1M Tuners in Sydney

emack · 12-26-2011, 03:35 AM

Evening,

Took delivery 19/12/11 of an AW 1M and can't get the grin off my face.

I'm from a background of track based performance vehicles (Ducati's, GT3's etc), but a couple of back operations later I moved on to an currrent model M3 back in 2008.

The car is probably the best road car I have ever driven, but it is very hard to extract the performance from that high revving V8 on Sydney roads. Couple that with the DCT and I never could get the feeling that I was actively engaged with driving the car (just me I know

).

Enter the 1M. I Like all of you, I have read everything I possibly could on the 1M and let me tell you, its better to drive in person than as described! Its definitely a throw back to a car that requires the driver to be actively involved and know a little about what he's doing.

Long intro I know to get to the title of this thread and I wouldn't need to ask if I lived in Melbourne as Southern BM would be on speed dial, but here I am in Sydney (Seaforth), needing to source KW Coilovers, Akrapovic Exhaust and possibly a tune/oil cooler (after feeling the exhaust improvements first).

I know where to source the parts, but don't know who the equivalent of Southern BM is in Sydney?

Anyone point me in the right direction??

Thanks.

MrBlonde · 12-26-2011, 03:39 AM

Advan Performance owned by Peter Hopkins.

02 9648 3366

Alpine* · 12-26-2011, 03:51 AM

Take a drive down the Hume and see Andrew, leave the car there for a couple of days and enjoy Melbourne. That's what we did

Zuzu · 12-26-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Advan Performance owned by Peter Hopkins.

02 9648 3366

Deffinately give Peter a call for all your performance needs in Sydney.

MrBlonde · 12-26-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf

ESS tune on 1M the way to go it would seem? Ask Alpine or Sparoz above... DIY too

1M has an N54 ... so the 135 paths.

david.orr · 12-26-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by emack

Took delivery 19/12/11 of an AW 1M and can't get the grin off my face .....

congrats and enjoy!! a wonderful Christmas present

sparoz · 12-26-2011, 07:20 AM

Congratz on the car!

emack · 12-26-2011, 02:32 PM

Thanks Guys,

Appreciate the input.

Am going to try and make the coffee hookup on the 7th at Willoughby.

.............I've never volunteered as much to go on errands!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zuzu · 12-26-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by emack

Thanks Guys,

Appreciate the input.

Am going to try and make the coffee hookup on the 7th at Willoughby.

.............I've never volunteered as much to go on errands!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome. See you at the coffee meet.

MikeVictor · 12-26-2011, 04:08 PM

Grats on your 1M, emack. Good to see you're enjoying it

MrBlonde · 12-26-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf

But different engine SW, so need a 1M specific tune IMO, not a 135i N54 tune.

I don't understand that logic.

JB4-335 · 12-26-2011, 05:01 PM

Seaforth...... Nice. I'm in Manly so I guess I'll be seeing you around emack. Congrats on the car.

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

I don't understand that logic.

+1. The Piggy's have been doing quite well with the 1M's.

Zuzu · 12-26-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

Seaforth...... Nice. I'm in Manly so I guess I'll be seeing you around emack. Congrats on the car.

+1. The Piggy's have been doing quite well with the 1M's.

What are you saying Edwin.. That I should stick my JB3/1.4 in my 1M ??
OR..Should i grab a JB4

Sorry about the

BMW86 · 12-26-2011, 06:18 PM

Congrats to OP

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

What are you saying Edwin.. That I should stick my JB3/1.4 in my 1M ??
OR..Should i grab a JB4

Sorry about the

I still think JB3 makes more power but JB4 is a better all-round tune so I'd go for that. 1.4 is one of the early versions, running JB4 with latest firmware would be much safer option anyway.

JB4-335 · 12-26-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

What are you saying Edwin.. That I should stick my JB3/1.4 in my 1M ??
OR..Should i grab a JB4

Sorry about the

IMHO if I had a 1M I would slap a JB4 on it and enjoy. All you have to do is upgrade your JB3 and your good to go. Isn't it like $150 or something for the upgrade?
Sure the ESS flash is great maybe a little conservative for me . It comes down to one's personal opinion I guess.

Zuzu · 12-26-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Congrats to OP

I still think JB3 makes more power but JB4 is a better all-round tune so I'd go for that. 1.4 is one of the early versions, running JB4 with latest firmware would be much safer option anyway.

I have always considered the JB3 to have more grunt, and our last dyno day proved it.. But that said, i would prob consider the JB4 or ESS.

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Originally Posted by JB4135

IMHO if I had a 1M I would slap a JB4 on it and enjoy. All you have to do is upgrade your JB3 and your good to go. Isn't it like $150 or something for the upgrade?
Sure the ESS flash is great maybe a little conservative for me . It comes down to one's personal opinion I guess.

True..thanks mate..

JB4-335 · 12-26-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

I have always considered the JB3 to have more grunt, and our last dyno day proved it.. But that said, i would prob consider the JB4 or ESS.

True..thanks mate..

JB3 definitely had more grunt but it was like a blonde bimbo wheras the JB4 is the beautiful brunette with the engineering degree.

david.orr · 12-26-2011, 07:15 PM

I'm not a hater but find myself asking why. Why are we tuning or remapping the 1M already? Have we pushed our 1M to its limit on the track and needing more? I can understand exhaust, suspension, tyres etc, but seems strange that there's so much talk about tuning the 1M when stock engine is obviously sufficient for any type of spirited driving off track. It's not like E9X M3 owners who may need to get a bit more early zip out of theirs. Yes, I understand modding car is an addiction and unless you do everything within affordability, it's never completely what you would like it to be... but tuning the 1M for road use?

JB4-335 · 12-26-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Donald

I'm not a hater but find myself asking why. Why are we tuning or remapping the 1M already? Have we pushed our 1M to its limit on the track and needing more? I can understand exhaust, suspension, tyres etc, but seems strange that there's so much talk about tuning the 1M when stock engine is obviously sufficient for any type of spirited driving off track. It's not like E9X M3 owners who may need to get a bit more early zip out of theirs. Yes, I understand modding car is an addiction and unless you do everything within affordability, it's never completely what you would like it to be... but tuning the 1M for road use?

Very true Donald. As males unfortunately nothing can be left alone IMHO. A standard R35 GTR has more than enough power for track use and a daily but most people still go with a flash tune, Dp's etc.

MrBlonde · 12-26-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Donald

I'm not a hater but find myself asking why. Why are we tuning or remapping the 1M already? Have we pushed our 1M to its limit on the track and needing more? I can understand exhaust, suspension, tyres etc, but seems strange that there's so much talk about tuning the 1M when stock engine is obviously sufficient for any type of spirited driving off track. It's not like E9X M3 owners who may need to get a bit more early zip out of theirs. Yes, I understand modding car is an addiction and unless you do everything within affordability, it's never completely what you would like it to be... but tuning the 1M for road use?

The stock 1M does not make nearly enough power even for a street car.
For track use why would you buy a bloated pig like a 1M?

JB4-335 · 12-26-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

The stock 1M does not make nearly enough power even for a street car.
For track use why would you buy a bloated pig like a 1M?

david.orr · 12-26-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

The stock 1M does not make nearly enough power even for a street car.
For track use why would you buy a bloated pig like a 1M?

Agree with the track comment Kenny but not enough for a street car, really? I must drive a lot faster when I collect mine

12-26-2011, 03:35 AM	#1
emack Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 210 Posts Drives: M4F82,Akra/Eventuri/Stage2Tune Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	1M Tuners in Sydney Evening, Took delivery 19/12/11 of an AW 1M and can't get the grin off my face. I'm from a background of track based performance vehicles (Ducati's, GT3's etc), but a couple of back operations later I moved on to an currrent model M3 back in 2008. The car is probably the best road car I have ever driven, but it is very hard to extract the performance from that high revving V8 on Sydney roads. Couple that with the DCT and I never could get the feeling that I was actively engaged with driving the car (just me I know). Enter the 1M. I Like all of you, I have read everything I possibly could on the 1M and let me tell you, its better to drive in person than as described! Its definitely a throw back to a car that requires the driver to be actively involved and know a little about what he's doing. Long intro I know to get to the title of this thread and I wouldn't need to ask if I lived in Melbourne as Southern BM would be on speed dial, but here I am in Sydney (Seaforth), needing to source KW Coilovers, Akrapovic Exhaust and possibly a tune/oil cooler (after feeling the exhaust improvements first). I know where to source the parts, but don't know who the equivalent of Southern BM is in Sydney? Anyone point me in the right direction?? Thanks.
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emack Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 210 Posts Drives: M4F82,Akra/Eventuri/Stage2Tune Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Thanks Guys, Appreciate the input. Am going to try and make the coffee hookup on the 7th at Willoughby. .............I've never volunteered as much to go on errands!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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david.orr Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm not a hater but find myself asking why. Why are we tuning or remapping the 1M already? Have we pushed our 1M to its limit on the track and needing more? I can understand exhaust, suspension, tyres etc, but seems strange that there's so much talk about tuning the 1M when stock engine is obviously sufficient for any type of spirited driving off track. It's not like E9X M3 owners who may need to get a bit more early zip out of theirs. Yes, I understand modding car is an addiction and unless you do everything within affordability, it's never completely what you would like it to be... but tuning the 1M for road use?
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