New N52 Tune (PowerBox) - November 1st!!

janus77 · 10-20-2009, 05:38 PM

dude, it's time to do the install by feel.. you know in star wars, where Luke's learning to use the force, and he has the blast helmet on, and is trying to stop the lasers from that little flying ball from hitting him with a light sabre.

That's where you need to be, feel the force, and get it done!

Fireflyer239 · 10-20-2009, 05:58 PM

Tell me a bit more about your Injen, and I'll think about it. Seriously, I'm interested to know how much the Injen drones at cruising speeds. Terry had said the instructions would be up in the "support" section of the BMS site about now (I've checked twice today). The Power Box came from Andrew at EMS (a BMS distributor), amd he has given me a basic "pinout" but I just want to hear from the source. If I don't hear from the "Source", I'll default to the "Force". May it be with you, my friend.

janus77 · 10-20-2009, 06:15 PM

hehe.

The Injen is great. It took a while to get used to the sound, and also i think it took a little while for the car to get used to the intake. Now i'm sold on it, the car sounds fantastic, occasionally there is a slight drone, however i haven't noticed it on the highway or for any extended periods, it's more if i'm cruising in 2nd or 3rd in traffic at a particular rev range, and it's easy to avoid... plus i like the sound.

The engine under heavier acceleration is a beast, the sound is addictive. A mate who's pop owns a new Carrera S (with the optional sports exhaust) came for a ride with me, i put my foot down, and got a "bloody hell, this sounds unreal". He said he had no idea the 125i would go as well as it does, even though it looks sporty, the real performance makes it a bit of a sleeper imo.. very happy.

Fireflyer239 · 10-20-2009, 06:24 PM

Thanks for the reply mate! I've got my Light Saber in hand... I've got to think about that Injen, because if I can get 8-10 hp and an equal amount of torque out of the tune and another 8 to 10 out of the Injen (and they may compliment each other and work very well as a team) then I'll have a significant gain. Thanks again!

janus77 · 10-20-2009, 07:05 PM

yeah, on the HP increase side of things, i'm not 100% sure of the level of improvement. Seems like the engine character has changed slightly, I've a suspicion that low rev torque is down a little, while the upper end of the rev range has improved, overall i think it's a little better.. the sound from 6000rpm to 7k, is amazing, it screams!

On the BMS, i read it has a few different map options, how do you change the maps?

Yuzi · 10-20-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by janus77

yeah, on the HP increase side of things, i'm not 100% sure of the level of improvement. Seems like the engine character has changed slightly, I've a suspicion that low rev torque is down a little, while the upper end of the rev range has improved, overall i think it's a little better.. the sound from 6000rpm to 7k, is amazing, it screams!

On the BMS, i read it has a few different map options, how do you change the maps?

it does scream

janus77 · 10-20-2009, 07:15 PM

And at low revs, it has this meaty sound, i mean the exhaust sounds awesome stock, but now it's got an extra dimension. It sounds like it wants to eat red meat raw.

Fireflyer239 · 10-21-2009, 05:57 AM

Wow! Red meat raw! That's a frigging mean description, luv it! Well, What I'm thinking is that the slight loss of low end may be due to a lean condition being created when the engine gulps that fresh air, but the tune could fill that back in with some extra fuel and correct this. I've mentioned that my experience is with Harley Davidsons; I've set up fuel maps for aftermarket controllers, and one thing I learned is that high flow intake filters, freer exhausts, and fuel injection controllers will each give only small increases when used alone. They are meant to be used together, and when they are, and when they are properly matched, they "complete the picture" and produce the results. One thing at a time, but will think more about the Injen once the tune is in place. Janus and Yuzi, you running stock exhaust? Have you been in for service with your Injens on? Any issues with that?

wmj73 · 10-21-2009, 06:58 AM

Ive got the injen and bmw performance exhaust on mine, left both on during service and no problems from my dealer at all. The service staff actually loved the sound

Fireflyer239 · 10-21-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wmj73

Ive got the injen and bmw performance exhaust on mine, left both on during service and no problems from my dealer at all. The service staff actually loved the sound

Good to know, Thanks!

Garduna · 10-21-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wmj73

Ive got the injen and bmw performance exhaust on mine, left both on during service and no problems from my dealer at all. The service staff actually loved the sound

Hah, I like the sound of that. The Injen intake does sound really good don't it.

janus77 · 10-25-2009, 07:51 AM

Any update, FireFlyer, have you installed??

Fireflyer239 · 10-25-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by janus77

Any update, FireFlyer, have you installed??

Okay I received the pinout from Andrew several days ago, just been really busy. I hope to do some baseline #'s tonight, then install it tomorrow. Andrew's responsiveness at EMS has been excellent. I'll be back!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 10-25-2009, 04:11 PM

Got some independent confirmation that it works GREAT on the N51 platform

So you N51 guys concerns can be put to rest

Mike

janus77 · 10-25-2009, 06:10 PM

awesome, can't wait

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 10-27-2009, 09:36 PM

Nov 1st is fast approaching

Mike

Fireflyer239 · 10-28-2009, 08:00 AM

See the thread "BMS 128 tuner tester needed" for my review of this tune.

Yuzi · 10-30-2009, 03:14 PM

ordered!

Fireflyer239 · 10-30-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yuzi

ordered!

YEAH!! Someone steps up!!

Yuzi · 10-30-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fireflyer239

YEAH!! Someone steps up!!

haha this N52 section needs some motivation

Garduna · 10-30-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Yuzi

haha this N52 section needs some motivation

Let us know how it goes

bmwsam · 10-30-2009, 05:13 PM

^ I've been keeping an eye on this thread too!

10-20-2009, 05:38 PM	#23
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	dude, it's time to do the install by feel.. you know in star wars, where Luke's learning to use the force, and he has the blast helmet on, and is trying to stop the lasers from that little flying ball from hitting him with a light sabre. That's where you need to be, feel the force, and get it done! __________________ 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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10-20-2009, 05:58 PM	#24
Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Tell me a bit more about your Injen, and I'll think about it. Seriously, I'm interested to know how much the Injen drones at cruising speeds. Terry had said the instructions would be up in the "support" section of the BMS site about now (I've checked twice today). The Power Box came from Andrew at EMS (a BMS distributor), amd he has given me a basic "pinout" but I just want to hear from the source. If I don't hear from the "Source", I'll default to the "Force". May it be with you, my friend.
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10-20-2009, 06:15 PM	#25
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	hehe. The Injen is great. It took a while to get used to the sound, and also i think it took a little while for the car to get used to the intake. Now i'm sold on it, the car sounds fantastic, occasionally there is a slight drone, however i haven't noticed it on the highway or for any extended periods, it's more if i'm cruising in 2nd or 3rd in traffic at a particular rev range, and it's easy to avoid... plus i like the sound. The engine under heavier acceleration is a beast, the sound is addictive. A mate who's pop owns a new Carrera S (with the optional sports exhaust) came for a ride with me, i put my foot down, and got a "bloody hell, this sounds unreal". He said he had no idea the 125i would go as well as it does, even though it looks sporty, the real performance makes it a bit of a sleeper imo.. very happy. __________________ 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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10-20-2009, 06:24 PM	#26
Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply mate! I've got my Light Saber in hand... I've got to think about that Injen, because if I can get 8-10 hp and an equal amount of torque out of the tune and another 8 to 10 out of the Injen (and they may compliment each other and work very well as a team) then I'll have a significant gain. Thanks again!
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10-20-2009, 07:05 PM	#27
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	yeah, on the HP increase side of things, i'm not 100% sure of the level of improvement. Seems like the engine character has changed slightly, I've a suspicion that low rev torque is down a little, while the upper end of the rev range has improved, overall i think it's a little better.. the sound from 6000rpm to 7k, is amazing, it screams! On the BMS, i read it has a few different map options, how do you change the maps? __________________ 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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10-20-2009, 07:15 PM	#29
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	And at low revs, it has this meaty sound, i mean the exhaust sounds awesome stock, but now it's got an extra dimension. It sounds like it wants to eat red meat raw. __________________ 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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10-21-2009, 05:57 AM	#30
Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Wow! Red meat raw! That's a frigging mean description, luv it! Well, What I'm thinking is that the slight loss of low end may be due to a lean condition being created when the engine gulps that fresh air, but the tune could fill that back in with some extra fuel and correct this. I've mentioned that my experience is with Harley Davidsons; I've set up fuel maps for aftermarket controllers, and one thing I learned is that high flow intake filters, freer exhausts, and fuel injection controllers will each give only small increases when used alone. They are meant to be used together, and when they are, and when they are properly matched, they "complete the picture" and produce the results. One thing at a time, but will think more about the Injen once the tune is in place. Janus and Yuzi, you running stock exhaust? Have you been in for service with your Injens on? Any issues with that?
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10-21-2009, 06:58 AM	#31
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]	Ive got the injen and bmw performance exhaust on mine, left both on during service and no problems from my dealer at all. The service staff actually loved the sound
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10-25-2009, 07:51 AM	#34
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Any update, FireFlyer, have you installed?? __________________ 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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10-25-2009, 04:11 PM	#36
Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4912 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	Got some independent confirmation that it works GREAT on the N51 platform So you N51 guys concerns can be put to rest Mike
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10-25-2009, 06:10 PM	#37
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	awesome, can't wait __________________ 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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10-27-2009, 09:36 PM	#38
Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4912 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	Nov 1st is fast approaching Mike
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10-28-2009, 08:00 AM	#39
Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	See the thread "BMS 128 tuner tester needed" for my review of this tune.
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10-30-2009, 03:14 PM	#40
Yuzi Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 249 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	ordered! __________________ 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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10-30-2009, 05:13 PM	#44
bmwsam First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	^ I've been keeping an eye on this thread too! __________________ 128i M-Sport: Le Mans Blue/Black Interior 6MT, Premium Hi-Fi, Ipod/USB, BMW CCA Member: Central California Chapter
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