Powerchipped

FStop7 · 01-08-2010, 05:53 PM

Went down to Costa Mesa today and got Powerchip's Stage 2 software installed. No dyno graphs yet, but the power gains are very obvious. First gear just zips past and I got more wheelspin in second gear than I've ever felt before. I had a chance to run it through the top of third on the highway and it pulls really well. It's deceptive how fast you're going. It doesn't feel that quick, but then you look in your mirrors and see the cars that were just next to you are almost out of sight.

I will give the software a good couple of months and some dyno pulls, but my initial impressions are completely positive.

Nawaaz · 01-08-2010, 06:53 PM

Good to hear about your first impressions.

Lemans_Blue_M · 01-08-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

Went down to Costa Mesa today and got Powerchip's Stage 2 software installed today. No dyno graphs yet, but the power gains are very obvious. First gear just zips past and I got more wheelspin in second gear than I've ever felt before. I had a chance to run it through the top of third on the highway and it pulls really well. It's deceptive how fast you're going. It doesn't feel that quick, but then you look in your mirrors and see the cars that were just next to you are almost out of sight.

I will give the software a good couple of months and some dyno pulls, but my initial impressions are completely positive.

Please post the dyno graphs when you get them...

xxe92xx · 01-08-2010, 11:21 PM

OC ///M · 01-09-2010, 12:00 AM

Yes, FStop, the difference is quite noticeable, esp. in M mode. For twice the fun you can always have Jeremy or Travis set you up on their race gas map, even if it was just temporary, it's a blast. Glad to hear you are enjoying it.

Also nice to hear that they're finally back in their building after the fire. (My shop is down the street from them and I know they were "garage-less" for a bit.)

FStop7 · 01-09-2010, 12:23 AM

Their shop is pretty swank, red tile floor in the garage and marble tile in the office. That's how you have to roll if your shop's next to Newport Beach.

aus · 01-09-2010, 01:27 AM

Is there a Powerchip shop in Costa Mesa?

Vic55 · 01-09-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Is there a Powerchip shop in Costa Mesa?

Actually PC is in Costa Mesa off 17th street and there is only one office so you are correct.

I was there on Wed getting a new tune on the 997TT- damn its even faster now!!!!

I had Jeremy tune my M3 also, what a difference a tune makes.

aus · 01-09-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

Actually PC is in Costa Mesa off 17th street and there is only one office so you are correct.

I was there on Wed getting a new tune on the 997TT- damn its even faster now!!!!

I had Jeremy tune my M3 also, what a difference a tune makes.

Damn... Now I'll be temped to do this and spend more money!

M3Alpine · 01-09-2010, 02:09 PM

wow sounds great,cant wait to experience this myself!

Vic55 · 01-09-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Damn... Now I'll be temped to do this and spend more money!

Its worth all the money. On my M6 I allowed them to try multiple tunes and they all got better. The throttle response, tq and hp gains are great but even stronger when you couple it with a catless exhaust!!!!

OC ///M · 01-09-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Is there a Powerchip shop in Costa Mesa?

Easy access up Superior from PCH too...

One of the biggest benefits I realized when they started tuning on my e92 two years ago was that the proximity to the shop made it so easy to update/upgrade or change maps for whatever fuel I was running. The re-programming takes seconds and both Travis and Jeremy are great guys to work with.

GT3 Tim · 01-09-2010, 08:08 PM

I am also very happy with my PC tune. Mike was great to work with and my tune was on par with what you said. I am also very eased. The car feels even stronger after a coue months....but it is colder now too!

MrHarris · 01-09-2010, 09:30 PM

Anyone feel that the powerchip tune helps get rid of the low end torque loss caused by adding an aftermarket xpipe?

BPMSport · 01-09-2010, 09:31 PM

I'm glad you are enjoying it! It was nice meeting you. The ride looks sick.

adc · 01-09-2010, 10:13 PM

I do have some questions:
- I'd like to know the gains on 93 octane - I was trying to get some info off the website and all I got was some generic PDF that listed gains on a 323i...
- What happens if the dealer overwrites the tune, are subsequent reflashes free?
- Is there an authorized shop in the middle of the East Coast somewhere?

GT3 Tim · 01-09-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

Anyone feel that the powerchip tune helps get rid of the low end torque loss caused by adding an aftermarket xpipe?

I have an xpipe and the pc tune.

In my experien e, there is only gains with the pc tune. My car feels much more responsive now....low end, high end, it doesn't matter...the car is faster across the board.

No affiliation, etc. Just very satisfied with the pc tune (and the x pipe and envy charge pipe too)! Lol

Vic55 · 01-11-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

I have an xpipe and the pc tune.

In my experien e, there is only gains with the pc tune. My car feels much more responsive now....low end, high end, it doesn't matter...the car is faster across the board.

No affiliation, etc. Just very satisfied with the pc tune (and the x pipe and envy charge pipe too)! Lol

Same feelings here- the car feels better from a dig, in the midrange, and much better up top.

BPMSport · 01-11-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by adc

I do have some questions:
- I'd like to know the gains on 93 octane - I was trying to get some info off the website and all I got was some generic PDF that listed gains on a 323i...
- What happens if the dealer overwrites the tune, are subsequent reflashes free?
- Is there an authorized shop in the middle of the East Coast somewhere?

Sorry...

Website is out of date... luckily our software is not!

Subsequent flashes do carry a reflash fee. It's a common misconception that when a car is flashed back to stock at the dealer that we simply put the file in there that we originally tuned the car with. In actuality, we have to program the file again almost completely from scratch.

I ususally offer my customers a one time free reflash.

Please PM me where on the east coast you are... the middle is a broad area..

Thanks!

Ben335 · 01-22-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by adc

I do have some questions:
- I'd like to know the gains on 93 octane - I was trying to get some info off the website and all I got was some generic PDF that listed gains on a 323i...
- What happens if the dealer overwrites the tune, are subsequent reflashes free?
- Is there an authorized shop in the middle of the East Coast somewhere?

Doing a Powerchip GB for Mid Atlantic.....this weekend.

KKSigs · 01-22-2010, 07:25 PM

very cool

saeedg48 · 01-23-2010, 04:18 PM

Nice I like the Powerchip. I did it too and i'll never go back stock!
Matt and Travis helped me out w/t the tune.

01-08-2010, 05:53 PM	#1
FStop7 I like cars 331 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Powerchipped Went down to Costa Mesa today and got Powerchip's Stage 2 software installed. No dyno graphs yet, but the power gains are very obvious. First gear just zips past and I got more wheelspin in second gear than I've ever felt before. I had a chance to run it through the top of third on the highway and it pulls really well. It's deceptive how fast you're going. It doesn't feel that quick, but then you look in your mirrors and see the cars that were just next to you are almost out of sight. I will give the software a good couple of months and some dyno pulls, but my initial impressions are completely positive. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/ Last edited by FStop7; 01-09-2010 at 01:20 PM..
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OC ///M Dr. Octagon 261 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: Moonstone e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South County iTrader: (0)	Yes, FStop, the difference is quite noticeable, esp. in M mode. For twice the fun you can always have Jeremy or Travis set you up on their race gas map, even if it was just temporary, it's a blast. Glad to hear you are enjoying it. Also nice to hear that they're finally back in their building after the fire. (My shop is down the street from them and I know they were "garage-less" for a bit.) __________________ OC ///M 2013 E92 M3 Individual Sold: 2011 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Into a Wall: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2007 E92 335i JB
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FStop7 I like cars 331 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Their shop is pretty swank, red tile floor in the garage and marble tile in the office. That's how you have to roll if your shop's next to Newport Beach. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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aus Major General 894 Rep 9,034 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Is there a Powerchip shop in Costa Mesa? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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M3Alpine Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,512 Posts Drives: M4 AW/SO Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (11)	wow sounds great,cant wait to experience this myself!
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GT3 Tim Moderator 96 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I am also very happy with my PC tune. Mike was great to work with and my tune was on par with what you said. I am also very eased. The car feels even stronger after a coue months....but it is colder now too! __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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saeedg48 Brigadier General 346 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	Nice I like the Powerchip. I did it too and i'll never go back stock! Matt and Travis helped me out w/t the tune. __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey
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