Powerchip A.K.A. Kick in the ass!

zamm3k · 04-15-2010, 12:51 PM

I know there's numerous threads about how wonderful powerchip is, but I figure the more there are the more people will know how great this tune really is.

Coming from an N54 with all the goodies, and considering I've only owned turbo cars since I started driving (I'm young), I didn't know what to expect from a Tune for an NA engine. I obviously knew it wouldn't make such a drastic change like in turbo'd engines. With that said, I shipped it out to California, got it back a couple of days later thanks to Mike's efforts to make this happen quickly.

I plugged the DME back in... awesome, no check engine from my RPi catless X Pipes, so far so good. Took it out for a quick spin with the power button off. The first thing I felt was how much smoother the car picks up from 1k all the way to redline. I drove it around the streets a few minutes to get a feel for it before taking it to the highway. Buttery smooth. Then I decided to get on the highway, all this with the power button off just to test things out.

Powerchip claims that this tune makes the the throttle bodies open 100%, considering they don't from factory. You can really feel it with this tune, you can feel the engine much more alive throughout the whole rev-band.

I got on the highway and punched it in second gear... holy hell the rpm's climb ridiculously fast now, shift it to third and the car broke traction like never before. That's pretty much it for my first experience. I never tried it with the power button on.

So yesterday night, empty highway, on my way back home from a dinner with my girl, I decide to punch it from 3rd gear on, with the power button on. The only explanation for what you feel, is joy. Pure, 100% joy. There's no words for the rest of the drive home, just a huge ass smile on my face. The more time I give the ecu to adapt the bigger the smile on my face.

I now drive with the power button off, since it feels so responsive. Anytime you floor this car now (from any RPM) you get a HUGE kick in the ass. I can only imagine that this tune coupled with the rest of the axle back which I'll soon get and some pulleys.... well..... i can only imagine.......

pumper206 · 04-15-2010, 01:16 PM

Nice! Congratulations!!! Can't wait for mine!!

Fen335i · 04-15-2010, 03:26 PM

sounds pretty darn good...you are one of many who have said it's a great tune. I haven't seen one negative review yet...

DD GT3 RD · 04-15-2010, 05:45 PM

good to hear! enjoy !

dhoggm3 · 04-17-2010, 06:45 AM

Amen, bro!

xchosun1x · 04-17-2010, 04:59 PM

i agree...PC FTW

kal112 · 04-23-2010, 02:01 PM

Which stage did u install ?!
I want to install a cat delete mid section, but i'm between the rpi x pipe and the agency power straight pipes. Yours doesn't have resenators right !?
How is the sound !?
do u have videos so i can hear ur exhaust i want to know how it will sound with the cat delete.

zamm3k · 04-23-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kal112

Which stage did u install ?!
I want to install a cat delete mid section, but i'm between the rpi x pipe and the agency power straight pipes. Yours doesn't have resenators right !?
How is the sound !?
do u have videos so i can hear ur exhaust i want to know how it will sound with the cat delete.

Stage 2. I have the RPi X Pipe Version 2, which has resonators where the stock primary cats were. Personally, I'm extremely happy with them, so I would tell you to go that route. I don't have a video of the car, but without an axle back exhaust the sound is simply.... horrible.

OMID INC · 04-23-2010, 03:39 PM

hmmm... got me thinking about this again

saeedg48 · 04-23-2010, 03:42 PM

with my tune what I felt the most over everything else was how much harder it pulls in 3rd. take off was smoother too, it always felt lazy unless I really tried hard but with the tune it always wants to go go go!.

kal112 · 04-23-2010, 05:23 PM

RPI X pipe version 2 !!?
i saw only 1 X pipe in the RPI web site, and it doesn't have any resonators !!
well i already have the Vorsteiner exhaust and it's only till the mid section so i want to complete the whole system with a straight pipe or X pipe.

LateBraking · 04-23-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMID INC

hmmm... got me thinking about this again

And you didn't take my word for it....lol.

veightkiller · 04-24-2010, 12:27 AM

congrats on the new found power.

pittsy · 04-24-2010, 12:33 AM

very very nice!

niqui · 04-24-2010, 02:36 PM

next summer....i want it now though.

zamm3k · 04-24-2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kal112

RPI X pipe version 2 !!?
i saw only 1 X pipe in the RPI web site, and it doesn't have any resonators !!
well i already have the Vorsteiner exhaust and it's only till the mid section so i want to complete the whole system with a straight pipe or X pipe.

The pic on their site is old I believe. They changed to version 2 in November last year. It's essentially the same thing with resonators where the primary cats were.

zamm3k · 04-24-2010, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niqui

next summer....i want it now though.

U should get it NOW

MrHarris · 04-24-2010, 05:59 PM

Made a big difference for me. Worth the $ IMO.

chungdae · 04-24-2010, 07:03 PM

Looks like Powerchip is dominating in the software game.

RayC · 04-24-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chungdae

Looks like Powerchip is dominating in the software game.

Now I just wish they had a portable handheld tuner of some sort.

moog55 · 04-25-2010, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayC

Now I just wish they had a portable handheld tuner of some sort.

it's coming...

SS32 · 04-25-2010, 01:11 PM

Where did you order from? Powerchipgroup.com came up with this:

Quote:

In standard form, the M3 4.0 V8 produces 555 hp and 213 lb.-ft.

Don't think I would want to order from them

04-15-2010, 12:51 PM	#1
zamm3k Bla! Drives: JB E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 829 iTrader: (4)	Powerchip A.K.A. Kick in the ass! I know there's numerous threads about how wonderful powerchip is, but I figure the more there are the more people will know how great this tune really is. Coming from an N54 with all the goodies, and considering I've only owned turbo cars since I started driving (I'm young), I didn't know what to expect from a Tune for an NA engine. I obviously knew it wouldn't make such a drastic change like in turbo'd engines. With that said, I shipped it out to California, got it back a couple of days later thanks to Mike's efforts to make this happen quickly. I plugged the DME back in... awesome, no check engine from my RPi catless X Pipes, so far so good. Took it out for a quick spin with the power button off. The first thing I felt was how much smoother the car picks up from 1k all the way to redline. I drove it around the streets a few minutes to get a feel for it before taking it to the highway. Buttery smooth. Then I decided to get on the highway, all this with the power button off just to test things out. Powerchip claims that this tune makes the the throttle bodies open 100%, considering they don't from factory. You can really feel it with this tune, you can feel the engine much more alive throughout the whole rev-band. I got on the highway and punched it in second gear... holy hell the rpm's climb ridiculously fast now, shift it to third and the car broke traction like never before. That's pretty much it for my first experience. I never tried it with the power button on. So yesterday night, empty highway, on my way back home from a dinner with my girl, I decide to punch it from 3rd gear on, with the power button on. The only explanation for what you feel, is joy. Pure, 100% joy. There's no words for the rest of the drive home, just a huge ass smile on my face. The more time I give the ecu to adapt the bigger the smile on my face. I now drive with the power button off, since it feels so responsive. Anytime you floor this car now (from any RPM) you get a HUGE kick in the ass. I can only imagine that this tune coupled with the rest of the axle back which I'll soon get and some pulleys.... well..... i can only imagine....... __________________ :.-. KW .-. RPi .-. SUPERSPRINT .-. MACHT SCHNELL .-. VOSSEN .-. VREDESTEIN .-.:
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04-15-2010, 05:45 PM	#4
DD GT3 RD Major Drives: 08 M3 DCT AW/Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Hollywood Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (1)	good to hear! enjoy ! __________________ 13 E92 M3 ZCP - WSIR 1:34:5 / BW C13 2:03:6 (stock besides wheels/tires R-s3) Past: Boss 302 - WSIR 1:32:8 / BW C13 2:02:00 C63 w/P31 / 997.2 GT3 / E92 M3 / B7 RS4

04-17-2010, 06:45 AM	#5
dhoggm3 Lieutenant Drives: E93 M3, E60 M5, 95 M3 Runner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 534 iTrader: (1)	Amen, bro! __________________ AA Signature Cat-Back, Powerchip, MS Filter, AA Pulley, Fikse Profil 13 wheels with spacers

04-17-2010, 04:59 PM	#6
xchosun1x FNG Drives: JZB 2008 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,049 iTrader: (9)	i agree...PC FTW __________________ The R's Tuning / Bloodbath Clothing / WWC / 90210 wrap / Scribble Pad Studios

04-23-2010, 03:42 PM	#10
saeedg48 Brigadier General Drives: 2008 6MT E90 M3 & 2012 CLS63 P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Unknown Posts: 3,354 iTrader: (1)	with my tune what I felt the most over everything else was how much harder it pulls in 3rd. take off was smoother too, it always felt lazy unless I really tried hard but with the tune it always wants to go go go!. __________________ _______________

04-15-2010, 01:16 PM	#2
pumper206 80 Deep, We All Eat!!! Drives: 2009 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle,Wa Posts: 612 iTrader: (5)	Nice! Congratulations!!! Can't wait for mine!!

04-15-2010, 03:26 PM	#3
Fen335i Captain Drives: e92 M3 / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 715 iTrader: (0)	sounds pretty darn good...you are one of many who have said it's a great tune. I haven't seen one negative review yet...

04-23-2010, 02:01 PM	#7
kal112 Private Drives: M3 coup Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kuwait Posts: 77 iTrader: (1)	Which stage did u install ?! I want to install a cat delete mid section, but i'm between the rpi x pipe and the agency power straight pipes. Yours doesn't have resenators right !? How is the sound !? do u have videos so i can hear ur exhaust i want to know how it will sound with the cat delete.

04-23-2010, 03:39 PM	#9
OMID INC Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,566 iTrader: (6)	hmmm... got me thinking about this again

04-23-2010, 05:23 PM	#11
kal112 Private Drives: M3 coup Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kuwait Posts: 77 iTrader: (1)	RPI X pipe version 2 !!? i saw only 1 X pipe in the RPI web site, and it doesn't have any resonators !! well i already have the Vorsteiner exhaust and it's only till the mid section so i want to complete the whole system with a straight pipe or X pipe.

04-24-2010, 12:27 AM	#13
veightkiller Brigadier General Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C Posts: 4,145 iTrader: (3)	congrats on the new found power.

04-24-2010, 12:33 AM	#14
pittsy Captain Drives: Jerez...E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 860 iTrader: (0)	very very nice! __________________ 08 E92 M3 Jerez Black \| Bamboo \| 6MT \| 18s \| 5% tint \| No iDrive \| Heated Seats \| V1 hardwire \| ///M Alu Pedals \| Matte Black Grills \| Painted Reflectors \| CF Roundels \| GP Thunder 8500k \| Remus Race Exhaust \| VMR V701 18s Matte Black

04-24-2010, 02:36 PM	#15
niqui Brigadier General Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 3,096 iTrader: (7)	next summer....i want it now though. __________________ Jet Black E92 M3

04-24-2010, 05:59 PM	#18
MrHarris yodog Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca Posts: 5,032 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [5.00]	Made a big difference for me. Worth the $ IMO. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs

04-24-2010, 07:03 PM	#19
chungdae The Asian Sensation Drives: 2009 Alpine White M3, S1000RR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 697 iTrader: (2)	Looks like Powerchip is dominating in the software game.

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