Require tune?

Orpo · 10-01-2015, 10:21 AM

Hi guys!
I just purchased a new-to-me 2012 BMW 135i MT in Alpine White. My previous cars have been Subaru STI, Audi S5 V8, Miata

and my other car B7 Audi A4 Avant MT.

But as you can tell, I am new to BMW...
So far, I love the rear wheel drive, and the power of this pocket rocket and I wanted to hear more from the engine, etc. My Audi S5 had a custom exhaust that was amazing...

But to the question: I just purchased a BMS N55 CAI and wanted to know if like my STI, will a require a "tune" in order to use it?
If you even looked at a mod on the STI, you needed a tune. Is it the same with the N55 for bolt ons?
Thanks and great community.
Orpo

str8shot · 10-01-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Orpo

But to the question: I just purchased a BMS N55 CAI and wanted to know if like my STI, will a require a "tune" in order to use it?
If you even looked at a mod on the STI, you needed a tune. Is it the same with the N55 for bolt ons?
Thanks and great community.
Orpo

You don't need a tune for an intake.

If you get downpipes or a FMIC, then you'd benefit from a tune that takes those mods into account - ie Cobb stage 1/2 + FMIC.

Dylanize · 10-01-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by str8shot

You don't need a tune for an intake.

If you get downpipes or a FMIC, then you'd benefit from a tune that takes those mods into account - ie Cobb stage 1/2 + FMIC.

+1

Congrats!

Orpo · 10-01-2015, 12:41 PM

Thanks for the info.
So far this car is so much fun. Completely different from my S5.
The S5 is more like a GT car and the 135i is more like FUN

The Wind Breezes · 10-01-2015, 07:28 PM

N55 has a well designed airbox so you won't gain much power with an intake on the stock turbo.

Orpo · 10-03-2015, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wind Breezes

N55 has a well designed airbox so you won't gain much power with an intake on the stock turbo.

Thanks.
It's the same case as my sti, but I want more noise up front

I'm missing the rumble of my 4.2l v8 from my Audi S5

mike@x-ph.com · 10-05-2015, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orpo

Hi guys!
I just purchased a new-to-me 2012 BMW 135i MT in Alpine White. My previous cars have been Subaru STI, Audi S5 V8, Miata

and my other car B7 Audi A4 Avant MT.

But as you can tell, I am new to BMW...
So far, I love the rear wheel drive, and the power of this pocket rocket and I wanted to hear more from the engine, etc. My Audi S5 had a custom exhaust that was amazing...

But to the question: I just purchased a BMS N55 CAI and wanted to know if like my STI, will a require a "tune" in order to use it?
If you even looked at a mod on the STI, you needed a tune. Is it the same with the N55 for bolt ons?
Thanks and great community.
Orpo

No need for a tune but you should definitely grab a JB4

Ginger_Extract · 10-05-2015, 06:56 PM

Nope, unlike Subaru, these cars are smart enough to compensate for basic modifications. That said, a tune is highly recommended, it really wakes these cars up!

Orpo · 10-05-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

No need for a tune but you should definitely grab a JB4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginger_Extract

Nope, unlike Subaru, these cars are smart enough to compensate for basic modifications. That said, a tune is highly recommended, it really wakes these cars up!

Thx
Ive asked in the Cobb section, but does Cobb make an AP for the 2012 135i N55?
Or is my only choice a jb4 or pro tune?

mike@x-ph.com · 10-05-2015, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Orpo

Thx
Ive asked in the Cobb section, but does Cobb make an AP for the 2012 135i N55?
Or is my only choice a jb4 or pro tune?

You will need to check with Cobb if your car is supported ( they need your VIN number).

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