Collecting ride
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ben1
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Re: Collecting ride
At the moment, its anyone's guess.
Based on past experience, if it's an official tune, then likely, it'll produce less bhp and Nm compared to whatever is out there.
Reason being, for warranty coverage - they have to ensure that the extra boost is still within the tolerable stress level such that it does not accelerate premature wear and tear.
And because warranty coverage is intact, likely it'll cost at least 3x whatever is available outside.
I too bought a 116 thinking that I can uprate it to a tuned 118. But alas! they are smarter.
BMW probably learned their lesson with the R53 mini years ago.
Back then a basic 1.6 Mini One could be tuned up to an uprated 1.6 Mini Cooper. Buyers of the Mini One were laughing at the stupidity of the Mini Cooper owners back then.
They weren't going to repeat the same with the new F-series TC cars.
Regardless if its IP protection or smart marketing, afraid that if you want more power, you'll just have to get the variant that comes with it.
In any case, a proper piggy-tuned in Sports and DS mode is super balistic. Those who have tried it feels its too fast liao! Me included.
The only real world advantage, at least to me, is how driving in eco-pro mode is no longer sleep inducing but something you'll like to drive in when traffic is smooth flowing.
For a slightly nasty time, Comfort is more than adequate, as it's really the equivalent of stock Sports mode without the abrupt sensation in Sports mode.
superlimau;854028 said:
At the moment, its anyone's guess.
Based on past experience, if it's an official tune, then likely, it'll produce less bhp and Nm compared to whatever is out there.
Reason being, for warranty coverage - they have to ensure that the extra boost is still within the tolerable stress level such that it does not accelerate premature wear and tear.
And because warranty coverage is intact, likely it'll cost at least 3x whatever is available outside.
I too bought a 116 thinking that I can uprate it to a tuned 118. But alas! they are smarter.
BMW probably learned their lesson with the R53 mini years ago.
Back then a basic 1.6 Mini One could be tuned up to an uprated 1.6 Mini Cooper. Buyers of the Mini One were laughing at the stupidity of the Mini Cooper owners back then.
They weren't going to repeat the same with the new F-series TC cars.
Regardless if its IP protection or smart marketing, afraid that if you want more power, you'll just have to get the variant that comes with it.
In any case, a proper piggy-tuned in Sports and DS mode is super balistic. Those who have tried it feels its too fast liao! Me included.
The only real world advantage, at least to me, is how driving in eco-pro mode is no longer sleep inducing but something you'll like to drive in when traffic is smooth flowing.
For a slightly nasty time, Comfort is more than adequate, as it's really the equivalent of stock Sports mode without the abrupt sensation in Sports mode.
BimmerHead
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Re: Collecting ride
Basic stages...
Stage 1 ...just ECU Mapping
Stage 2... Same ECU mapping , change Air Intake, bigger Intercooler , Catback exhaust...(still can be legal )
Stage 3 upgrade turbo, fuel injectors..turbo down pipe....new mappings according to turbo Unit..oil sump cooler...etc...:juggle:
Ivan Chan;854328 said:
Basic stages...
Stage 1 ...just ECU Mapping
Stage 2... Same ECU mapping , change Air Intake, bigger Intercooler , Catback exhaust...(still can be legal )
Stage 3 upgrade turbo, fuel injectors..turbo down pipe....new mappings according to turbo Unit..oil sump cooler...etc...:juggle:
Re: Collecting ride
That's why I was wondering if the turbos are different in the first place.
40 bhp extra is alot of difference and to still be able to run on ron95 indicates that there's alot more to it than a simple tune.
If they do offer an official tune for the 116 to match the 118, my guess is that many ppl will go for it since the warranty is still intact.
Btw, my se at pml will not confirm the warranty integrity if tuned by ma. I assume that ma will hold up their end of the warranty.
ben1;854340 said:At the moment, its anyone's guess.
Based on past experience, if it's an official tune, then likely, it'll produce less bhp and Nm compared to whatever is out there.
Reason being, for warranty coverage - they have to ensure that the extra boost is still within the tolerable stress level such that it does not accelerate premature wear and tear.
And because warranty coverage is intact, likely it'll cost at least 3x whatever is available outside.
I too bought a 116 thinking that I can uprate it to a tuned 118. But alas! they are smarter.
BMW probably learned their lesson with the R53 mini years ago.
Back then a basic 1.6 Mini One could be tuned up to an uprated 1.6 Mini Cooper. Buyers of the Mini One were laughing at the stupidity of the Mini Cooper owners back then.
They weren't going to repeat the same with the new F-series TC cars.
Regardless if its IP protection or smart marketing, afraid that if you want more power, you'll just have to get the variant that comes with it.
In any case, a proper piggy-tuned in Sports and DS mode is super balistic. Those who have tried it feels its too fast liao! Me included.
The only real world advantage, at least to me, is how driving in eco-pro mode is no longer sleep inducing but something you'll like to drive in when traffic is smooth flowing.
For a slightly nasty time, Comfort is more than adequate, as it's really the equivalent of stock Sports mode without the abrupt sensation in Sports mode.
That's why I was wondering if the turbos are different in the first place.
40 bhp extra is alot of difference and to still be able to run on ron95 indicates that there's alot more to it than a simple tune.
If they do offer an official tune for the 116 to match the 118, my guess is that many ppl will go for it since the warranty is still intact.
Btw, my se at pml will not confirm the warranty integrity if tuned by ma. I assume that ma will hold up their end of the warranty.
nighthawkcity
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Re: Collecting ride
welcome!!
leslie11;854438 said:
welcome!!
nighthawkcity
Well-Known Member
Re: Collecting ride
its the other way round..
I went to look at 3 series then bought 1 series..
but the romance with F30 still not over.. hehe
leslie11;854460 said:
its the other way round..
I went to look at 3 series then bought 1 series..
but the romance with F30 still not over.. hehe
Forrestgum
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Re: Collecting ride
HI Leslie, we meet again..... Lots of ex-VW owners here.
Congratulations on your new ride!
HI Leslie, we meet again..... Lots of ex-VW owners here.
Congratulations on your new ride!
Forrestgum
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leslie11;854502 said:
Oyster going for Suzuki swift...last I know
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