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MW50i · 09-11-2023, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

i'd remove that front plate first.

i'd leave the decal for a bit...

Yeah i want to but it’s a state requirement. don’t want any more attention with this lack of exhaust I have

///d · 09-11-2023, 10:59 AM

2 weeks, 4 ECU tune reflashes, 8 states, and 4200 miles

sukhk527 · 09-13-2023, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ///d

2 weeks, 4 ECU tune reflashes, 8 states, and 4200 miles

Tell me more about the tune reflashes.

///d · 09-13-2023, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

Tell me more about the tune reflashes.

Diesel tune wasn't liking elevation change. I live at ~900ft, around 2500ft I was seeing some power loss and heavy smoke under light throttle input, indicating it was trying to burn too much fuel. The higher in elevation I got the worse it got, but around 6k it cleared up and then got worse again the higher I got from there. Reached out to the tuner, he stated it was because the tune doesn't have corrected fuel multipliers for all the different atmo pressures, so I fired up BimmerLink, recorded rpm range and atmo pressure where I had the worse symptoms and where it started to clear up, and he sent me adjusted tunes and I'd pull into a parking lot and flash the tune. We got it pretty good to where it only seemed to happen under heavy torque demand, and even then was still manageable. It still needs tweaking but now that I'm home I can't keep testing, so my next trip we will adjust some more.

I had always noticed it running a little off at higher elevations and figured it was the tune not being quite right, but pulling my trailer really exaggerated everything.

jmack123 · 09-13-2023, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MW50i

Should I take off the M-Performance decal? Came with the car when I bought it but after lowering it, doesn’t look that low.

If it was me, I’d keep the decal and remove the black vent trim. Will make it look less busy. The decal actually is a nice touch on white, but is up to your personal style of course.

Seattlesquash · 09-13-2023, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ///d

Diesel tune wasn't liking elevation change. I live at ~900ft, around 2500ft I was seeing some power loss and heavy smoke under light throttle input, indicating it was trying to burn too much fuel. The higher in elevation I got the worse it got, but around 6k it cleared up and then got worse again the higher I got from there. Reached out to the tuner, he stated it was because the tune doesn't have corrected fuel multipliers for all the different atmo pressures, so I fired up BimmerLink, recorded rpm range and atmo pressure where I had the worse symptoms and where it started to clear up, and he sent me adjusted tunes and I'd pull into a parking lot and flash the tune. We got it pretty good to where it only seemed to happen under heavy torque demand, and even then was still manageable. It still needs tweaking but now that I'm home I can't keep testing, so my next trip we will adjust some more.

I had always noticed it running a little off at higher elevations and figured it was the tune not being quite right, but pulling my trailer really exaggerated everything.

Interesting, running a euro import diesel tune and had no issue at elevation up here I WA, I will check next time more but usually runs like normal at elevation. Mine not that agressive tune and think I bump about 65hp/85-95 fl-lbs with no Boltons just KN filter.

Seattlesquash · 09-13-2023, 11:17 PM

The typical passes I go over are 3-4K above sea level, for reference, and definitely fly up there w ease.

///d · 09-14-2023, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Interesting, running a euro import diesel tune and had no issue at elevation up here I WA, I will check next time more but usually runs like normal at elevation. Mine not that agressive tune and think I bump about 65hp/85-95 fl-lbs with no Boltons just KN filter.

Mine is a decently aggressive tune, and probably depends on who made the tune. I dont want to name drop on here, but mine was simply a result of not having the testing done at various elevations to fine tweak it. When he originally flashed mine he asked what elevation I lived at, and set the base multipliers to that elevation. In the past when I've been in the mtns with no trailer it's ran fine, I've just noticed very small things here and there that most people would probably never notice that indicated to me the tune might be a little off. But this time I was also pulling a trailer, so that exaggerated the symptoms and made them very obvious.

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

The typical passes I go over are 3-4K above sea level, for reference, and definitely fly up there w ease.

I never noticed anything without my trailer until probably 7k ft and up. Then it was real light and minor, but I could feel something

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FCX5 · 09-16-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

i'd remove that front plate first.

i'd leave the decal for a bit...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MW50i

Should I take off the M-Performance decal? Came with the car when I bought it but after lowering it, doesn’t look that low.

The decal doesn’t suit a lowered look IMHO. Put an actual side skirt if you want - Maxton?

Xolinlevh · 09-17-2023, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MW50i

Should I take off the M-Performance decal? Came with the car when I bought it but after lowering it, doesn’t look that low.

Did you do the headlight trim yourself? I've been looking at getting those for mine

Haihan · 09-17-2023, 01:33 PM

Fall is right around the corner.

caio123 · 09-17-2023, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ///d

Diesel tune wasn't liking elevation change. I live at ~900ft, around 2500ft I was seeing some power loss and heavy smoke under light throttle input, indicating it was trying to burn too much fuel. The higher in elevation I got the worse it got, but around 6k it cleared up and then got worse again the higher I got from there. Reached out to the tuner, he stated it was because the tune doesn't have corrected fuel multipliers for all the different atmo pressures, so I fired up BimmerLink, recorded rpm range and atmo pressure where I had the worse symptoms and where it started to clear up, and he sent me adjusted tunes and I'd pull into a parking lot and flash the tune. We got it pretty good to where it only seemed to happen under heavy torque demand, and even then was still manageable. It still needs tweaking but now that I'm home I can't keep testing, so my next trip we will adjust some more.

I had always noticed it running a little off at higher elevations and figured it was the tune not being quite right, but pulling my trailer really exaggerated everything.

Which tunes/companies did you tested ?
Did you flashed the eco with phone or laptop ?
Thanks.

P1 · 09-18-2023, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MW50i

Yeah i want to but it’s a state requirement. don’t want any more attention with this lack of exhaust I have

Just mount it where it's supposed to go. Looks a million times better thanw here you have it now plus you're bumper is already drilled I see.

shimmy23 · 09-18-2023, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by P1

Just mount it where it's supposed to go. Looks a million times better thanw here you have it now plus you're bumper is already drilled I see.

This! the zip tied job with bashed up plate looks

sukhk527 · 09-26-2023, 02:58 PM

preventative battery replacement coming up. My car has a single 105Ah battery, is the Interstate battery from Costco still the move?

Seattlesquash · 09-26-2023, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

preventative battery replacement coming up. My car has a single 105Ah battery, is the Interstate battery from Costco still the move?

I am a Big Odyssey fan, great battery!

destroy26 · 09-27-2023, 09:57 AM

Finally made the move away from the stock runflats! Long overdue!

50iXman · 09-27-2023, 10:03 AM

the tires have been replaced

destroy26 · 09-28-2023, 03:35 PM

Construction trucks hauling rocks suck.

Geo41e · 09-28-2023, 06:25 PM

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Construction trucks hauling rocks suck.

ahh that sucks buddy.

I guess the upside is, you can get a brand new windscreen that is very very very clean

cfm56d7b · 09-28-2023, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ///d

2 weeks, 4 ECU tune reflashes, 8 states, and 4200 miles

The new definition of color coordination. Sharp! Thanks for sharing.

09-11-2023, 10:59 AM	#13840
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09-27-2023, 09:57 AM	#13856
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