SSTT- Not feeling it

jmason0316 · 11-17-2008, 12:41 PM

I have a just purchased and installed a SSTT and a HKS BOV. On an otherwise stock 335i coupe with AT (ead). The BOV sounds great, but i am not feeling the power increase that I thought i would. I do not have any access to a dyno, so i am wondering if the is anyway to see if the SSTT is making a difference (in the maintenance menu). If there is any other info that would help please advise. Thanks in advance.

SpiralOut · 11-17-2008, 12:45 PM

SSTT can take a little while to adapt.... give it a couple days. It will not be a huge increase in power, but you should definitely be able to notice a difference.

ohsnapITZe92 · 11-17-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiralOut

SSTT can take a little while to adapt.... give it a couple days. It will not be a huge increase in power, but you should definitely be able to notice a difference.

+1 and that bov might not be helping out too much. does more bad than good really...

Terrance28 · 11-17-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ohsnapITZe92

+1 and that bov might not be helping out too much. does more bad than good really...

^^Can you prove this?

darkphantom · 11-17-2008, 02:29 PM

are you sure you properly "adapted" the ECU after installation?

Just to make sure, d/c the battery in the trunk, install the SSTT, and go out on a "spirited" drive...that should fix the problem.

jmason0316 · 11-17-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

are you sure you properly "adapted" the ECU after installation?

Just to make sure, d/c the battery in the trunk, install the SSTT, and go out on a "spirited" drive...that should fix the problem.

I keep getting the "adapt" what is the easiest to adapt the SSTT. Also if it is not responding should i remove the tuner, plug it back in (to stock)then disco the battery and reinstall the SSTT? -Thanks guys

cn555ic · 11-17-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jmason0316

I keep getting the "adapt" what is the easiest to adapt the SSTT. Also if it is not responding should i remove the tuner, plug it back in (to stock)then disco the battery and reinstall the SSTT? -Thanks guys

Just drive the car with the throttle pressed open all the way for a couple of times on the highway...Do two or three runs like this and it should already pretty much adapt...Basically drive the hard for at least 50 miles or so, it should be well adapted...no need to take off battery

cu_north · 11-17-2008, 05:32 PM

Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start

MTV · 11-17-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ohsnapITZe92

+1 and that bov might not be helping out too much. does more bad than good really...

Uh....NO

BoostedCosta · 11-17-2008, 07:54 PM

bro just get a jb3 and call it a day hahah

exidisjon · 11-17-2008, 07:59 PM

Its hard to tell the power right off the bat, but if you take the SSTT off and drive it. You defitnily feel the cars weaker/slower...

ohsnapITZe92 · 11-17-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MTV

Uh....NO

LOL i guess u have a BOV... im not trying to hate or anything just stating what ive read from other reviews/posts. i could cite a couple of threads but dont have the energy and im pretty lazy. but UHHHH ya.

darkphantom · 11-17-2008, 10:01 PM

Alright try this then, if the car is cool, pop the hood and lock the car. wait 30 seconds

d/c the SSTT

go out and drive around and see if you feel a difference, if not, then come back, pop the hood and lock the car. d/c the battery to be on the safe side.

you might want to wait until it cools down a bit, so you don't burn your hand.

go and install the SSTT...

reconnect the battery, and take it out a spirited drive, i.e. WOT several times....10mins of driving should do the adaptation...

dkvby · 11-17-2008, 10:13 PM

+1 on BOV too, i had boost leak due to the BOV and im back to stock DV now and woohoo... full boost

ohsnapITZe92 · 11-17-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dkvby

+1 on BOV too, i had boost leak due to the BOV and im back to stock DV now and woohoo... full boost

good stuff! i too had to resist the temptation of buying a bov. but to the OP. best of luck with the sstt! i sure had a good time with it.

ChaneRZ · 11-18-2008, 12:54 AM

i like mine.

Zeph · 11-18-2008, 09:42 AM

I drove an SSTT car, it feels like stock when you give it 1/2 gas, and if you floor it you can DEFINITELY feel a difference. It does tend to kinda drop off at high RPM's though, most of the extra power was in the mid-range IMO.

blox · 11-18-2008, 01:06 PM

Just installed the SSTT in my 2009 335xi yesterday and it's like a different car. There is no way you could miss the acceleration increase from stock.

Mine's a manual, so I put it in second gear and stomp on it -- pushed nicely back into seat.

darkphantom · 11-18-2008, 01:11 PM

Yeah "my friend's" car has SSTT in it...and I have to make sure the streets have enough grip or else I lose traction....

jeveryday · 11-18-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cu_north

Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start

Almost Correct... Its Select then Start

All my Contra fans out there

cu_north · 11-18-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jeveryday

Almost Correct... Its Select then Start

All my Contra fans out there

No wonder I couldn't get it to work!

zaxjax · 11-18-2008, 06:00 PM

My friend just installed his SSTT and it's night and day from what I heard!

11-17-2008, 12:41 PM	#1
jmason0316 Ben Der Done Dat 2 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	SSTT- Not feeling it I have a just purchased and installed a SSTT and a HKS BOV. On an otherwise stock 335i coupe with AT (ead). The BOV sounds great, but i am not feeling the power increase that I thought i would. I do not have any access to a dyno, so i am wondering if the is anyway to see if the SSTT is making a difference (in the maintenance menu). If there is any other info that would help please advise. Thanks in advance.
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SpiralOut Captain 165 Rep 881 Posts Drives: 2022 X5Mc Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (11)	SSTT can take a little while to adapt.... give it a couple days. It will not be a huge increase in power, but you should definitely be able to notice a difference.
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darkphantom Banned 625 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	are you sure you properly "adapted" the ECU after installation? Just to make sure, d/c the battery in the trunk, install the SSTT, and go out on a "spirited" drive...that should fix the problem.
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exidisjon PuffPuffPass 55 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: E92 335xi AW/Saddle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	Its hard to tell the power right off the bat, but if you take the SSTT off and drive it. You defitnily feel the cars weaker/slower...
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darkphantom Banned 625 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	Alright try this then, if the car is cool, pop the hood and lock the car. wait 30 seconds d/c the SSTT go out and drive around and see if you feel a difference, if not, then come back, pop the hood and lock the car. d/c the battery to be on the safe side. you might want to wait until it cools down a bit, so you don't burn your hand. go and install the SSTT... reconnect the battery, and take it out a spirited drive, i.e. WOT several times....10mins of driving should do the adaptation...
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dkvby ☠☠☠☠☠ 21 Rep 684 Posts Drives: 07 Blk e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HK iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	+1 on BOV too, i had boost leak due to the BOV and im back to stock DV now and woohoo... full boost
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Zeph Major 29 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	I drove an SSTT car, it feels like stock when you give it 1/2 gas, and if you floor it you can DEFINITELY feel a difference. It does tend to kinda drop off at high RPM's though, most of the extra power was in the mid-range IMO.
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blox New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Just installed the SSTT in my 2009 335xi yesterday and it's like a different car. There is no way you could miss the acceleration increase from stock. Mine's a manual, so I put it in second gear and stomp on it -- pushed nicely back into seat.
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darkphantom Banned 625 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	Yeah "my friend's" car has SSTT in it...and I have to make sure the streets have enough grip or else I lose traction....
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	My friend just installed his SSTT and it's night and day from what I heard!
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