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      07-29-2015, 03:52 PM   #89
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From my observations, It took somewhere around 50 miles for the tune to settle in. I noticed a little bit of gain after the install but once I drove it for an afternoon I really noticed a vast improvement. As I have mentioned previously, the 50i engine desperately needs a better high flow air intake.

As for increasing MPG... I have not seen an increase at all. But I also drive in "Sport Mode" 99% of the time.

The tune is well worth the price.

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question regarding what to do if I wanted to get a dyno to see the difference. I planned on getting the baseline runs and then do runs after I plug in the chip. Would I get an accurate idea of the gains this way or does the chip need to settle in or adjust in order to see max gains?
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topaz330 , I agree with bluelodge400 , it takes time to fully optimized.
So, it is best to run baseline first, then install and drive for 50 miles and dyno again, this way you will have the best power gain reading.
Also, as far as MPG, if you can resist yourself from driving aggressively after the tune, you will see a gain a little bit. I don't think anyone tuning the car looking for MPG more than the HP.
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MPG wasnt very good in the first place.... now its removed from my 50i vocabulary.

(BMS TUNE) increased by two notches

but just the other day i tried a launch control....now im looking to find a 4 wheel drive dyno because i need proof that my ass dyno isnt crazy... easily feels like 550HP/TQ in this beast of a machine... clocked the 0-60 at 4.3(watched the video over and over and over.) and cried.....

the car no longer works in manual mode, because the power causes the engine to bog down and decrease power to the wheels. like torque converter/trasmission slipping.
but is sport+ and stick in S its an animal
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From my observations, It took somewhere around 50 miles for the tune to settle in. I noticed a little bit of gain after the install but once I drove it for an afternoon I really noticed a vast improvement. As I have mentioned previously, the 50i engine desperately needs a better high flow air intake.

As for increasing MPG... I have not seen an increase at all. But I also drive in "Sport Mode" 99% of the time.

The tune is well worth the price.
just curious, did you keep the settings at stock where it was one click below the mid point or did you increase it?
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just curious, did you keep the settings at stock where it was one click below the mid point or did you increase it?
I have only increased it 1 click. I was going to go up to 2 clicks but I'd rather not push it.
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just curious, did you keep the settings at stock where it was one click below the mid point or did you increase it?
your stock setting on the BMS tune was one click below middle???

i could have sworn my factory default was the mid point arrow at 12 0'clock???
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I have only increased it 1 click. I was going to go up to 2 clicks but I'd rather not push it.
i went straight to +2 clicks, and its insane... i recorded a 4.3 0-60 again yesterday....still blows my mind
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i went straight to +2 clicks, and its insane... i recorded a 4.3 0-60 again yesterday....still blows my mind
you had exhaust work done?
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I have only increased it 1 click. I was going to go up to 2 clicks but I'd rather not push it.
so you were at midpoint then correct?
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you had exhaust work done?
yes. its straight through after the cat. so a catback, with a freeflow muffler... increased diameter tubing as well-GThaus
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so you were at midpoint then correct?
I believe mine was originally set at the 12 mark and I moved it up to the 1 mark. I will check this afternoon.
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IMO, move it to the 12 o'clock position and drive around with it for a few hundred miles(this tune needs a minimum of 50 to 100 miles before you will notice anything).

If you are still not satisfied, try moving it to the 1 o'clock but make sure you are running 91/93 octane.

I would not suggest moving it any further than the 1 o'clock position.


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Resurrecting. Just placed it according to Burger at 11 o'clock and disappointed. Should I be at 12 or 1 o'clock? Stock 50i.

Changed to 1 o'clock and maybe better midrange but it feels like a minimal change. The 35i I had was very noticeable.
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