[engotski]

Does anyone know if BMW testing equipments detect the Active Autowerke performance software? I know BMS is undetectable and I have 4 years left on my bumper to bumper warranty and don't want to void it in any way.

Appologize if this has been addressed before, I must have crappy search skills

[Dark_Knight_335]

Not likely- I even told them I have the tune. They replaced my valve lifters under warranty just last week. But then, I got it like that with them. Best advice- find a dealer you like, get chummy with the SAs.

[engotski]

Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Not likely- I even told them I have the tune. They replaced my valve lifters under warranty just last week. But then, I got it like that with them. Best advice- find a dealer you like, get chummy with the SAs.

SA as in techs? LOL.

this is my 9th post give me a break

[Dark_Knight_335]

Service Advisor. You were close! I'm sure they could detect it, but they would really have to be looking for something specifically ECU related. It is far less likely to be detected than a BMS powerbox, for example. Welcome to the forums and have a safe, enjoyable holiday weekend.

[Johnny D]

Originally Posted by engotski

SA as in techs? LOL.

this is my 9th post give me a break

Yes, anytime on here you see someone say SA, they generally are talking about a BMW Service Advisor (Tech).

[Dark_Knight_335]

Service advisor yes, tech no. SAs are just schmucks that take your order. The techs are the cooks It is nice to get in with your SAs, because they are the face of the service department, and often have an ability to sway the warranty hand one way or the other

[engotski]

BMS unit is undetectable as stated on thier website. I really wana do this on combo with bmw performance exhaust n intake but i havnt put too much reaearch on intakes yet. Afe was my first choice but I just read that afe intakes arent lose power or lag on lower rpms at times

[Tim@EMSTUNING]

Originally Posted by engotski

BMS unit is undetectable as stated on thier website. I really wana do this on combo with bmw performance exhaust n intake but i havnt put too much reaearch on intakes yet. Afe was my first choice but I just read that afe intakes arent lose power or lag on lower rpms at times

Glad to see your looking to upgrade your N52 with the Active Autowerke Performance Software. I am BMW Certified Tech. in Florida and fortunate enough to live in Miami, Florida and have Active Autowerke in my own backyard. I have driven thousands of N52 vehicles and over the years and I have had encountered several vehicles running the BMS Powerbox which are equivalent to Sprint Boosters IMO and are "okay" to provide you with better throttle setting than factory and the power that is gained .

With the Active Autowerke Tune throttle is not tuned aggressively which is nice since it maintains that luxury that you would expect from a BMW and saves you from the GF/Wife killing you incase they drive the vehicle. The power obtained is smooth and very noticeable once full throttle is engaged. This tune really does uses the additional Air from Drop In Filters/ BMW Performance Induction Systems and tuned to utilize higher octane if available in your area.

To the OP hopefully you will find this info useful, if you have any questions or would like more info. please feel free to contact me directly.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Tim, well said. AA FTMFW!

[cdgatti]

Originally Posted by Tim@EMSTUNING

Glad to see your looking to upgrade your N52 with the Active Autowerke Performance Software. I am BMW Certified Tech. in Florida and fortunate enough to live in Miami, Florida and have Active Autowerke in my own backyard. I have driven thousands of N52 vehicles and over the years and I have had encountered several vehicles running the BMS Powerbox which are equivalent to Sprint Boosters IMO and are "okay" to provide you with better throttle setting than factory and the power that is gained .

With the Active Autowerke Tune throttle is not tuned aggressively which is nice since it maintains that luxury that you would expect from a BMW and saves you from the GF/Wife killing you incase they drive the vehicle. The power obtained is smooth and very noticeable once full throttle is engaged. This tune really does uses the additional Air from Drop In Filters/ BMW Performance Induction Systems and tuned to utilize higher octane if available in your area.

To the OP hopefully you will find this info useful, if you have any questions or would like more info. please feel free to contact me directly.

Thank YOu that sounds like a very well experienced statement on the AA tune. I was definitely leaning that way anyway, unfortunatley don't live anywhere close to AA. Was going to look into getting it done at one of the shops on their website - in fact one in NC.

Do you know what the liklihood is of having it overwritten during normal BMW dealer maintenance? I have heard others speculate but haven't heard any comments from a BMW technician.

[Dark_Knight_335]

It would have to be something directly ECU related, causing the SA to suggest a factory flash, to create this scenario. Any doubts ask them if whatever they're doing will hit your ECU.

[Tim@EMSTUNING]

Originally Posted by cdgatti

Thank YOu that sounds like a very well experienced statement on the AA tune. I was definitely leaning that way anyway, unfortunatley don't live anywhere close to AA. Was going to look into getting it done at one of the shops on their website - in fact one in NC.

Do you know what the liklihood is of having it overwritten during normal BMW dealer maintenance? I have heard others speculate but haven't heard any comments from a BMW technician.

Your most welcome for the information. As a Technician I believe it is our duty to help educate our customers all information of the product they are purchasing to ensure they are making the right decision and not wasting their hard earned $$$. The possibility of the Performance Software being overwritten is quite possible depending on the circumstance of the vehicle taken into the Dealership.

Active Autowerke is an amazing company and caters specifically to the BMW Community, the entire staff and Engineering Team are fantastic and always working to make our BMW's the Ultimate Driving Machine on the road.

For those of you who are reading this thread and would like more information regarding this tune feel free to send over a PM or E-Mail and I will be more than glad to help answer any questions.

Tim Hall
Exquisite Motorsports Operations Manager
E-Mail: Tim@exquisitemotorsports.com

[Raine]

+1 for AA.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Plus 1000 for Tim as well!

[Tim@EMSTUNING]

Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Plus 1000 for Tim as well!