Solution found for lag and jerkiness in 328i transmission!

JSH3 · 03-12-2011, 10:59 AM

I've found the solution for that annoying lag and jerkiness in 328i transmissions that everyone complains about, especially me! The answer?

Active Autowerke's 328i ECU tune. Yes!

I got the tune applied to my 328i, and WOW! I cannot believe the difference. The tune totally removed the hesitation and jerkiness in my transmission. The car finally drives like I had expected it to all along. I am so happy you wouldn't believe it! I also got some new springs put on, and it's like I bought a completely new car today.

This is a FANTASTIC product! Highly recommended if you want your 328i to drive like BMW's should...I'm sure it'll do the same for the other BMW Series.

Thanks to Viral at AA for all of the help!

JSH3 · 03-12-2011, 11:03 AM

Kudos to Import Motor Werks in Cary, NC for helping with the tune, as well!

canook · 03-12-2011, 11:30 AM

Now where can this tune be done in canookia?

Sidnito · 03-12-2011, 11:41 AM

Sweet!

JSH3 · 03-12-2011, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canook

Now where can this tune be done in canookia?

I actually had the ECU removed and shipped to AA in Miami. It was back and in the car in less than 4 days.

dkha01 · 03-12-2011, 01:38 PM

how much does this tune cost?....im interested in doing it

JSH3 · 03-12-2011, 02:09 PM

The tune costs $499

Wlew · 03-12-2011, 02:57 PM

Just did the AA tune this week as well. I absolutely love it. I am going to write up a review in a little bit. But I would highly recommend it to anyone.

dkha01 · 03-12-2011, 03:05 PM

looking forward to your review, is there a noticeable gain in horsepower?

JSH3 · 03-12-2011, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wlew

Just did the AA tune this week as well. I absolutely love it. I am going to write up a review in a little bit. But I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Great, huh? :-)

Wlew · 03-12-2011, 03:11 PM

writing the review now.

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-12-2011, 03:28 PM

Great stuff gents! Told ya

AlpineSwift · 03-13-2011, 01:15 AM

Eh. If I do it, its gonna happen after my headers and after I get back from Vegas in June.

coolicarboy · 03-13-2011, 01:19 AM

I just got mine installed today, and WOW. The tune is great!

Raine · 03-13-2011, 03:55 AM

Great tune! Highly recommend you clear your adaptations as well (ex: fuel/air, VANOS, VVT, Intake Manifold, Throttle, Octane, etc.). It's even better after.

ska///235i · 03-13-2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wlew

Just did the AA tune this week as well. I absolutely love it. I am going to write up a review in a little bit. But I would highly recommend it to anyone.

with the pmx?

Wlew · 03-13-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

with the pmx?

the pmx? you mean PBX or BMS PBX? haha

I currently have the pbx installed, but turned off. Am going to take it out soon. But want to research turning it on map 4-6 for better throttle plus the AA tune.

if not, I will uninstall it.

JSH3 · 03-17-2011, 09:10 PM

Just wanted to add that I just finished my first tank with the new tune, and got 3.1 mpg better than before. One more reason to love this tune.

kramerica72 · 03-18-2011, 12:50 PM

This thread is a bit misleading as the jerkiness and lag is due to the BMW's poor throttle response (which the AA fixes) and not an inherent transmission problem...

Raine · 03-18-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kramerica72

This thread is a bit misleading as the jerkiness and lag is due to the BMW's poor throttle response (which the AA fixes) and not an inherent transmission problem...

No...

When you let off the pedal, the car immediately drops rev and tries to downshift and does so in a very jerky manner. It's really bad especially when coming to a stop, you can feel it.

The Tune smooths out the downshifts/upshifts and gives a fairly linear throttle response.

t1mmy · 03-18-2011, 03:33 PM

Can anybody chime in on performance gains for a manual transmission?

Lenaxia · 03-18-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t1mmy

Can anybody chime in on performance gains for a manual transmission?

I just had mine go in today on my 6MT and god, I got nerd chills as soon as I stepped on the gas.

1st and 2nd gear low RPM cruising (like in parking lots) is significantly smoother as well as low end acceleration in those gears. I can feel a bit more low end power even below the 1500 RPM mark where my car used to have no power at all.

When I first got my car, I wasn't very happy because mid and high end RPM whined pretty high pitched and didn't have the nice growl that my dad's 535is e28 had even at idle. The tune changed all that.

At mid and high RPMs the engine now has the roar to match it's power. It's a smooth pull all the way up to redline and I've fallen in love all over again.

And these are my impressions after only driving it 2 miles back to my office! I can't wait to get it onto the open road.

03-12-2011, 10:59 AM	#1
JSH3 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2010 328i E92 and 2011 X3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (2)	Solution found for lag and jerkiness in 328i transmission! I've found the solution for that annoying lag and jerkiness in 328i transmissions that everyone complains about, especially me! The answer? Active Autowerke's 328i ECU tune. Yes! I got the tune applied to my 328i, and WOW! I cannot believe the difference. The tune totally removed the hesitation and jerkiness in my transmission. The car finally drives like I had expected it to all along. I am so happy you wouldn't believe it! I also got some new springs put on, and it's like I bought a completely new car today. This is a FANTASTIC product! Highly recommended if you want your 328i to drive like BMW's should...I'm sure it'll do the same for the other BMW Series. Thanks to Viral at AA for all of the help!
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JSH3 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2010 328i E92 and 2011 X3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (2)	Kudos to Import Motor Werks in Cary, NC for helping with the tune, as well!
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canook Private First Class 10 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2020 M340 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Now where can this tune be done in canookia?
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Sidnito Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 11 space 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (2)	Sweet!
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Wlew Major 82 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	Just did the AA tune this week as well. I absolutely love it. I am going to write up a review in a little bit. But I would highly recommend it to anyone. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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dkha01 Private 10 Rep 70 Posts Drives: e92 328 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: toronto iTrader: (2)	looking forward to your review, is there a noticeable gain in horsepower?
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Wlew Major 82 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	writing the review now. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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coolicarboy Private 7 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I just got mine installed today, and WOW. The tune is great! __________________ 2013 Volkswagen GLI (current) Alpine white 2009 E92 328i (Gone)
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Raine Captain 45 Rep 841 Posts Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	Great tune! Highly recommend you clear your adaptations as well (ex: fuel/air, VANOS, VVT, Intake Manifold, Throttle, Octane, etc.). It's even better after. __________________ AW/Coral Red \| Premium \| Sport \| HK Sound \| AA Tune \| E93 M3 Front Sway \| BMW Performance Exhaust
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JSH3 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2010 328i E92 and 2011 X3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (2)	Update... Just wanted to add that I just finished my first tank with the new tune, and got 3.1 mpg better than before. One more reason to love this tune.
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kramerica72 word. 15 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (4)	This thread is a bit misleading as the jerkiness and lag is due to the BMW's poor throttle response (which the AA fixes) and not an inherent transmission problem...
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