sstt installed.. question though?

ohsnap · 11-20-2007, 04:23 PM

Just installed the sstt last night and took the first drive this morning to work. The odd thing is I am not feeling an increase in power, its subtle at most.

I test drove a locals procede 1.47 a few weeks ago and man that thing is day and night, especially between 2nd-3rd. There are many reasons I went with the sstt over the procede but now I am having second thoughts lol..

I guess I got spoiled with the procede. Anyways, I have heard others state similar experiences initially and did notice a big change after a few drives. If anyone has some insight, much appreciated!

jon@themshop · 11-20-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ohsnap

Just installed the sstt last night and took the first drive this morning to work. The odd thing is I am not feeling an increase in power, its subtle at most.

I test drove a locals procede 1.47 a few weeks ago and man that thing is day and night, especially between 2nd-3rd. There are many reasons I went with the sstt over the procede but now I am having second thoughts lol..

I guess I got spoiled with the procede. Anyways, I have heard others state similar experiences initially and did notice a big change after a few drives. If anyone has some insight, much appreciated!

Do a few more wide open throttle runs. If you're just driving around part throttle load you're not going to feel much of a difference.

caesardog217 · 11-20-2007, 05:23 PM

So you can only tell if you floor the gas

jon@themshop · 11-20-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by caesardog217

So you can only tell if you floor the gas

It really depends on the load you put onto the engine and how fast you move gas pedal. Flooring the gas pedal is one way. From a stop and pressing on the gas pedal to 70% there'll be an improvement on acceleration.

ohsnap · 11-20-2007, 05:40 PM

Thanks Jon for the info. I will open her up on the way home today.

5soko · 11-20-2007, 06:07 PM

the power of the SSTT is very smooth, just like the cars normal characteristics. even tho i think it takes about 3 or so days to really show the gains or the more and more u drive it, its def. there. i race a stock 335i just a week ago, my friends, and by 100mph was about 4 cars ahead. it def make a difference.

part throttle u might not feel it or around town, but start to open her up and u will feel the difference. take off traction and ull feel the difference aswell!!

good luck and enjoy it.

oddjob2021 · 11-20-2007, 07:44 PM

yeah takes about a day for the settings to adjust and the car to come out of its detuned shell

Vyruz Reaper · 11-20-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ohsnap

Just installed the sstt last night and took the first drive this morning to work. The odd thing is I am not feeling an increase in power, its subtle at most.

I test drove a locals procede 1.47 a few weeks ago and man that thing is day and night, especially between 2nd-3rd. There are many reasons I went with the sstt over the procede but now I am having second thoughts lol..

I guess I got spoiled with the procede. Anyways, I have heard others state similar experiences initially and did notice a big change after a few drives. If anyone has some insight, much appreciated!

i had the same problems as you although i have an e93. After having the TT on the car for a month, i had to ake my car into service casue i wanted an ealry oil change and there was something wrong with my rear brakes making noise. I took the TT off. When i was driving it to the dealorship, i noticed how FRICKIN slow the car was. after reinstalling it and also doing the golf tee mod, i could really appreciate the power increase. i beat my freinds e90 by 4 car lengths up to around 100 from standstill.

how many miles on ur car? i put my TT on with about 1600 miles so i wasnt really able to tell the power increase.

GreekMaverick · 11-20-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ohsnap

Just installed the sstt last night and took the first drive this morning to work. The odd thing is I am not feeling an increase in power, its subtle at most.

I test drove a locals procede 1.47 a few weeks ago and man that thing is day and night, especially between 2nd-3rd. There are many reasons I went with the sstt over the procede but now I am having second thoughts lol..

I guess I got spoiled with the procede. Anyways, I have heard others state similar experiences initially and did notice a big change after a few drives. If anyone has some insight, much appreciated!

Hmmm.....Since it takes 27 seconds to install/uninstall...do the following....!

ummmmm...Find a rather long safe, un-monitored stretch of a road...( I used a closed airport runway, perks of being a pilot

)

Run few Runs in stock form.
Make 3-5 runs to ensure they were correct...

(I Picked a Taxiway on the runway)

In stock form i was reaching my point/taxiway in 4th gear @ 115mph....!

Waited 1 Hr w' the hood open in order to cool the car down and installed the SSTT...!

At the same point/taxiway mark the car was once again @ 4th gear, however the speedometer and GPS showed 133 mph...!

"Seat of the pants dyno? Well, having installed the unit within only 1 hr apart and not waited for the next day (as in your case) I could Definitely feel the rush, much smoother broader pwr delivery...excellent, just how i wanted."

18 mph quicker
27 second install on the clock
$600.00
= PRICELESSSSSS.....! Have "safe" fun...

Cheers.

greentea335i · 11-20-2007, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohsnap

Just installed the sstt last night and took the first drive this morning to work. The odd thing is I am not feeling an increase in power, its subtle at most.

I test drove a locals procede 1.47 a few weeks ago and man that thing is day and night, especially between 2nd-3rd. There are many reasons I went with the sstt over the procede but now I am having second thoughts lol..

I guess I got spoiled with the procede. Anyways, I have heard others state similar experiences initially and did notice a big change after a few drives. If anyone has some insight, much appreciated!

same with me when i installed the SS/TT
i thought i got a bad product dat doesnt work as good as other SSTTs lol

darklord · 11-20-2007, 08:49 PM

I kinda felt the same when I installed my SSTT...however, the power does really kick in. Funny thing is, I actually felt the difference when I tool my SSTT out for servicing...*noticeably* less power when you take it out.

SSTT ROCKS

!!!

ohsnap · 11-20-2007, 09:06 PM

Thanks for all the input/replies all! Just got home after tooling around on the freeway and I am noticing an improvement from this morning. I think the biggest difference is the power delivery is so smooth compared to the procede I drove. On the procede I noticed right away the power kicking in or more likely the torque especially in the lower gears.

I plan on doing some serious driving this holiday week so hopefully it just gets better lol. I was a bit perplexed after my initial drive this morning and was also wondering if i had a defective unit. Guess it just takes some time to adjust.

I have to say the ease of install with this unit is simply amazing!

ChaneRZ · 11-20-2007, 09:28 PM

i agree! i love my SSTT and couldn't wait for the break in miles so i installed mine at 600 miles.

greentea335i · 11-20-2007, 09:30 PM

^^^^
loL!!! ur crazy for that
ive have waited til the break b4 i put that on..

ChaneRZ · 11-20-2007, 09:34 PM

different folks different stroke lol. loving it! easy installation.

revah2 · 11-20-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohsnap

Just installed the sstt last night and took the first drive this morning to work. The odd thing is I am not feeling an increase in power, its subtle at most.

I test drove a locals procede 1.47 a few weeks ago and man that thing is day and night, especially between 2nd-3rd. There are many reasons I went with the sstt over the procede but now I am having second thoughts lol..

I guess I got spoiled with the procede. Anyways, I have heard others state similar experiences initially and did notice a big change after a few drives. If anyone has some insight, much appreciated!

If there is anyone that you raced and lost to when your 335i was stock- find that same person again and race them with your SSTT. That's where youll be shocked by the fact that you didnt feel the power increase.

GreekMaverick · 11-20-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by revah2

If there is anyone that you raced and lost to when your 335i was stock- find that same person again and race them with your SSTT. That's where youll be shocked by the fact that you didnt feel the power increase.

If Iam not mistaken you got the JB2 right..? Always wonder how fast a JB2 would be Vs the SSTT....Hey if you show up @ the Moroso 30th maybe we can race for fun

j28s · 11-20-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ohsnap

Just installed the sstt last night and took the first drive this morning to work. The odd thing is I am not feeling an increase in power, its subtle at most.

I test drove a locals procede 1.47 a few weeks ago and man that thing is day and night, especially between 2nd-3rd. There are many reasons I went with the sstt over the procede but now I am having second thoughts lol..

I guess I got spoiled with the procede. Anyways, I have heard others state similar experiences initially and did notice a big change after a few drives. If anyone has some insight, much appreciated!

Two solutions for you...one free and one more expensive. One - take the SSTT off and drive around for two days and see if you notice a difference in power, if you don't...may want to do #2 or contact SS. Two - take off the SSTT and go get a couple dyno runs..then put the SSTT on and get a couple more dyno runs. See if you have a power gain...if not, send it back to SS for a new one.

revah2 · 11-20-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekMaverick

If Iam not mistaken you got the JB2 right..? Always wonder how fast a JB2 would be Vs the SSTT....Hey if you show up @ the Moroso 30th maybe we can race for fun

Can't be there the 30th unfortunately

Will be in Gainesville.
I can meet prety much any other time though- Don't start school until january

2e9x's · 11-21-2007, 09:24 AM

It does take a while for the car to adapt. However in a couple of days you WILL notice a difference. I still chuckle every time I hit the gas.

Then, just for fun, throw in some 100 octane unleaded and go for a run.

MacAttack · 11-21-2007, 10:32 AM

Exactly what everybody else stated. In low speeds, it drives normal. Hit the gas pedal and you'll definitely feel the difference. You may want to make sure you installed it correctly....making sure you installed it after the car has been sitting a while.

Dan335i · 11-21-2007, 06:09 PM

Throwing in 100 octane unleaded isnt going to make a difference that you will feel by seat of the pants over 93 octane. Just a waste of money unless your running much higher boost than the TT makes.

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ohsnap Lieutenant 27 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 08 E90 AW 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	sstt installed.. question though? Just installed the sstt last night and took the first drive this morning to work. The odd thing is I am not feeling an increase in power, its subtle at most. I test drove a locals procede 1.47 a few weeks ago and man that thing is day and night, especially between 2nd-3rd. There are many reasons I went with the sstt over the procede but now I am having second thoughts lol.. I guess I got spoiled with the procede. Anyways, I have heard others state similar experiences initially and did notice a big change after a few drives. If anyone has some insight, much appreciated!
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ohsnap Lieutenant 27 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 08 E90 AW 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	Thanks Jon for the info. I will open her up on the way home today.
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5soko Brigadier General 350 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	the power of the SSTT is very smooth, just like the cars normal characteristics. even tho i think it takes about 3 or so days to really show the gains or the more and more u drive it, its def. there. i race a stock 335i just a week ago, my friends, and by 100mph was about 4 cars ahead. it def make a difference. part throttle u might not feel it or around town, but start to open her up and u will feel the difference. take off traction and ull feel the difference aswell!! good luck and enjoy it.
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darklord Ruler of the Universe 12 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 11 Silver Merc E63 (W212) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: GTA-ish iTrader: (0)	I kinda felt the same when I installed my SSTT...however, the power does really kick in. Funny thing is, I actually felt the difference when I tool my SSTT out for servicing...noticeably less power when you take it out. SSTT ROCKS !!!
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ohsnap Lieutenant 27 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 08 E90 AW 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	Thanks for all the input/replies all! Just got home after tooling around on the freeway and I am noticing an improvement from this morning. I think the biggest difference is the power delivery is so smooth compared to the procede I drove. On the procede I noticed right away the power kicking in or more likely the torque especially in the lower gears. I plan on doing some serious driving this holiday week so hopefully it just gets better lol. I was a bit perplexed after my initial drive this morning and was also wondering if i had a defective unit. Guess it just takes some time to adjust. I have to say the ease of install with this unit is simply amazing!
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ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 100 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	i agree! i love my SSTT and couldn't wait for the break in miles so i installed mine at 600 miles. __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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greentea335i Lieutenant 27 Rep 560 Posts Drives: E92 335i w/ SSTT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	^^^^ loL!!! ur crazy for that ive have waited til the break b4 i put that on..
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ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 100 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	different folks different stroke lol. loving it! easy installation. __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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2e9x's Major 54 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 335i ED 7/07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A Sunny Place iTrader: (2)	It does take a while for the car to adapt. However in a couple of days you WILL notice a difference. I still chuckle every time I hit the gas. Then, just for fun, throw in some 100 octane unleaded and go for a run. __________________ 2010 Evo X - silver with a big, stupid wing on the back 2009 VW CC - Black/Black - with a 2011 328i on order to replace it - ED 8/1/11
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MacAttack Colonel 29 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: fast enough Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Afghanistan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [0.00]	Exactly what everybody else stated. In low speeds, it drives normal. Hit the gas pedal and you'll definitely feel the difference. You may want to make sure you installed it correctly....making sure you installed it after the car has been sitting a while. __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe: Monaco Blue/Premium/Sports/Winter Package/Nav/CA/6MT/TT/Active Cruise/Active Steering/iPod/Rear Shade/Tint/Short Shifter/OEM Alum Pedals//
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Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	Throwing in 100 octane unleaded isnt going to make a difference that you will feel by seat of the pants over 93 octane. Just a waste of money unless your running much higher boost than the TT makes.
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