///1M Mods

[05C4R]

How much is a ESS flash tune

[BBK]

Finally believe us beemer? :-)

Although remember with the tune the increase isn't as big as the 135i, but should be good for around 15kw over 1M spec. Add some downpipes or FMIC and you'll be laughing!

[05C4R]

i'm feeling the pressure as my own father got a JB4

[andrew@southernBM]

1M Direct Flash from ESS.
I'm doing them for $1200 installed or shipped.

More details here

[BMW86]

Do it beemer! You don't know until you try it!

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by BMW86

Do it beemer! You don't know until you try it!

Go for it mate..Dont let dad ruin your day..

257-272KW ATW is what they claim ..sounds impressive.

Although, I have never tried a flash tune before.

[Gumball]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Go for it mate..Dont let dad ruin your day..

257-272KW ATW is what they claim ..sounds impressive.

Although, I have never tried a flash tune before.

Thats on a DynoJet though, they reads higher than the Dyno Dynamics at Advan.

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by Gumball

Thats on a DynoJet though, they reads higher than the Dyno Dynamics at Advan.

OK..By what % ?

[05C4R]

Originally Posted by ianf2002

+1, before EC on 17th, else my 135i may catch you on the straight

Flash tunes better IMO...http://www.esstuning.com/products/ES...-Software.html

might have to, wouldn't mind seeing how the 1m compares stock to your proceed first next week then we will know for sure

[ansch]

Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

1M Direct Flash from ESS.
I'm doing them for $1200 installed or shipped.

More details here

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

[M1one1M]

I personally think a flash on the 1M is the way to go, especially considering how they have come back in price and are now reasonably comparable 'power wise' with the piggybacks with less of the hastle.

Even after your ESS flash, the DME will still remain adaptive, which means that if you do decide on further boltons (bigger intercooler, catless downpipes, exhaust, aftermarket airbox), your ESS tuned DME will be able to capitlize on these additions which will result in further power over what ESS quotes.

And the ESS is the only flash available in Australia for the 1M that has the advantage of a handheld switcher which negates the need to go to a workshop for the flash which is the case with GIAC.

Do a search on the 1M forum for the guys who have done a review of the ESS tune, that should give you some further insight, they all comment on how smooth the tune is with the added advantage of extra power.

It would be good to see what your experience is if you decide to get it, using Australian fuel and in our climate.

Keep us posted if you do get it.

Originally Posted by beemer

might have to, wouldn't mind seeing how the 1m compares stock to your proceed first next week then we will know for sure

[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.

Originally Posted by ansch

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

[M1one1M]

See above.

Originally Posted by ianf2002

Are these 1M specific or just for N54's?

[Zuzu]

Had Peter at Advan Performance Auburn swap over the CDV yesterday before he started on the dyno's. ( My first mod.. If i don't include the Etag..)

For me, the difference is very noticeable.. I didn't think it would be as the gearbox and shift in the 1M is a big jump from the 135i.

Took the car for a test drive this morning AGAIN through the twisties in RNP Loftus through to Stanwell Tops..mmmmmm

Didn't think I would ever admit, but it is a MUST MOD on any 1er..

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

I have 5 ESS Direct flash kits in stock if anyone is interested. Can send anywhere in Australia of course or install here. Very good device, allows you to read and upload the files yourself if you like. It can hold 10 files and you send your requirements directly to ESS for them to send a tuned file back. If your dealer over writes the file, you just re-read the new file, email file over and then ESS will send another tuned file back.

Andrew, have you got any feedback yet? Does it throw any codes? Would I need to get a BT as well to check and clear code just in case?

[andrew@southernBM]

I haven't installed on in a 1M.....(hey, i haven't even driven one yet) but i would expect if it works just like they have on the other cars i have used them on, all will be fine. Actually in all the ESS tunes i have done on M5's, M3's and other BMW models, i have always been very pleased with how smooth they drive and the constant power delivery.

[Alpine*]

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

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

[andrew@southernBM]

ok, done.

[Zuzu]

What tyre pressures are you guys running for road use?

The placard states 220kp rear and 230 front for two passengers.

[gazz]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

What tyre pressures are you guys running for road use?

The placard states 220kp rear and 230 front for two passengers.

It doesn't surprise me that you had different pressures all round after delivery. I mentioned the same thing with mine in an earlier post. They must give the job to the car wash person.

Buy a bleed type gauge, over inflate and bleed to the correct pressure. I run 36 psi all round for aroud town. At the track I bleed them back to 35 all round when hot. Still playing with pressures to soften the lively rear. I think that you will find your tyres will wear on the inside edge, particularly the rears, if you run at recommended pressures.

[sparoz]

39 fronts and 35 rear is settling the rear - or may be that's because of the 3mm rear toe in

Stock is 39 all round.

[gazz]

Originally Posted by sparoz

39 fronts and 35 rear is settling the rear - or may be that's because of the 3mm rear toe in

Stock is 39 all round.

Are you sure?

220Kpa = 31.9 Psi
230 Kpa = 33.36 Psi