Question about going to bmw power kit from aftermarket tune

parky1215 · 09-22-2011, 02:49 AM

I am wondering if BMW power kit actually
case 1: writes entirely new software to DME (replacing current software) or
case 2: does it just modify some values from current software version (like what aftermarket tuners do).

For example, if I have aftermarket ecu tune on my car, do I need to load stock software then get bmw power kit for trouble-free installation (if case 2).
Or can I just go directly to bmw power kit since it is going to re-write entire software anyway (case 1).

Also, do you know if performance power kit flash actually increase boost value?

ian2002525 · 09-22-2011, 09:23 AM

haha are you going to give up the Gintani Tune??

parky1215 · 09-22-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ian2002525

haha are you going to give up the Gintani Tune??

Yea, I want something that works better.

D.B.S · 09-22-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

Yea, I want something that works better.

Works better? What's wrong with it? Too bad you can't trade flashes to other people...

parky1215 · 09-22-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Army335xi

Works better? What's wrong with it? Too bad you can't trade flashes to other people...

Pretty much what I said in my other post. Not enough power with low boost, error codes, long time to fix issue from tuner, and etc.

I am either going with power kit or turn it back to stock and use jb4 until GIAC come out with something.

BMWfan07 · 09-22-2011, 02:02 PM

I need my DME updated and I am wondering if I get the BMW PPK, will I get the latest software version? Anybody know?

Andrew@ET · 09-22-2011, 02:38 PM

The jb4 isn't a bad option We have been running code/ problem free since the stage 1 beta .

CPWINCH · 09-22-2011, 02:58 PM

Jb4 plus ww meth kit. Or if youve got the money procede plus pwm = flawless power

FrankiE90 · 09-22-2011, 03:12 PM

BMW PPK hardware - is all i want.
price alone for those 2 items aux water cooler
and upgraded radiator fan - may just be worth the price.

and a sticker and a tune on top of it.
stack ur piggybacks, i say.

emre · 09-23-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWfan07

I need my DME updated and I am wondering if I get the BMW PPK, will I get the latest software version? Anybody know?

Yes, you will. That was the case for me when i had the ppk installed.

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parky1215 Lieutenant Colonel 564 Rep 1,983 Posts Drives: F90 M5C \| G06 X6 M60i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (13)	Question about going to bmw power kit from aftermarket tune I am wondering if BMW power kit actually case 1: writes entirely new software to DME (replacing current software) or case 2: does it just modify some values from current software version (like what aftermarket tuners do). For example, if I have aftermarket ecu tune on my car, do I need to load stock software then get bmw power kit for trouble-free installation (if case 2). Or can I just go directly to bmw power kit since it is going to re-write entire software anyway (case 1). Also, do you know if performance power kit flash actually increase boost value? Last edited by parky1215; 09-22-2011 at 10:07 AM..
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BMWfan07 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport w/PPK Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (3)	I need my DME updated and I am wondering if I get the BMW PPK, will I get the latest software version? Anybody know? __________________ 2011 E92 335i LCI 6MT, M-sport pkg, Black Sapphire, Nav, Comfort Access, 19" Style 230s, Harmon Kardon, Bluetooth, M3 Lip Spoiler, GPT 7500k Fogs, BMW PERFORMANCE POWER KIT.
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 181 Rep 4,038 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	The jb4 isn't a bad option We have been running code/ problem free since the stage 1 beta .
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