Insight into ECU Tuning Video

Paul@Evolve · 12-23-2013, 04:19 AM

Hi guys!

We wanted to share a video we just finished with you. We thought it would be a nice idea to show what goes on in the background when we create one of our ECU tunes, and so we created this behind the scenes look at what goes into it.

I realise hardened tuners may already know the majority of what goes on, but for those that don't typically look at ECU tuning this might shed a little light onto the process and the company itself.

Dougeefresh · 12-23-2013, 05:40 AM

Cool video! Nice to put a face to a name. Next time I want to see Paul and Sal featured as well, unless, of course, they are not the model material. Loving the tune and test pipes, btw

spool twice · 12-23-2013, 06:27 AM

Very awesome video! I sleep better knowing that there is a lot of R&D that goes on before a product is released. Great team and great products (I have the stage II w/ servo + DCT).

How does on get an Evolve sticker like that white E92?

Imran@Evolve · 12-23-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dougeefresh

Cool video! Nice to put a face to a name. Next time I want to see Paul and Sal featured as well, unless, of course, they are not the model material. Loving the tune and test pipes, btw

Thanks! You may get Paul into a video but convincing Sal to do it maybe a bit harder!

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Originally Posted by spool twice

Very awesome video! I sleep better knowing that there is a lot of R&D that goes on before a product is released. Great team and great products (I have the stage II w/ servo + DCT).

How does on get an Evolve sticker like that white E92?

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you are liking the product.

Send me an email and I will get some out to you.

biglare · 12-23-2013, 11:19 AM

Great Video Bro!

Mmmdreamer · 12-23-2013, 11:28 AM

Nice video guys, why is it that manufacturers would leave this type of performance gain on the floor? Presumably their ecu tuners are just as capable, is it down to reliability? Fuel economy?

Superfly_M3 · 12-23-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mmmdreamer

Nice video guys, why is it that manufacturers would leave this type of performance gain on the floor? Presumably their ecu tuners are just as capable, is it down to reliability? Fuel economy?

Emissions and fuel fluctuations around the world.

5soko · 12-23-2013, 03:14 PM

^+1 usually the main reasons. Great video!

Irishace · 12-23-2013, 04:36 PM

Nice video Paul and Imran, looking forward to getting my Evolve Xpipe and Stage II tune! Tell your fabricators to hurry up already

flipm3 · 12-23-2013, 04:40 PM

Thanks for sharing Paul! Neat to see a small glimpse of the inside workings of your shop. I really hope I get to visit you all one of these days!

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Originally Posted by Mmmdreamer

Nice video guys, why is it that manufacturers would leave this type of performance gain on the floor? Presumably their ecu tuners are just as capable, is it down to reliability? Fuel economy?

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Originally Posted by Superfly_M3

Emissions and fuel fluctuations around the world.

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Originally Posted by 5soko

^+1 usually the main reasons. Great video!

Agreed!

DLSJ5 · 12-23-2013, 05:04 PM

Great vid / info, Sal, Paul and Imran, keep it up guys.

mkPOTO · 12-23-2013, 05:05 PM

very nice, thanks for sharing Paul!

135Pats · 12-24-2013, 09:01 PM

Cool video.

Emissions regs are the chief reason why OEs tend to be quite modest in terms of tuning. You're selling cars for a global market- so your IAT comp tables have to be just as happy in Southern China as they are in Northern Canada. If BMW suffers a motor failure because they tuned too aggressively for a single car, that's a loss they'll likely have to foot. Not in their best interests to get that extra degree of advance, or whatever it is in question.

Paul@Evolve · 12-29-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 135Pats

Cool video.

Emissions regs are the chief reason why OEs tend to be quite modest in terms of tuning. You're selling cars for a global market- so your IAT comp tables have to be just as happy in Southern China as they are in Northern Canada. If BMW suffers a motor failure because they tuned too aggressively for a single car, that's a loss they'll likely have to foot. Not in their best interests to get that extra degree of advance, or whatever it is in question.

Soorena · 12-29-2013, 12:09 PM

Nice video. I didn't know you guys do Mini tuning too. That's great.

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Originally Posted by Dougeefresh

Cool video! Nice to put a face to a name. Next time I want to see Paul and Sal featured as well, unless, of course, they are not the model material. Loving the tune and test pipes, btw

Haha agreed. High fives from fellow bald with beard rocker Imran

US///M3 · 12-29-2013, 01:07 PM

Imran@Evolve · 01-02-2014, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Soorena

Nice video. I didn't know you guys do Mini tuning too. That's great.

Haha agreed. High fives from fellow bald with beard rocker Imran

Only recently sold the company R56 Cooper S which was running 290 BHP and 330 lb.ft torque in its most powerful format. Was a very fun car to drive.

Oh and high five!

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Dougeefresh Second Lieutenant 76 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 JB Join Date: May 2013 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	Cool video! Nice to put a face to a name. Next time I want to see Paul and Sal featured as well, unless, of course, they are not the model material. Loving the tune and test pipes, btw
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Mmmdreamer Captain 46 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (1)	Nice video guys, why is it that manufacturers would leave this type of performance gain on the floor? Presumably their ecu tuners are just as capable, is it down to reliability? Fuel economy? __________________ [08 e90 M3. Jet Black/Black. Dinan Rear Exhaust. ACM Test Pipes. ESS Tune. Eibach Pro-Kit + e36 bumpstops. 18x10 Apex Arc-8. AA Air Filter. RPI Scoops. CREE Angel Eyes. OEM Blacklines. Black Reflectors. Gloss Black Grills. Matte Black Gills. ZCP Shift Knob]
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Irishace ElevenPointFive 326 Rep 2,450 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Nice video Paul and Imran, looking forward to getting my Evolve Xpipe and Stage II tune! Tell your fabricators to hurry up already __________________ 2008 E90 335xi - N54 Daily Driver MHD Stage 2+ ~ CPE DPs ~ BMS Intake ~ AMS FMIC
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135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Cool video. Emissions regs are the chief reason why OEs tend to be quite modest in terms of tuning. You're selling cars for a global market- so your IAT comp tables have to be just as happy in Southern China as they are in Northern Canada. If BMW suffers a motor failure because they tuned too aggressively for a single car, that's a loss they'll likely have to foot. Not in their best interests to get that extra degree of advance, or whatever it is in question. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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