REVIEW.DYNO | Evolve Automotive Stage 2 Tune

[NikB316]

Wow awesome results man! I would be very happy with that. Been NA for some time now as I wait for the F30 M3/4. Very tempting to go this route to hold me off...decisions decisions.

[flipm3]

Originally Posted by BLUDVL

Awesome dude,good stuff !

Thanks buddy! Can't wait to see some updates on your build!

Originally Posted by M.Hagen

Thanks!

Looking forward to the next video

If it wasn't single digit temps outside and snowing like crazy, I'd certainly take more. When Chicago thaws over, I'll try to take some good ones.

Originally Posted by M3PO

Glad you made some power with their tune because I sure didn't.

From both my Stage 1 and 2 tune, I for sure noticed tangible power. Very pleased with the setup from Evolve.

Originally Posted by NikB316

Wow awesome results man! I would be very happy with that. Been NA for some time now as I wait for the F30 M3/4. Very tempting to go this route to hold me off...decisions decisions.

WHOA! I didn't know you sold the AA Rotrex kit! Did you ever go back to the dyno with your NA setup?

[DLSJ5]

Alex, excellent detailed write up with the all important dyno results and vids as well, congrats!

[flipm3]

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Alex, excellent detailed write up with the all important dyno results and vids as well, congrats!

Thanks man!

Now I'm making 50% power of the DLSJ5 beast, hahahaha

[Someone?]

Ive looked everywhere and i cant find the Evolve HFC x-pipe, any time i go onto evolve it just shows the Akra x pipe.

Link to the Evolve Please.

EDIT: Found a link in a thread, but it was for retail over sea's pricing and info.

[flipm3]

Originally Posted by ibmike

Ive looked everywhere and i cant find the Evolve HFC x-pipe, any time i go onto evolve it just shows the Akra x pipe.

Link to the Evolve Please.

EDIT: Found a link in a thread, but it was for retail over sea's pricing and info.

Yeah it's not currently on their US site, but I sent you a PM.

[Sales@Evolve]

Originally Posted by ibmike

Ive looked everywhere and i cant find the Evolve HFC x-pipe, any time i go onto evolve it just shows the Akra x pipe.

Link to the Evolve Please.

EDIT: Found a link in a thread, but it was for retail over sea's pricing and info.

PM replied to.

[M0J0]

I am finally getting around to posting my results after the install. I did a stage 2 tune with evolve test pipes. Redline limit raised, cold start delete, speed limit delete, 93 oct, & servotronic. I swore I would never do this. I was not sure if a 10% power bump and 15% torque bump was worth 1500 bucks installed. I was wrong.

The install of the test pipes was pretty easy for the shop. No welding saved time. It seemed to go in pretty easy.

The program was cake to install and use. It took about 30 minutes to read the factory tune. I emailed it to Evolve. A day later I received the 240E update and the stage 2 tune. It took about 5 minutes to install each tune. This was about as easy as it gets.

I am not sure what the difference between 200E and 240E is. I know there was a HP bump between the original 80E and 240E.

I have waited a few weeks to give my driving impression. I don't drive a ton because of my central location in Houston. Everything is a mile or two from my house. My mpg has dropped about 1-1.5mpg. I think this is due to my lead foot lately exploring the new power. The increased tq seems to be the biggest difference. You can truly feel it. That is all I really have to say. There is a sizable different to the power. I did not think it would be this much of a difference.

The servotronic I have mixed feelings about. I am not sure if I like the heavier steering feel. I daily drive my car and don't track it. I know others have raved about it. I don't like the heavy feel at low speeds. Maybe it will grow on me.

Overall, this was very easy to do. It took no time at all. The results exceeded my expectations. I don't regret this purchase one bit. My only regret is I did not do this two years ago.

[Paul@Evolve]

Originally Posted by M0J0

I am finally getting around to posting my results after the install. I did a stage 2 tune with evolve test pipes. Redline limit raised, cold start delete, speed limit delete, 93 oct, & servotronic. I swore I would never do this. I was not sure if a 10% power bump and 15% torque bump was worth 1500 bucks installed. I was wrong.

The install of the test pipes was pretty easy for the shop. No welding saved time. It seemed to go in pretty easy.

The program was cake to install and use. It took about 30 minutes to read the factory tune. I emailed it to Evolve. A day later I received the 240E update and the stage 2 tune. It took about 5 minutes to install each tune. This was about as easy as it gets.

I am not sure what the difference between 200E and 240E is. I know there was a HP bump between the original 80E and 240E.

I have waited a few weeks to give my driving impression. I don't drive a ton because of my central location in Houston. Everything is a mile or two from my house. My mpg has dropped about 1-1.5mpg. I think this is due to my lead foot lately exploring the new power. The increased tq seems to be the biggest difference. You can truly feel it. That is all I really have to say. There is a sizable different to the power. I did not think it would be this much of a difference.

The servotronic I have mixed feelings about. I am not sure if I like the heavier steering feel. I daily drive my car and don't track it. I know others have raved about it. I don't like the heavy feel at low speeds. Maybe it will grow on me.

Overall, this was very easy to do. It took no time at all. The results exceeded my expectations. I don't regret this purchase one bit. My only regret is I did not do this two years ago.

Thanks for the review! Glad your enjoying our products

[spool twice]

I wish I would have waited a month to get the test pipe package!! Looks to be top notch quality

[spool twice]

Originally Posted by M0J0

I am finally getting around to posting my results after the install. I did a stage 2 tune with evolve test pipes. Redline limit raised, cold start delete, speed limit delete, 93 oct, & servotronic. I swore I would never do this. I was not sure if a 10% power bump and 15% torque bump was worth 1500 bucks installed. I was wrong.

The install of the test pipes was pretty easy for the shop. No welding saved time. It seemed to go in pretty easy.

The program was cake to install and use. It took about 30 minutes to read the factory tune. I emailed it to Evolve. A day later I received the 240E update and the stage 2 tune. It took about 5 minutes to install each tune. This was about as easy as it gets.

I am not sure what the difference between 200E and 240E is. I know there was a HP bump between the original 80E and 240E.

I have waited a few weeks to give my driving impression. I don't drive a ton because of my central location in Houston. Everything is a mile or two from my house. My mpg has dropped about 1-1.5mpg. I think this is due to my lead foot lately exploring the new power. The increased tq seems to be the biggest difference. You can truly feel it. That is all I really have to say. There is a sizable different to the power. I did not think it would be this much of a difference.

The servotronic I have mixed feelings about. I am not sure if I like the heavier steering feel. I daily drive my car and don't track it. I know others have raved about it. I don't like the heavy feel at low speeds. Maybe it will grow on me.

Overall, this was very easy to do. It took no time at all. The results exceeded my expectations. I don't regret this purchase one bit. My only regret is I did not do this two years ago.

My only regret is that I shred through tires more

I'm sure the MPG drop is due to your foot as well When driven conservatively, I actually saw an increase in MPG (even more so now that I used a different weight oil).

On the servotronic, have you noticed an increase in stability when the car is driven straight down the road? You'll get used to it, if not, I'm sure Sal can work his magic and refile to something more to your liking. I noticed that it transformed the car into a Teutonic tank that's pulled with a magnetic force to the road. Plus, the steering feedback/road feel has increased with the heavier file.

[Black Gold]

OK, can anyone clarify whether a servo tune is possible if the car does NOT have the M button?

good review, evolve makes good products.

[flipm3]

Originally Posted by KennyPowers

OK, can anyone clarify whether a servo tune is possible if the car does NOT have the M button?

good review, evolve makes good products.

It sure is!

I have no options on my car. No iDrive. No MDM. Evolve Servo Tune works great.

[kyrix1st]

Interesting. Evolve tune trims up a few horses nicely.