[hachicho]

Hi Guys, i Have a bmw f90 m5 and just wondering what is the best tune for this car as i am waiting on bootmod to release there tune soon but just to be curious and see what is the best tune so far

[Fuel-It!]

Depends on what you're looking for. The JB4 can give you low 10 second 1/4 mile times with a lot of great features without the risk of reflashing the car

[r33_RGSport]

Depending on how do you define "best".

Best on the most power gain?
Best on the most reliable?
Best on the customer service?
Best on quality?

Some will say otherwise depending on their religious beliefs.

It has been discussed a few different time in this sub-forum and other BMW's sub-forum.

It is the same as comparing iPhone to Samsung Android and to other Android.

[Hockeytyme]

Originally Posted by hachicho

Hi Guys, i Have a bmw f90 m5 and just wondering what is the best tune for this car as i am waiting on bootmod to release there tune soon but just to be curious and see what is the best tune so far

For a tune there is a number of them.

HCP seems to be used a lot with some good success on Dragy times and will probably be one of the first implemented into BM3

DME I see all over the place on multiple types of cars but I don't see them putting up good numbers on Dragy but that doesn't mean it's not capable.

Evolve does lots of testing and lots of videos and it seems like a solid platform with good results on Dragy.

A couple of others like Weistec, Eurocharged, Ramon, Dinan, etc.

For Piggyback you basically have JB4 and Racechip. Racechip is basically JB4's basic 2 wire version. However with JB4 you have much more configurability based on type of gas, how much boost, etc. JB4 is high up on Dragy times as well.

[AddyDaddy]

Originally Posted by Hockeytyme

For a tune there is a number of them.

HCP seems to be used a lot with some good success on Dragy times and will probably be one of the first implemented into BM3

DME I see all over the place on multiple types of cars but I don't see them putting up good numbers on Dragy but that doesn't mean it's not capable.

Evolve does lots of testing and lots of videos and it seems like a solid platform with good results on Dragy.

A couple of others like Weistec, Eurocharged, Ramon, Dinan, etc.

For Piggyback you basically have JB4 and Racechip. Racechip is basically JB4's basic 2 wire version. However with JB4 you have much more configurability based on type of gas, how much boost, etc. JB4 is high up on Dragy times as well.

Dinan is a piggy as well, but they match your new car warranty in case you break something due to the unit.

RK tunes puts out crazy numbers but reliability would scare me.
I have the Evolve tune on my 2019 M550i and had Dinan V2 on for a couple months.
Piggy's will add a nice chunk of HP and torque without being as going all the way like a flash tune, funny how the flash tunes are easier to flash than it is to install any of the piggy backs.

DME seems to have good customer service, evolve is great too. Some place called Noel just popped up at $3500 but promise 850hp, I've only spoken to them and you have to live near one of their dealers.

I'd go DME or evolve, you have seen irmans vids with his f90, and he has video of him flashing his F90 with before and after results without taking his car off the dyno.
Good luck, all above options will make impressive gains

[Justin@autocouture]

Check out DME Tuning! They have a new location in Houston.

[Uwish]

HCP! F90 comp, 3/4 full tank fuel, catless dps,
Drop in filters.. 10.4@136.98.
The car will go 10.3 easy hopefully 10.2

[mrgicm]

HCP without a doubt! Stage 2 easy did 10.3 1/4 mile.

[BMWDriverX]

JB4 hands down, 10.24 @136 with just an intake, JB4 and some MS109.

[subzero05]

Originally Posted by Hockeytyme

For a tune there is a number of them.

HCP seems to be used a lot with some good success on Dragy times and will probably be one of the first implemented into BM3

DME I see all over the place on multiple types of cars but I don't see them putting up good numbers on Dragy but that doesn't mean it's not capable.

Evolve does lots of testing and lots of videos and it seems like a solid platform with good results on Dragy.

A couple of others like Weistec, Eurocharged, Ramon, Dinan, etc.

For Piggyback you basically have JB4 and Racechip. Racechip is basically JB4's basic 2 wire version. However with JB4 you have much more configurability based on type of gas, how much boost, etc. JB4 is high up on Dragy times as well.

RaceChip also offers an engine warranty program now on the GTS black version, which burger does not . there are lots of choices

[mike@x-ph.com]

Jb4 is the most advanced piggyback with best features.

If you would rather get a flash tune, wait for bm3

[nabil]

Originally Posted by subzero05

RaceChip also offers an engine warranty program now on the GTS black version, which burger does not . there are lots of choices

Still says that RaceChip doesn't offer engine warranty on their website. How new is this?

[Fuel-It!]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Jb4 is the most advanced piggyback with best features.

If you would rather get a flash tune, wait for bm3

They have a new JB4 firmware specifically for competition models now they are working on further setting it apart.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by nabil

Still says that RaceChip doesn't offer engine warranty on their website. How new is this?

As of beginning of November 2019.
Details are being put together, but it is in affect already.

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by subzero05

RaceChip also offers an engine warranty program now on the GTS black version, which burger does not . there are lots of choices

Wrt/ engine warranty—can you give me a pointer to what that covers, please.

[subzero05]

Originally Posted by nabil

Still says that RaceChip doesn't offer engine warranty on their website. How new is this?

they just announced it at the SEMA show. Only on the GTS black applications.

[nabil]

Originally Posted by subzero05

they just announced it at the SEMA show. Only on the GTS black applications.

Thanks! I called them up yesterday and they were unaware of the change at RaceChip (US) so doesn't seem like the memo has reached everyone yet. I'm waiting for Black Friday to see if the deals sweeten up any and then pull the trigger. Every little bit helps 😂

[subzero05]

Originally Posted by nabil

Thanks! I called them up yesterday and they were unaware of the change at RaceChip (US) so doesn't seem like the memo has reached everyone yet. I'm waiting for Black Friday to see if the deals sweeten up any and then pull the trigger. Every little bit helps ��

I emailed them also; got this back
" apologies, we are guessing the inquiry might have gone to someone on our German customer service side; but YES in fact we have launched a powertrain warranty on our GTS Black tuning variant".

[m52b2g]

Dme tune

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by m52b2g

Dme tune

I've heard good things and drove an F10 some years back that was DME-tuned in the UK. Why do you say it's the best (beyond perhaps it's the tune you've got )?

[m52b2g]

I can not say it is the best as I have no other point of reference. Reading on boost mod I wish I waited. But after a month of driving wo and w the stage 2 tune there is a night and day difference.

Originally Posted by limeypride

I've heard good things and drove an F10 some years back that was DME-tuned in the UK. Why do you say it's the best (beyond perhaps it's the tune you've got )?

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by m52b2g

I can not say it is the best as I have no other point of reference. Reading on boost mod I wish I waited. But after a month of driving wo and w the stage 2 tune there is a night and day difference.

Agreed. The night and day difference is true of most of the reputable tunes and I love it.

What's your criteria for a successful and value-for-money tune?