To chip or not to chip

H2887 · 04-30-2011, 07:39 AM

That is the question.the car is fast as is and I installed the performance exhaust so it sounds great.is a chip like the din an stage 1 worth it?

MrHarris · 04-30-2011, 01:13 PM

I say... to chip.

klammer · 04-30-2011, 01:45 PM

just do it

xchosun1x · 04-30-2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

I say... to chip.

yes

ki__ · 04-30-2011, 05:08 PM

Whom have you guys "chipped with"?

mastek · 04-30-2011, 09:23 PM

Drive for 2 hours in the "normal" mode ..... then set it to the "Sport or Sport+" mode ... and you'll get the same "effect" as "chipping" .... plus you'll save $1000 bucks

Its a farce - all these tuners do is re-map the throttle - spend the $1000 on a HPDE Track Instruction with BMWCCA or NASA or Skip Barber.

xchosun1x · 05-01-2011, 01:04 AM

Oe tuning definitely gets my vote!!!!!

Grail05 · 05-01-2011, 01:51 AM

I would say yes but replace the xpipe with an straight pipe and chip it for better results.

xchosun1x · 05-01-2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

I would say yes but replace the xpipe with an straight pipe and chip it for better results.

Agreed!

SHADY1 · 05-01-2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xchosun1x

Oe tuning definitely gets my vote!!!!!

+1

and you might as well get a pulley while you are at it

Brosef · 05-01-2011, 12:15 PM

ESS tune. totally worth it.

CBS · 05-01-2011, 01:52 PM

^ ESS Tune - Agreed.
Worth it.

merlin00069 · 05-01-2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brosef

ESS tune. totally worth it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBS

^ ESS Tune - Agreed.
Worth it.

Can either of you guys PM me please for some additional info on the ESS tune. Experience, dyno's anything. Im leaning towards this tune and just sent an email to Roman....I'd like some 1st person accounts. Thanks guys.

CBS · 05-01-2011, 11:39 PM

^ PM sent.

saeedg48 · 05-01-2011, 11:53 PM

it's all about what other mods you have to support the aftermarket tune.
if it's stock it's a bit pointless but if you have xpipes or a supercharger it'll amplify and adjust to boost more power.
a tune was the first mod i got on my M knowing that I'd be doing more performance modifications in the future.

xchosun1x · 05-02-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by saeedg48

it's all about what other mods you have to support the aftermarket tune.
if it's stock it's a bit pointless but if you have xpipes or a supercharger it'll amplify and adjust to boost more power.
a tune was the first mod i got on my M knowing that I'd be doing more performance modifications in the future.

Even with that I think it's best to get the bolt mods first so you know what type of tune you want ie: stage 1 or stage 2.

No point in getting a stage 1 tune to later pay for a stage 2 after you get your bolt on mods.

Just my opinion

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mastek e36s54, e70x5d 151 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (15)	Drive for 2 hours in the "normal" mode ..... then set it to the "Sport or Sport+" mode ... and you'll get the same "effect" as "chipping" .... plus you'll save $1000 bucks Its a farce - all these tuners do is re-map the throttle - spend the $1000 on a HPDE Track Instruction with BMWCCA or NASA or Skip Barber.
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saeedg48 Brigadier General 342 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	it's all about what other mods you have to support the aftermarket tune. if it's stock it's a bit pointless but if you have xpipes or a supercharger it'll amplify and adjust to boost more power. a tune was the first mod i got on my M knowing that I'd be doing more performance modifications in the future. __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey
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