BMW Tunes?

ben14142001 · 10-05-2008, 09:50 PM

Does anyone know if BMW will ever release their own tunes? I did a couple searches and remember there being a rumor of this because of the distance they were putting between themselves and Dinan. Seems like it would be a lucrative market, tunes with a BMW warranty..

-Ben

frimmelnojerz · 10-05-2008, 10:10 PM

nobody knows.

sam480 · 10-05-2008, 10:22 PM

I did read it on one of the threads here. I highly doubt BMW will release a tune. BMW will likely release a performance model of the 135i, in which case it would be under BMW's warranty. BMW would get legal issues if their tune is under warrantly while 3rd party tunes void their warranty. BMW could release a tune and extend the warranty, but I think that would be unlikely.

ChrisK · 10-10-2008, 11:51 AM

My sources still say yes to a BMW tune. Maybe BMW wants to fix the HF Pump problems first.

PUREPHAZED · 10-10-2008, 11:56 AM

well the N54 will be in the new 7 series pumping out 323 hp and 332 lb-ft...

so i hope that they will 'do' a nice upgrade.

M

Red135 · 10-10-2008, 12:33 PM

And the 2009/2010 3-series Tii will have a 355 hp N54.

PrimoM3 · 11-17-2008, 10:52 AM

Reincarnating this thread... anyone see this? Think is may be the factory tune? Fingers crossed... http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ferential.aspx

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 11-17-2008, 11:18 AM

I want that!!!!

arrutled · 11-17-2008, 11:59 AM

Thats great that the next generation will be using upgraded engine software, but it makes me wonder if the engine parts will need to be upgraded too. I know the n54 has improved engine components over the n52 but would they have to take it a step further?

Mad Dragon · 11-17-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Primo135

Reincarnating this thread... anyone see this? Think is may be the factory tune? Fingers crossed... http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ferential.aspx

Those cams are for the E46.

PrimoM3 · 11-17-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

Those cams are for the E46.

Thanks for chiming in Mad Dragon... I wonder why it shows a new 3 series in the picture (at right).

Also, have you heard anything as far as a BMW Performance Tune coming down the pipeline? I think they'd be stupid not to do it. Obviously there is money to be had in that market and it could help them ensure that less folks are using aftermarket/non-approved software.

S54dan · 11-17-2008, 03:48 PM

All engine tuning kits for right now are only for the 2003-2005 (or 06 ci/cic) 330i on the E46 chassis (not in conjunction with the ZHP package).

Let's just hope!

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sam480 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: phoenix, az iTrader: (0)	I did read it on one of the threads here. I highly doubt BMW will release a tune. BMW will likely release a performance model of the 135i, in which case it would be under BMW's warranty. BMW would get legal issues if their tune is under warrantly while 3rd party tunes void their warranty. BMW could release a tune and extend the warranty, but I think that would be unlikely.
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PUREPHAZED Helping thru Design 9 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	well the N54 will be in the new 7 series pumping out 323 hp and 332 lb-ft... so i hope that they will 'do' a nice upgrade. M
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arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Thats great that the next generation will be using upgraded engine software, but it makes me wonder if the engine parts will need to be upgraded too. I know the n54 has improved engine components over the n52 but would they have to take it a step further? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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