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2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 BMS N63 Stage 1 installed last night, sorry E92 DCT M3, thank you BMS/Terry |
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08-28-2013, 09:35 AM | #1 |
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BMS N63 Stage 1 installed last night, sorry E92 DCT M3, thank you BMS/Terry
So finally got to install my BMW N63 Stage 1 tune on my 2013 550i. In full disclosure I struggled over the weekend to get the tmap sensor clips off (there are 2) and got frustrated . Last night I met up with a fellow enthusiast (1M & RS4 owner) and we installed it together. Turns out it was excessively simple and I was being overly cautious.
Anyhow, no need for in depth reviews or videos (yet), but timing was perfect and I got to toy around with a random fellow BMW owner while testing out the new digs... He was in a sweet looking Matte White E92 DCT, with exhaust, blue brembo brakes, black csl style wheels, and NY plates. We didn't lie up or roll officially from 3 honks but did a couple of back to back pulls. I had my buddy in the car, a full tank of gas, and the AC on. Over the 3-4 pulls starting from various speeds I was pulling on him all steps of the way save for the .5 second jump he naturally got from the M3 + DCT's godly throttle response. But that was it... I continued to casually pull away each time, putting more and more distance between us. Two points to note: First - I continue to be dumbfounded at the combination between speed and quietness in the 550. Its ridiculous. Second - I am surprised a little bit that I pulled on him so hard, considering that he had DCT, and at a minimum exhaust (likley had other mods since he had an awesome full brembo brake kit). For all of those continue to ponder the BMS N63 Stage 1, you're making a big mistake. Roll by NJ and I or BadBlack550xi will show you how big of a mistake you're making. |
08-28-2013, 09:48 AM | #2 |
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I need to order mine. I just installed the Active Autowerke exhaust, and now I need more power. I ran the JB tune on my old E92 335 and was very impressed with it.
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At my second attempt I studied the clips a bit further and figured out you just need to depress the clip with a long and thin screwdriver and the stock tmap connectors easily come out. You just need to be patient on your first attempt but it really only take < 5 minutes. |
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08-29-2013, 10:50 AM | #8 | |
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They can make 57/77 awhp/awtrq over stock w/ tune only, and 108/80 awhp/awtrq with tune/pulley/exhaust. If stage 2, he'll possibly pull on you unless you're running 100 octane and up the boost. |
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08-29-2013, 12:27 PM | #10 |
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08-29-2013, 04:46 PM | #11 |
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Ya I know I am in trouble because he has the complete APR map pack and Stasis exhaust. He says he is going to run the 93 octane map. I expect that it will come down to how well he can drive a stick for me to have a chance. I am waiting for the USB cable to run a touch more boost with a higher octane. Possibly 3 PSI.
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Not currently but I've run the BMS stage 1 with the BMS Catless downpipe in the past. What were you trying to figure out?
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08-30-2013, 09:18 PM | #17 | |
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Trying to get some first hand impression on the stage 1 tune from BMS plus a catted or Catless downpipe. Obviously it makes more power but I'm interested in the subjective impression and would ideally love to drive one :-) |
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08-30-2013, 09:29 PM | #18 | |
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yeah, I've got a 535i, the power gain was noticeable and the car had a nice growl when the engine was warm (sounded terrible cold). Made the car feel a little lighter...almost like the engine was "breathing" better. My biggest problem which was the reason I went back to stock was the smell, the exhaust smell was too much for me and outweighed the hp gain.
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