Best tune for leased M2

billypopo · 11-18-2018, 08:56 PM

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a tune, but most of them i've read about seems to require additional mods such as IC, DP, etc.

Since my car is leased, i'm not to keen about upgrading lots of hardware...

Any suggestions? Being able to increase the exhaust burbles would be a plus as well

R0ME0 · 11-18-2018, 09:15 PM

I would go with BM3 by Protuning Freaks! Hands down the best ecu flashing on the market today! I got one available if you're interested! Let me know

bi0hazard · 11-18-2018, 10:36 PM

I may be in the minority here, but in MY opinion, if you're renting (leasing) a car, then I would not modify it, since it is not yours. With that said, with Stage 1 tune you don't have to upgrade hardware.

R0ME0 · 11-19-2018, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bi0hazard

I may be in the minority here, but in MY opinion, if you're renting (leasing) a car, then I would not modify it, since it is not yours. With that said, with Stage 1 tune you don't have to upgrade hardware.

Stage 1 requires no supporting mods. Stage 2 however requires an upgraded intercooler and high flowing downpipe

mike@x-ph.com · 11-20-2018, 12:28 AM

Depends on your dealer.

If you want to be safe, get a stage 1 BMS tuner and remove it before your visit then sell it once you return the car.

The dealer here is cooler and does not mind car mods, we have a flash tune on the shop's M4
Active Autowerke or BM3 are the most popular options

duckson · 11-20-2018, 07:26 AM

MHD Stage 2 can be run on stock hardware (there is no stage 1 from MHD for an M2 as the M2 is already a stage 1 N55).

This information is from MHD themselves.

Taskmaster · 11-20-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by duckson

MHD Stage 2 can be run on stock hardware (there is no stage 1 from MHD for an M2 as the M2 is already a stage 1 N55).

This information is from MHD themselves.

MHD's tune seems lackluster at best.

duckson · 11-20-2018, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Taskmaster

MHD's tune seems lackluster at best.

Have you tested both on a stock M2?
(Assume stage 2 MHD vs BM3 stage 1 on stock car).

Genuinely interested as it’s an initial step next year for me.

Taskmaster · 11-21-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by duckson

Have you tested both on a stock M2?
(Assume stage 2 MHD vs BM3 stage 1 on stock car).

Genuinely interested as it’s an initial step next year for me.

I have not, but there is a dyno in the M2 MHD thread and the gains are quite small.

No Boost · 11-21-2018, 09:30 AM

Dinan sport tuner....2 minute install/removal, up to 30 bhp and 50 tq....on sale right now for $230 USD

Mr 2 · 11-21-2018, 11:02 AM

I was thinking about the sport tuner, dealer can still log DME and see that you were running more boost though. It does seem like the easiest and quickest boost in kick.

M Fifty · 11-21-2018, 01:51 PM

As it's Leased, there appear to be two points to consider:
1. Chance of completely borking the ecu/engine.
2. Ability to remove the tune without leaving any trace independent of point 1.

FSociety · 11-29-2018, 06:53 AM

Bootmod3 or bust, the first and ONLY proven Custom Tuning platform as well for us Fxx series. Their OTS maps are being daily driven by over 10,000 users around the world.

Blurbo311 · 11-29-2018, 08:37 PM

What's the cost and performance of the bootmod3 vs the $230 dinan sport tuner mentioned above?

Blurbo311 · 11-29-2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stage IV

Dinan sport tuner....2 minute install/removal, up to 30 bhp and 50 tq....on sale right now for $230 USD

Was that a Black Friday sale?

I think I'm too late, dinan website says $307.97.

No Boost · 11-30-2018, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Blurbo311

Was that a Black Friday sale?

I think I'm too late, dinan website says $307.97.

Yep.

Keep an eye out in the member classifieds. They sell after folks upgrade to more complex tunes like myself.

No Boost · 11-30-2018, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Blurbo311

What's the cost and performance of the bootmod3 vs the $230 dinan sport tuner mentioned above?

The flash tune is all-encompassing, whereas the sport tuner only raises boost psi.

M Fifty · 11-30-2018, 04:53 PM

It's a good that they both guarantee not to void your BMW warranty, cause engine damage, or leave any trace of their presence when the car is hooked up to a dealership diagnostic system, so you have nothing to worry about either before or when you hand the car back.

billypopo · 12-02-2018, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by M Fifty

It's a good that they both guarantee not to void your BMW warranty, cause engine damage, or leave any trace of their presence when the car is hooked up to a dealership diagnostic system, so you have nothing to worry about either before or when you hand the car back.

[QUOTE=M Fifty;24057779]

You're referring to bm3 and dinan tuner?

M Fifty · 12-03-2018, 05:29 AM

If they do all of that, you're good to go. Otherwise...

akkando · 12-03-2018, 11:35 AM

they all void your BMW warranty (drive train) if they find out. Dinan *might cover what bmw voids though.

Mr 2 · 12-03-2018, 08:41 PM

FYI you can get a sport tuner for like $250 bones from Mike at XPH. Worth it in my opinion. Bought one and ran sport +, it's not a huge increase in seat of the pants but second gear I get traction lights the whole time. Changed it back to stock and no traction lights. The torque jump is there. Yes a legit tune like BM3 will have more linear power but the sport tuner is a fun easy bump. I like that I can toggle back and forth between stock boost and more boost

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Mr 2 Private First Class 94 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	FYI you can get a sport tuner for like $250 bones from Mike at XPH. Worth it in my opinion. Bought one and ran sport +, it's not a huge increase in seat of the pants but second gear I get traction lights the whole time. Changed it back to stock and no traction lights. The torque jump is there. Yes a legit tune like BM3 will have more linear power but the sport tuner is a fun easy bump. I like that I can toggle back and forth between stock boost and more boost
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