Houston Tune

stoes · 01-26-2015, 09:19 AM

Im looking to tune my car, 2010 e92 M3. I've been debating between BPM tune or a local tuner here in Houston. Anyone know a good tuner with Dyno in Houston? I'm also gonna do test pipes with the tune.
Feel free to give me feedback on the BPM Tune or any experiences you guys have had with a tuner
Thanks

BrewRifle · 01-26-2015, 10:08 AM

I had the BPM stage I and stage II tunes + DCT tune and couldn't have been happier with them. The throttle response, power delivery, and overall feel of the car with BPM's tune was the best.

besiktas · 01-26-2015, 10:11 AM

I got the BPM stage 2. got a dyno before install but didnt get a chance to do after upgrades. i forgot where i dyno'd. even though everything went well, they were not familiar with euro cars

stoes · 01-26-2015, 10:45 AM

Yeah, I've read nothing but great things about the BPM tune. On the DCT tune does it just make the shifting smoother? Does it help at all with the lag while driving in automatic?

Prestige@ActiveAutowerke · 01-26-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by stoes

Im looking to tune my car, 2010 e92 M3. I've been debating between BPM tune or a local tuner here in Houston. Anyone know a good tuner with Dyno in Houston? I'm also gonna do test pipes with the tune.
Feel free to give me feedback on the BPM Tune or any experiences you guys have had with a tuner
Thanks

Take a look at our AA Software. We have seen gains in excess of 10whp throughout the rpm range. It is definitely a noticeable difference. Vehicle revs smoother. Cold start idle is adjusted.

Send me a PM if you have any questions

Patrón · 01-26-2015, 01:20 PM

I'd hit up Frank Smith Tuning or BPM, nobody in houston is going to be able to 'tune' your car. Both seem to be reputable tuners and it's easy with their hardware.

BrewRifle · 01-26-2015, 01:23 PM

The GTS DCT tune will pretty much resolve all the issues that the DCT has like shifting into reverse, lag between shifts. You can get the GTS DCT tune for really cheap < $100, just do some digging and you can find it.

SHADY1 · 01-26-2015, 02:22 PM

I am sure the only shop local to you that can tune your car is M Power. Talk to Ted. M Power in Houston is a Authorized AA dealer and they can hook you up with a AA tune. I had a AA tune on my M3 before I went supercharged. I like the AA tune. I Also hear good things about the BPM tune, we have a few members in our ///M Flight Club in the USA and over sea's in Europe that have BPM tunes. Warning once you put a tune on your M3

you are going to want more power and end up going the Supercharger route trust me

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jchristianp · 01-26-2015, 07:27 PM

I had a pretty good experience with the BPM as I took my car to full bolt-on. Wound up getting a stage II but later changed to stage I(sound). Mike was pleasant and accommodating of my schedule and the second tune was really inexpensive. I also had some hardware issues with the dongle but he got that resolved really quickly.

The only thing I didn't especially like from the tune was the servotronic settings. I had the steering changed back to stock on the second tune. Maybe it was me or maybe it was the combination of the settings map with the power pulley, but the steering just felt a little too stiff around town.

To be honest though, if I had to do it again and only had a grand to spend total... I probably would skip it. Much to the chagrin of my wife, I learned later that I liked the track a lot more than driving in straight lines(thanks John). With the 1k in Houston I would get some brake pads, fluid, and 2-3 weekends at MSR.

As far as the tune goes, I personally can't tell the HP difference between stock, stg I, and stg II. My butt-dyno must be out of cal. I really do like the cold start delete, long warm up cycle, and top speed limiter removal though.

M3/4 life · 01-26-2015, 08:45 PM

Can't go wrong with BPM!!!

stoes · 01-27-2015, 07:32 AM

Thanks for the input. I know Ted very well, was actually at his shop last week. He really wants to tune my car but am hesitant...
As far as the GTS tune my main concern is getting rid of the lag between shift in D mode. It pauses, then lunges when flooring it. If i give it half or 75% throttle it shifts perfectly but when in WOT it pauses, seems like it doesnt know what it wants to do.
I always drive in m mode S5 - sport plus

///M Ryder · 01-27-2015, 07:24 PM

Try the Dinan DCT tune.....it's great. And Ted is a great guy. He's been after me as well trying to tune my car. If I ever decide to switch from my Dinan software I would consider him........Phil

prince_akeem3 · 01-28-2015, 02:23 PM

Reading these reviews are making me more and more excited about getting a tune but I notice that the BPM tune is alot more expensive than the DCT GTS Flash that people are getting as well from Alpine MSS. I'd love some help on an explanation as to why one is better than the other.

Going to check out M Power in Houston as well

Thanks guys

Sorry for the Highjack!!!

01-26-2015, 09:19 AM	#1
stoes Private First Class 36 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	Houston Tune Im looking to tune my car, 2010 e92 M3. I've been debating between BPM tune or a local tuner here in Houston. Anyone know a good tuner with Dyno in Houston? I'm also gonna do test pipes with the tune. Feel free to give me feedback on the BPM Tune or any experiences you guys have had with a tuner Thanks __________________ 2010 e92 M3
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01-26-2015, 10:08 AM	#2
BrewRifle Lieutenant Colonel 420 Rep 1,678 Posts Drives: 2011 MCB E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.56] 2013 BMW X3 35i [0.00] 2009 BMW 135i [8.00]	I had the BPM stage I and stage II tunes + DCT tune and couldn't have been happier with them. The throttle response, power delivery, and overall feel of the car with BPM's tune was the best. __________________ 2011 Monte Carlo Blue E92 ///M3 - ESS VT2-625
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01-26-2015, 10:11 AM	#3
besiktas Ultimate Driver for the Ultimate Driving Machine 146 Rep 1,146 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I got the BPM stage 2. got a dyno before install but didnt get a chance to do after upgrades. i forgot where i dyno'd. even though everything went well, they were not familiar with euro cars __________________ BMW M3 E92 - Silverstone II BPM Sport Stage II Tune + Test Pipes, GTS DCT Tune
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01-26-2015, 10:45 AM	#4
stoes Private First Class 36 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I've read nothing but great things about the BPM tune. On the DCT tune does it just make the shifting smoother? Does it help at all with the lag while driving in automatic? __________________ 2010 e92 M3
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01-26-2015, 01:20 PM	#6
Patrón PAZUZU 545 Rep 2,058 Posts Drives: '15 M4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [10.00]	I'd hit up Frank Smith Tuning or BPM, nobody in houston is going to be able to 'tune' your car. Both seem to be reputable tuners and it's easy with their hardware. __________________ 2009 M3 DCT ESS625+ SOLD 2015 M4 BSM/Silverstone F4LCON @texasMclub IG @jagemoets
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01-26-2015, 01:23 PM	#7
BrewRifle Lieutenant Colonel 420 Rep 1,678 Posts Drives: 2011 MCB E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.56] 2013 BMW X3 35i [0.00] 2009 BMW 135i [8.00]	The GTS DCT tune will pretty much resolve all the issues that the DCT has like shifting into reverse, lag between shifts. You can get the GTS DCT tune for really cheap < $100, just do some digging and you can find it. __________________ 2011 Monte Carlo Blue E92 ///M3 - ESS VT2-625
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01-26-2015, 02:22 PM	#8
SHADY1 Hamann M3 Fan 298 Rep 2,885 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, Texas iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 Coupe [8.14]	I recommend you go to M Power I am sure the only shop local to you that can tune your car is M Power. Talk to Ted. M Power in Houston is a Authorized AA dealer and they can hook you up with a AA tune. I had a AA tune on my M3 before I went supercharged. I like the AA tune. I Also hear good things about the BPM tune, we have a few members in our ///M Flight Club in the USA and over sea's in Europe that have BPM tunes. Warning once you put a tune on your M3 you are going to want more power and end up going the Supercharger route trust me . __________________ JZB,6MT, My mods 360 Forged 20inch wheels,VF650 Supercharger custom tuned,ARH Long Tube Headers,Hamann CF roof spoiler,H&R springs,CF grills,Hamann rear trunk spoiler,Hamann Side Skirts, ARKYM full CF bumper, Gintani Race exhaust, ARH X-pipe catless,RPI scoops,AA SSK, Arkym CF Double Sided Vented Hood,
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01-26-2015, 07:27 PM	#9
jchristianp Enlisted Member 2 Rep 34 Posts Drives: M3 E90 Join Date: May 2013 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	I had a pretty good experience with the BPM as I took my car to full bolt-on. Wound up getting a stage II but later changed to stage I(sound). Mike was pleasant and accommodating of my schedule and the second tune was really inexpensive. I also had some hardware issues with the dongle but he got that resolved really quickly. The only thing I didn't especially like from the tune was the servotronic settings. I had the steering changed back to stock on the second tune. Maybe it was me or maybe it was the combination of the settings map with the power pulley, but the steering just felt a little too stiff around town. To be honest though, if I had to do it again and only had a grand to spend total... I probably would skip it. Much to the chagrin of my wife, I learned later that I liked the track a lot more than driving in straight lines(thanks John). With the 1k in Houston I would get some brake pads, fluid, and 2-3 weekends at MSR. As far as the tune goes, I personally can't tell the HP difference between stock, stg I, and stg II. My butt-dyno must be out of cal. I really do like the cold start delete, long warm up cycle, and top speed limiter removal though.
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01-26-2015, 08:45 PM	#10
M3/4 life First Lieutenant 24 Rep 368 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: League City, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Can't go wrong with BPM!!! __________________ 2009 E92 M3 DCT: BPM tune + DCT tune & Servotronic \| Velos Solo VII 19x 8.5, 19x11 \| Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/35/19 front 295/30/19 rear \| M Performance Exhaust \| BCM Air Intake Filter
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01-27-2015, 07:32 AM	#11
stoes Private First Class 36 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input. I know Ted very well, was actually at his shop last week. He really wants to tune my car but am hesitant... As far as the GTS tune my main concern is getting rid of the lag between shift in D mode. It pauses, then lunges when flooring it. If i give it half or 75% throttle it shifts perfectly but when in WOT it pauses, seems like it doesnt know what it wants to do. I always drive in m mode S5 - sport plus __________________ 2010 e92 M3
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01-27-2015, 07:24 PM	#12
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Try the Dinan DCT tune.....it's great. And Ted is a great guy. He's been after me as well trying to tune my car. If I ever decide to switch from my Dinan software I would consider him........Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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01-28-2015, 02:23 PM	#13
prince_akeem3 Tales from the M3 7 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 M DCT Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Hou, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	Reading these reviews are making me more and more excited about getting a tune but I notice that the BPM tune is alot more expensive than the DCT GTS Flash that people are getting as well from Alpine MSS. I'd love some help on an explanation as to why one is better than the other. Going to check out M Power in Houston as well Thanks guys Sorry for the Highjack!!! __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 SSII/Fox Red/AA Signature Exhaust/AA Underdrive Pulley/CF Perfomance Spoiler/IND interior
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