Anyone done Stage 1 modding on their F30 and what's the experience?
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Wilkee Lim
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BM3 is a very safe tune. Look for Bavworks to ask for more detail. I did mine with them.
you can DiY bm3 no need go workshop. next time can sell the license also
Steps listed here
https://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/threads/f10-528i-mods-and-maintenance-pics.87979/
Steps listed here
https://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/threads/f10-528i-mods-and-maintenance-pics.87979/
Wilkee Lim
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error code then look for who to rectified? Think twice. Some times DIY is not always good in modding.
At this time I've flashed MULTIPLE maps MULTIPLE time without errors YES thats how good the BM3 Software is even for a new user !
Try your hand at new things and figure out why THOUSANDs of people have used BM3 WITHOUT issues.
Edit: BM3 software features a diagnosis section as well ! You can see what error codes if any that pops up and clear them WITHOUT the workshop "help"
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Yes FTP are good. check my thread page 4 for link on where to get it at the best price possible
Wilkee Lim
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Bavworks having Black Friday sale now. Can ask them for more detail, at least have a experience WS to do for you. Somemore is a site sponsor here.
afmcbeemer
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The ECU flash via MHD or BM3 will be far better than a piggyback module.
Will try this piggyone one first. If I don't like it I may sell off and move to flashing instead. Currently I dont have good support like in Singapore. So I am not so confidence to do the flashing using BM3.
A friend of mine flashed his VW a whie back and was cut off by a failing wifi connection. He bricked his ECU. had to send the ecu to the States and had the tune supplier correct the issue. A few weeks turnaround job with additional cost. Too much trouble IMO. Unless I have some workshop where I am who can do the flashing and provide support I am just going to give it a miss for now.
A friend of mine flashed his VW a whie back and was cut off by a failing wifi connection. He bricked his ECU. had to send the ecu to the States and had the tune supplier correct the issue. A few weeks turnaround job with additional cost. Too much trouble IMO. Unless I have some workshop where I am who can do the flashing and provide support I am just going to give it a miss for now.
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MHD don't have tune for 320i as far as I can tell from their website.
I see. But I guess the result of an error in the flashing due to inexperience could be the same. Headache.... Unless it is so simple by the sound of it from people who have installed the tune. Oh well, will give it a go if I have the itch after using the JB4.
So I went ahead and installed my JB4 last weekend and tested the car. The power increase is certainly noticeable. But I try not to push the car just yet pending my timing chain replacement. However, I find the sport mode isn't that amazing to drive in. I found the normal mode has more noticeable torque.
And why does the F30 N20 engine have a sport DS mode by pushing the gear to the left and has a sport mode on the center console? Why two sport modes? I try to on both but I am not seeing any increase in power.
And why does the F30 N20 engine have a sport DS mode by pushing the gear to the left and has a sport mode on the center console? Why two sport modes? I try to on both but I am not seeing any increase in power.
DS mode - the gear shift later...meaning it pull awhile more...
cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers
