[Gunner_27]

Hey guys, just about to install my fimic to hit stage 2 plus on cobb, there are very few reviews out there regarding this subject nothing that I would consider well reviewed.

Does anyone have this ?
How long have you had it for ?

Is stage 2+ a bit too aggressive ?

I have a full stock body and rime, but full bolt ons, coils and XI

Any input appreciated.

Cheers.

[CantCatchMe]

Yes people have used it. It's not that aggressive in terms of a protune. Do yourself a favor if you're going to be FBO, get a protune. One map for pump and the other with E85. You'll see the huge gains.

[Gunner_27]

Originally Posted by CantCatchMe

Yes people have used it. It's not that aggressive in terms of a protune. Do yourself a favor if you're going to be FBO, get a protune. One map for pump and the other with E85. You'll see the huge gains.

Yes protune is my next step, I am just about install the fimic...

When I say too aggressive , I am putting it in regards to the stock oil cooler and sway bars and all the other stock components.

I drive hard, last thing I want to do is have to replace all of these within a years time.

The stock turbo is pretty small, I havent heard of may issues and it seems to be able to run boost upto18 psi without premature failure however I could be wrong hence wanted to get some input.

car has 55k miles on it

[JETmn]

Originally Posted by Gunner_27

Yes protune is my next step, I am just about install the fimic...

When I say too aggressive , I am putting it in regards to the stock oil cooler and sway bars and all the other stock components.

I drive hard, last thing I want to do is have to replace all of these within a years time.

The stock turbo is pretty small, I havent heard of may issues and it seems to be able to run boost upto18 psi without premature failure however I could be wrong hence wanted to get some input.

car has 55k miles on it

I don't understand how the tune/FMIC would have anything to do with the suspension in the car? All you are going to be doing is picking up a little HP, probably like 15-20whp.

[theweebabySeamus]

Originally Posted by Gunner_27

Yes protune is my next step, I am just about install the fimic...

When I say too aggressive , I am putting it in regards to the stock oil cooler and sway bars and all the other stock components.

I drive hard, last thing I want to do is have to replace all of these within a years time.

The stock turbo is pretty small, I havent heard of may issues and it seems to be able to run boost upto18 psi without premature failure however I could be wrong hence wanted to get some input.

car has 55k miles on it

Youre definitely overthinking it. I doubt you drive that hard in relation to the audience youre talking to.

[Gunner_27]

Originally Posted by theweebabySeamus

Youre definitely overthinking it. I doubt you drive that hard in relation to the audience youre talking to.

Yeaaaa, I knida thought about that after I posted it. well, if it breaks , I will fix.

Thanks.

[LGCubana]

Cobb Stages

 Stage2+ COBB FMIC Aggressive
o Fuel Requirements: 93 or 94 OCT (98 RON) fuel o Intercooler Requirements: COBB Front Mount Intercooler or equivalent required. o Exhaust Requirements:
 Required: COBB Down Pipe.  Recommended: upgraded cat-back exhaust. o Charge Pipe Requirements: Upgraded metal charge pipe. o Intake Requirements: Upgraded high-flow intake system o Boost Targets: 18 psi peak tapering down to 11.5 psi by redline +/- 1.5psi

[snaimpally]

Originally Posted by Gunner_27

Hey guys, just about to install my fimic to hit stage 2 plus on cobb, there are very few reviews out there regarding this subject nothing that I would consider well reviewed.

Does anyone have this ?
How long have you had it for ?

Is stage 2+ a bit too aggressive ?

I have a full stock body and rime, but full bolt ons, coils and XI

Any input appreciated.

Cheers.

Stage 2 is when you have ... at least a chargepipe and a downpipe and preferably a catback exhaust:
http://www.cobbtuning.com/maps/bmw-n...0b-stage-2-map

However, the off the shelf (OTS) Cobb tunes for N55 are not very good. Get a protune/etune from PTF or Wedge.

You should get a CP if you don't have one and also the GFB DV+ to hold boost

[Dekansnowman]

I'm currently using Stage 2+ FMIC AGGRESSIVE and the best time I've ran was 13.2 in an E90. I'm also FBO, and have tried this with a full tank of 93, and then a 70/30 mix of E85.

When I go from a dead stop and launch, I'm roughly around that 18psi mark. Oddly enough, when I pass someone on the highway, I can get up to around 21.8psi.

If anyone has had a protune done with our similar setups, I would be very interested to see numbers and logs. I really want a solid answer on whether or not it's safe to squeeze more power out, or if I should continue saving for Pure Stage 2. It would be cool to have a tune now just to help pass time.

[Gunner_27]

Originally Posted by snaimpally

Stage 2 is when you have ... at least a chargepipe and a downpipe and preferably a catback exhaust:
http://www.cobbtuning.com/maps/bmw-n...0b-stage-2-map

However, the off the shelf (OTS) Cobb tunes for N55 are not very good. Get a protune/etune from PTF or Wedge.

You should get a CP if you don't have one and also the GFB DV+ to hold boost

Fimic is my last bolt on, sticking to stock exhaust for now till i have some more $$

But yes CP was my first then got the DP and intake....

Thanks for the input

[Gunner_27]

Originally Posted by Dekansnowman

I'm currently using Stage 2+ FMIC AGGRESSIVE and the best time I've ran was 13.2 in an E90. I'm also FBO, and have tried this with a full tank of 93, and then a 70/30 mix of E85.

When I go from a dead stop and launch, I'm roughly around that 18psi mark. Oddly enough, when I pass someone on the highway, I can get up to around 21.8psi.

If anyone has had a protune done with our similar setups, I would be very interested to see numbers and logs. I really want a solid answer on whether or not it's safe to squeeze more power out, or if I should continue saving for Pure Stage 2. It would be cool to have a tune now just to help pass time.

I am kinda in the same boat, with this fimic the turbo is going to be seeing some heavy duty work cycles , hence I dont want to end up with a damaged turbo , I am just at 50K miles... However it seems people on the forum drive more aggressively than I do and there have been very few complaints on this turbo so I am not worrying too much about it

I am getting a pro tune as the next step, its 250$ ish, look forward to that. If someone has a protune done or has a JB4 with cobb backend flash, please let advise

[BKBMW335I]

I'm stage 2 Aggressive on the Cobb AP3 and I have 4" DPs, CP and GFB DVs and 5" inch step FMIC and it is a night a day difference from Stg 1 and Stg 2 without these parts.

I've pulled up at 19 and up to 21 psi easily and I believe I could do more if I get the Protune, I'll more than likely do the PPK and then the Protune and see what I hit up after some datalogging.
Good luck with your set up, you'll enjoy it but get yourself some DPs.

[Gunner_27]

Originally Posted by BKBMW335I

I'm stage 2 Aggressive on the Cobb AP3 and I have 4" DPs, CP and GFB DVs and 5" inch step FMIC and it is a night a day difference from Stg 1 and Stg 2 without these parts.

I've pulled up at 19 and up to 21 psi easily and I believe I could do more if I get the Protune, I'll more than likely do the PPK and then the Protune and see what I hit up after some datalogging.
Good luck with your set up, you'll enjoy it but get yourself some DPs.

Thanks man, I have FBO , Remus exhaust is on its way

I just went back to stage 2 , I am hitting 22psi easy, going to safe that for events.

[classyfast]

Originally Posted by Dekansnowman

I'm currently using Stage 2+ FMIC AGGRESSIVE and the best time I've ran was 13.2 in an E90. I'm also FBO, and have tried this with a full tank of 93, and then a 70/30 mix of E85.

When I go from a dead stop and launch, I'm roughly around that 18psi mark. Oddly enough, when I pass someone on the highway, I can get up to around 21.8psi.

If anyone has had a protune done with our similar setups, I would be very interested to see numbers and logs. I really want a solid answer on whether or not it's safe to squeeze more power out, or if I should continue saving for Pure Stage 2. It would be cool to have a tune now just to help pass time.

What was your mph and your 60" time? 13.2 seems high considering your mods... I would think 12.6-12.9 would be the range??

[Cory S]

Originally Posted by classyfast

What was your mph and your 60" time? 13.2 seems high considering your mods... I would think 12.6-12.9 would be the range??

Probabably a RWD manual....or maybe RWD auto. All the ET would be lost at the 60'...

[classyfast]

Originally Posted by Cory S

Probabably a RWD manual....or maybe RWD auto. All the ET would be lost at the 60'...

Yeah definitely.