Lack of throttle response

aussiem3 · 11-26-2012, 05:30 PM

It's five years since I picked up my car as new to the day ... yes, five years. Where has the time flown?

Lately I've been experiencing lack of response when I put my foot down especially when I am in high gear (i.e. 4 etc.). The other night I took a friend of mine for a drive, and I floored it but I couldn't really feel the power. I don't know whether I am now immune to the power of this car given that I've had it for such a long time, or is it me, or is there something wrong.

Currently I drive my wife's F25 X3 30d as a daily driver, and drive the ///3 on the weekends. I don't know whether the smooth response of the F25 and the mountain of torque I am use to is playing with my head.

I've still got the original spark plugs in the ///3, and given I've just hit 35,000 km, don't know whether it's a contributing factor.

Has anyone experience this, and if you have please share with me what you done to overcome this. Don't tell me I need to see a shrink please ....

mosx · 11-26-2012, 05:43 PM

Power button on?

VF-Engineering · 11-26-2012, 06:31 PM

Sounds like you either had a very hefty friend in the car with you, or you need to update your routine maintenance. If your maintenance is up-to-date, then you might just be used to the power...it happens.

Luckily we have Naturally Aspirated tuning available for you, if you'd like to rejuvenate your driving experience

It adds power and torque, but you really feel the difference with the hair-trigger like throttle response we give.

So maintenance vs. big friend vs. tuning. All these things are fixable. No shrink needed

smithcarloso · 11-26-2012, 07:59 PM

Luckily we have Naturally Aspirated tuning available for you

aussiem3 · 11-26-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VF-Engineering

... or you need to update your routine maintenance. If your maintenance is up-to-date, then you might just be used to the power...it happens.

What do you mean by routine maintenance? I do my own oil change every 12 months. The only things probably that haven't been done is the air filter, which I might do this weekend. I don't know whether the computer needs hooking upto the dealer ISTA-P to have it reset with new service dates. It hasn't been to the dealer for a service since I had the brake oil change in 2011.

The only thing that has happened within the last 6-8 months is that the CCC has been replaced with CIC and that added a service - 12 monthly vehicle check (emission). I don't know whether this is having an effect on the performance.

mazda3ndp · 11-26-2012, 08:33 PM

get in touch with Benvo, he will make you fall in love with your car all over again

Mike Benvo · 11-26-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aussiem3

What do you mean by routine maintenance? I do my own oil change every 12 months. The only things probably that haven't been done is the air filter, which I might do this weekend. I don't know whether the computer needs hooking upto the dealer ISTA-P to have it reset with new service dates. It hasn't been to the dealer for a service since I had the brake oil change in 2011.

The only thing that has happened within the last 6-8 months is that the CCC has been replaced with CIC and that added a service - 12 monthly vehicle check (emission). I don't know whether this is having an effect on the performance.

I can modify the throttle response in both sport and normal to your liking if you like it more aggressive.

Dealers often do not update the cars, so I would suggest checking to see what ISTA/P version you have. This will require them plugging in to check (it's not super quick).

I can also update and tune the car remotely if you are interested in that.

aussiem3 · 11-26-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiem3

What do you mean by routine maintenance? I do my own oil change every 12 months. The only things probably that haven't been done is the air filter, which I might do this weekend. I don't know whether the computer needs hooking upto the dealer ISTA-P to have it reset with new service dates. It hasn't been to the dealer for a service since I had the brake oil change in 2011.

The only thing that has happened within the last 6-8 months is that the CCC has been replaced with CIC and that added a service - 12 monthly vehicle check (emission). I don't know whether this is having an effect on the performance.

I can modify the throttle response in both sport and normal to your liking if you like it more aggressive.

Dealers often do not update the cars, so I would suggest checking to see what ISTA/P version you have. This will require them plugging in to check (it's not super quick).

I can also update and tune the car remotely if you are interested in that.

Hi Mike
Thank you for the offer. I did send you a PM a while ago and never received a reply. Probably you have been overwhelmed with requests and email given your popularity. I will PM you again to discuss options. Thank you once again.

Mike Benvo · 11-26-2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiem3

Hi Mike
Thank you for the offer. I did send you a PM a while ago and never received a reply. Probably you have been overwhelmed with requests and email given your popularity. I will PM you again to discuss options. Thank you once again.

Sorry about that.. Email I'm about 2 months behind but PM's are up to date.. Please resend and I will make sure to look for it and give you a timely response

.

Thank you
Mike

m33 · 11-27-2012, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazda3ndp

get in touch with Benvo, he will make you fall in love with your car all over again

No shit , you don't say ...... Can Mike B make me fall in love with my ex wife all over again so I can get my house and my M back ?

meko · 11-27-2012, 09:59 AM

Could it be computer adaptations. I know when I drive conservatively the car learns this behavior and it feels less snappy. When the car is driven harder it goes away. I'm sure one of the tuners can confirm this or not.

crabman · 11-27-2012, 10:11 AM

Good point, when my daughter drives my car it feels like it has been gelded for the first little bit before it gets out of granny mode.

Space Ghost · 11-27-2012, 10:17 AM

I think you will be surprised how much difference a fresh air filter will make. While you are at it pick up a high flow filter for a little extra bump in sound and HP.

Mike Benvo · 11-27-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m33

No shit , you don't say ...... Can Mike B make me fall in love with my ex wife all over again so I can get my house and my M back ?

For an additional charge

rjd598 · 11-27-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m33

No shit , you don't say ...... Can Mike B make me fall in love with my ex wife all over again so I can get my house and my M back ?

She's called an ex for a reason

but seriously that sucks man

mazda3ndp · 11-27-2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m33

No shit , you don't say ...... Can Mike B make me fall in love with my ex wife all over again so I can get my house and my M back ?

you didnt know when you do the wife delete-r mod, almost ALWAYS your going to get the check house light, and check finances light on your dashboard.

Sorry to hear about your situation, hope it all works out.

11-26-2012, 05:30 PM	#1
aussiem3 Captain Drives: '07 E92 M3/'11 F25 X3 3.0D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Down Under Posts: 799 iTrader: (0)	Lack of throttle response It's five years since I picked up my car as new to the day ... yes, five years. Where has the time flown? Lately I've been experiencing lack of response when I put my foot down especially when I am in high gear (i.e. 4 etc.). The other night I took a friend of mine for a drive, and I floored it but I couldn't really feel the power. I don't know whether I am now immune to the power of this car given that I've had it for such a long time, or is it me, or is there something wrong. Currently I drive my wife's F25 X3 30d as a daily driver, and drive the ///3 on the weekends. I don't know whether the smooth response of the F25 and the mountain of torque I am use to is playing with my head. I've still got the original spark plugs in the ///3, and given I've just hit 35,000 km, don't know whether it's a contributing factor. Has anyone experience this, and if you have please share with me what you done to overcome this. Don't tell me I need to see a shrink please .... __________________ 2007 E92 6MT - Silverstone II with Extended Black and /// Performance Exhaust and BPM Sport Tune 2011 F25 X3 3.0d
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11-26-2012, 06:31 PM	#3
VF-Engineering BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you either had a very hefty friend in the car with you, or you need to update your routine maintenance. If your maintenance is up-to-date, then you might just be used to the power...it happens. Luckily we have Naturally Aspirated tuning available for you, if you'd like to rejuvenate your driving experience It adds power and torque, but you really feel the difference with the hair-trigger like throttle response we give. So maintenance vs. big friend vs. tuning. All these things are fixable. No shrink needed __________________ All we make are Superchargers. Audi \| BMW \| Lamborghini \| Porsche \| Spyker VAC VF620- E9x M3 1/4mi World Record Stock motor, no nitrous, no meth, 93 octane, 10.69s Email: sales1@vf-engineering.com Call: 714-528-0066

11-26-2012, 07:59 PM	#4
smithcarloso New Member Drives: audi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: look Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Luckily we have Naturally Aspirated tuning available for you __________________

11-27-2012, 09:59 AM	#11
meko Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 115 iTrader: (2)	Could it be computer adaptations. I know when I drive conservatively the car learns this behavior and it feels less snappy. When the car is driven harder it goes away. I'm sure one of the tuners can confirm this or not. __________________

11-27-2012, 10:11 AM	#12
crabman Captain Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 662 iTrader: (0)	Good point, when my daughter drives my car it feels like it has been gelded for the first little bit before it gets out of granny mode. __________________ 2012 E92 Space Grey with fox red/black/black, comp, premium, DCT, premium sound, sirius, heated seats.

11-26-2012, 05:43 PM	#2
mosx The mod bug has bitten. Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Texas Posts: 528 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Power button on?

11-26-2012, 08:33 PM	#6
mazda3ndp Lieutenant Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bergen NJ Posts: 578 iTrader: (8)	get in touch with Benvo, he will make you fall in love with your car all over again

11-27-2012, 10:17 AM	#13
Space Ghost Captain Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA-PA Posts: 602 iTrader: (5)	I think you will be surprised how much difference a fresh air filter will make. While you are at it pick up a high flow filter for a little extra bump in sound and HP. __________________ 2008 E92 M3, ESS VT-1, AA Full Exhaust, Volk TE-37, PSS10, ST BBK, ARKYM Motorsport Spliter, Vorsteiner Diffuser, BMW Edition Grill/Gill's, BMW Performance Spoiler, AUTOcoture Blacked Out Headlights, LCI Tail lights, Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber Center Dash Insert, Ultimate Racing Pedals (Because Race Car), AA SSK, Speed Cloth.

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