Powerchip group buy interest in Houston?

TXM32B · 09-01-2009, 12:47 PM

All, I have spoken with Mike Benvo and J.J. with Powerchip Tuning about having them send their tuning kit/software to Houston so that we can tune our M3's locally in Houston without mailing off our ECUs. I haven't discussed pricing yet, but would like to see replies on who is interested in getting in on this possible group buy. Thanks.

TLud · 09-01-2009, 01:01 PM

As I responded in the other thread, I would definitely be in for this.

JC919 · 09-01-2009, 02:02 PM

I would definitely be interested

Nucking Futs! · 09-01-2009, 06:08 PM

If this was a custom tune (individual cars on the dyno) then I'd be willing to drive down to H-town (weekend trip?) but if it's just a generic tune (reflash thru OBD2) then iono. I'm gonna need a tune as well as a CEL bypass next month.

- Jimmy

frankzlin79 · 09-01-2009, 07:04 PM

I am interested as well. How about we all get a Powerchip tune then go make the exhaust collaboration video after? Just kidding.

How much is the Powerchip tune normally?

TLud · 09-02-2009, 09:10 PM

Frank, the standard Powerchip tune is normally $990 and a custom tune is normally $500 extra. However, Mike said he would work with us on those prices. The amount of the discount will depend on the number of people who want to do this. If we get fewer than 8 people, PC will mail out a flash kit and can remotely tune the car on a dyno at a shop like Vivid Racing Texas. If we have get "a good amount more than that," PC will send someone out to tune the cars in person on the dyno for the cost of the basic flash ($990).

The main thread on this, which has this info and more can be found here:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297678

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TXM32B Private First Class 36 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Powerchip group buy interest in Houston? All, I have spoken with Mike Benvo and J.J. with Powerchip Tuning about having them send their tuning kit/software to Houston so that we can tune our M3's locally in Houston without mailing off our ECUs. I haven't discussed pricing yet, but would like to see replies on who is interested in getting in on this possible group buy. Thanks.
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TLud Colonel 108 Rep 2,279 Posts Drives: '12 Golf R Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	As I responded in the other thread, I would definitely be in for this. __________________ '09 Interlagos Blue E92 M3 (sold to a good home)
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JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I would definitely be interested
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Nucking Futs! Major 48 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX area iTrader: (15) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 M [0.00]	If this was a custom tune (individual cars on the dyno) then I'd be willing to drive down to H-town (weekend trip?) but if it's just a generic tune (reflash thru OBD2) then iono. I'm gonna need a tune as well as a CEL bypass next month. - Jimmy __________________ '13 E70 S63B44A '17 95B GTS
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frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	I am interested as well. How about we all get a Powerchip tune then go make the exhaust collaboration video after? Just kidding. How much is the Powerchip tune normally?
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TLud Colonel 108 Rep 2,279 Posts Drives: '12 Golf R Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	Frank, the standard Powerchip tune is normally $990 and a custom tune is normally $500 extra. However, Mike said he would work with us on those prices. The amount of the discount will depend on the number of people who want to do this. If we get fewer than 8 people, PC will mail out a flash kit and can remotely tune the car on a dyno at a shop like Vivid Racing Texas. If we have get "a good amount more than that," PC will send someone out to tune the cars in person on the dyno for the cost of the basic flash ($990). The main thread on this, which has this info and more can be found here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297678 __________________ '09 Interlagos Blue E92 M3 (sold to a good home)
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