What setting/s do you run w/Racechip GTS Black?

Violator · 04-07-2018, 02:15 PM

I recently installed the Racechip GTS Black and will be putting it to the test tomorrow on my trip home (340 miles).

What’s your favorite setting?

Have you tried the Eco mode?

Have you tried Race mode?

Experiences?

Thanks!

r33_RGSport · 04-07-2018, 02:31 PM

I only tested in Sport and Race.
Ended up sticking to Race the whole time.
And been on Race for the past 2 months.

Violator · 04-07-2018, 02:39 PM

Sport at 5?

r33_RGSport · 04-07-2018, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

Sport at 5?

That is "S" not 5.
With App, the map are assigned to each mode from the backend.
So your choices are "Eco", "Sport", and "Race", then Off.

Violator · 04-07-2018, 10:27 PM

Gotcha, I got it now.

Wow, this thing is a game changer.

AlpineOnCoral · 04-07-2018, 10:49 PM

*followin*

Violator · 04-07-2018, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineOnCoral

*followin*

I provided a quick review here, http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=23026141
I’ll post more details including installation tips here later.

JCF15X5 · 04-19-2018, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

I only tested in Sport and Race.
Ended up sticking to Race the whole time.
And been on Race for the past 2 months.

Same here on race mode - I had the race chip gts install on my 2015 but my lease is up.
Picking up my 18 this weekend.

Just order the MPPK and will have that install first before adding back the race chip on the 18.

alik82 · 05-17-2018, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violator

Gotcha, I got it now.

Wow, this thing is a game changer.

You have a 3.5 engine?
I am thinking about ordering the GTS black for mine.. i got a 2017 X5 3.5.
Is it worth it? Do you really feel the gains?

Violator · 05-17-2018, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alik82

You have a 3.5 engine?
I am thinking about ordering the GTS black for mine.. i got a 2017 X5 3.5.
Is it worth it? Do you really feel the gains?

Yes, 35i.
I highly recommend getting the GTS w/app control. You can feel the gains immediately. It’s all “butt-dyno”, but I can feel a difference. I also have the MPPK and MPE as well.

alik82 · 05-17-2018, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violator

Quote:

Originally Posted by alik82

You have a 3.5 engine?
I am thinking about ordering the GTS black for mine.. i got a 2017 X5 3.5.
Is it worth it? Do you really feel the gains?

Yes, 35i.
I highly recommend getting the GTS w/app control. You can feel the gains immediately. It’s all “butt-dyno”, but I can feel a difference. I also have the MPPK and MPE as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violator

Quote:

Originally Posted by alik82

You have a 3.5 engine?
I am thinking about ordering the GTS black for mine.. i got a 2017 X5 3.5.
Is it worth it? Do you really feel the gains?

Yes, 35i.
I highly recommend getting the GTS w/app control. You can feel the gains immediately. It's all "butt-dyno", but I can feel a difference. I also have the MPPK and MPE as well.

Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate it.

Violator · 05-17-2018, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alik82

Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate it.

No problem. I heard that RaceChip recently changed/updated the harness to make the installation easier, maybe r33_RGSport can fill us in. If so, that makes this mod much more appealing and easier.
Cheers

pits200 · 05-23-2018, 06:30 AM

I'm getting constant codes at wot
P0238
P0242

I'm very familiar with tuning and this is not related to Spark plugs, bad coils, or bad fuel. Anyone have any issues like this? P0238 and p0242 are the same code just the sensors on each IC. The battery was disconnected at install.

Thanks
P0238 is an OBD-II generic code triggered when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects the intake boost pressure sensor A input circuit out of specifications, indicating an open circuit or high voltage condition in the circuit.

blau iii · 05-31-2018, 09:02 AM

Do you need any supporting mods for the tuners on this platform? I have a FBO n54 jb4 with bef but i'm getting into my wifes car now and don't know enough about this platform.

Violator · 05-31-2018, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blau iii

Do you need any supporting mods for the tuners on this platform? I have a FBO n54 jb4 with bef but i'm getting into my wifes car now and don't know enough about this platform.

I don’t believe so, but I’ll defer to r33_RGSport on this question.

r33_RGSport · 05-31-2018, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blau iii

Do you need any supporting mods for the tuners on this platform? I have a FBO n54 jb4 with bef but i'm getting into my wifes car now and don't know enough about this platform.

You don't need to.
But any additional mods will help more gain.

Maverik259 · 06-02-2018, 06:07 PM

They need a upgrade promotion where we can trade in our existing RC for the App version lol

r33_RGSport · 06-02-2018, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverik259

They need a upgrade promotion where we can trade in our existing RC for the App version lol

PM'ed

OFFWHITEX5 · 06-02-2018, 09:38 PM

Yes. When will they accept some trade backs. Everyone is making me jealous of they GTS Black and the app. lol

pits200 · 06-03-2018, 11:06 AM

Gts black on the n63tu does not have the app functionality.

If anyone is curious about this product, I highly recommend you think twice.....

pits200 · 06-03-2018, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

You don't need to.
But any additional mods will help more gain.

This technically is not true. On a FI car, you don't just get more power, when you do mods, they allow for less restrictive flow and allows the turbos to not work as hard(wgdc).

With something like racechip, it is set to only allow x amount of boost. So even if you add catless downpipes, intake, etc. It is not going to give more flow because it is set. What it will do for example is make the turbos not work as hard to reach target. You could gain some quicker spooling but not really increase hp.

Hypothetical

Before dps, racechip to reach 18psi has a wgdc of 76 out of 100.

After dps. Racechip still only sets 18psi as target but now only needs wgdc to hit 67 out of 100 but in both cases, you still only get 18psi

r33_RGSport · 06-03-2018, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pits200

Gts black on the n63tu does not have the app functionality.

If anyone is curious about this product, I highly recommend you think twice.....

In my opinion, the App is nice and all.
But, once you find out which map that you like. You will almost never change it.
It is nice if you have wife and/or kids driving the car.
With the app, you can change the setting to efficiency or off without opening up the hood and reaching out to the unit.
But yes, N63tu application, there is no app capability available.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pits200

This technically is not true. On a FI car, you don't just get more power, when you do mods, they allow for less restrictive flow and allows the turbos to not work as hard(wgdc).

With something like racechip, it is set to only allow x amount of boost. So even if you add catless downpipes, intake, etc. It is not going to give more flow because it is set. What it will do for example is make the turbos not work as hard to reach target. You could gain some quicker spooling but not really increase hp.

Hypothetical

Before dps, racechip to reach 18psi has a wgdc of 76 out of 100.

After dps. Racechip still only sets 18psi as target but now only needs wgdc to hit 67 out of 100 but in both cases, you still only get 18psi

I understand what you are saying.
But, then why there is a gain of hp when you go catless even on a stock car, when you were saying the x amount of boost are still the same.
Also, on my X5, when I changed from catted to catless, with the same map on the tune, I gain more hp.

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