Some Basic BM3 Questions

modiddy24 · 03-14-2019, 09:02 PM

Hey guys. I’ve been doing a lot of reading on tunes and fairly confident I will probably roll with bm3 but had a few questions..sorry if any of these seem dumb:

1. Does bm3 offer other coding options you see with a tune such as Aloine...side mirrors closing, disabling active sound, lighting adjustments etc.

2. Will bmw know the car was tuned if it’s tuned back to stock before taking it in? Or do they have to “search” the computer to know the car was tuned.

3. For E85, is anything outside of the tune needed? Also, what’s the proper ratio? 4 gallons e85 and 11 or so 91 or 93?

That’s all I can think of right now. Thanks in advance for the help!

mike@x-ph.com · 03-14-2019, 09:39 PM

Hi,
BM3 does not offer any coding

As long as you go back to stock before your visit you should be fine but it depends on whats wrong with the car and how deep they want to search to catch you

chewbakam4 · 03-15-2019, 07:46 PM

They mentioned a few times they might be adding some common coding options but I think they got busy with making other features in the meantime

aswy6 · 03-16-2019, 10:54 AM

Im also very interested how factory warranty work will look with BM3. Also, are aftermarket warranties easier to fool with stuff like this?

tom @ eas · 03-16-2019, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by aswy6

Im also very interested how factory warranty work will look with BM3. Also, are aftermarket warranties easier to fool with stuff like this?

It's recommended you remove the tune and lock the DMEs if going in for warranty work.

M3Jae · 03-16-2019, 11:59 AM

BM3 offers Stage 2 E30 tune. I would upgrade the Chargepipe and Downpipes to get the full potential. I normally use 5 gallons max on my F80 M3. I can help with your Bootmod3, since we are in the same area. We also have a nice F8x Crew! PM Me!

aswy6 · 03-16-2019, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

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Originally Posted by aswy6

Im also very interested how factory warranty work will look with BM3. Also, are aftermarket warranties easier to fool with stuff like this?

It's recommended you remove the tune and lock the DMEs if going in for warranty work.

Tom,

Yes i have heard that but i dont think i fully understand the term "lock the ecu". Also, even after i flash it back to stock amd "lock" it, is it still detectable at that point?

nioh_lbbm2 · 03-17-2019, 12:24 AM

yes, still detectable if bmw digs deep enough but not readily apparent when you're just going in for service

melvyn · 03-17-2019, 08:35 AM

What psi is BM3 Stage1 93 octane running, about 25 on stock turbos?

cbrtrx · 03-17-2019, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by melvyn

What psi is BM3 Stage1 93 octane running, about 25 on stock turbos?

Closer to 22.

modiddy24 · 03-18-2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by M3Jae

BM3 offers Stage 2 E30 tune. I would upgrade the Chargepipe and Downpipes to get the full potential. I normally use 5 gallons max on my F80 M3. I can help with your Bootmod3, since we are in the same area. We also have a nice F8x Crew! PM Me!

Hey bud. PM sent.

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modiddy24 Private 16 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Some Basic BM3 Questions Hey guys. I’ve been doing a lot of reading on tunes and fairly confident I will probably roll with bm3 but had a few questions..sorry if any of these seem dumb: 1. Does bm3 offer other coding options you see with a tune such as Aloine...side mirrors closing, disabling active sound, lighting adjustments etc. 2. Will bmw know the car was tuned if it’s tuned back to stock before taking it in? Or do they have to “search” the computer to know the car was tuned. 3. For E85, is anything outside of the tune needed? Also, what’s the proper ratio? 4 gallons e85 and 11 or so 91 or 93? That’s all I can think of right now. Thanks in advance for the help!
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chewbakam4 Major 717 Rep 1,184 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Malton iTrader: (0)	They mentioned a few times they might be adding some common coding options but I think they got busy with making other features in the meantime
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aswy6 Captain 261 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	Im also very interested how factory warranty work will look with BM3. Also, are aftermarket warranties easier to fool with stuff like this?
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M3Jae New Member 7 Rep 24 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Silverstone II Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta, Georgia iTrader: (0)	BM3 offers Stage 2 E30 tune. I would upgrade the Chargepipe and Downpipes to get the full potential. I normally use 5 gallons max on my F80 M3. I can help with your Bootmod3, since we are in the same area. We also have a nice F8x Crew! PM Me!
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nioh_lbbm2 Lieutenant Colonel 1717 Rep 1,899 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	yes, still detectable if bmw digs deep enough but not readily apparent when you're just going in for service
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melvyn Lieutenant 267 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: isle of man iTrader: (0)	What psi is BM3 Stage1 93 octane running, about 25 on stock turbos?
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