[tttaw]

Did you get the problem resolved? Did you get assistance from AA?

[e90pilot]

No the problem is not reslolved. I'm contacted AA and they've helped as much as they can for being in Miami. Without actaually driving the car it's hard to discribe what is happening and when. I have to do the troubleshooting myself. I haven't tied contacting the place that installed it.

[Tymartinez96]

First off sorry about reviving this thread but researching everywhere for my answers always lead to a dead end. being this is the only thread / topic found for my problem I might as well ask and see if I get a reply!

SO. I bought a used 06 325i (automatic) with 160k miles.... $4,000.00 isn't bad for the car but yea a lot of miles. anyways I want to modify the car for decent HP Gains and the stage 3 intake to my understanding is the obvious thing to-do.

1. is it worth the trouble with my car almost being 200k miles

2. does the intake manifold parts need to be off a 06 330i? or any model year will work?

3. with an auto transmission car will it be a noticeable difference / affect my engine as far as reliability???

again sorry for reviving this thread but anything helps!

[hassmaschine]

wow, old thread - haha. Things were so much harder back then. There weren't even free 3 stage tunes from bimmerlabs

Originally Posted by Tymartinez96

First off sorry about reviving this thread but researching everywhere for my answers always lead to a dead end. being this is the only thread / topic found for my problem I might as well ask and see if I get a reply!

SO. I bought a used 06 325i (automatic) with 160k miles.... $4,000.00 isn't bad for the car but yea a lot of miles. anyways I want to modify the car for decent HP Gains and the stage 3 intake to my understanding is the obvious thing to-do.

1. is it worth the trouble with my car almost being 200k miles

2. does the intake manifold parts need to be off a 06 330i? or any model year will work?

3. with an auto transmission car will it be a noticeable difference / affect my engine as far as reliability???

again sorry for reviving this thread but anything helps!

1. sure, why not? 160k is not almost 200k.

2. it doesn't have to be off a 330i, but getting one off an 06 N52 (with the silver valve cover) is probably easiest since there are differences in the PCV system. Remember though, the 3 stage came on lots of cars - the 530i, X3, X5, Z4, etc. It doesn't have to be from an E90. Don't pay $500 for one either. And don't get confused with the M54 DISA manifolds, which don't work on the N52.

3. Well of course the AT saps some of the fun, but yeah, it's going to make a difference. The baseline between a 325i and a 330i is like 45hp, plus a broader (and earlier) torque curve.

[Taskmaster]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

wow, old thread - haha. Things were so much harder back then. There weren't even free 3 stage tunes from bimmerlabs



1. sure, why not? 160k is not almost 200k.

2. it doesn't have to be off a 330i, but getting one off an 06 N52 (with the silver valve cover) is probably easiest since there are differences in the PCV system. Remember though, the 3 stage came on lots of cars - the 530i, X3, X5, Z4, etc. It doesn't have to be from an E90. Don't pay $500 for one either. And don't get confused with the M54 DISA manifolds, which don't work on the N52.

3. Well of course the AT saps some of the fun, but yeah, it's going to make a difference. The baseline between a 325i and a 330i is like 45hp, plus a broader (and earlier) torque curve.

To add to this, Bimmerlabs offers a free 330i tune and better Automatic transmission software.

You have it pretty good dude.

[rjahl]

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

To add to this, Bimmerlabs offers a free 330i tune and better Automatic transmission software.

You have it pretty good dude.

That's an understatement. So many people have blazed this trail, it's practically a freeway by now.

Don't forget the TCU. Bimmerlabs has a version that turns on the Gear display and drops the stupid up shift delay while turning in sport mode. ZF gearbox only.

[e90pilot]

Originally Posted by Tymartinez96

First off sorry about reviving this thread but researching everywhere for my answers always lead to a dead end. being this is the only thread / topic found for my problem I might as well ask and see if I get a reply!

SO. I bought a used 06 325i (automatic) with 160k miles.... $4,000.00 isn't bad for the car but yea a lot of miles. anyways I want to modify the car for decent HP Gains and the stage 3 intake to my understanding is the obvious thing to-do.

1. is it worth the trouble with my car almost being 200k miles

2. does the intake manifold parts need to be off a 06 330i? or any model year will work?

3. with an auto transmission car will it be a noticeable difference / affect my engine as far as reliability???

again sorry for reviving this thread but anything helps!

Wow! Haven’t been on here a while. Yea what everybody else said. BTW I still have my ‘06 325i. It’s got 265k miles and sees redline every day. Mines a manual though. I’m not sure how well the autos do at that mileage.

[Tymartinez96]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

wow, old thread - haha. Things were so much harder back then. There weren't even free 3 stage tunes from bimmerlabs



1. sure, why not? 160k is not almost 200k.

2. it doesn't have to be off a 330i, but getting one off an 06 N52 (with the silver valve cover) is probably easiest since there are differences in the PCV system. Remember though, the 3 stage came on lots of cars - the 530i, X3, X5, Z4, etc. It doesn't have to be from an E90. Don't pay $500 for one either. And don't get confused with the M54 DISA manifolds, which don't work on the N52.

3. Well of course the AT saps some of the fun, but yeah, it's going to make a difference. The baseline between a 325i and a 330i is like 45hp, plus a broader (and earlier) torque curve.

Awesome!! I will be sure to look into all these things very helpful! Thank you for the follow up I love the quick response/ friendliness of e90post users. I revived this thread only for reasons I'm new to BMW and it's culture so being on any thread is totally out of my comfort zone... so I had no idea how to create a topic/thread that could assist myself rather than thread jacking this old 2011 post

[hassmaschine]

No worries - I read the old thread, it was sort of interesting to see how backwards everything was in a vacuum of information.

OE tunes, hahahahaha...

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Tymartinez96

First off sorry about reviving this thread but researching everywhere for my answers always lead to a dead end. being this is the only thread / topic found for my problem I might as well ask and see if I get a reply!

SO. I bought a used 06 325i (automatic) with 160k miles.... $4,000.00 isn't bad for the car but yea a lot of miles. anyways I want to modify the car for decent HP Gains and the stage 3 intake to my understanding is the obvious thing to-do.

1. is it worth the trouble with my car almost being 200k miles

2. does the intake manifold parts need to be off a 06 330i? or any model year will work?

3. with an auto transmission car will it be a noticeable difference / affect my engine as far as reliability???

again sorry for reviving this thread but anything helps!

160,000 is not a lot of miles . I'm probably going to do this on my '06 in a few months. I'm going to replace the PVC soon, which requires pulling the IM. It's coming up on a milestone birthday

BTY I have both versions of the N52. The 3IM mod is well worth it. Power gain and throttle response.

[Rickyshucks]

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

To add to this, Bimmerlabs offers a free 330i tune and better Automatic transmission software.

You have it pretty good dude.

I did my stage 3 manifold recently. 06 325i, 223,000 km. Its never too late!

Also, I need to tune it now but heard options about hassmachine having tunes available? Also bimmerlab is new to me. Am I able to run a tune for a standard e90 by myself rather than spending 500 bucks in Toronto?

I akready have the DCAN cable but not the one provided by bimmergeeks.

[hassmaschine]

Originally Posted by Rickyshucks

I did my stage 3 manifold recently. 06 325i, 223,000 km. Its never too late!

Also, I need to tune it now but heard options about hassmachine having tunes available? Also bimmerlab is new to me. Am I able to run a tune for a standard e90 by myself rather than spending 500 bucks in Toronto?

I akready have the DCAN cable but not the one provided by bimmergeeks.

Yes, you can DIY. A normal DCAN cable will work.

[Rickyshucks]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

Yes, you can DIY. A normal DCAN cable will work.

Do you have a route to any DIYs? Ive been searching the site and cant catch a break.

[hassmaschine]

You need to sign up to get the files. I have help pages too, but hopefully this doesn't get me banned or something:
https://www.bimmerlabs.com/help#winkfp

Basically you don't really need to worry about the flashing itself - you just have to get the software installed and configured.

It can still be a pain though, and ultimately this is just a stepping stone to a real app, but it works pretty well for now.

[Phyrexia]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

You need to sign up to get the files. I have help pages too, but hopefully this doesn't get me banned or something:
https://www.bimmerlabs.com/help#winkfp

Basically you don't really need to worry about the flashing itself - you just have to get the software installed and configured.

It can still be a pain though, and ultimately this is just a stepping stone to a real app, but it works pretty well for now.

If they ban you for this I quit

[gunnerxq]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

You need to sign up to get the files. I have help pages too, but hopefully this doesn't get me banned or something:
https://www.bimmerlabs.com/help#winkfp

Basically you don't really need to worry about the flashing itself - you just have to get the software installed and configured.

It can still be a pain though, and ultimately this is just a stepping stone to a real app, but it works pretty well for now.

How does this tune compare to the other ones that are available for our cars?

[hassmaschine]

Its a free tune - expect stock 330i performance, because thats what it is. Still, a big jump over the 328i and not far off from "performance" tunes of a few years ago.

If you want more, thats possible too, but not for free.

[Zajac1]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

Its a free tune - expect stock 330i performance, because thats what it is. Still, a big jump over the 328i and not far off from "performance" tunes of a few years ago.

If you want more, thats possible too, but not for free.

Hassmaschine where you located ?? I installed intake manifold on my 328 and I wish to use your tune on my vehicle.

[pinoye90]

I'm currently running AA TUNE on 328i n52 6spd with 3im. When I give it full throttle I don't feel the power at all. When I give it 30-40% throttle hold it for 1-3 sec then full throttle the car really opens up like a dream!!! If i remove my AA TUNE and flash it with the 330i Bimmer labs tune. Will I get more consistent power?

With the oem intake manifold installed before with the AA TUNE. I would always feel the power every 5-6k rpm consistently..

[hassmaschine]

If you have their flash tool, you can always flash it back again, correct? Might be worth a shot.

[pinoye90]

I'm gonna try a few things after I install my AFE headers I just ceramic coated!!!

Reset some adaptations with my BT tool
Charge my battery fully before reflash



Would it be a good idea flashing with 330i tune?? Any thoughts?

[MAGORISKO]

Can u help me get some melody for 325i n52 with tri stage manifold guys? I know with it can be better Thanks..