Powerchip group buy interest in Houston?

[Nawaaz]

Well according to my memory, I was explained that the custom dyno tune at regular price is $1490 + whatever the shop charges for using its dyno machine (usually around $100 or less).

He explained that I'd be getting $500 off their regular price of $1490 which equals $990. Then I'd have to pay $200 on top of that for Powerchip's dyno tuning time.

$990 + $200 = $1190 + whatever the shop charges to use their dyno machine.

I don't think I made a mistake in my understanding, but I'm only human so I may make a mistake once in a blue moon.

Regardless, we'll let Mike jump in to clear the confusion.

[frankzlin79]

I think a good way to increase the count is to ask Mike if Power Chip is willing to do tunes on the e46 or 335? If so, one of us could easily create a thread in e90post.com or e46fanatics.com and include a link to this thread. That will definitely draw some attention.

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by frankzlin79

I think a good way to increase the count is to ask Mike if Power Chip is willing to do tunes on the e46 or 335? If so, one of us could easily create a thread in e90post.com or e46fanatics.com and include a link to this thread. That will definitely draw some attention.

This is a extremely good idea I must say. We'll wait to get permission from boss man Mike.

[TLud]

Originally Posted by frankzlin79

I think a good way to increase the count is to ask Mike if Power Chip is willing to do tunes on the e46 or 335? If so, one of us could easily create a thread in e90post.com or e46fanatics.com and include a link to this thread. That will definitely draw some attention.

I already posted it up in the M3 forum on bimmerfest and one member over there has PM'd Mike about this, so we may have +1.

[JC919]

Got a buddy with an e46M who may be interested, however, I think he's trying to get into an e92 at the moment

[Nucking Futs!]

If they're going to have it this month then I can't make it since I've got projects up the wha-zoo every weekend & also part of next month. The earliest I can make it down to H-town would be mid-to-end of October. If that's the case then I'll prolly hold off on the custom tune until another time if it takes place this month.

- Jimmy

[TLud]

Originally Posted by Nucking Futs!

If they're going to have it this month then I can't make it since I've got projects up the wha-zoo every weekend & also part of next month. The earliest I can make it down to H-town would be mid-to-end of October. If that's the case then I'll prolly hold off on the custom tune until another time if it takes place this month.

- Jimmy

I'm not sure why we're in such a rush here. 2 weeks is not enough time to get this all pulled together, and September is a bad month for me too, as evidenced by the fact that I'm still at the office. Let's give ourselves plenty of time on this one to organize properly.

[Nucking Futs!]

Originally Posted by TLud

I'm not sure why we're in such a rush here. 2 weeks is not enough time to get this all pulled together, and September is a bad month for me too, as evidenced by the fact that I'm still at the office. Let's give ourselves plenty of time on this one to organize properly.

I vote for November to be on the safe side so we can get enough peeps committed! Knowing my luck it'll prolly be in October when I can't leave Dallas yet, LOL!

[JC919]

^I'm down for anything after the first weekend of October. September is going to be a b!tch for me as well. Now the exhaust comparo is a different story, that weekend works for me, though its on a very special day.

TLud,
Thanks again for the PM. Its an expensive hobby, but I'm about to ruin my knees with running.--JC

[m3_love]

This is getting really interesting, I have Dinan exhaust only, and I've been considering Dinan tune and intake, but looks like this is the better way to go, and the fact that the tune may be undetectable by dealers is just +++, I'll keep a closer eye on this, and I only live like 15 minutes away from Vivid Racing... One question though, how does Powerchip change gas mileage?

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by TLud

I'm not sure why we're in such a rush here. 2 weeks is not enough time to get this all pulled together, and September is a bad month for me too, as evidenced by the fact that I'm still at the office. Let's give ourselves plenty of time on this one to organize properly.

Originally Posted by Nucking Futs!

I vote for November to be on the safe side so we can get enough peeps committed! Knowing my luck it'll prolly be in October when I can't leave Dallas yet, LOL!

Originally Posted by JC919

^I'm down for anything after the first weekend of October. September is going to be a b!tch for me as well. Now the exhaust comparo is a different story, that weekend works for me, though its on a very special day.

TLud,
Thanks again for the PM. Its an expensive hobby, but I'm about to ruin my knees with running.--JC

I don't mind waiting. I'll actually have my full exhaust within a couple of weeks, and I may still get everything installed late this month since I've learned that it's perfectly ok to drive with the check engine light & without a tune for the time being. October/November would be fine since that may work out better for the majority of members here.

I'm just in it for getting my M3 personally dyno tuned by Jeremy @ Powerchip, especially since I've heard EXTREMELY good things of him when it comes to tuning our e9x M3.

So as long as I can get that personal custom dyno tune from him, I don't mind waiting for a month or two.

[TLud]

Originally Posted by scott1026

This is getting really interesting, I have Dinan exhaust only, and I've been considering Dinan tune and intake, but looks like this is the better way to go, and the fact that the tune may be undetectable by dealers is just +++, I'll keep a closer eye on this, and I only live like 15 minutes away from Vivid Racing... One question though, how does Powerchip change gas mileage?

Scott, sounds like you live just around the corner from me, and I'm in the same boat all the way around. I have the Dinan exhaust right now and was considering getting the Dinan software upgrade when I get the underdrive pulley kit installed later this month. However, while the Dinan tune isn't a bad option for those of us with other Dinan mods, a custom tune is still the best way to go to maximize the available performance increase and improve the feel of the power delivery.

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by TLud

I already posted it up in the M3 forum on bimmerfest and one member over there has PM'd Mike about this, so we may have +1.

I've also posted up a thread on M3FORUM.NET

Here's a link to it just in case anyone wants to check it out: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=283518

Also, here's the link to the thread TLud created on bimmerfest.com: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=395662

[Ajax-Prime]

I will be out of town Oct 12th-19th.

[DaFool]

Can put me in as a possible +1, especially if it's in late October/November.

Question:

How will the tune affect the "Power" setting in i-drive of "Sport" and "Sport-Plus?" Will they be the same across the board? Will the "Power" button and the "Sport-plus" setting in i-drive still give an added throttle response?

[BPMSport]

TLud:

The tune will include raising the rev limiter to 8450 RPM (in gears 3 and above), removing the top speed limiter, and if requested we can do the 6MT *launch control* option. The redline and top speed limiter removal are standard practice, along with the timing and fueling changes, target cylinder filling changes, throttle response and throttle body control maps.

You are correct on all of the pricing you have outlined.

Nawaaz: You are correct. You will be getting the custom stage II tune, which is the last option that TLud listed. It's normally 1490 + 500, but the special price is 1190 + the dyno time.

Franklin79: We are willing to tune any car. In fact, I have a C63 on schedule as it is. E46's and E9x Turbo's are not a problem. If anyone has any other cars, please let me know and we can actually add those cars to the running list here. That will help me in getting an accurate tally to coordinate the event. Remember that we also tune all of the German and Italian exotic cars as well, all the way down to chip burning on OBD-I cars.

I agree that we need to allocate enough time for this to happen smoothly. October/November is fine. Let's get a good list going and then we can solidify the dates.

scott1026: As far as gas mileage, in normal driving most of our customers have seen a slight increase in mileage because the tune is optimized for the type of gas you are using. Of course if you are mashing on it all day your mileage will not be that great. I got 18.6 MPG yesterday driving from Powerchip back to my house. Not bad considering my driving which is usually pretty brisk.

DaFool: There are changes to all three modes. Normal becomes slightly more aggressive, sport becomes slightly more aggressive, and with sport plus you should seal all of the liquids in the car. However, there is variability on these adjustments.

Can you guys please make an updated running list? It looks like we almost have enough to come out there for the trip.

Sorry for the short answers, I am slammed today! Please let me know if I missed anything.

Mike

[BPMSport]

Updated list: (please make changes if necessary):

1. TXM32B
2. TLud
3. King Tut
4. Nucking Futs!
5. Ajax-Prime
6. Nawaaz7.
7. frankzlin79 (?)
8. JC919 + friend (?)
9. scott1026 (?)
10. DaFool (?)

If we get confirmation from the last four on the list, it looks like this is a solid go. For those unsure on #'s 7-10, let me know so I can solidify your spot, or remove you from the list.

Thanks everyone for your support. The way things are going we will be seeing you soon. If you know anyone in the area who is interested in the tune or refer them to me, I will offer a further discount to you. The more people we have on the list, the more worthwhile the trip will be for us, and the more incentive I can give you back

[DaFool]

Mike,

Another question: For the launch control on the DCT, is it possible to add in the euro spec option of adjusting the revs?

[TLud]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

I've also posted up a thread on M3FORUM.NET

Here's a link to it just in case anyone wants to check it out: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=283518

Also, here's the link to the thread TLud created on bimmerfest.com: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=395662

Nawaaz, are you a member of 6speedonline? If so, that would be a good place to gather more interest for this. I don't want to get on there and have my first post appear to be a sales pitch.

Originally Posted by Ajax-Prime

I will be out of town Oct 12th-19th.

I hear that's when our wheels are arriving. Don't worry, I'll be around to pick them up for you.

I'll start a poll in the Southwest forum for interested parties to pick dates that work for them.

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by DaFool

Mike,

Another question: For the launch control on the DCT, is it possible to add in the euro spec option of adjusting the revs?

Unfortunately this is controlled through the TCU - the transmission control unit - not the DME (Digital Motor Electronics), which is the control unit we program when we flash a car with our tune.

However, we will be doing some development on this in the near future.

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by TLud

Nawaaz, are you a member of 6speedonline? If so, that would be a good place to gather more interest for this. I don't want to get on there and have my first post appear to be a sales pitch.

I hear that's when our wheels are arriving. Don't worry, I'll be around to pick them up for you.

I'll start a poll in the Southwest forum for interested parties to pick dates that work for them.

I just got through creating a thread on 6speedonline, and I have to admit that I was also nervous since it was one of my first posts over there...hahahehe

Here's the link if anyone wants to check it over to make sure it was correctly put together: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/s...est-texas.html

Thanks and hopefully we get a TON more guys so Mike can hook us up....Yaaayyaaaa!!!

[m3_love]

1. TXM32B
2. TLud
3. King Tut
4. Nucking Futs!
5. Ajax-Prime
6. Nawaaz7.
7. frankzlin79 (?)
8. JC919 + friend (?)
9. scott1026
10. DaFool (?)

I'm definitely down, from my quick research this sounds like the way to go, another question though, how does this 6mt 'launch control' work with this tune, thanks Mike.