///1M Mods

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by gazz

Are you sure?

220Kpa = 31.9 Psi
230 Kpa = 33.36 Psi

That's on the spec sheet I have got for my PD. Unless they decided to put what's sensible in my car and not what's on the little sticker which I have been told by another dealer - not for Australian conditions.

[B-Moose]

Originally Posted by ansch

so these are compatible with the 135i N54 as well? (obviously compatible with australian cars as oppose to the cobb)

Originally Posted by M1one1M

The particular tune Andrew from Southern BM has mentioned above is not for a 135, its for the 'is' versions of the 335i and Z4 and the 1M.

If you have a look at ESS's website you will see that their N54 135i tune comes with two stages for the same price.

Stage 2 of these tunes is the same power output as the stage 1 'is'/1M tune.
These tunes are Australian compatible unlike the COBB tune.

Although not 'officially supported', I have the COBB tune and can assure you it works very very nicely!

I did consider ESS before buying, but the COBB has too many advantages including being cheaper, much better interface, varying map/throttle settings which are constantly updated, full logging and code clearing capability, and proven untraceable uninstallability.

1M is apparently in development currently for it...

[M1one1M]

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Maybe we could "try" it in a couple of weeks when we come visit Andrew?

Friday Nov 25th............

Alpine,

Is Friday Nov 25 the day your car and Akra meet for the first time?

[M1one1M]

Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

ok, done.

Will installing the ESS flash trigger any codes?
Would you suggest buying a BMS Can tool if you got this flash?

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by M1one1M

Alpine,

Is Friday Nov 25 the day your car and Akra meet for the first time?

TBC

[M1one1M]

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

TBC

what's the delay?

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by M1one1M

what's the delay?

Let me say this much..... it is not Southern BM causing any delay.

[M1one1M]

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Let me say this much..... it is not Southern BM causing any delay.

It's a shame that Akra have got everyones hopes up by allowing orders to be placed, just to further delay the release, it would be interesting to find out what the problem is.

This waiting game seems somewhat familiar...

[andrew@southernBM]

Originally Posted by M1one1M

Will installing the ESS flash trigger any codes?
Would you suggest buying a BMS Can tool if you got this flash?

No it won't.

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

No it won't.

Would you suggest upgrading the charge pipe?

[sparoz]

BTW, what does everyone use for data logging?

[andrew@southernBM]

Originally Posted by sparoz

Would you suggest upgrading the charge pipe?

Depends if your having issues with it blowing off or if you want to run aftermarket divertor set up. I still run the stock unit on my 135i

[sparoz]

Okay, bitten the bullet. ESS on its way. . Now, anyone hasn't got a ER charge pipe yet?

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by sparoz

Okay, bitten the bullet. ESS on its way. . Now, anyone hasn't got a ER charge pipe yet?

Good on ya Sparoz.. How many km's on your beast now and what was your baseline on that last dyno run?

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by ianf2002

Well done!... someone has to go first
Look forward to seeing dyno & more importantly how drivability of car is improved (or not)...can it be VIN-unlocked if need to sell?

All the reviews on the ESS has been how smooth it is. The key would be if there are any noticeable lag. So, if anyone know a good way to log the boost pressure with a OBD2 port that would be good. May be I should buy the Cobb as well just for its logging capabilities . Does BT Tool do it?

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Good on ya Sparoz.. How many km's on your beast now and what was your baseline on that last dyno run?

Just over 5k now, baseline was 218.3 on the dyno printout, but I remember the first run was at 219kw - Alan should have the video as I don't really remember.

I am looking at the ER charge pipe and the forge dv at the moment, so if anyone wants to do a group order let me know. The charge pipe has been blowing off with cars with no mod, and increasing the boost might make it worst. The forge dv hopefully will prevent any boost leaks from the stock dv.

Still searching for a better intercooler - but it will need to be one that doesn't introduce lag.

[05C4R]

Wow Sparoz you got the bug bad, can't wait to hear what you think,

and i read the other thread first so now i know you got the ESS tune,

if your review is good there will be a few people getting one for sure

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by beemer

Wow Sparoz you got the bug bad, can't wait to hear what you think,

and i read the other thread first so now i know you got the ESS tune,

if your review is good there will be a few people getting one for sure

Will wait and see. Still looking for a data logger, preferably handheld. Not much response from the other thread either.

[sparoz]

ER Charge Pipe, Forge DV, and Wagner FMIC on its way .

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by sparoz

ER Charge Pipe, Forge DV, and Wagner FMIC on its way .

Nice... I hope you got a bung or 2 on that CP?

[BBK]

Very impressed Steve, you managed to keep your 135i stock for all the time you had it, now the M only lasted a month or two!

Any other mods planned?

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by BBK

Very impressed Steve, you managed to keep your 135i stock for all the time you had it, now the M only lasted a month or two!

Any other mods planned?

Exhaust, DP, wheels and brakes - but that will come later. Coz I need brownie points for those before I can get them . Also, the only reason I didn't do anything on the 135i was because of the 1M. Otherwise, it would have m3 suspension bits.

[05C4R]

experienced launch control on my old 135i with the JB4 and holy Faaaaark it is fast with the auto gear box. it will annihilate the 1m off the mark, can you get launch control with the ESS?