[KANdaddy]

Originally Posted by tatarwj

Thanks to kubax86 (http://bimmer-remote.com), I got the CS package, Amber deletes and the anti dazzle completed today! Extra shout out for the patience with my windows 7 os laptop and my unstable network!!!

Immediately noticed amber markers were gone plus the transmission and steering tune are a huge upgrade! Transmission is snappy and steering is more tight! Just waiting for the chance to drive at night to check out the anti dazzle!

Does the CS tune include a bump in hp? My understanding is the increased hp with the CS and LCI is all software.

[KANdaddy]

Originally Posted by Fugly M3

Finally got my sensatec knee pads installed. Thanks chris3g, so much better than the plastic!

Also saw KO interior for the first time at Indy with BMW over the last two days. It’s intoxicating and annoying at the same time. Can’t decide if I love it or hate it.

Nice! Wish my OE alcantara knee pads had stitching. ///M stitching on these would be sick too.

[SwankPeRFection]

Originally Posted by KANdaddy

Does the CS tune include a bump in hp? My understanding is the increased hp with the CS and LCI is all software.

Not on what he’s taking about. The power output is handled on the ECU side, so it would require a FEMTO unlock first and then you “could” run the free CSL BM3 OEM map on it and get that same power if you don’t want to run their Stage1 map for a little more.

The CSL flashing that Kubax offers does however improve the torque limits/putdown on the trans, since it does flash the TCU (which isn’t locked down). The car will feel much more “alive” in terms of drivability than it does under the stock Base or Comp auto trans calibration.

[chris3g]

Originally Posted by KANdaddy

Nice! Wish my OE alcantara knee pads had stitching. ///M stitching on these would be sick too.

I had mine done by IND

[tatarwj]

I have read a lot of reviews and I haven’t come across one where someone had quantifying data(ex: dyno’d before and after). It immediately feels a lot snappier and smoother.

[tatarwj]

Originally Posted by SwankPeRFection

Not on what he’s taking about. The power output is handled on the ECU side, so it would require a FEMTO unlock first and then you “could” run the free CSL BM3 OEM map on it and get that same power if you don’t want to run their Stage1 map for a little more.

The CSL flashing that Kubax offers does however improve the torque limits/putdown on the trans, since it does flash the TCU (which isn’t locked down). The car will feel much more “alive” in terms of drivability than it does under the stock Base or Comp auto trans calibration.

Appreciate that information and I agree, the car does feel much more “alive.”

[FireM423]

Originally Posted by Jax327

Love the color! Where you buy the front lip from?

It's an ebay 1, honestly fitment is not great. Should have spent more on it. But wanted to see if I tear it up on driveways 1st

[F80.Ferg]

Added full Valvetronic the other day! Considering catted DPs soon.

[Berzerker]

All is right in the world. Not a 1:1 replica but I'm more than happy with it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/393180324243

[T0RM3NT]

Washed her...

[christianb5s4]

Originally Posted by SwankPeRFection

Exactly, this is bullshit. More people need to probably start looking under their dashes and file complaints with BMWNA about all the dealers who are pulling this bs, ESPECIALLY since it’s apparently forbidden by their dealer contracts with BMW. I would love to see some dealer licenses pulled due to this. It’s crap and like you said, it’s invasion of privacy… not to mention, how much data these boxes are farming from you and could easily be used to find and steal the car as well by nefarious individuals who can get their hands on the location data by either buying it or stealing it.

I know you probably didn’t want to burn bridges with your dealer, but I would have gotten a the new car and still turned them over for it. Imagine how many people have no idea about this.

How many rattling noise threads do we see each day? 😂 That’s how this guy ended up finding the box. Sheesh!

I will be sending to BMW, but that's the extent. I'd go further if the dealer was local but I'm not driving to SF for them to fix their mistake. Also 100% agree that it's horse crap to blanket install which is exactly what they did.

The manager left me a voice mail so I'll reply Monday. And I will take it into Sterling this week to remove. To your point, the sad part is if they actually attached it, I wouldn't have chased a rattle and found it.

[christianb5s4]

On the plus side, finally convinced the wife to drive the car. Idk about others but there's something really attractive about a significant other driving your car assuming there's trust!

[mieh100]

Originally Posted by SHINOBI-Carbon

I offer the CS/CSL set up for £95 GBP. UK based. Instagram page:

@fireorange_g82cx


Done precisely, it absolutely transforms the car. Whilst the transmission is an impressive upgrade, it’s the handling coding that most impressed.

What an amazing guy to work with @fireorange_g82cx super professional and very helpful . Did my car 2 weeks ago and I would recommend him to anyone.

[Mike02z]

Originally Posted by christianb5s4

On the plus side, finally convinced the wife to drive the car. Idk about others but there's something really attractive about a significant other driving your car assuming there's trust!

As assuming it’s not a manual 😉

Very nice. When I had the auto my wife drove it once so I went to a manual. She can’t drive a manual😉

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by christianb5s4

On the plus side, finally convinced the wife to drive the car. Idk about others but there's something really attractive about a significant other driving your car assuming there's trust!

My wife never drove my M3 in the two years I had it. She said she was too afraid to drive it.

[christianb5s4]

Mine is auto (CompX) but she does want to learn manual so I'll use the S4 for that. The clutch on that isn't bad but is a full face race disc so that'll be fun for her!

[eman4517]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Thats most likely what it is. When I worked for a dealer, they put them on every car, in hopes that they could sell the system to the customer, in finance. I live in Sac, and I don't know a dealer in NorCal that doesn't automatically install them.

Yes, sounds about right. My NJ dealer installs them on all new cars unless you opt out (which I do on ours). This one was a StarGard.

[eman4517]

Washed her and her winter shoes and installed the summer set, along with the conservative 12mm squared Bimmec spacers. Could have gone with 15mm in the rears, but still looks good.

Edit: Wow, I don't think those hubs and calipers will be that clean for a long time!)

[nosbocaj]

Originally Posted by eman4517

Washed her and her winter shoes and installed the summer set, along with the conservative 12mm squared Bimmec spacers. Could have gone with 15mm in the rears, but still looks good.

Edit: Wow, I don't think those hubs and calipers will be that clean for a long time!)

Looks great! I just ordered some 12's all around too.

[geko29]

Originally Posted by Mike02z

As assuming it’s not a manual 😉

Very nice. When I had the auto my wife drove it once so I went to a manual. She can’t drive a manual😉

The paddles are a dead giveaway.

Not all wives are hopeless when there's a clutch pedal around. I taught mine on my E46, and she drove it on very rare occasion until I sold it 13 years ago. Once my breakin service was done, she gave the M3 a shot and had no issues, despite not having driven a stick in probably 14-15 years.

[TxFeatFan]

Originally Posted by geko29

The paddles are a dead giveaway.

Not all wives are hopeless when there's a clutch pedal around. I taught mine on my E46, and she drove it on very rare occasion until I sold it 13 years ago. Once my breakin service was done, she gave the M3 a shot and had no issues, despite not having driven a stick in probably 14-15 years.

Mine prefers driving a manual. Of course she can also field strip and reassemble a Kalashnikov in 27 seconds, so there’s that.

[T0RM3NT]

Originally Posted by TxFeatFan

Mine prefers driving a manual. Of course she can also field strip and reassemble a Kalashnikov in 27 seconds, so there’s that.

That's awesome!