125i Evolve R Tune (Dyno inside)

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 12-12-2013, 07:58 PM

Updated 27th August 2014 with 161kw atw manual 125i
Updated 14th May 2014 with Auto 125i Dyno result

125i before and after dyno with the Evolve R tune

Car was not removed from the dyno during the flash process to eliminate variables. Method was strap the car on for the base run, flash the car, then straight into the tuned run (ideally the ECU would bed in or adapt to give a couple extra KWs).

125i Manual

Before: 127.3
After: 161.4
Gain of 34.1kw or 26.7%

125i Manual
Car is running 98 fuel, has 70,xxx kms and no other mods

Before: 128kw
After: 152.5kw

Gain of 24.5kw or 19%

Dyno sheet:

125i Auto
Before: 114.1kw
After: 138.2kw

Gain of 24.1kw or 21%

Dyno sheet:

From memory a stock 130i on this dyno gets 145-147kw atw... I will find a graph later and overlay it.
Regardless, great result and definitely a worthwhile investment for any 125i owner

Chandon · 12-12-2013, 08:03 PM

how much stu? finally a dyno proven result from someone other than evolve

andrew@southernBM · 12-12-2013, 09:17 PM

How did you leave it on the dyno until the tune file came? I am waiting for a file at the moment for a 125i and it has been 4 days from when i read it and i'm still waiting.

morris86 · 12-12-2013, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viciousgook

how much stu? finally a dyno proven result from someone other than evolve

Would also like to know the answer to this! I've been lurking these forums for a while now.. I'm looking to buy a manual 125i some time over the next 2 months, and I've spent quite a bit of time reading up on 125i tuning, specifically the EvolveR tune. Seeing this thread pop up today was pretty exciting.

BTW, viciousgook, your car has an awesome look to it.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 12-12-2013, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

How did you leave it on the dyno until the tune file came? I am waiting for a file at the moment for a 125i and it has been 4 days from when i read it and i'm still waiting.

the read was done a few days prior, then once we had the tuned file we dyno'd before uploading tuned file, then again after flashing.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 12-12-2013, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viciousgook

how much stu? finally a dyno proven result from someone other than evolve

Quote:

Originally Posted by morris86

Would also like to know the answer to this! I've been lurking these forums for a while now.. I'm looking to buy a manual 125i some time over the next 2 months, and I've spent quite a bit of time reading up on 125i tuning, specifically the EvolveR tune. Seeing this thread pop up today was pretty exciting.

BTW, viciousgook, your car has an awesome look to it.

$1,189 supplied
$1,299 installed (includes post install dyno run)

Smiley1175 · 12-12-2013, 11:30 PM

wow 20% gain, very impressive results for an NA car.
Thanks for sharing Stu.

Dafttt · 12-13-2013, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian///M

Huge gain at reasonable $50 per kW

Thanks for contributing.

dr.bmw · 12-13-2013, 12:26 AM

V. nice! My car is currently with Andrew@southernBM awaiting a tune! Is it affected by BMW ECU updates during service?

Imran@Evolve · 12-13-2013, 05:24 AM

Good result. Lots of extra power everywhere under the curve too. It will make more once it has a chance to adapt fully.

Imran@Evolve · 12-13-2013, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr.bmw

V. nice! My car is currently with Andrew@southernBM awaiting a tune! Is it affected by BMW ECU updates during service?

Your tune will be back with Andrew in the next hour or so.

If your car is out of warranty just tell them not to update the ECU.

If they do update it we will update the tune for no charge. The installer may charge for their time to re-install it. You would have to discuss that with them.

TheSt|G · 12-13-2013, 07:03 AM

Looks perfect guys.

chrisN · 12-14-2013, 01:02 AM

on the list now! great to know. maybe steve will give me a test drive heh

maupineda · 12-14-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Your tune will be back with Andrew in the next hour or so.

If your car is out of warranty just tell them not to update the ECU.

If they do update it we will update the tune for no charge. The installer may charge for their time to re-install it. You would have to discuss that with them.

I just sent you my original file Imran, after more than a year I will finally have the chance to experience your work. Ver excited!

aggsy · 12-15-2013, 10:58 PM

Great to see a real dyno result. I chickened out of doing it a few months back due to lack of 'real' results...possibly back on the cards now.

Look forward to hearing what the guys waiting for their tunes to come think once it is done.

saurabh_turingMS · 12-16-2013, 06:58 AM

Thanks for post Stu!
The 125i evolveR tune has been our most popular tune...for good reason!

andrey_gta · 12-27-2013, 04:43 PM

Good to see gains esp verified by dynos

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 05-14-2014, 12:25 AM

Did an Evolve-R tune on a 125i auto today.. dyno sheet in first post!

Similar gains of 24kw atw... fantastic gain and again shows not just for the manual 125 guys but the auto guys too.

racer_x · 05-14-2014, 01:57 AM

That's bloody fantastic for an NA engine.

Eddie135 · 05-14-2014, 07:21 PM

Is the Evolve-R tune available for 135i?

7smurfs · 05-14-2014, 07:59 PM

Fantastic gains for an NA engine!

For comparisons sake -One of my first cars, a dc2r (integra type R)
- stock : 110kw atw
- add headers, intake, exhaust: 123kw atw
- apexi tune: 128kw atw

LOL never went back to NA ever again. But these results from just a tune beg to differ!

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 05-15-2014, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie135

Is the Evolve-R tune available for 135i?

For N54s only

12-12-2013, 07:58 PM	#1
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	125i Evolve R Tune (Dyno inside) Updated 27th August 2014 with 161kw atw manual 125i Updated 14th May 2014 with Auto 125i Dyno result 125i before and after dyno with the Evolve R tune Car was not removed from the dyno during the flash process to eliminate variables. Method was strap the car on for the base run, flash the car, then straight into the tuned run (ideally the ECU would bed in or adapt to give a couple extra KWs). 125i Manual Before: 127.3 After: 161.4 Gain of 34.1kw or 26.7% 125i Manual Car is running 98 fuel, has 70,xxx kms and no other mods Before: 128kw After: 152.5kw Gain of 24.5kw or 19% Dyno sheet: 125i Auto Before: 114.1kw After: 138.2kw Gain of 24.1kw or 21% Dyno sheet: From memory a stock 130i on this dyno gets 145-147kw atw... I will find a graph later and overlay it. Regardless, great result and definitely a worthwhile investment for any 125i owner Last edited by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes; 08-27-2014 at 01:54 AM..
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dr.bmw Chirurgeon 39 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 125i AW/CR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: randwick iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 125i [10.00]	V. nice! My car is currently with Andrew@southernBM awaiting a tune! Is it affected by BMW ECU updates during service? __________________ E Pluribus Unum
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Imran@Evolve 5365 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	Good result. Lots of extra power everywhere under the curve too. It will make more once it has a chance to adapt fully.
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aggsy Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: AW 125i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Great to see a real dyno result. I chickened out of doing it a few months back due to lack of 'real' results...possibly back on the cards now. Look forward to hearing what the guys waiting for their tunes to come think once it is done.
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saurabh_turingMS First Lieutenant 19 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 1M AW (F10 520D MSport - gone) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Thanks for post Stu! The 125i evolveR tune has been our most popular tune...for good reason!
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Good to see gains esp verified by dynos
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	Did an Evolve-R tune on a 125i auto today.. dyno sheet in first post! Similar gains of 24kw atw... fantastic gain and again shows not just for the manual 125 guys but the auto guys too.
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7smurfs Captain 137 Rep 902 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Fantastic gains for an NA engine! For comparisons sake -One of my first cars, a dc2r (integra type R) - stock : 110kw atw - add headers, intake, exhaust: 123kw atw - apexi tune: 128kw atw LOL never went back to NA ever again. But these results from just a tune beg to differ!
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