and locked 'er up for 15 minutes before starting the job.

chylld · 11-05-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fireflyer239

Naw, just popped the hood then closed and locked 'er up for 15 minutes before starting the job.

did you have to re-unlock the car to open the hood though after 15 mins? i would have thought that would wake the car back up...

wmj73 · 11-05-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by janus77

wmj, do you have a tracking no. on your box yet?

Heaps of Aussies waiting with bated breath. It's either that, or run a nitrous tank imo.

No tracking number unfortunately, mike said it would be here soon.Nitrous ay.... dont know about that with our friends in Blue hiding everywhere. Hugh, got my intake re-installed, took a good half hour before the car adapted to it. All I can say is, I LOVE MY INTAKE AND I NEVER WANT TO GO BACK

chylld · 11-05-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wmj73

got my intake re-installed, took a good half hour before the car adapted to it. All I can say is, I LOVE MY INTAKE AND I NEVER WANT TO GO BACK

Why did you get it re-installed?

wmj73 · 11-05-2009, 09:16 PM

went on a cruise on the weekend and hit a few bad bumps, it became loose as I mustn't have tightened it hard enough when I first installed it. All back to normal now, way tighter this time round

wmj73 · 11-06-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fireflyer239

Use this video:

All the procedures of disassembly are the same, only difference is the actual "pinout" (wire colors and slot #s). You can get that from the PDF install instructions on BMS's website. The video and PDF inst's should be used together - watch the vid first. If any doubts, set yourseIf up to do the job on a day when there's no rush to use the vehicle, and if you have any issues along the way you can PM me and I'll try to respond right away. Then, you can call me if you don't mind talking halfway 'round the world...mate!

Thanks mate for the offer, if I do decide to call you it will probably early early morning for you

not sure if you will appreciate a call from half way around the world at that particular time

Yuzi · 11-06-2009, 03:34 AM

I can't wait till installing it!!!!

Fireflyer239 · 11-06-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chylld

did you have to re-unlock the car to open the hood though after 15 mins? i would have thought that would wake the car back up...

To be clear, I opened the hood, then locked the car and waited 15 minutes before beginning the install.

Yuzi · 11-07-2009, 11:42 AM

Installed my BMS PowerBox during midnight. Installation is not very easy but it is manageable. The electrical part you just need the guts and a clear mind to do it. It took me about 1hr to work on the wires. The hard part for me is putting the covers and HVAC back together. It also took me 1hr...stupid plastic covers clips suck...but I managed to put them back together at the end.

I took it out for a spin and I'm impressed of the power and throttle response! Car is faster...how fast...um... it feels like a 129i? faster than 128i and slower then 135i? The power is definitely available through out the rev band especially higher rpm I can really feel the potential of the Injen intake =). I would say my car added about roughly 20whp combining the intake and chip. Will do some pulls later..gotta sleep now

btw It goes very well with the intake..peace

Andrew@ET · 11-07-2009, 01:49 PM

Nice

you guys are making me jealous with your results

chylld · 11-07-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Yuzi

it feels like a 129i? faster than 128i and slower then 135i?

thanks for the quick review, look forward to hearing more impressions of it as your car settles in. I wonder if it will also make my 125i feel like a 129i, or rather just a 126i...

janus77 · 11-08-2009, 06:03 PM

yeah, out of interest, what's the difference between the 125 and 128, must be just a slight difference in ECU map right?

Wonder how much it would cost to flash the 125i ecu with 128i software?

chylld · 11-08-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by janus77

yeah, out of interest, what's the difference between the 125 and 128, must be just a slight difference in ECU map right?

Wonder how much it would cost to flash the 125i ecu with 128i software?

can't answer your question exactly, but to flash a 125i with the 130i software (190kw) costs 1800 euro... including shipping i calculated it out as AU$3400 all up. but even if you have that money lying around, i'm not sure who has the nerves to send their car's ECU literally around the world!!

chylld · 11-09-2009, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fireflyer239

To be clear, I opened the hood, then locked the car and waited 15 minutes before beginning the install.

Just watched the 135i JB3 pinout video (which Fireflyer239 linked above, post #68) which said we needed to unplug the battery - I'd much rather not do this, it sounds like you didn't?

Yuzi · 11-09-2009, 04:12 AM

I put the car into sleep also. I didn't unplug battery

Fireflyer239 · 11-09-2009, 05:04 AM

The other install instructions from BMS (either the videos or PDF's, can't recall) give you both options. I just put 'er to sleep.

I'm really craving an exhaust and SSK now!

wmj73 · 11-09-2009, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Fireflyer239

The other install instructions from BMS (either the videos or PDF's, can't recall) give you both options. I just put 'er to sleep.

I'm really craving an exhaust and SSK now!

hehe i have both, u should too

chylld · 11-09-2009, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wmj73

hehe i have both, u should too

Slightly OT: you seem to have a lot of toys! what made you choose the injen intake over the bmw performance one?

11-05-2009, 12:44 AM	#67
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	I'll do the same type of test fireflyer did that way we will hopefully get similar results
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11-05-2009, 01:26 PM	#68
Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Install Video/Instructions Use this video: All the procedures of disassembly are the same, only difference is the actual "pinout" (wire colors and slot #s). You can get that from the PDF install instructions on BMS's website. The video and PDF inst's should be used together - watch the vid first. If any doubts, set yourseIf up to do the job on a day when there's no rush to use the vehicle, and if you have any issues along the way you can PM me and I'll try to respond right away. Then, you can call me if you don't mind talking halfway 'round the world...mate!
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11-05-2009, 03:54 PM	#69
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	just looked through the video that fireflyer posted, WOW that looks complicated. I had watched the plugnplay one before and thought that was a little challenging but this is going to be a PIA but I'm sure it will be worth it. Fireflyer, did you disconnect the battery? The video says to but then the pdf says to wait for the car to go to sleep then start the process w/o disconnecting the battery.
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11-05-2009, 04:46 PM	#70
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	wmj, do you have a tracking no. on your box yet? Heaps of Aussies waiting with bated breath. It's either that, or run a nitrous tank imo. __________________ 125i, stick shift, M pack w/ 18's, 225/255 Z1's, saphire black, BMW CF rear spoiler, black interior, Midnight tint, business nav, sunroof, Injen intake, H&R sways.
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11-05-2009, 07:02 PM	#71
Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Naw, just popped the hood then closed and locked 'er up for 15 minutes before starting the job.
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11-05-2009, 09:16 PM	#75
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	went on a cruise on the weekend and hit a few bad bumps, it became loose as I mustn't have tightened it hard enough when I first installed it. All back to normal now, way tighter this time round
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11-06-2009, 03:34 AM	#77
Yuzi Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 249 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	I can't wait till installing it!!!! __________________ Currently driving 2003 HONDA S2000 128i \| Jet Black \| Premium package \| Sport package \| 18" Style 263 \| 6MT \| Injen Intake \| BMS PowerBox \|SOLD
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11-07-2009, 11:42 AM	#79
Yuzi Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 249 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	Installed my BMS PowerBox during midnight. Installation is not very easy but it is manageable. The electrical part you just need the guts and a clear mind to do it. It took me about 1hr to work on the wires. The hard part for me is putting the covers and HVAC back together. It also took me 1hr...stupid plastic covers clips suck...but I managed to put them back together at the end. I took it out for a spin and I'm impressed of the power and throttle response! Car is faster...how fast...um... it feels like a 129i? faster than 128i and slower then 135i? The power is definitely available through out the rev band especially higher rpm I can really feel the potential of the Injen intake =). I would say my car added about roughly 20whp combining the intake and chip. Will do some pulls later..gotta sleep now btw It goes very well with the intake..peace __________________ Currently driving 2003 HONDA S2000 128i \| Jet Black \| Premium package \| Sport package \| 18" Style 263 \| 6MT \| Injen Intake \| BMS PowerBox \|SOLD
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11-08-2009, 06:03 PM	#82
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	yeah, out of interest, what's the difference between the 125 and 128, must be just a slight difference in ECU map right? Wonder how much it would cost to flash the 125i ecu with 128i software? __________________ 125i, stick shift, M pack w/ 18's, 225/255 Z1's, saphire black, BMW CF rear spoiler, black interior, Midnight tint, business nav, sunroof, Injen intake, H&R sways.
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11-09-2009, 04:12 AM	#85
Yuzi Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 249 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	I put the car into sleep also. I didn't unplug battery __________________ Currently driving 2003 HONDA S2000 128i \| Jet Black \| Premium package \| Sport package \| 18" Style 263 \| 6MT \| Injen Intake \| BMS PowerBox \|SOLD
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11-09-2009, 05:04 AM	#86
Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	The other install instructions from BMS (either the videos or PDF's, can't recall) give you both options. I just put 'er to sleep. I'm really craving an exhaust and SSK now!
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