2017 X5 F15 x35 M Sport MPPK problem

gmazet · 06-10-2017, 07:39 AM

thanks for the detailed review. Looking forward to it.

Apple Corps · 06-10-2017, 05:38 PM

You are welcome - hope you are as impressed as I have been. I had another "test opportunity" this morning with someone blocking the fast lane and a corresponding right lane blocker. A safe opening evolved and with moderate accelerator input the X5 quickly darted into the right lane / passed the left lane blocker / around another right lane cruiser and back into the now clear left lane. Of note, no downshifting took place and no high RPMs required - plenty of power on tap for me. That type of traffic maneuvering with tight gaps is about as aggressive as I am going to get.

This wraps up my review input - thanks for all the input - most pleased that I went this way.

malutki · 06-10-2017, 06:10 PM

Has the fuel consumption gone up after installing MPPK?

Apple Corps · 06-10-2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by malutki

Has the fuel consumption gone up after installing MPPK?

Too few miles to tell - but given it is the in-line 6 gas mileage should not be much of an issue I would think.

Kzang · 06-11-2017, 01:03 PM

I've also got racechip tune stacked on top of the MPPK and I love it. Imagine MPPK with an additional power and punch.

Apple Corps · 06-11-2017, 02:12 PM

Kzang - I was aware that you had a stacked arrangement and it was working very well. I'll probably "digest" my new arrangement for awhile before considering more of a tune.

Thumbs up to you for the encouragement - get on with it

positiveions · 06-11-2017, 09:22 PM

Peeerrrr pressure

gmazet · 06-12-2017, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by positiveions

Peeerrrr pressure

this...

hanging out on forums can be detrimental to your bank account..

Apple Corps · 06-12-2017, 11:47 AM

You guys nailed it on the "pressure issue"

If I keep going down this path I should have just purchased an X5/M

Chadmatic · 06-12-2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple Corps

You guys nailed it on the "pressure issue"

If I keep going down this path I should have just purchased an X5/M

And even then it wouldn't be enough for these cats...

Doanster · 06-12-2017, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadmatic

And even then it wouldn't be enough for these cats...

Exactly, because then the responses would be: "Hey, if you can afford a $115K car, why are you squabbling over $10K for HREs?!?!"

Kzang · 06-12-2017, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Exactly, because then the responses would be: "Hey, if you can afford a $115K car, why are you squabbling over $10K for HREs?!?!"

hahah!

gmazet · 06-14-2017, 08:15 AM

MPPK in progress. can't even focus on work now..

BTW my dealer gave me the nastiest loaner ever. absolutely filthy and stripped base x3 28i with less than a quarter tank of gas.

Kzang · 06-14-2017, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gmazet

MPPK in progress. can't even focus on work now..

BTW my dealer gave me the nastiest loaner ever. absolutely filthy and stripped base x3 28i with less than a quarter tank of gas.

BMW of Bridgewater, NJ?

If so, I'm afraid to go there...

gmazet · 06-14-2017, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

BMW of Bridgewater, NJ?

If so, I'm afraid to go there...

Flemington

gmazet · 06-14-2017, 02:43 PM

oh good lord just got a text "the programming isn't going so well" car won't be ready today.

I knew this would happen

IndyJer · 06-14-2017, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gmazet

oh good lord just got a text "the programming isn't going so well" car won't be ready today.

I knew this would happen

They will figure it out. My issue was they transposed 2 digits of my vin. BMW sends the dealer an authorization code that is vin specific. If they mess up the vin, the software won't install and they'll get errors.

Patience my friend, it's worth the hassle and wait.

Chadmatic · 06-14-2017, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmazet

MPPK in progress. can't even focus on work now..

BTW my dealer gave me the nastiest loaner ever. absolutely filthy and stripped base x3 28i with less than a quarter tank of gas.

Lol! Had the same! What a let down! Marketing at it's worst!

gmazet · 06-15-2017, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadmatic

Lol! Had the same! What a let down! Marketing at it's worst!

a bird has taken issue with the loaner parked in my driveway, seems angry with the mirrors pecking away at it and crapping all over the car. This makes me feel a little better for some reason.

gmazet · 06-15-2017, 03:27 PM

still problems "maybe friday or monday" patch needed from Germany guess it's taking a boat and can't be downloaded..

Apple Corps · 06-15-2017, 05:10 PM

You just can't predict the black cloud (it often hovers above me). I had my worries but proceeded. Install went very smoothly - my dealer had our X5 for about 5 hours (included a detailing) and I had use of a brand new 330 with only 9 miles on it

While my overall luck on BMWs has been quite positive the opposite has been true on other endeavors. I guess it is called life....

Kzang · 06-16-2017, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gmazet

still problems "maybe friday or monday" patch needed from Germany guess it's taking a boat and can't be downloaded..

Did you ask them to confirm the VIN numbers? My install went exactly the same way.. Finally the issue was that the tech didn't input the correct VIN numbers which caused the crash and number of install issues.

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Apple Corps First Lieutenant 114 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	You are welcome - hope you are as impressed as I have been. I had another "test opportunity" this morning with someone blocking the fast lane and a corresponding right lane blocker. A safe opening evolved and with moderate accelerator input the X5 quickly darted into the right lane / passed the left lane blocker / around another right lane cruiser and back into the now clear left lane. Of note, no downshifting took place and no high RPMs required - plenty of power on tap for me. That type of traffic maneuvering with tight gaps is about as aggressive as I am going to get. This wraps up my review input - thanks for all the input - most pleased that I went this way.
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06-10-2017, 06:10 PM	#25
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Kzang Major General 3236 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I've also got racechip tune stacked on top of the MPPK and I love it. Imagine MPPK with an additional power and punch. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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Apple Corps First Lieutenant 114 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Kzang - I was aware that you had a stacked arrangement and it was working very well. I'll probably "digest" my new arrangement for awhile before considering more of a tune. Thumbs up to you for the encouragement - get on with it
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Apple Corps First Lieutenant 114 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	You guys nailed it on the "pressure issue" If I keep going down this path I should have just purchased an X5/M
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06-14-2017, 08:15 AM	#35
gmazet Captain 307 Rep 860 Posts Drives: Broken 2020 M2C Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hunterdon County, NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	MPPK in progress. can't even focus on work now.. BTW my dealer gave me the nastiest loaner ever. absolutely filthy and stripped base x3 28i with less than a quarter tank of gas. __________________ Gary Current: 2020 F87 LBB\|Exec\|DCT\|slicktop Other: 2017 F15 35i,\|MPPK, 2012 F25 28i Past: 2008 E92tt 6MT, 2001 E46 6MT 2009 Z06 1997 Camaro SS 6MT
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06-14-2017, 02:43 PM	#38
gmazet Captain 307 Rep 860 Posts Drives: Broken 2020 M2C Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hunterdon County, NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	oh good lord just got a text "the programming isn't going so well" car won't be ready today. I knew this would happen __________________ Gary Current: 2020 F87 LBB\|Exec\|DCT\|slicktop Other: 2017 F15 35i,\|MPPK, 2012 F25 28i Past: 2008 E92tt 6MT, 2001 E46 6MT 2009 Z06 1997 Camaro SS 6MT
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06-15-2017, 03:27 PM	#42
gmazet Captain 307 Rep 860 Posts Drives: Broken 2020 M2C Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hunterdon County, NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	still problems "maybe friday or monday" patch needed from Germany guess it's taking a boat and can't be downloaded.. __________________ Gary Current: 2020 F87 LBB\|Exec\|DCT\|slicktop Other: 2017 F15 35i,\|MPPK, 2012 F25 28i Past: 2008 E92tt 6MT, 2001 E46 6MT 2009 Z06 1997 Camaro SS 6MT
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06-15-2017, 05:10 PM	#43
Apple Corps First Lieutenant 114 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	You just can't predict the black cloud (it often hovers above me). I had my worries but proceeded. Install went very smoothly - my dealer had our X5 for about 5 hours (included a detailing) and I had use of a brand new 330 with only 9 miles on it While my overall luck on BMWs has been quite positive the opposite has been true on other endeavors. I guess it is called life....
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