135i Chiptuning

[Ikes]

Hey Guys,

I recently purchased a 135I (n55) and would like to do software on the car. I'm new to the BMW world and would like some assistance with the choice of software that works best. I have been in contact with Vishnu Performance (PROcede) and also done some reading on the JB4 unit from BurgerTuning. Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[Dmonic1]

Check out our forum Sponsors... you can flash or plug and play...

 

[nomercy]

Do xcede or chiplogic, both proven and great after sales support!!

 

[Calla335]

Xcede FTW!!:thumbs:

 

[Josh-ZN]

Where do you live? Altitude or Coast?

JB would be my choice. Aftersales for JB is brilliant (local and from Burger Tuning). Contact Twinz on here, he is your local JB man

You mentioned JB4 in your post ... thats for an N54 and you said you had an N55?

Shout if you need any pointers :thumbs:

 

[Ikes]

Where do you live? Altitude or Coast?

JB would be my choice. Aftersales for JB is brilliant (local and from Burger Tuning). Contact Twinz on here, he is your local JB man

You mentioned JB4 in your post ... thats for an N54 and you said you had an N55?

Shout if you need any pointers :thumbs:

Thanks Bud,

I'm up in JHB and have spoken to RGM & TuneTech and got different information. Some say it can be flashed others say plug and play. The JB option seems to be 1/2 the price of the PROcede and has similar features. Any other pointers?

 

[Josh-ZN]

Thanks Bud,

I'm up in JHB and have spoken to RGM & TuneTech and got different information. Some say it can be flashed others say plug and play. The JB option seems to be 1/2 the price of the PROcede and has similar features. Any other pointers?

I know that Jhb has the petrol and altitude problems. I know of someone who has used the JB and the Procede and both had problems finding a map that was suitable for the conditions. As far as performance goes, they cannot be seperated. As far as features go, I hear the Procede has more features, but costs much more. I would therefore base my decision on aftersales service, and I can assure you, imo you will not find better support than Terry from Burger Tuning and Twinz from Rennzport.

I also prefer the plug and play option, as I want peace of mind that once I remove the device, my car is absolutely stock as it was from BMW. Motorplan is very very important in high performance cars like the x35is.

I recommend you contact Twinz if you need more advice, as my knowledge is limited. I can just say that those 2 gentleman have been extremely willing to help at all times. :thumbs:

 

[Ikes]

Thanks Bud,

I'm up in JHB and have spoken to RGM & TuneTech and got different information. Some say it can be flashed others say plug and play. The JB option seems to be 1/2 the price of the PROcede and has similar features. Any other pointers?

I know that Jhb has the petrol and altitude problems. I know of someone who has used the JB and the Procede and both had problems finding a map that was suitable for the conditions. As far as performance goes, they cannot be seperated. As far as features go, I hear the Procede has more features, but costs much more. I would therefore base my decision on aftersales service, and I can assure you, imo you will not find better support than Terry from Burger Tuning and Twinz from Rennzport.

I also prefer the plug and play option, as I want peace of mind that once I remove the device, my car is absolutely stock as it was from BMW. Motorplan is very very important in high performance cars like the x35is.

I recommend you contact Twinz if you need more advice, as my knowledge is limited. I can just say that those 2 gentleman have been extremely willing to help at all times. :thumbs:

Thanks Josh,

Will contact Twinz and see what he say. Cheers.

 

[Arbee]

Xcede - That is all... Contact Sherwin, they have a section here.

RGM does plug n play which would be Dastek and the like.

TuneTech does Dimsport

 

[135i_carboned]

procede .. xcede ...

 

[Seether]

"Juicebox" + BMS meth kit FTW

:thumbs:

 

[Twinz]

You have so many options...enjoy the choices, compare the prices, features, support and then decide. The sponsors on this board will also assist. Giac also has good success with the N55...drop Stan a PM as well.

 

[Burgy]

What other mods are you planning?

We've recently done an N55 335i

Software, supersprint exhaust system, intake..

Its MAD!

 

[Ikes]

What other mods are you planning?

We've recently done an N55 335i

Software, supersprint exhaust system, intake..

Its MAD!

I have added the BMC Flat pad airfilter and possibly looking at doing the Downpipe.

 

[JonesAK]

procede .. xcede ...

Hi Ive recently fitted a Procede V5 on my 135I N55 P/Pack and the car gives me the half engine check light (yellow) on start up. I ran through all the mode 3 settings 12-1 and cleared all but same story as soon as i hit the start button. Ive tried the read and clear all codes as well but no joy.:bangdesk:

Any help please.

 

[Nukleuz]

Just a warning.

My buddy who does the IT for all BMW dealers, ( he works at the plant and Midrand ) was telling me he was in the office with his colleagues when they decided to cancel 4 motor plans due to Software tuning. Apparently the new software he is rolling out can pick up if the chip has been tampered with.


Just my 2c.

P.S And this is my best friend...not a random friend of a friend of a friend.

 

[JonesAK]

Just a warning.

My buddy who does the IT for all BMW dealers, ( he works at the plant and Midrand ) was telling me he was in the office with his colleagues when they decided to cancel 4 motor plans due to Software tuning. Apparently the new software he is rolling out can pick up if the chip has been tampered with.


Just my 2c.

P.S And this is my best friend...not a random friend of a friend of a friend.

Thanks for the heads up.
Cheers.

 

[Ikes]

Hey Guys,

I'm assuming u talking about software tuning via the OBD port. Wouls they be able to piuck up the plug and play options as well?

 

[Seether]

Just a warning.

My buddy who does the IT for all BMW dealers, ( he works at the plant and Midrand ) was telling me he was in the office with his colleagues when they decided to cancel 4 motor plans due to Software tuning. Apparently the new software he is rolling out can pick up if the chip has been tampered with.


Just my 2c.

P.S And this is my best friend...not a random friend of a friend of a friend.

Hence piggy back tuning - no tampering needed :thumbs:

(Nuk - perhaps you can confirm this with your friend?)

 

[Baracus]

procede .. xcede ...

Hi Ive recently fitted a Procede V5 on my 135I N55 P/Pack and the car gives me the half engine check light (yellow) on start up. I ran through all the mode 3 settings 12-1 and cleared all but same story as soon as i hit the start button. Ive tried the read and clear all codes as well but no joy.:bangdesk:

Any help please.

Definitely sounds like an install problem, suggest you contact Sherwin he has done a few Procede's on the N55

Just a warning.

My buddy who does the IT for all BMW dealers, ( he works at the plant and Midrand ) was telling me he was in the office with his colleagues when they decided to cancel 4 motor plans due to Software tuning. Apparently the new software he is rolling out can pick up if the chip has been tampered with.


Just my 2c.

P.S And this is my best friend...not a random friend of a friend of a friend.

Thats the benefit of running the Procede, once its unplugged and you've properly cleared any codes its basically undetectable. However I've read on the global forums that if BM really want to they can actually see the last 12 codes "permanently" saved in a part of the ECU memory that is inaccessible using the BT cable and other after market clearing tools, including the Procede's CAN clear function. Thats why Vishnu suggest you keep the xhaust solenoid unplugged so that it keeps throwing the benign 2F6C Exhaust Fumeflap Input Signal code and overlays more serious tuning related ones.