software tunes for my 2010 328xi

markus037 · 07-09-2014, 11:34 PM

Looking for some recommendations. I also get a "flat spot" sometimes under acceleration. Usually around 3500rpms or so. Anyone have similar issue?

andrey_gta · 07-10-2014, 04:20 AM

You must have a n51 engine to have dip

cuco · 07-10-2014, 08:52 AM

AA tune works very nice and gets rid of the plateau between 3.5K and 5K for N52 engines, don't know how good it benefits a N51 though.

Mike. · 07-10-2014, 08:53 AM

the AA tune. I have an n51, it makes the car fun to drive-- and no flat spots

markus037 · 07-10-2014, 09:49 AM

yes I do have an N51 lol. I was just wondering if it was a common issue. Does the tune help fix that? Also do I have the 3 stage manifold then? I was just curious if anyone else had a similar issue. I guess im not alone

cuco · 07-10-2014, 10:09 AM

Even the N52 has a bit of a flat spot at mid range and yes, you should have a 3 stage manifold.

Volasko · 07-10-2014, 12:03 PM

Just search for the AA tune, there are tons of threads with info. The tune helps smooth out this power dip and IMHO is 100% necessary for anyone looking to have more fun in their cars. I have had installed for over 100k kms (60k mi) and it has never caused me any issues.

E93FTW · 07-10-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

Just search for the AA tune, there are tons of threads with info. The tune helps smooth out this power dip and IMHO is 100% necessary for anyone looking to have more fun in their cars. I have had installed for over 100k kms (60k mi) and it has never caused me any issues.

+1 Enough said.

Mavus · 07-10-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by markus037

Looking for some recommendations. I also get a "flat spot" sometimes under acceleration. Usually around 3500rpms or so. Anyone have similar issue?

check out Evolve also

bimmerquick43321 · 07-10-2014, 03:21 PM

don't go with the open flash tablet, some had good experience, in my case the tune didn't change much and when asked to verify if he send me the correct tune file, he never got back to me...

jc5988 · 07-10-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by markus037

Looking for some recommendations. I also get a "flat spot" sometimes under acceleration. Usually around 3500rpms or so. Anyone have similar issue?

its natural of stock N51, 3200-4000rpm feels very weird on throttle.

pretty much all of the TQ surge from 3 stage intake has been flattened to match 328i N52 by factory.

BoogeyMan'sBMW · 07-10-2014, 04:35 PM

I have the bms powerbox and it makes a night and day difference. PPl argue that you dont get power gains but it makes the drive a hell of a lot funner which is worth it for me

markus037 · 07-10-2014, 05:52 PM

thanks for the input guys. im really just looking to get rid of that flat spot and improve throttle response. i know i wont see any dramatic difference in power.

GoRomeo · 07-10-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by markus037

thanks for the input guys. im really just looking to get rid of that flat spot and improve throttle response. i know i wont see any dramatic difference in power.

Try the Adaptive Auto Transmission Reset Procedure. Lost of threads on this topic. Keep us posted.

TechE92 · 07-10-2014, 08:07 PM

hey guys, i have the n52 engine and my 3 stage intake manifold is coming in a couple of days. After I install it, it should drive fine without the tune right? i won't be able to get the AA tune for awhile since there are no dealers around me for 300 miles.

Mavus · 07-10-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by E92TiAg

hey guys, i have the n52 engine and my 3 stage intake manifold is coming in a couple of days. After I install it, it should drive fine without the tune right? i won't be able to get the AA tune for awhile since there are no dealers around me for 300 miles.

just drive and check out Evolve. Excellent support, you flash it with their cable and s/w, and sooo much better than AA

markus037 · 07-10-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Try the Adaptive Auto Transmission Reset Procedure. Lost of threads on this topic. Keep us posted.

mine is 6-speed

TheSt|G · 07-11-2014, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

just drive and check out Evolve. Excellent support, you flash it with their cable and s/w, and sooo much better than AA

I'm looking forward to your back to back thoughts.

Taskmaster · 07-11-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

just drive and check out Evolve. Excellent support, you flash it with their cable and s/w, and sooo much better than AA

*coughbullshitcough*

There are more AA tuned cars on this forum then there are Evolve cars, and ALL of them has been satisfied.

Mavus · 07-11-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

just drive and check out Evolve. Excellent support, you flash it with their cable and s/w, and sooo much better than AA

*coughbullshitcough*

There are more AA tuned cars on this forum then there are Evolve cars, and ALL of them has been satisfied.

Believe what you want but I have both and Evolve pulls harder across the band and is smoother with even better throttle response, same hardware. AA is very good but Evolve is excellent. I am not affiliated with either one for the record.

Taskmaster · 07-11-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

Believe what you want but I have both and Evolve pulls harder across the band and is smoother with even better throttle response, same hardware. AA is very good but Evolve is excellent. I am not affiliated with either one for the record.

I've had neither and think OE is better, and pulls harder across the board. My butt dyno is more objective than any dyno or Track numbers /sarcasm.

Seriously. When I first installed my first tune, I thought the same thing until I realized it was increased throttle sensitivity. I would NEVER tell anyone to spend their money on something unproven unless I was willing to do so myself. And I'm nowhere near that point with Evolve.

ST|G can cheerlead that shit all he wants, I'm not buying it until I see SOMETHING.

Taskmaster · 07-11-2014, 03:34 PM

Evolve

I just can't be impressed with that for $900

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markus037 Lieutenant 74 Rep 417 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2010 328Xi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pottstown, PA iTrader: (0)	yes I do have an N51 lol. I was just wondering if it was a common issue. Does the tune help fix that? Also do I have the 3 stage manifold then? I was just curious if anyone else had a similar issue. I guess im not alone
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cuco First Lieutenant 44 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 85 BMW R80 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati OH iTrader: (1)	Even the N52 has a bit of a flat spot at mid range and yes, you should have a 3 stage manifold.
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markus037 Lieutenant 74 Rep 417 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2010 328Xi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pottstown, PA iTrader: (0)	thanks for the input guys. im really just looking to get rid of that flat spot and improve throttle response. i know i wont see any dramatic difference in power.
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TechE92 Enlisted Member 20 Rep 35 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	hey guys, i have the n52 engine and my 3 stage intake manifold is coming in a couple of days. After I install it, it should drive fine without the tune right? i won't be able to get the AA tune for awhile since there are no dealers around me for 300 miles.
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