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      03-04-2009, 09:47 PM   #1
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Powerchip Stage II Software Update

Just got back from checking progress on my car.

Impressed with the gains so far. Lots of pulls being done and the numbers are slowly but steadily improving. The numbers are SAE of course

I made sure to have the new DCT update before they started to work on it. A few parameters changed so this latest tune will be the most accurate and up to date for DCT guys as well as providing a boost for those with a manual.

I requested a raised rev limiter to at least 8500 due to the issue hitting the limiter when using launch control on the first to second shift. I believe this hurts the potential of the DCT in conjunction with launch control. The car seems to be limiting to 8300 RPM however. They are working on adjusting it as parameters changed with the update and in regard to the ECU controls vs. how they approached it vs. an E60 M5 for example.

With this latest tune, I believe this will be the most powerful tune available for E92 M3's especially for those on 91 octane. I'm sure you guys know by now I am pretty adamant about performance goals with the car and will accept nothing less than the maximum, safe performance possible on pump gas.

I would like to post numbers at this stage in the process so far but there are a number of people who are hungry for any shred to criticize, so I won't do it. I will wait until the tuning is completed and there are a few other things being done to the car over the next few weeks. I am confident this tune with the supporting mods will be the most powerful aftermarket combination available for us and from what I have seen so far, the numbers are going to be impress when the tuning is completed.

Anyway, just wanted to update.
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Sounds great, I'm interested to see what your times will be now.
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Awesome, mid 11s?
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Awesome, mid 11s?
Well, pretty optimistic on 91 octane.
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      03-04-2009, 10:03 PM   #5
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Awesome, mid 11s?
Lol I wish..

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Just got back from checking progress on my car.

Impressed with the gains so far. Lots of pulls being done and the numbers are slowly but steadily improving. The numbers are SAE of course

I made sure to have the new DCT update before they started to work on it. A few parameters changed so this latest tune will be the most accurate and up to date for DCT guys as well as providing a boost for those with a manual.

I requested a raised rev limiter to at least 8500 due to the issue hitting the limiter when using launch control on the first to second shift. I believe this hurts the potential of the DCT in conjunction with launch control. The car seems to be limiting to 8300 RPM however. They are working on adjusting it as parameters changed with the update and in regard to the ECU controls vs. how they approached it vs. an E60 M5 for example.

With this latest tune, I believe this will be the most powerful tune available for E92 M3's especially for those on 91 octane. I'm sure you guys know by now I am pretty adamant about performance goals with the car and will accept nothing less than the maximum, safe performance possible on pump gas.

I would like to post numbers at this stage in the process so far but there are a number of people who are hungry for any shred to criticize, so I won't do it. I will wait until the tuning is completed and there are a few other things being done to the car over the next few weeks. I am confident this tune with the supporting mods will be the most powerful aftermarket combination available for us and from what I have seen so far, the numbers are going to be impress when the tuning is completed.

Anyway, just wanted to update.
Thats awesome can't wait till they're done.
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      03-04-2009, 11:36 PM   #6
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any idea when you'll be posting #'s?
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any idea when you'll be posting #'s?
Yep, when they finish and the other parts are on.
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Yep, when they finish and the other parts are on.
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wanna race before you get the rpi exhaust?

the only way i can win
Can't wait until I get that exhaust! I think we will be able to work out a custom tune for the exhaust as well, which I would be happy to share with you

Guess I'll pay Eloy a visit, hope he gets more in stock soon
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So are you a test mule for a new version of the software?

Is it a Stage 2 version (i.e. will make more power, requires supporting mods) or a new version that improves from their previous software?
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So are you a test mule for a new version of the software?

Is it a Stage 2 version (i.e. will make more power, requires supporting mods) or a new version that improves from their previous software?
I'm a test mule for every version of the software

This is a Stage II version, with raised rev limiter and slightly more aggressive than the standard software.
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I'm a test mule for every version of the software

This is a Stage II version, with raised rev limiter and slightly more aggressive than the standard software.
Nice - I'm looking at this software as down here in New Zealand they are really my only option, as they will send me the reflashing software and cable...
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Nice - I'm looking at this software as down here in New Zealand they are really my only option, as they will send me the reflashing software and cable...
Exactly, and the guys are cool as hell and stand by their products. Just real enthusiasts, who know what they are doing. Not to mention updates are free as you own the software for life, they don't leave you out to dry.
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Exactly, and the guys are cool as hell and stand by their products. Just real enthusiasts, who know what they are doing. Not to mention updates are free as you own the software for life, they don't leave you out to dry.
I'm assuming you are dealing with a US office? Any good contacts there?
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I'm assuming you are dealing with a US office? Any good contacts there?
Yes, I go through evosport.com . Talk to Brad@evosport if you want, tell them I sent you, they will take good care of you and get you the latest software no matter where you are.
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Alex at Gintani will have the programming cables and be able to flash cars at his shop in Van Nuys,CA Also he can Dyno before and after on his Dyno Dynamics. Pretty good for us Valley people.
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Yep, when they finish and the other parts are on.
you have a time frame?
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you have a time frame?
Yep, next couple weeks I would hope.
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Yep, next couple weeks I would hope.

cool cant wait for the results
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I'm very interested in powerchip since they're local. I don't want to remove my DME and I want somewhere close by that I can go to if the dealer reprograms the DME during service.

I'd love to see some dyno #s from their tunes.
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I'm very interested in powerchip since they're local. I don't want to remove my DME and I want somewhere close by that I can go to if the dealer reprograms the DME during service.

I'd love to see some dyno #s from their tunes.
Just contact evosport.com and they will give you the graphs.

369 wheel, software alone.
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