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TXM32B · 09-05-2008, 12:49 PM

For those of you that had your 1200 mile service on your M3, did you notice a difference in the performance of the car afterwards? Supposedly, beyond the oil change and rear fluid change, the computer is recalibrated to open up the full amount of power. What is your experience?

milloy8 · 09-05-2008, 12:53 PM

I'm picking mine up from 1,200 mile service this afternoon, I'll let you know.

Dascamel · 09-05-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by milloy8

I'm picking mine up from 1,200 mile service this afternoon, I'll let you know.

Same here, car should be ready in a few hours.

milloy8 · 09-05-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dascamel

Same here, car should be ready in a few hours.

Sounds like you'll beat me to Launch Control by a few hours...enjoy

Dascamel · 09-05-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by milloy8

Sounds like you'll beat me to Launch Control by a few hours...enjoy

Just got back from the dealer. Its nice to open it up a bit. I'm almost to 1200 miles so not sure if I can do the launches yet.

Power, the car seems to run a little smoother, not noticing much different than before. In the end all the happened was some fluids got swapped out. Funny part is the service manager was aware of the DCT bulletin not to change trans fluid.

jeroguz · 09-09-2008, 10:31 PM

I got my car back from the 1200 miles service and i did notice a difference in performance... it feels more responsive and a bit lighter..I think there is really something different after the first service

boynbeagle7 · 10-24-2008, 01:17 AM

I agree, the car does seem different, though I can't put my foot on it. Is this just my imagination?

daltonnnn · 10-24-2008, 12:45 PM

I feel that the first service was great. The shifting is much better and power feels like its much smoother and faster.

I haven't used the M button too much yet, but being able to use it now makes the car 100x more awesome!!!!!

ase2dais · 12-18-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TXM32B

For those of you that had your 1200 mile service on your M3, did you notice a difference in the performance of the car afterwards? Supposedly, beyond the oil change and rear fluid change, the computer is recalibrated to open up the full amount of power. What is your experience?

Just got mine done an hour ago and immedately I felt a more robust and responsive throttle

I have DCT not affected by the recall btw.

Neo2ooo · 12-22-2008, 03:21 PM

Is there any truth to this...I've read people state that they retune the computer to allow more HP at the dealership in the first service?...I've also heard that the computer unlocks all the HP at 1200 miles?...is there any truth to these claimes?...im asking because Im taking mine in for the 1200 miles service this weekend and wanted to get informed.

kmac1980 · 12-22-2008, 04:04 PM

placebo effect...when driving the car in the same manner as pre-service

but being able to rev the cars makes a huge difference! the m3 at 8000rpms is very different from the m3 at 3000rpms (like a whole different car)

doba_s · 12-23-2008, 08:38 PM

I thought that LC option becomes available after 3000 miles ?

wallerman · 12-26-2008, 01:25 PM

My car's in for its 1200 mile service as I type this. I know my SA very well and he said that they do "unlock" the engine computer to allow for a more WOT and a few other things.

jojogoya88 · 12-31-2008, 01:46 AM

Just picked up my car today, e90 m3, and mentioned the 1200 mile service to my SA as well. He said that they do unlock the full engine power and numerous fluid changes (oil, trans, etc.). Car feel awesome, best car ive had yet.

09-05-2008, 12:49 PM	#1
TXM32B Private First Class Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	Noticeable difference after 1200 miles service? For those of you that had your 1200 mile service on your M3, did you notice a difference in the performance of the car afterwards? Supposedly, beyond the oil change and rear fluid change, the computer is recalibrated to open up the full amount of power. What is your experience?

09-05-2008, 12:53 PM	#2
milloy8 Private Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 79 iTrader: (0)	I'm picking mine up from 1,200 mile service this afternoon, I'll let you know. __________________ 2008 E90 /// M3 DCT Jerez Black / Black Interior / Carbon Leather Trim / Premium / Technology / Cold Weather / 19's / Moonroof / Painted Reflectors / Blacklines / V1

10-24-2008, 12:45 PM	#8
daltonnnn U.S. Navy Officer Candidate Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe AW \| Carbon roof Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 337 iTrader: (0)	I feel that the first service was great. The shifting is much better and power feels like its much smoother and faster. I haven't used the M button too much yet, but being able to use it now makes the car 100x more awesome!!!!! __________________ 08 M3 Coupe \| Alpine White \| Carbon fiber roof \| Technology, Premium, and Cold Weather Packages \| Ipod \| HD \|Sirius \| Rear sunshade \| Backup sensor My first mod!!! United States Navy Nuclear Officer Candidate

12-22-2008, 03:21 PM	#10
Neo2ooo Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 BMW M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Lakes, FL Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	Is there any truth to this...I've read people state that they retune the computer to allow more HP at the dealership in the first service?...I've also heard that the computer unlocks all the HP at 1200 miles?...is there any truth to these claimes?...im asking because Im taking mine in for the 1200 miles service this weekend and wanted to get informed. __________________ 2008 M3 6MT - Space Gray - Everything! except heated seats and DCT 2006 Lexus IS350 - SOLD 2002 VW GTI 337 edition - SOLD

12-23-2008, 08:38 PM	#12
doba_s BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Ramon Posts: 6,066 iTrader: (24)	I thought that LC option becomes available after 3000 miles ? __________________

09-09-2008, 10:31 PM	#6
jeroguz New Member Drives: 2008 m3 e93 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: florida Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	I got my car back from the 1200 miles service and i did notice a difference in performance... it feels more responsive and a bit lighter..I think there is really something different after the first service

10-24-2008, 01:17 AM	#7
boynbeagle7 Private First Class Drives: SG E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	I agree, the car does seem different, though I can't put my foot on it. Is this just my imagination?

12-22-2008, 04:04 PM	#11
kmac1980 Captain Drives: 08/e93/m3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 771 iTrader: (0)	placebo effect...when driving the car in the same manner as pre-service but being able to rev the cars makes a huge difference! the m3 at 8000rpms is very different from the m3 at 3000rpms (like a whole different car)

12-26-2008, 01:25 PM	#13
wallerman Enlisted Member Drives: '08 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	My car's in for its 1200 mile service as I type this. I know my SA very well and he said that they do "unlock" the engine computer to allow for a more WOT and a few other things.

12-31-2008, 01:46 AM	#14
jojogoya88 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 IB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LI, Ny Posts: 214 iTrader: (1)	Just picked up my car today, e90 m3, and mentioned the 1200 mile service to my SA as well. He said that they do unlock the full engine power and numerous fluid changes (oil, trans, etc.). Car feel awesome, best car ive had yet. __________________ 2008 E90 M3 - Interlagos Blue (stock for now)