tips from SSTT owners...

topvega · 06-10-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

Just a word of caution about the fuel mileage. I do not have the SSTT (or any other tune) but I did take a 400+ mile road trip this weekend. My stock step got 26.2 mpg with lots of highway driving with the cruise set on 75mph.

It sounds like the mileage is right on the money. No increase, no decrease.

Hope this helps.

Gill

I can agree with that... it is nice to know that the SSTT at least does not reduce your MPG when you drive in a conservative manner. I am quite happy with it.

Red135 · 06-11-2008, 11:25 PM

I installed my SSTT tonight. Now I have to wait for it to adapt.

theanhdy · 06-12-2008, 01:21 AM

Do you have a lag up to 3K RPM?

Bullitt · 06-12-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAnhDy

Do you have a lag up to 3K RPM?

+1

Red135 · 06-12-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

+1

+1 here also.

0002s · 06-12-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAnhDy

Do you have a lag up to 3K RPM?

No... (see 1:50 of video)

cracka · 06-12-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAnhDy

Do you have a lag up to 3K RPM?

Yep, I've noticed it too. My solution so far has been to stay above 3k.

Bullitt · 06-12-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 0002s

No...

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Originally Posted by cracka

Yep

Confused.

Bullitt · 06-12-2008, 01:25 PM

^^
Do either one of you have 29.2?

cracka · 06-12-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

^^
Do either one of you have 29.2?

Not I. January build, no software updates.

Bullitt · 06-12-2008, 01:44 PM

Then the lag may not be a program issue. Hopefully, the SSTT just needs time to adapt?

0002s · 06-12-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

^^
Do either one of you have 29.2?

No, I don't have it. Don't have lag either. Well unless I'm at 1000 rpm and floor it in a high gear. It will take a second to get to full torque, but the car without SSTT would do the same thing.

SSTT is not a boost controller the ECU is still in charge of your car. The sensation of lag and or true lag can come from many different things in this car.

SF_VR6 · 06-12-2008, 08:15 PM

Doesn't this mod add stress to the engine and turbo parts?

Is this safe in the long term?

Bullitt · 06-13-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SF_VR6

Doesn't this mod add stress to the engine and turbo parts?

Is this safe in the long term?

ALL SSTT does is trick the car into thinking that it is at high altitudes. The ECU still controls all functions the way BMW intended and continues to regulate everything within safe levels. Increasing boost is what shortens the life of the turbos, and SSTT does not touch boost levels. Any stress caused by SSTT would be no more than what would be experienced by a fully stock car in the mountains.

theanhdy · 06-13-2008, 10:31 AM

I thought SSTT increase boost about 3psi from stock.

0002s · 06-13-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAnhDy

I thought SSTT increase boost about 3psi from stock.

Technically the EUC cause the increase. SSTT intercepts the TMAP signal and sends a signal back that gives the impression of the car running at a higher altitude and cooler temps. These changes vary based on actual temps and altitude. The net result is the ECU runs at higher boosts (varies from condition to condition). The actual result is a mimic of the stock hp/tq curves just at high amounts given an individuals car and conditions. This is accomplished with the ECU staying within it's factory pre-set max/min boost for given TMAP conditions, thus it's never outside the factory specs and won't throw codes or be detected by present BMW service eq.

Minus is that it will not give you max boost or engine controls like the other tunes out there. There is also limited effects in very high temps because the ECU will pull timing from a detonation stand point.

Reality, if you want a simple to install and remove stealth tune that gives very good increases in power the SSTT is probably the best choice. If you want max power and are going to change down pipes and exhaust, I would choose one of the tunes that gives more control of all aspects of the cars ECU. But you have an increased risk of being caught by BMW and more hassles in removing the modifications.

btw....how do you like your SSTT gains?

Red135 · 06-13-2008, 10:48 AM

Anybody else not sure that they notice any gains?

EDIT: Gains noticed. And it didn't even require WOT.

theanhdy · 06-13-2008, 11:18 AM

I'm going to dyno the car soon to see. I will also dyno stock air box vs. dual cone filters. I just need to decide dynojet or dynopack.

Before installing the SSTT, I didn't WOT that much because of break in period. Most of my WOT are only up to 5-6K RPM. I installed the SSTT at around 700 miles. I still haven't redline the car yet. I'm over 1000 miles now and I plan to do some WOT this weekend to help it adapt more. I apologize for saying the car lags before 3K RPM. I think as the RPM increase the car pulls alot harder, especially after 3K RPM, so it's just an illusion of lag.

0002s · 06-13-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAnhDy

I'm going to dyno the car soon to see. I will also dyno stock air box vs. dual cone filters. I just need to decide dynojet or dynopack.

Before installing the SSTT, I didn't WOT that much because of break in period. Most of my WOT are only up to 5-6K RPM. I installed the SSTT at around 700 miles. I still haven't redline the car yet. I'm over 1000 miles now and I plan to do some WOT this weekend to help it adapt more. I apologize for saying the car lags before 3K RPM. I think as the RPM increase the car pulls alot harder, especially after 3K RPM, so it's just an illusion of lag.

AH....now I know the problem.

You need to WOT. The ECU stock/mod runs differently based on throttle position.

WOT from a 10 roll in 1st @ 6800 rpm shift into 2nd and WOT again. Then report the :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

topvega · 06-13-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 0002s

AH....now I know the problem.

You need to WOT. The ECU stock/mod runs differently based on throttle position.

WOT from a 10 roll in 1st @ 6800 rpm shift into 2nd and WOT again. Then report the :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Exactly...that is where I first felt the new addition of power created by the SSTT... under normal and civil driving conditions I don't even know it is there... but get on the throttle hard and bring it up to high revs and you see exactly what the SSTT brings to the table.
I am completely happy with it.

///M ichael · 06-13-2008, 01:08 PM

What is WOT?

Crowley · 06-13-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M ichael

What is WOT?

Wide Open Throttle .. (put the pedal to the metal)

Crowley

06-11-2008, 11:25 PM	#24
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Bullitt Major 125 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (22) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Then the lag may not be a program issue. Hopefully, the SSTT just needs time to adapt?
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Red135 La Flama Blanca 28 Rep 1,545 Posts Drives: 1-series Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abq, NM iTrader: (1)	Anybody else not sure that they notice any gains? EDIT: Gains noticed. And it didn't even require WOT. __________________ AMS, Berk Technology, aFe, ER
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06-13-2008, 11:18 AM	#40
theanhdy Major 107 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	I'm going to dyno the car soon to see. I will also dyno stock air box vs. dual cone filters. I just need to decide dynojet or dynopack. Before installing the SSTT, I didn't WOT that much because of break in period. Most of my WOT are only up to 5-6K RPM. I installed the SSTT at around 700 miles. I still haven't redline the car yet. I'm over 1000 miles now and I plan to do some WOT this weekend to help it adapt more. I apologize for saying the car lags before 3K RPM. I think as the RPM increase the car pulls alot harder, especially after 3K RPM, so it's just an illusion of lag.
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06-13-2008, 01:08 PM	#43
///M ichael First Lieutenant 26 Rep 300 Posts Drives: HiAce Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sweden, Malmö iTrader: (0)	What is WOT?
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