[Kleinacus]

Originally Posted by AmooManiak

Thank You, those are some impressive numbers for a stage 1! Did you by any chance take it to the track or try dragy just to see how it compares to stock?

Nope. I'll get some draggy pulls in the next week or so. A few car events that aren't around the corner should present some opportunities. I just happened to get the car dyno-ed stock but didn't plan on getting it tuned until end of warranty. Then the whispers of the dme updates locking things down and I made the decision to go carbahn at my dealership instead of risking a dme update. My dme was unlocked and my istep allowed me to use their tablet too. I really lucked out with timing.

Since then i got the 4 pin crank hub done, charge pipes, intercooler, and the skid plate to protect the oil cooler. Upgraded heat exchanger, oil cooler, and clutch stuff are in boxes and next. It's all about protecting stuff now. I don't need any more power in this thing.

I'll report back any draggy pulls i get.

[TrentMeister]

Does anyone know if carbahn has the update the other timers have in regards to the load under shifting in the 6mt?

[TheoIam]

I just thought I’d chime in on this. I went to the CarBahn office in San Jose during the sale last month and got the Dinan carbon fiber intake installed as well as the stage one flash. I also chose to get the warranty as well as the flashing tablet. I can say that at this point I can not see needing any more power in this car. I plan on upgrading the stock tire size plus one for my next set a tires to take care of some of the extra power.

I definitely noticed the difference in the mid range and definitely above 5000 RPMs to redline. Where the car seemed to just stay flat above 5000 RPMs now continues to build power almost all the way to redline. I will say the only downside is if you’re doing a lot of stop and go driving, at least in a six speed manual like I have, it’s a little harder to modulate. Because of this I have configured my M1 button to be an efficient and sport plus and my M2 button to sport plus in both.

If I’m in stop and go traffic or if I’m driving around in town with lots of stoplights I’ll keep it in M1. If I’m doing a lot of freeway or back road driving it’s always in M2.

I like others chose CarBahn because of the added warranty. I have no regrets whatsoever and it really has increased my enjoyment of the car. If you’re on the fence and you really want to keep a warranty I recommend it completely.

[Kleinacus]

Originally Posted by TheoIam

I just thought I'd chime in on this. I went to the CarBahn office in San Jose during the sale last month and got the Dinan carbon fiber intake installed as well as the stage one flash. I also chose to get the warranty as well as the flashing tablet. I can say that at this point I can not see needing any more power in this car. I plan on upgrading the stock tire size plus one for my next set a tires to take care of some of the extra power.

I definitely noticed the difference in the mid range and definitely above 5000 RPMs to redline. Where the car seemedvto just stay flat above 5000 RPMs now continues to build power almost all the way to redline. I will say the only downside is if you're doing a lot of stop and go driving, at least in a six speed manual like I have, it's a little harder to modulate. Because of this I have configured my M1 button to be an efficient and sport plus and my M2 button to sport plus in both.

If I'm in stop and go traffic or if I'm driving around in town with lots of stoplights I'll keep it in M1. If I'm doing a lot of freeway in the door road road driving it's always in M2.

I like others chose CarBahn because of the added warranty. I have no regrets whatsoever and it really has increased my enjoyment of the car. If you're on the fence and you really want to keep a warranty I recommend it completely.

Look into the cdv delete and ultimate clutch pedal. Next up for me to handle the 1 to 2 being worse with the added power. Will report back when i have it done.

[Inuyasha]

The Carbahn Warrant covers the tune? What else would it cover, anything damaged related to the tune?

[AmooManiak]

Originally Posted by Inuyasha

The Carbahn Warrant covers the tune? What else would it cover, anything damaged related to the tune?

It covers the powertrain if anything goes wrong as the result of the tune.

Basically, you take the car to BMW and if they deny the claim due to the tune, Carbahn picks up the bill.

[Inuyasha]

What if your factory warranty has expired? Then its not worth buying the carbahn warranty correct?

[flybigjet]

Originally Posted by Inuyasha

What if your factory warranty has expired? Then its not worth buying the carbahn warranty correct?

Correct. CarBahn's warranty runs concurrently with the BMW warranty. Both will expire at the same time.

[schnell1982]

Originally Posted by Inuyasha

What if your factory warranty has expired? Then its not worth buying the carbahn warranty correct?

If your factory warranty has expired; Carbahns's warranty is 2 years.
On their website they list the details about the warranty

[Inuyasha]

Originally Posted by schnell1982

If your factory warranty has expired; Carbahns's warranty is 2 years.
On their website they list the details about the warranty

Thanks! I did not know that.

[ptper]

"If your vehicle is outside of the vehicle manufacturer’s new car limited warranty, for two (2) years from the original purchase date of the CarBahn Autoworks product, CarBahn Autoworks will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any defective CarBahn Autoworks component. This warranty does not include reimbursement for repairs to any original vehicle manufacturer component(s) that may have been affected by a CarBahn Autoworks component."

[TheoIam]

Which makes sense to get the tune while you have a factory warranty and not after. If nothing goes wrong for the first couple of years of having the tune then I would expect it’s pretty safe. At least this is my theory since I plan on keeping it for awhile. I had my E39 M5 for 13y.

[AmooManiak]

Originally Posted by TheoIam

Which makes sense to get the tune while you have a factory warranty and not after. If nothing goes wrong for the first couple of years of having the tune then I would expect it’s pretty safe. At least this is my theory since I plan on keeping it for awhile. I had my E39 M5 for 13y.

I had the same thought process. I have just under 2 years remainig and wanted to have that assurance with Carbahn for those two years to fix any kinks that may come with it. I figure after 2 years, if something breaks, it would have broken while being stock anyway.

[Inuyasha]

Originally Posted by ptper

"If your vehicle is outside of the vehicle manufacturer’s new car limited warranty, for two (2) years from the original purchase date of the CarBahn Autoworks product, CarBahn Autoworks will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any defective CarBahn Autoworks component. This warranty does not include reimbursement for repairs to any original vehicle manufacturer component(s) that may have been affected by a CarBahn Autoworks component."

Thanks, so it would make sense not to get the Carbahn warranty If your factory warranty expires.

[ptper]

Originally Posted by Inuyasha

Thanks, so it would make sense not to get the Carbahn warranty If your factory warranty expires.

The way I'm reading it, there is no warranty to get. Carbahn won't warranty against engine failure due to the tune if you are past your new car warranty.

IMHO, if you are out of factory warranty, there are other tuners (e.g. BM3) that make more power, offer a variety of options with a good amount of customers that are very satisfied.

[AmooManiak]

Originally Posted by ptper

The way I'm reading it, there is no warranty to get. Carbahn won't warranty against engine failure due to the tune if you are past your new car warranty.

IMHO, if you are out of factory warranty, there are other tuners (e.g. BM3) that make more power, offer a variety of options with a good amount of customers that are very satisfied.

While I agree that it's probably more cost effective to go with BM3 outside of warranty, most Stage 1 tunes produce about the same power (reliably.)

Having said that, I trust someone like Carbahn with their R&D over BM3 since they are confident enough to stand behind their products with warranty. This is of course if you are not looking to constantly change tunes. Since Carbahn has the option to tune your car via their little tool at home, you also have that convenience just like BM3.

[BigJRocksIt]

Having the Carbahn Stage 1 installed in the next hour, and can't wait. I'll report back on how it feels and any differences over stock. I have no other modifications other than the MP exhaust and coilovers.

Previous to my M2C I had a Miata RF with the Edelbrock SC on it. It was a nightmare. Lurch-y starts, random behavior issues, no fun. It took us almost 3 months to get the tune right with the help of a remote shop. And though I loved my Little Buddy, the issues with the SC pushed me to edge with it and had to trade it in for my M2C.

[TheoIam]

Originally Posted by BigJRocksIt

Having the Carbahn Stage 1 installed in the next hour, and can't wait. I'll report back on how it feels and any differences over stock. I have no other modifications other than the MP exhaust and coilovers.

Previous to my M2C I had a Miata RF with the Edelbrock SC on it. It was a nightmare. Lurch-y starts, random behavior issues, no fun. It took us almost 3 months to get the tune right with the help of a remote shop. And though I loved my Little Buddy, the issues with the SC pushed me to edge with it and had to trade it in for my M2C.

Slightly harder to launch in Sport + but once you feel the rush from 5k to redline you WILL BE hooked.

[BigJRocksIt]

Just got the car back... my favorite part is where you're in sport+ , you give it gas, and it sounds like a cougar-dragon about to burn down a small village.

Need to get my Cup2's on ASAP, getting on the highway TC kicked in 4th. Worth every damn penny. Can't wait to get someplace where I can unleash it.

Thanks for all the great info here and feedback.

[AmooManiak]

Good to know. I got my Carbahn remote tuner a few days ago but my car is getting a ceramic coated and I won't have it back until tomorrow. Can't wait to tune and try it out.

[camilowsky]

Does anyone has recommendstions. Read a little bit of this thread, and I myself, want to get a tune. Torn apart between Dinan + and Carbahn that both have a warranty. I have an M340i. Which of these guarantee more hp/tq? Can’t really tell from their dyno graphs.

[pz619]

Originally Posted by camilowsky

Does anyone has recommendstions. Read a little bit of this thread, and I myself, want to get a tune. Torn apart between Dinan + and Carbahn that both have a warranty. I have an M340i. Which of these guarantee more hp/tq? Can’t really tell from their dyno graphs.

Probably a better question for the 3 series forum. Different motor on the M2C so it won’t be applicable to your car.