tuning gauge question

john boxter · 11-09-2009, 11:39 AM

hey guys i just got a tuning gauge and would like to know something i would not mind driving on map 3 or even map 0 but if an m3 pulls up beside me i would like to up it to map 7 is that a bad idea does it need adaptation time or will it be fine?

Former_Boosted_IS · 11-09-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by john boxter

hey guys i just got a tuning gauge and would like to know something i would not mind driving on map 3 or even map 0 but if an m3 pulls up beside me i would like to up it to map 7 is that a bad idea does it need adaptation time or will it be fine?

John on 1.4 adaption is a lot longer. I think the reasoning is that it will eliminate the KRs that can sometimes associate large map jumps. There is a quick answer and that is water/methanol. It is an easy fix.

john boxter · 11-09-2009, 12:04 PM

im gonna go ahead and ask what the heck are KRs lol and so you would say it is pointless to change maps when a faster car pulls up beside you huh?

HPFREAK · 11-09-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by john boxter

im gonna go ahead and ask what the heck are KRs lol and so you would say it is pointless to change maps when a faster car pulls up beside you huh?

KR= Knock Retard or Timing retard.

john boxter · 11-09-2009, 12:19 PM

thanks, so what you think its completely pointless to change the map if a faster car pulls up beside you?

enrita · 11-09-2009, 12:23 PM

yes never change maps... just run the one that fits your needs and mods.

Fern8321 · 11-09-2009, 12:32 PM

you should be able to hang with a m3 on map5 w/supporting mods

john boxter · 11-09-2009, 12:36 PM

i have a vert though so im 400lbs heavier i mean i dont care about hanging with the m3 or not i care about being fast no specific car to beat just wanna know if i can cruise on stock and when i wanna have fun bump it up by the gauge?

enrita · 11-09-2009, 01:37 PM

Just run map 5 all the time on 93 octane

john boxter · 11-09-2009, 01:39 PM

really why not 6 or 7 my mods are ar catless, and bms dci only thing im missing is an intercooler and i bet you my AIT's are much colder than anyone elses with an intercooler in california or florida or something when my outside tempreture is -10 degrees celsius lol

enrita · 11-09-2009, 01:44 PM

Sure run map 7, by the time you put in 4th on wot you will feel a huge power drop because of heatsoak. Check your your IAT with the gauge. Everytime you pass 110F the jb3 will start lowering boost really fast

john boxter · 11-09-2009, 01:46 PM

but is it dangerous in the long run 100k + to do that?

enrita · 11-09-2009, 02:34 PM

No its not dangerous since the jb3 will lower boost but get an upgraded Fmic . Your car will thank you and you will have very constant power all the time.

john boxter · 11-09-2009, 03:00 PM

ya huh maybe i will but im still not sure about my original question is it bad to switch maps on the fly should i just stick to one?

HPFREAK · 11-09-2009, 03:02 PM

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ya huh maybe i will but im still not sure about my original question is it bad to switch maps on the fly should i just stick to one?

You can switch on the fly if you can. It will take a few hard runs to fully adapt still.

john boxter · 11-09-2009, 03:09 PM

ok awesome!

11-09-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
john boxter Captain 39 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	tuning gauge question hey guys i just got a tuning gauge and would like to know something i would not mind driving on map 3 or even map 0 but if an m3 pulls up beside me i would like to up it to map 7 is that a bad idea does it need adaptation time or will it be fine?
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john boxter Captain 39 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	im gonna go ahead and ask what the heck are KRs lol and so you would say it is pointless to change maps when a faster car pulls up beside you huh?
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john boxter Captain 39 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	thanks, so what you think its completely pointless to change the map if a faster car pulls up beside you?
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11-09-2009, 12:23 PM	#6
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	yes never change maps... just run the one that fits your needs and mods. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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Fern8321 Captain 32 Rep 803 Posts Drives: X5 M60i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (3)	you should be able to hang with a m3 on map5 w/supporting mods
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11-09-2009, 12:36 PM	#8
john boxter Captain 39 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	i have a vert though so im 400lbs heavier i mean i dont care about hanging with the m3 or not i care about being fast no specific car to beat just wanna know if i can cruise on stock and when i wanna have fun bump it up by the gauge?
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11-09-2009, 01:37 PM	#9
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	Just run map 5 all the time on 93 octane __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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john boxter Captain 39 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	really why not 6 or 7 my mods are ar catless, and bms dci only thing im missing is an intercooler and i bet you my AIT's are much colder than anyone elses with an intercooler in california or florida or something when my outside tempreture is -10 degrees celsius lol
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11-09-2009, 01:44 PM	#11
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	Sure run map 7, by the time you put in 4th on wot you will feel a huge power drop because of heatsoak. Check your your IAT with the gauge. Everytime you pass 110F the jb3 will start lowering boost really fast __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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11-09-2009, 01:46 PM	#12
john boxter Captain 39 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	but is it dangerous in the long run 100k + to do that?
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11-09-2009, 02:34 PM	#13
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	No its not dangerous since the jb3 will lower boost but get an upgraded Fmic . Your car will thank you and you will have very constant power all the time. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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11-09-2009, 03:00 PM	#14
john boxter Captain 39 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	ya huh maybe i will but im still not sure about my original question is it bad to switch maps on the fly should i just stick to one?
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11-09-2009, 03:09 PM	#16
john boxter Captain 39 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	ok awesome!
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