328i bms powerbox questions

dgoldstein328i · 02-06-2011, 10:19 PM

im new to tuning for the engine. i have full warranty and only 10k miles. im looking to get something with a actual feel of performance. i came across the bms powerbox many times but i want to keep my warranty. let me know your situation if u have it and what u do when going into service.

ttam · 02-06-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dgoldstein328i

im new to tuning for the engine. i have full warranty and only 10k miles. im looking to get something with a actual feel of performance. i came across the bms powerbox many times but i want to keep my warranty. let me know your situation if u have it and what u do when going into service.

I have the BMS installed and will be going in for service this week. I've heard that if you were to keep it installed and change the map setting to 0, you will be alright. It would be undetectable.

Shorting · 02-06-2011, 10:26 PM

its a good products you do feel a gain, the throttle remap is probably the best part of the tune. a lot of people are going for the AA tune havent tried it, but the BMX is a easy and good way to go that doesnt break the bank either.

never had a problem at the dealership when i had it in, i never even bothered setting it to MAP 0 either i didnt care

Badperfection · 02-06-2011, 10:30 PM

Whats a BMS Powerbox? lol

dgoldstein328i · 02-06-2011, 10:33 PM

http://burgertuning.com/BMS_Power_Box.html this is a bms powerbox

AlpineSwift · 02-07-2011, 01:20 AM

Save your money for when your warranty goes kaboom. Unless you have an automatic, it's not gonna make you go "WOW!".

OlivaresAnthony · 02-07-2011, 08:36 AM

OP, an easy place to start would be to get some scoops and AFE drop in and delete the charcoal filter.

SV Concepts III · 02-07-2011, 12:39 PM

BMS Powerbox IMO is the best bang for your buck.

benzo23 · 02-07-2011, 01:06 PM

Active tune all day not even a 2nd thought. ESP since your in SoFlo

BimmerRob · 02-07-2011, 01:44 PM

ehh... my ecu adapts to the re-maps about every two weeks, so I either have to reset the ECU or reset the PBX. real PITA imo.. just invest in a real tune (AA or MMW)

yerv818 · 02-09-2011, 01:52 PM

dont trip about your warranty i took my car to the worst bmw dealer (pacific bmw) for a service and i set it to map0 and they didnt say a thing...and 100% u should go with the pbx its the best 280$ i spent ull def feel the difference

Wlew · 02-09-2011, 02:38 PM

i love my pbx, but am getting the AA tune soon. more power for about the same price.

Raine · 02-09-2011, 02:40 PM

The PBX is great. I had it for 2 months and I loved every minute of it. It gets rid of the annoying throttle lag you can definitely feel the increase in power in the low end. You car feels more torquey (especially when carrying passengers). For a stock car, I don't think anything can beat it bang for buck.

krnboy817 · 02-09-2011, 07:30 PM

makes your car feel like underpowered 4banger cars especially japanese cars. makes you car have a touchy throttle. dont believe adjusting throttle response brings HP gains... fuel map change may but this is a piggy back to an ecu... i personally think there is a better way to improve your ride with same amount of cost.

all PBX does is make your 50% throttle input and converts it to 100%. so in simple term it just gives full throttle with the effort of pressing on the gas only half way.

PBX = less refinement.

3Coupe4Me · 02-09-2011, 08:00 PM

I got my PBX about three months ago. After exprimenting with the different maps I settled on Map 2. It completely eliminated the throttle lag but did not give that over sensitive throttle feel. I have not have to reset the PBX at all. I just set it and forget it. Everytime I drive my car now I have a broad smile on my face.

Killer · 02-09-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dgoldstein328i

im new to tuning for the engine. i have full warranty and only 10k miles. im looking to get something with a actual feel of performance. i came across the bms powerbox many times but i want to keep my warranty. let me know your situation if u have it and what u do when going into service.

Better ask your dad if it's okay with him this time.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=487127

LaLakers91tc · 02-09-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer

Better ask your dad if it's okay with him this time.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=487127

+1

dgoldstein328i · 02-10-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer

Better ask your dad if it's okay with him this time.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=487127

lol i was just getting an idea of it

AlpineSwift · 02-10-2011, 04:39 PM

Fix your car first then leave it alone if your dad lets you keep it.

Is this your first set of wheels?

dgoldstein328i · 02-10-2011, 10:29 PM

no my sister gave me her vw toaureg i putt 22inch rims on it drove it for 2 years. then traded it in

sorryiwasnapping · 02-11-2011, 10:29 AM

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no my sister gave me her vw toaureg i putt 22inch rims on it drove it for 2 years. then traded it in

you trolling?

Killer · 02-11-2011, 10:57 AM

Only way to prove that he isn't is to see pics of his sister. Sorry, OP, but it has to be done.

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Shorting Private First Class 14 Rep 110 Posts Drives: LCI 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: OC, Ca iTrader: (0)	its a good products you do feel a gain, the throttle remap is probably the best part of the tune. a lot of people are going for the AA tune havent tried it, but the BMX is a easy and good way to go that doesnt break the bank either. never had a problem at the dealership when i had it in, i never even bothered setting it to MAP 0 either i didnt care __________________ GIFSoup
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Raine Captain 44 Rep 841 Posts Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	The PBX is great. I had it for 2 months and I loved every minute of it. It gets rid of the annoying throttle lag you can definitely feel the increase in power in the low end. You car feels more torquey (especially when carrying passengers). For a stock car, I don't think anything can beat it bang for buck.
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krnboy817 Major 44 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: DFW texas iTrader: (3)	makes your car feel like underpowered 4banger cars especially japanese cars. makes you car have a touchy throttle. dont believe adjusting throttle response brings HP gains... fuel map change may but this is a piggy back to an ecu... i personally think there is a better way to improve your ride with same amount of cost. all PBX does is make your 50% throttle input and converts it to 100%. so in simple term it just gives full throttle with the effort of pressing on the gas only half way. PBX = less refinement. __________________ driving is poetry in motion.
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3Coupe4Me Private First Class 81 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S.FL iTrader: (1)	I got my PBX about three months ago. After exprimenting with the different maps I settled on Map 2. It completely eliminated the throttle lag but did not give that over sensitive throttle feel. I have not have to reset the PBX at all. I just set it and forget it. Everytime I drive my car now I have a broad smile on my face. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------
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dgoldstein328i Lieutenant 71 Rep 499 Posts Drives: Black E92 328i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Parkland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Bmw 328i [8.00]	no my sister gave me her vw toaureg i putt 22inch rims on it drove it for 2 years. then traded it in __________________
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