Have an appt. with Mike Benvo, my wish list?

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by ILSMKU

I think Im the only person on this forum that actually likes cold start. I love the way it sounds. I think it makes my car sound like a big bad ass boat...LOL. I dont really notice any delay in the throttle?

nope, me too especially with the top down

The slow clutch and throttle and do suck a bit though but not enough to really care

[Sully1Time]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Just came across this thread.

Your parts will be in on Wednesday

If you don't have combox now but want to get it, we can always retrofit this in the future.

Not sure if you have a 6MT or DCT, but if 6MT you might also want the 6MT launch control feature: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746163

Other tuning features you might want are the cold start rev limit reduction, and maybe the cold start cam phasing shut off.

BMW Live is available only if you have the Combox.

Safe travels and we'll take good care of your baby when it comes in.

Launch control sounds like a great idea, I'm in for sure!

Originally Posted by ILSMKU

I think Im the only person on this forum that actually likes cold start. I love the way it sounds. I think it makes my car sound like a big bad ass boat...LOL. I dont really notice any delay in the throttle? Then again, I take it very easy on my car until its reached normal operating temps.

I like the cold start noise my car makes, I own my home and neighbors can't really hear it+ in LA it is always warm so it only runs in cold start mode for about 20 seconds.

[ilya335]

I think Im the only person on this forum that actually likes cold start. I love the way it sounds. I think it makes my car sound like a big bad ass boat...LOL. I dont really notice any delay in the throttle? Then again, I take it very easy on my car until its reached normal operating temps.

I enjoyed the sound as well when I had it. When you blip the throttle a bit when it's cold it would give a really menacing growl.

My scenario is a bit more like Mike's. I live in a townhouse with a communal garage and an uphill exit. I just got tired of hearing the car slipping the clutch each time I pulled out.

Losing the sound was a big factor in the decision. But in my situation, I chose driveability over sound.

[BPMSport]

Somebody's parts came into BMW today

[WayneM3]

I park in a garage in NYC and absolutely love the cold start sound. I know I am not going to wake anyone up. When pulling out through the exit gate I blip the throttle little bits to get the reverberation next to the wall and think it sounds amazing. My 5 year old keeps asking me why I do that but she will learn...

In unrelated news, my 2 year old girl can pick out all of the BMW's (and Jeeps for some reason) while walking through the garage and amazed her day care teachers one day when they asked what kind of car they were walking by and rather than answer a generic blue car or something like that she said "a BMW". They thought she was guessing and tested her only to discover that she really did know.

[///M Rakete]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Somebody's parts came into BMW today

Steering column with control stalks?

I have to ask: What magic does this allow?

[KmndntKlink]

Wow, what a list! can you really get all of that done? I doubt you'll get the efficient dynamics display, you need the new colour screen instrument cluster that I think you can only get on 2013 m5s, 7, 5 series right? IDK, that one seems impossible.

Those windows, wipers and unlock ones seem reaaaal nice, those bug me too! I don't think ESS lets you get this custom, maybe I really should go with Mike for my tune!

Also, what's the commbox? Why is it awesome? I think I should just have it with my 2010...

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by ///M Rakete

Steering column with control stalks?

I have to ask: What magic does this allow?

This is one of the pieces to the puzzle to complete the OP's M-Drive retrofit and servotronic selectable steering.

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by KmndntKlink

Wow, what a list! can you really get all of that done? I doubt you'll get the efficient dynamics display, you need the new colour screen instrument cluster that I think you can only get on 2013 m5s, 7, 5 series right? IDK, that one seems impossible.

Those windows, wipers and unlock ones seem reaaaal nice, those bug me too! I don't think ESS lets you get this custom, maybe I really should go with Mike for my tune!

Also, what's the commbox? Why is it awesome? I think I should just have it with my 2010...

All of it will be done Not the first car I have done everything too!

Efficient dynamics works fantastic, even on my 2008 M3 - you don't need a new cluster or anything. Here is a (not so great) video showing it working on my car until the iphone flew over to the back seat:

Check out some other videos on the youtube channel if they interest you. I need to get some higher quality videography!

[BPMSport]

As far as combox - this just popped up http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748534

Check out the pics there. Gives you internet/live/bluetooth streaming/office integration, etc..

[Sully1Time]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Somebody's parts came into BMW today

Sweet looking forward to meeting you on tues. and having my M3 just the way i want it

[KmndntKlink]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

As far as combox - this just popped up http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748534

Check out the pics there. Gives you internet/live/bluetooth streaming/office integration, etc..

Lol, you're cars too powerful! Thanks for the vid and link though, now I get what its all about. That commbox, just...wow, like a brand new car! Do you know how much it is for the parts? I don't even know how to get them. I guess I could ask BMW reaaaally nicely (cuz that'll work)?

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by KmndntKlink

Lol, you're cars too powerful! Thanks for the vid and link though, now I get what its all about. That commbox, just...wow, like a brand new car! Do you know how much it is for the parts? I don't even know how to get them. I guess I could ask BMW reaaaally nicely (cuz that'll work)?

You can give me a ring or shoot me an email. I have the parts all in stock.

[BPMSport]

See you tomorrow @ 12.

Looking forward to meeting you. Hopefully once all is said and done you can report back

[Sully1Time]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

See you tomorrow @ 12.

Looking forward to meeting you. Hopefully once all is said and done you can report back

I will def. report back or start a new thread!!! Question for you, i just picked up some LCI tail lights, can we code for these tmrw as well as all the other stuff i have on the list?

See you at noon!

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by Sully1Time

I will def. report back or start a new thread!!! Question for you, i just picked up some LCI tail lights, can we code for these tmrw as well as all the other stuff i have on the list?

See you at noon!

Definitely put those on so they can be coded at the same time.

[Sully1Time]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

See you tomorrow @ 12.

Looking forward to meeting you. Hopefully once all is said and done you can report back

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Definitely put those on so they can be coded at the same time.

So i have nothing to worry about having them installed but not coded until i get to you?

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by Sully1Time

So i have nothing to worry about having them installed but not coded until i get to you?

Oops, saw this a little late.

It was a pleasure meeting you today. I hope you enjoy the new goodies

[lacartus]

I see Benvo is in SoCal, can anyone do the wish list in the Northeast? I'm in NNJ.

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by lacartus

I see Benvo is in SoCal, can anyone do the wish list in the Northeast? I'm in NNJ.

We do remotely as well so no matter where you are, our services are available.