[Zaw]

This is my first impression with Vishnu Procede v4.10 Autotune with Firmware #22 and 7-14 6AT map that I'v been enjoying for about a week now. I used to run SSTT and was pretty happy with it. But, it would throw up limp mode when ever the weather gets above 90 degrees and I'm driving in normal auto mode. It's interesting the it never had problems in sport auto mode.

Any ways, I wanted something with more power and didn't trigger limp modes. I looked at the most popular tunes like JB3, Dinan stage 2, and Procede. I ended up deciding on the Procede because of the auto tune feature and it was removable. I am very happy with it.

It was not as easy to install as it seemed on the video but Shive was very helpful. He even called me on a Saturday morning to make sure that I can enjoy my new Procede for the weekend. Now, I think I can install and remove the thing without any trouble. There is definitely a learning curve. The SSTT is the easiest to install and remove, it's unbelievable.

The performance of the Procede is amazing. I love the way it delivers the power, smooth and powerful. I could not believe the way my car drives now. BMW should have made it this way from the start. I use to primarily drive in sport auto mode because I did not like the way the regular auto had to down shift and the lag in gear changes. I really feel like the extra power helped. Don't get me wrong tho, I still like the sport auto better, but in traffic, regular auto is much better to drive now.

So, I am more impressed with the unexpected new driveability and control than I am impressed with the power and the smoothness of that power delivery. But, I can't forget to mention that it is wicked fast. I'm one happy customer. I can't wait to try the new firmware and the new map. I know a lot of people are very impressed with them.

Zaw

[lciaccio]

great review, thanks!

[caradd]

I should be getting mine next week just curious what part of the install gave you issues?

[BrianMN]

Congrats!

[jblackwell]

Originally Posted by Zaw

It was not as easy to install as it seemed on the video but Shive was very helpful. He even called me on a Saturday morning to make sure that I can enjoy my new Procede for the weekend.

Zaw

GO SHIVE!

[techlogik]

Yeah, I wish Shiv's install video was higher quality and a little more detailed. JB did a pretty good job with their video, same thing, better quality. Shiv actually refers people to that video

[jblackwell]

Originally Posted by techlogik

Yeah, I wish Shiv's install video was higher quality and a little more detailed. JB did a pretty good job with their video, same thing, better quality. Shiv actually refers people to that video

If you cant figure out how to install it using this video, as shown on the Procede site, you shouldn't be owning a tune.

[fisherbln]

Originally Posted by jblackwell

If you cant figure out how to install it using this video, as shown on the Procede site, you shouldn't be owning a tune.

I agree. I installed it on the first try using the video without any issues.

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by jblackwell

GO SHIVE!

SHIVE!

[Sniz]

Originally Posted by jblackwell

If you cant figure out how to install it using this video, as shown on the Procede site, you shouldn't be owning a tune.

+1

If you cant follow the instructions and get it right, run a flash or nothing.

you need to be able to do this people.

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by Sniz

+1

If you cant follow the instructions and get it right, run a flash or nothing.

you need to be able to do this people.

Yeah but for first timers opening the ECU and seeing the tons of wires is very intimidating to say the least!! Especially when the Procede first came out with the pin out version...that was no joke scary for the first timers!

[jblackwell]

Originally Posted by cn555ic

SHIVE!

I hope you see why I did that...

[Cornhusker]

Originally Posted by jblackwell

If you cant figure out how to install it using this video, as shown on the Procede site, you shouldn't be owning a tune.

Disagree.

[Sparky66]

Originally Posted by Zaw

This is my first impression with Vishnu Procede v4.10 Autotune with Firmware #22 and 7-14 6AT map that I'v been enjoying for about a week now. I used to run SSTT and was pretty happy with it. But, it would throw up limp mode when ever the weather gets above 90 degrees and I'm driving in normal auto mode. It's interesting the it never had problems in sport auto mode.

Any ways, I wanted something with more power and didn't trigger limp modes. I looked at the most popular tunes like JB3, Dinan stage 2, and Procede. I ended up deciding on the Procede because of the auto tune feature and it was removable. I am very happy with it.

It was not as easy to install as it seemed on the video but Shive was very helpful. He even called me on a Saturday morning to make sure that I can enjoy my new Procede for the weekend. Now, I think I can install and remove the thing without any trouble. There is definitely a learning curve. The SSTT is the easiest to install and remove, it's unbelievable.

The performance of the Procede is amazing. I love the way it delivers the power, smooth and powerful. I could not believe the way my car drives now. BMW should have made it this way from the start. I use to primarily drive in sport auto mode because I did not like the way the regular auto had to down shift and the lag in gear changes. I really feel like the extra power helped. Don't get me wrong tho, I still like the sport auto better, but in traffic, regular auto is much better to drive now.

So, I am more impressed with the unexpected new driveability and control than I am impressed with the power and the smoothness of that power delivery. But, I can't forget to mention that it is wicked fast. I'm one happy customer. I can't wait to try the new firmware and the new map. I know a lot of people are very impressed with them.

Zaw

Zaw,
I hope you ran a USB to Serial cable thru the firewall because if you are impressed now, you should upgrade to the latest 8-17 Beta maps/firmware #25. This will add the new Wastegate Compensation AutoTuning feature which will custom dial in the wastegates response specific to your own car.
Look in this thread for details: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=420832
Make sure you register on the Vishnutuning Forum site to have access to map downloads.

[135 BMW]

procede need to update their installation videos and instructions. Customers need them!

[lacartus]

Originally Posted by 135 BMW

procede need to update their installation videos and instructions. Customers need them!

Really? I didn't have any issue and a friend just installed one using the video without issue (he said he would call if he had issues, but only called to say he was done). Perhaps, if you could detail the areas of the video/instructions that are lacking, you may get what you ask for...

BTW, I agree that 8/17 maps with firmware #25 are really nice and OP will be even more impressed.

[Alan l.]

I seriously think i could install a procede or jb3 on someones car in less than 10mins lol

I didn't run the serial cable through the firewall but i attached a thin plastic zip tie looking thing (zip ties that comes with some garbage bags to close them etc..) to the serial adapter on the procede and have it dangling out of the ECU cover. The zip tie is flat and thin enough that you can still close the ecu box but it allows me to easily pull out the serial cable in 30 seconds for when I want to log or update the maps/firmware. I didn't want to do the firewall method because i still plan on removing everything whenever i go in for service.

Alan

[jblackwell]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

I seriously think i could install a procede or jb3 on someones car in less than 10mins lol

I didn't run the serial cable through the firewall but i attached a thin plastic zip tie looking thing (zip ties that comes with some garbage bags to close them etc..) to the serial adapter on the procede and have it dangling out of the ECU cover. The zip tie is flat and thin enough that you can still close the ecu box but it allows me to easily pull out the serial cable in 30 seconds for when I want to log or update the maps/firmware. I didn't want to do the firewall method because i still plan on removing everything whenever i go in for service.

Alan

You can put it through the firewall and pull it back out in 5 minutes max.

[huyner328]

Haha, once you do it a few times it becomes clockwork taking apart the ECU area.

[Zaw]

Originally Posted by Sparky66

Zaw,
I hope you ran a USB to Serial cable thru the firewall because if you are impressed now, you should upgrade to the latest 8-17 Beta maps/firmware #25. This will add the new Wastegate Compensation AutoTuning feature which will custom dial in the wastegates response specific to your own car.
Look in this thread for details: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=420832
Make sure you register on the Vishnutuning Forum site to have access to map downloads.

Thanks for the tip. I am updating the firmware and maps after work today and I would like to run the USB through the firewall.

Thanks
Zaw

[Zaw]

Originally Posted by caradd

I should be getting mine next week just curious what part of the install gave you issues?

It was really nothing. I did not color match the plugs and mixed them up. Than I freaked out. But it was cool after I put them back the way they were supposed to be. I feel like now I can remove and put it back together with no problems. Good luck with your buy.

Zaw

[ridin135]

Lol dont understand how you can get lost on that instal video but to each their own I guess. Its not like it is a pin out system and then I could somewhat understand.