how to tell if I have PPK on 2013 135i

PDXE82 · 03-10-2017, 01:07 PM

The burbles will be much more audible with the sport button pushed and gear selector in sport in my experience.

Esteban · 03-10-2017, 01:17 PM

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DCT has more overrun burbles. :/ I am no burble-crack-pop fetishist, but I wouldn't mind a bit more, or at least if they weren't as predictable.

I, on the other hand, am addicted to the sound. Hence my 5 page thread on the subject. What can say? I loves me some pops, crackles, and burbles.

Esteban · 03-10-2017, 03:50 PM

Hey swagon, admit it... you like a little pop and crackle yourself. Isn't that why you made that sound clip of you revving your baby? Come on, fess up! Haha

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0R9htS66oEO

Matticus91 · 03-10-2017, 05:01 PM

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Yep mine was about $650 out the door. I have a 2013 dct with stock exhaust and use normal drive mode 95% of the time. With my windows down I hear the pops and gurgles but its at lower speeds when my music and wind noise doesn't drown it out; they mostly happen when I flick the paddles to downshift or in lower gears when I just release the gas pedal. You should hear them.

I wish it was that reasonable for me. My local dealer quoted me double that (literally, 1300-1400). Gotta do some shopping at other BMW shops nearby.

Esteban · 03-10-2017, 05:12 PM

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I wish it was that reasonable for me. My local dealer quoted me double that (literally, 1300-1400). Gotta do some shopping at other BMW shops nearby.

Are you sure that wasn't for PPK2? That is mighty high just for PPK1.

PDXE82 · 03-10-2017, 05:19 PM

Yeah that's really high. I got the PPK 1 installed on mine for $585 out the door.

Dackelone · 03-10-2017, 05:37 PM

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I wish it was that reasonable for me. My local dealer quoted me double that (literally, 1300-1400). Gotta do some shopping at other BMW shops nearby.

You can purchase the PPK sw code from many online vendors like Tischer(GetBMWparts.com) or even ebay. Then with the activation code... have your dealer install it. Normally most dealers will charge you one to two hour's labor rate to do so.

IF you have a (later)N55... the PPK sw is out there, in the domain(interwebs) and some coders will charge very little for the flash tune(~$100). Remote car coding is another option... so there really is no reason to be suffering from the lack of burbles and pops.

swagon · 03-10-2017, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Hey swagon, admit it... you like a little pop and crackle yourself. Isn't that why you made that sound clip of you revving your baby? Come on, fess up! Haha

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0R9htS66oEO

WTF? Where did I say I don't like them?!

Esteban · 03-10-2017, 05:56 PM

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WTF? Where did I say I don't like them?!

I took below as meaning you didn't love them like I do. Relax partner.

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I am no burble-crack-pop fetishist

swagon · 03-10-2017, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

WTF? Where did I say I don't like them?!

I took below as meaning you didn't love them like I do. Relax partner.

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I am no burble-crack-pop fetishist

I also said in that post that I'd like a bit more burbles like you DCT guys have.

Tbh, it's been months since I drove it but I think I lost a bit of the loud pops when WOT upshifting 2nd and 3rd gear. Sometimes they were really loud, caught one on vid as well.

Esteban · 03-10-2017, 06:01 PM

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I also said in that post that I'd like a bit more burbles like you DCT guys have.

Cool... my misunderstanding. Apologies.

r1eater · 03-10-2017, 09:53 PM

thats it I'm buying the PE. This sounds very similar to the M2 I test drove with the PE installed. Holy crap did it sound good driving it. Where is the best place aka cheapest to buy the PE?

Esteban · 03-11-2017, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by r1eater

thats it I'm buying the PE. This sounds very similar to the M2 I test drove with the PE installed. Holy crap did it sound good driving it. Where is the best place aka cheapest to buy the PE?

The cheapest would probably be a used one if you could find a used one for sale. Good luck.

Dthltm · 03-12-2017, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by r1eater

thats it I'm buying the PE. This sounds very similar to the M2 I test drove with the PE installed. Holy crap did it sound good driving it. Where is the best place aka cheapest to buy the PE?

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Originally Posted by Esteban

The cheapest would probably be a used one if you could find a used one for sale. Good luck.

Either used or type out an email with 10-15 different dealerships from around the country, all in blind copy, and request pricing. You can then either get it shipped or show that price to your local dealer who will usually price match as opposed to losing a sale. It works. I'm considering doing this because used PEs are not common unless they are beat to shit haha. Post your results if you do the email method please. I think new at Tischer is about $935 with current march promo code of $50 off.

Esteban · 03-12-2017, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dthltm

Either used or type out an email with 10-15 different dealerships from around the country, all in blind copy, and request pricing. You can then either get it shipped or show that price to your local dealer who will usually price match as opposed to losing a sale. It works. I'm considering doing this because used PEs are not common unless they are beat to shit haha. Post your results if you do the email method please. I think new at Tischer is about $935 with current march promo code of $50 off.

Good idea!

Dackelone · 03-12-2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by r1eater

thats it I'm buying the PE. This sounds very similar to the M2 I test drove with the PE installed. Holy crap did it sound good driving it. Where is the best place aka cheapest to buy the PE?

More love for BMW's awesome PE...

Esteban · 03-12-2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

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Originally Posted by r1eater

thats it I'm buying the PE. This sounds very similar to the M2 I test drove with the PE installed. Holy crap did it sound good driving it. Where is the best place aka cheapest to buy the PE?

The cheapest would probably be a used one if you could find a used one for sale. Good luck.

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PE is gonna be for sale if anyones interested.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=467

hunginator · 03-12-2017, 09:17 PM

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http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=467

is the N54 PE compatible with the N55? I believe that forum member has an N54!

Esteban · 03-12-2017, 11:27 PM

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is the N54 PE compatible with the N55? I believe that forum member has an N54!

Yes, it's compatible.

Jtalismanyes · 08-23-2018, 02:32 PM

I just got the PPK on my 135i. It's not much of a difference in power, so you won't feel that much of a difference. However, if you get the car warmed up, put the car in neutral with the sport button on and you rev, you'll definitely hear the pops and burbles on the stock exhaust with the ppk. Other than that I wouldn't know how to tell.

Zombie_Head · 08-31-2018, 04:40 AM

To my knowledge there are V1 and V2 of the PPK correct?

V2 comes with the aux radiator, similar to the 1M where V1 is just a software.

Gangplank · 09-01-2018, 02:37 PM

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I just got the PPK on my 135i. It's not much of a difference in power, so you won't feel that much of a difference. However, if you get the car warmed up, put the car in neutral with the sport button on and you rev, you'll definitely hear the pops and burbles on the stock exhaust with the ppk. Other than that I wouldn't know how to tell.

20 HP is noticeable. On my car it was very noticeable b/they also reset my DCT adaptations I believe. It was like having the sport mode & sport button on when it's not.

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To my knowledge there are V1 and V2 of the PPK correct?

V2 comes with the aux radiator, similar to the 1M where V1 is just a software.

Correct.

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