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      06-17-2019, 04:37 PM   #45
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If you blow an engine and you're tuned you're f*cked .... with that said, and as Carlos states, some tuners stay within a zone they consider "safe" and less prone to catastrophic failure.

We've not yet reached the point where every dealer is searching for tunes when you drop it off for service but rather they search for tunes when you show up with a blown engine and try to get it covered under warranty.

Anything can be detected if BMW decides to "really" look (piggy, ODB tune). Luckily, they usually only look if there's a reason to. I know another forum member was flagged recently for leaving a piggy on the car while having some service performed at the dealership but that was more because it was in plain view and the shop foreman was obviously not mod-friendly.

I've not done anything to my M5 Comp in this regard but both of my F10 M5's had piggys; dealer was made aware of this and I never had an issue (piggy was never removed).

Conclusion: There's a price to play the game ... understand the possible risks and proceed if you can stomach it.
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      06-18-2019, 11:28 AM   #46
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I won't speak on Carlos' behalf, but I believe the tune modifies your stock ECU file(s) so at first glance it will appear stock. However, there's no one tuner that can claim it's 100% undetectable and won't void your warranty.
At the dealership level it remains the same. In the past early on in the F Chassis production there were method of recognizing an upgrade via OBD2. This was corrected after via a patch on most communication tools. Tuning via OBD has been around since '95 and it remains the same...

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Interpretation:

If you blow an engine and you're tuned you're f*cked .... with that said, and as Carlos states, some tuners stay within a zone they consider "safe" and less prone to catastrophic failure.

We've not yet reached the point where every dealer is searching for tunes when you drop it off for service but rather they search for tunes when you show up with a blown engine and try to get it covered under warranty.

Anything can be detected if BMW decides to "really" look (piggy, ODB tune). Luckily, they usually only look if there's a reason to. I know another forum member was flagged recently for leaving a piggy on the car while having some service performed at the dealership but that was more because it was in plain view and the shop foreman was obviously not mod-friendly.

I've not done anything to my M5 Comp in this regard but both of my F10 M5's had piggys; dealer was made aware of this and I never had an issue (piggy was never removed).

Conclusion: There's a price to play the game ... understand the possible risks and proceed if you can stomach it.
Same goes for suspension modification, exhaust upgrades, and anything intake side. The most obvious being a suspension upgrade which would technically void ALL suspension warranty with good reason. Just the nature of the game and I think the biggest thing missing here is that the nature of tuning has not changed it has ONLY improved over the years. Mod within reason and you will be fine. Mod to the extreme and you will still probably be fine but there are those guys that unfortunately go a little too far and there are consequences. As an enthusiast I don't like to this happen and from a business standpoint have a good track record and some of our members on the team have experience in the BMW community and tuning them dating back to the 95' cars.

Thanks again to everyone for the feedback. It is great for the community and this is what makes this forum awesome.
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      07-02-2019, 05:06 PM   #47
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Hello Everyone, hope everyone is doing well.

All PMs and Emails have been answered. We have units ready to ship before the holiday!

Please PM, Email (carlos@velosdesignwerks.com) or call (786-401-6520) and mention the 4th of July special for an extra discount
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      07-03-2019, 01:26 PM   #48
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Featured Client Photos

Just wanted to share some photos that our client sent over while tuning.





Don't forget we have units ready to ship before the holiday!

Please PM, Email (carlos@velosdesignwerks.com) or call (786-401-6520) and mention the 4th of July special for an extra discount
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      07-09-2019, 04:54 PM   #49
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Hello Forum Members!!

I have some exciting news! Our marketing team has extended the 4th of July special through the end of this week!

Send me a Message, Email (carlos@velosdesignwerks.com), or give me a call at 786-401-6520 and mention the 4th of July price to save even more!

*only available while supplies last*
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      07-11-2019, 10:29 AM   #50
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Velos Stage 2+ ECU Tune w/ Downpipes

Hey everyone,

just wanted to share this quick video we did for our client.

Beast mode activated!!!

Velos ECU Tune via OBDII Port. For more information, please contact me via DM, email (carlos@velosdesignwerks.com) or you can call me at 786-401-6520.

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      07-16-2019, 10:44 AM   #51
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Hope everyone had a great weekend and a great Monday.

We still have a couple units left from the 4th of July Promo. If you want to scoop up one of these up send me a PM and I will get you a great deal!
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      07-24-2019, 03:16 PM   #52
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Hello everyone,

hope everyone is doing well. We are offering a "Summer Promo" Don't miss out.

We just restocked on handhelds. If you are interested, you can reach me by PM, via phone 786-401-6520 or via email at carlos@velosdesignwerks.com.

Make sure to mention "summer promo"
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      07-30-2019, 09:49 AM   #53
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Hey Members

PM's have been replied to.

We have a couple handhelds left. If you are interested, you can reach me by PM, via phone 786-401-6520 or via email at carlos@velosdesignwerks.com.

Make sure to mention "Summer Promo"
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      08-01-2019, 02:06 PM   #54
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Hey everyone,

One of our clients sent over a nice pic after the tune. will hope to get some videos soon

Also, wanted to let everyone know, marketing will let us finish up the week with our promo.

For more information, please contact me via DM, email (carlos@velosdesignwerks.com) or you can call me at 786-401-6520.

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      08-02-2019, 03:18 PM   #55
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What's going on everyone??? Hope everyone is having a great Friday.

Our last promotional handheld unit was sold but not to worry. We just received refurbished/display handheld that I can offer at an amazing price.

If you are looking to tune your vehicle send me a message and I will confirm pricing and availability!

Have a great FRIDAAAAAAAYYYY!
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      08-20-2019, 05:09 PM   #56
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Happy Tuesday Everyone!!

All PMs and emails have been responded too. If you have any questions feel free to let me know.

Have great rest of the week.
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      08-22-2019, 04:59 PM   #57
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Hello Members!

All messages and PMs have been responded to. If you have not received a response please let me know!

Wanted to let you know we have a few refurbished units left. If you'd like to claim it and save extra on your tune let me know!

We still have new units in stock and ready to ship as well! Send me a message or give me a call (786-401-6520) to get more out of your car by the weekend!
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      08-28-2019, 02:59 PM   #58
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Quick Update!!! :)

Just a quick update. We sold out on our current refub units but not to worry we have another order of refurb units coming in this Friday. If you'd like to claim it and save extra on your tune let me know!



We will also be receiving some new handhelds this week. Send me a message or give me a call (786-401-6520) to get more out of your car by the weekend!
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      08-28-2019, 09:44 PM   #59
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any members chime in who had this tune done?
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      08-28-2019, 10:52 PM   #60
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any members chime in who had this tune done?
Great question. This is 3-4 times the price of a JB4 or RaceChip. There's a great deal of firsthand accolades and data from both of those vendors including legitimate dragstrip numbers (which serve as a great benchmark of performance gains across the spectrum)--I'd love to see: 1) similar customer accolades and 2) practical/objective performance gains for this tune.
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Great question. This is 3-4 times the price of a JB4 or RaceChip. There's a great deal of firsthand accolades and data from both of those vendors including legitimate dragstrip numbers (which serve as a great benchmark of performance gains across the spectrum)--I'd love to see: 1) similar customer accolades and 2) practical/objective performance gains for this tune.
Can't disagree with anything you just said, but on the other hand, this is a flash tune, not a piggyback like the JB4 or RaceChip... Apples to oranges.
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Great question. This is 3-4 times the price of a JB4 or RaceChip. There's a great deal of firsthand accolades and data from both of those vendors including legitimate dragstrip numbers (which serve as a great benchmark of performance gains across the spectrum)--I'd love to see: 1) similar customer accolades and 2) practical/objective performance gains for this tune.
Can't disagree with anything you just said, but on the other hand, this is a flash tune, not a piggyback like the JB4 or RaceChip... Apples to oranges.
I'm not comparing the types of tune, I'm highlighting the absence of solid data to backup the reported power gains.
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Not a F90 M5 but this is always great to receive from our clients.

Our client has a BMW i8 that we just tuned and loving it.



Don't miss out on tuning your car via OBDII. Its so easy! Get more power into your car before summer is over and take advantage of the last few weeks of our Summer promo!

Happy Thursday!

If you are interested, you can reach me by PM, via phone 786-401-6520 or via email at carlos@velosdesignwerks.com.
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Hey Everyone

The weekend is almost here! If you order today you can have your handheld by Friday and get tuned before the weekend! Send me a message if you want to put more power into your car and enjoy your drive even more!

We have 1 refurbished unit left so if you'd like to claim it please let me know!
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Featured Client Photos

Hey Everyone hope your having a great Tuesday.

Just wanted to share some photos that our client sent over while tuning.





If you are interested, you can reach me by PM, via phone 786-401-6520 or via email at carlos@velosdesignwerks.com
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Happy Halloween

Hope everyone is having a great day so far. Make sure you grab some candy for all the trick or treaters that will be out tonight.

Its the end of the month and a holiday, I am in a good mood. If you are interested in tuning your car let me know, i may be feeling generous and giving bigger discounts. Only one way to find out

Client sent these photos today after tuning.



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