Dealership PPK Question

[Yeineken]

Going to try and set up an appointment to get PPK1 installed some time next month. Few questions.

1. Should i take my LUX H8 v4 bulbs out before going in and put stock bulbs back in my headlights?
2. Is there a real benefit of PPK2 or PPK1? I don't track or race so I'm not sure if the extra oil cooler and fan is needed for me...
3. Should I suck it up and have them install the PE exhaust or can i manage doing that myself and save a little $? I have a nice shop with a car lift so getting under the car is no problem for me.

Thanks

[New21er]

1. No
2. PPK 1, little help. PPK 2, to expensive for what you get.
3. Install your self.

[Jockey]

The PPK takes away the lag that the BMW DME update added. Plus, it adds a nice burble to the exhaust note. If you aren't going to track it, stay with the PPK1 (2 just adds the extra cooling).

[Yeineken]

Went to get my PPK1 installed today. Got a ring this afternoon saying that they were having trouble installing the software on my car and going to have to contact BMW Germany. I have the top speed limiter disable and the oil cooler on my car. (M package) so i know the PPK1 is compatible with my car.

Any reason why you think they are having trouble?

[jester17]

Check your module list - do you have S840 module or S840a? My dealership stated that because I have S840a optimizer and not the S840, I cannot have the PPK units installed -- this is on a 2011 MSprt vert. DCT. You might have a similar sitch... keep us posted!

[Yeineken]

Originally Posted by jester17

Check your module list - do you have S840 module or S840a? My dealership stated that because I have S840a optimizer and not the S840, I cannot have the PPK units installed -- this is on a 2011 MSprt vert. DCT. You might have a similar sitch... keep us posted!

oh bummer... hopefully I can still get it. Ill update this tomorrow.

edit - Also doing some looking. I have the front right oil cooler so I SHOULD be able to have the PPK. But regardless ill update this tomorrow.