VAC ITCM??

lawwailok · 02-08-2010, 05:26 PM

i was reading my roundel mag last night and saw this ad, VAC motorsports offers the tuning for N54, well apparently it looks like no difference than JB/Procede products...

but i've searched and don't see much posts about their product. any member tried their ITCM unit yet? i wanna see if anyone actually is running this tune can share the info here?

lpphreakx06 · 02-08-2010, 05:30 PM

The product looks a bit odd.

kjrulz · 02-08-2010, 05:41 PM

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/catalo...e-for-n54-.htm

lawwailok · 02-08-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kjrulz

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/catalo...e-for-n54-.htm

yea i've been their website, but that's nothing much we can know more about the product unless any member is running this tune or had experience with it.

JayKay335i · 02-08-2010, 06:56 PM

It says "simple 2 wire install"

Reminds me of a JB1 or JB2 with the ability to plug it into the computer and eventually upgrade to better tuned maps? Ehhhhh..... For the money, I think theres better options.

Also, I've never heard of the tune or anybody running it. I think there a lot of random tunes out there for the N54 that non-enthusiasts wind up purchasing just from googling and magazine ads.

MrLiou168 · 06-18-2010, 04:16 PM

I'm currently on the fence about this VAC ITCM - VAC Motorsports is an absolutely excellent name in BMW motorsport and I trust them explicitly. So when I saw this on their website at a price point considerably less than the competition, I put it on the top of my list. I may purchase it within the next 2 weeks, so I'll keep y'all informed with a good review.

dmurray14 · 06-18-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrLiou168

I'm currently on the fence about this VAC ITCM - VAC Motorsports is an absolutely excellent name in BMW motorsport and I trust them explicitly. So when I saw this on their website at a price point considerably less than the competition, I put it on the top of my list. I may purchase it within the next 2 weeks, so I'll keep y'all informed with a good review.

Agreed....I know nothing about their n54 stuff and having never heard of it, it's probably waay behind the competition, but there's no questioning the fact that VAC is a solid name when it comes to BMW racing & motorsport.

Jeffman · 07-29-2010, 10:31 AM

VAC is tops. They are installing KW V1s for me next week with 235/265 (F/R) Dunlop Direzza Star Specs on 18" 8.5/9.5(F/R) Apex ARC-8 hypersilver wheels. I am also considering adding the VAC ITCM. It seems like a good compromise between ease of install/deinstall and performance. I have not seen anywhere what the maximum boost is - this is of concern to me as I really want to keep my E90 N54 for a number of years and am concerned about the effect of high boost levels on engine life. Also, VAC claims dealer undetectability -- i.e., throws no codes, I think? I'll be asking them about boost and codes and will let you know.

Jeffman · 08-04-2010, 03:59 PM

NEW INFO: Max boost for the VAC ITCM is 15-16 psi. I'm not sure about the codes.

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JayKay335i Banned 198 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	It says "simple 2 wire install" Reminds me of a JB1 or JB2 with the ability to plug it into the computer and eventually upgrade to better tuned maps? Ehhhhh..... For the money, I think theres better options. Also, I've never heard of the tune or anybody running it. I think there a lot of random tunes out there for the N54 that non-enthusiasts wind up purchasing just from googling and magazine ads.
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MrLiou168 New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2008 535xi, 1999 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	I'm currently on the fence about this VAC ITCM - VAC Motorsports is an absolutely excellent name in BMW motorsport and I trust them explicitly. So when I saw this on their website at a price point considerably less than the competition, I put it on the top of my list. I may purchase it within the next 2 weeks, so I'll keep y'all informed with a good review.
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Jeffman Lieutenant 32 Rep 492 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in America iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Sedan [0.00]	VAC is tops. They are installing KW V1s for me next week with 235/265 (F/R) Dunlop Direzza Star Specs on 18" 8.5/9.5(F/R) Apex ARC-8 hypersilver wheels. I am also considering adding the VAC ITCM. It seems like a good compromise between ease of install/deinstall and performance. I have not seen anywhere what the maximum boost is - this is of concern to me as I really want to keep my E90 N54 for a number of years and am concerned about the effect of high boost levels on engine life. Also, VAC claims dealer undetectability -- i.e., throws no codes, I think? I'll be asking them about boost and codes and will let you know.
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08-04-2010, 03:59 PM	#9
Jeffman Lieutenant 32 Rep 492 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in America iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Sedan [0.00]	NEW INFO: Max boost for the VAC ITCM is 15-16 psi. I'm not sure about the codes.
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