n55 tuning ?

[elburbs]

Hi all,

Where do n55 guys go for flash tuning?! I can't find anything on the web. The information is so limited

is there any options besides jb4/cobb accessport?

My friend recommended I check out "underground racing" - a couple of my golfR friends have been tuned by them who see good results, said they do 135i's too? based in melbourne.

Would a dct tune be required to compliment a engine flash tune too?

plans are to get a flash tune + a cp, then maybe a fmic+dp if i get itchy, that's about it though.

+1 I'd prefer not to run a jb4/piggyback.

if anyone can point me in the right direction, that'd be great!

[Orangee94]

what year model is yours? cuz i know 2012 n 2013 are like impossible

[Nugget]

There are bench flashes available which require removing the DME from the car. But they don't ever seem to have much info online about them.

[TS135i]

JB4 ISO is buttery smooth in case you where wondering, also can be changed on the fly.

[elburbs]

i have a 2011 dct 135i. hmmmm

[Tricki]

Originally Posted by elburbs

Hi all,

Where do n55 guys go for flash tuning?! I can't find anything on the web. The information is so limited

is there any options besides jb4/cobb accessport?

My friend recommended I check out "underground racing" - a couple of my golfR friends have been tuned by them who see good results, said they do 135i's too? based in melbourne.

Would a dct tune be required to compliment a engine flash tune too?

plans are to get a flash tune + a cp, then maybe a fmic+dp if i get itchy, that's about it though.

+1 I'd prefer not to run a jb4/piggyback.

if anyone can point me in the right direction, that'd be great!

Southern BM in Morabbin!!
I did ESS stage 1 Flash Tune... Felt great

Last week upgraded to Pure Stage 2 Turbo with same tune and it feels amazing

[koastal]

Originally Posted by elburbs

i have a 2011 dct 135i. hmmmm

Good Choice

[elburbs]

Originally Posted by Tricki

Southern BM in Morabbin!!
I did ESS stage 1 Flash Tune... Felt great

Last week upgraded to Pure Stage 2 Turbo with same tune and it feels amazing

Nice Tricki, how much power did you make from initial flash tune stage1 to what it is now stage 2? what other supporting mods do you have on the car now and did you need a CP ?
heard the flash was bit pricey from southern.

Friends recommended Underground flash tuning for 850, they seem to b proven on Audi's/GolfR's but not much on bm.

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by elburbs

i have a 2011 dct 135i. hmmmm

I have the same car w/ the PPK flash. Had it done by my local Indy shop. Really happy with it for the price. If you want more than 325hp I think jb4 is you other best option. Does COBB work on n55 yet?

I believe the PPK can be done remotely on certain years or can be done yourself if you have the right software. Look for posts by joe@TopGearSolutions. No affiliation e/ them but I've seen their info.

[Tricki]

Originally Posted by elburbs

Nice Tricki, how much power did you make from initial flash tune stage1 to what it is now stage 2? what other supporting mods do you have on the car now and did you need a CP ?
heard the flash was bit pricey from southern.

Friends recommended Underground flash tuning for 850, they seem to b proven on Audi's/GolfR's but not much on bm.

Yeah I do have CP ...recommended as first upgrade as it goes when boosting... As I've tracked the car in the past I put LSD and FMIC.
$1900 was the charge for the tune. ECU had to be removed.

[elburbs]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

I have the same car w/ the PPK flash. Had it done by my local Indy shop. Really happy with it for the price. If you want more than 325hp I think jb4 is you other best option. Does COBB work on n55 yet?

I believe the PPK can be done remotely on certain years or can be done yourself if you have the right software. Look for posts by joe@TopGearSolutions. No affiliation e/ them but I've seen their info.

Who did your PPK flash for you? yeah i've been reading around about the PPK and Joe, if i dont find a decent flash around i may resort to this for a small/early/simple tune.

[elburbs]

Originally Posted by Tricki

Yeah I do have CP ...recommended as first upgrade as it goes when boosting... As I've tracked the car in the past I put LSD and FMIC.
$1900 was the charge for the tune. ECU had to be removed.

oh wow ecu removed?! i see, 1900 is steep too though.

trying to get a CP for then n55 but its really pricey buying online (was going to get ETS from x-ph.com but it would end up over 400AUD, so will just have to wait and buy a bulk of items to save on shipping.

unless i can try source one 2nd hand/locally, just gotta keep an eye out on one when it pops up lol

[koastal]

The charge pipe will break, took approx 30k to break the first one and another 60k to break the next one
JB4 and catless down pipe are the best $ for hp.
Intercoolers and LSD are terrific upgrades, but will barely be noticed on the street.

Will you be tracking yours ?

[No Style 135is]

Have you considered Dinan tune?

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by elburbs

Who did your PPK flash for you? yeah i've been reading around about the PPK and Joe, if i dont find a decent flash around i may resort to this for a small/early/simple tune.

My Indy handled the arrangements. Not sure who they used.

[elburbs]

Originally Posted by koastal

The charge pipe will break, took approx 30k to break the first one and another 60k to break the next one
JB4 and catless down pipe are the best $ for hp.
Intercoolers and LSD are terrific upgrades, but will barely be noticed on the street.

Will you be tracking yours ?

not likely - car is a daily. plans are to just get a flash tune/piggy + CP....... then maybe later on a fmic/dp.
would a cobb/jb4 affect drive ability /smooth ride etc?

[FLYN55]

I'm waiting on Nizpro to go for tune :-)
They have got a 3 series with mild upgrades 300rwkws ran like a 11sec flat 1/4 mile,

[elburbs]

Originally Posted by FLYN55

I'm waiting on Nizpro to go for tune :-)
They have got a 3 series with mild upgrades 300rwkws ran like a 11sec flat 1/4 mile,

How much are nizpro charging for a flash tune?

[elburbs]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

My Indy handled the arrangements. Not sure who they used.

How much did that set you back pricewise? N any noticeable difference with ppk in terms of power n driveabilty or just noise mostly?

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

I have the same car w/ the PPK flash. Had it done by my local Indy shop. Really happy with it for the price. If you want more than 325hp I think jb4 is you other best option. Does COBB work on n55 yet?
.

Cobb works on 2011s and some 2012s.
You can email Cobb your VIN and they will confirm if it's compatible with your car.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

FWIW here's an N55 DCT dyno tune we did recently.. car is stock except for a charge pipe.
Baseline was 199rwkw

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

FWIW here's an N55 DCT dyno tune we did recently.. car is stock except for a charge pipe.
Baseline was 199rwkw

So about 270 rwhp?