Sockets 335i build

Torgus · 10-15-2016, 10:25 AM

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Yeh you do sock, however when your're getting multiple tunes at the same time there is a discount e.g. $1200 base 98 tune + $600 e85 tune. This is also how their ford tunes are priced at.

I guess we have been spoilt with our cars with respect to tunes because of low priced remote tunes. However, for people that have had JDM cars would know a $1K+ tune has always been part of the list of modifying cars. I think its really important to get the tune right as its the heart of our cars. Just my personal view, this is why I searched around for local dyno tuning for our cars. Its great we have nizpro as another option now

You can get an Internet tune for $250. A bit more if you want to rent a dyno and have them dyno tune it live. It's all the same tables they are modifying. Usually only a bit more for different fuel/turbos. That gets my vote.

Socket · 10-15-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgus

You can get an Internet tune for $250. A bit more if you want to rent a dyno and have them dyno tune it live. It's all the same tables they are modifying. Usually only a bit more for different fuel/turbos. That gets my vote.

This is true. I did some work with Trebila but he wouldn't dyno tune just log and tweak.

tawfeeqh · 10-15-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgus

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Originally Posted by tawfeeqh

Yeh you do sock, however when your're getting multiple tunes at the same time there is a discount e.g. $1200 base 98 tune + $600 e85 tune. This is also how their ford tunes are priced at.

I guess we have been spoilt with our cars with respect to tunes because of low priced remote tunes. However, for people that have had JDM cars would know a $1K+ tune has always been part of the list of modifying cars. I think its really important to get the tune right as its the heart of our cars. Just my personal view, this is why I searched around for local dyno tuning for our cars. Its great we have nizpro as another option now

You can get an Internet tune for $250. A bit more if you want to rent a dyno and have them dyno tune it live. It's all the same tables they are modifying. Usually only a bit more for different fuel/turbos. That gets my vote.

That is true mate, but I guess my preference is having a local tuner who can physically hear the car whilst tuning and can diagnose any issues immediately. I have tried OTS maps, custom tune overseas maps with 12 revisions over the course of a month and my vote goes to a custom dyno tune that is done locally.

My experience was also same as sock in the sense that the overseas tuner didn't want to dyno tune, just remote tune doing WOT logs. By the way agree they are all modifying the same tables.

Oh and by the way we are located half way round the world, down under in Australia where altitude, climate etc is different. This probably also explains why the US and Europe tuners don't want to dyno tune our cars remotely.

Socket · 10-16-2016, 03:22 AM

Bit of maintenance today at Yoda's workshop
Vince and Ash installed a new water pump and thermostat
Then gave the car an oil change (thanks guys)

I spent most of the day in the cabin pulling the consoles in and out lol
Nice work guys

Fuji · 10-16-2016, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

Bit of maintenance today at Yoda's workshop
Vince and Ash installed a new water pump and thermostat

New water pump already??

Socket · 10-16-2016, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fuji

New water pump already??

Preventative maintenance before we head to Tassie Fuji

titium · 10-16-2016, 05:14 AM

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New water pump already??

Preventative maintenance before we head to Tassie Fuji

how many km?

mines done and ready for tassie also

Socket · 10-16-2016, 05:18 AM

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how many km?

mines done and ready for tassie also

130K so time to swap it out
Will make a good spare for the tassie trip

iliketurtl3s · 10-16-2016, 06:06 AM

Vince = n54 Yoda

Socket · 10-16-2016, 06:13 AM

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Vince = n54 Yoda

+1 Vince is a true N54 master

terminator335i · 10-16-2016, 06:36 AM

I thought he was your partner in crime....

Socket · 10-16-2016, 06:57 AM

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I thought he was your partner in crime....

Hahahhaha

Daenerys · 10-16-2016, 08:58 PM

im so glad we have a melbourne yoda

Boganian Rubes · 10-16-2016, 09:46 PM

Vince appreciation day hahaha

iliketurtl3s · 10-16-2016, 10:39 PM

vince u single brah?

vtl · 10-16-2016, 10:41 PM

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vince u single brah?

Yeah you gonna buy me dinner?

iliketurtl3s · 10-17-2016, 01:36 AM

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Yeah you gonna buy me dinner?

For free work on my n54 - would buy you the world. haha

7smurfs · 10-17-2016, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

I can confirm MHD v7 map sux. Went back to version 6 and car is quick and responsive again. Don't bother with V7 peeps

I found a similar thing however....

Change to linear throttle made mine feel fast again.
Also to note, V7 changes things to boost by load rather than traditionally boost by gear. This means you make more boost when it's warmer weather and less when cold.

Socket · 10-17-2016, 03:09 AM

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I found a similar thing however....

Change to linear throttle made mine feel fast again.
Also to note, V7 changes things to boost by load rather than traditionally boost by gear. This means you make more boost when it's warmer weather and less when cold.

Thanks Smurfs.... nice to know, Ill stick with V6 for the moment

Socket · 10-17-2016, 03:16 AM

Cars going in for its audio fit out pick it up Friday

titium · 10-17-2016, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 7smurfs

I found a similar thing however....

Change to linear throttle made mine feel fast again.
Also to note, V7 changes things to boost by load rather than traditionally boost by gear. This means you make more boost when it's warmer weather and less when cold.

Thanks Smurfs.... nice to know, Ill stick with V6 for the moment

why are you using off the shelf maps with your shiny new pure stage 2's?

would bet you'd get a nice power bump from a custom tune. my understanding is mhd maps are tailored to stock turbos.

Socket · 10-17-2016, 07:50 AM

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why are you using off the shelf maps with your shiny new pure stage 2's?

would bet you'd get a nice power bump from a custom tune. my understanding is mhd maps are tailored to stock turbos.

Planning to do a custom tune just as soon as I install PI, or decide not to go ahead

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