[weidake]

Originally Posted by Hadib233

It absolutely is, but a proper tuned car is just so much better than stock. I've tuned every car I've had it makes a world difference- but shame on that man there are some snakes in this business

You are absolutely right! I still tuned my 488 after the incident. I'm also looking to tune m3 in the near future. And I'm better prepared this time if anything happens

[Der_Wolf]

Originally Posted by weidake

You are absolutely right! I still tuned my 488 after the incident. I'm also looking to tune m3 in the near future. And I'm better prepared this time if anything happens

Who did you use for the 488 tune? Novitec has a good one. What kind of power did you get after the tune? I've seen a 488 with novitec ecu tune, exhaust and some other parts rail out 780hp at the wheels! Was 6xx for torque at the wheels as well. Incredible

[weidake]

Originally Posted by Der_Wolf

Who did you use for the 488 tune? Novitec has a good one. What kind of power did you get after the tune? I've seen a 488 with novitec ecu tune, exhaust and some other parts rail out 780hp at the wheels! Was 6xx for torque at the wheels as well. Incredible

Eurochxxxed tuned the car.
Final result is also 780 at the crank. I did down pipe as well.

[Der_Wolf]

Originally Posted by weidake

Eurochxxxed tuned the car.
Final result is also 780 at the crank. I did down pipe as well.

Nice! How do you like it? Is it hard to put down all that power on a launch?

[r33_RGSport]

OP, do you have pictures on where they harness are installed?
I have seen a few BMW "master" tech or "I know my car" installed RaceChip wrong.
Maybe I can help.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by PercyZ

I'm returning this, probably wanna ask them to compensate for the installation as well. They claimed do it yourself but for g8x it definitely requires some special skill.

I remember Gordon Ramsay said at one of his show that his dish can be easily done at home by yourself.
But, since I am not a cook and have common sense, I know that his dish isn't DIY-able by me.
I would rather go to a good restaurant and let the guy who know how to cook, cook a good meal for me.

[Der_Wolf]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

OP, do you have pictures on where they harness are installed?
I have seen a few BMW "master" tech or "I know my car" installed RaceChip wrong.
Maybe I can help.

OP, I know you're frustrated, and there is a good possibility that everything is installed right. With that said, Ben is super helpful and knowledgeable and you should definitely run over everything with him and see if a solution can be found.

[mike@x-ph.com]

We will be installing the Race chip on the shop's M4 Comp very soon. I will report back on how it goes with before / after dyno

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

I remember Gordon Ramsay said at one of his show that his dish can be easily done at home by yourself.
But, since I am not a cook and have common sense, I know that his dish isn't DIY-able by me.
I would rather go to a good restaurant and let the guy who know how to cook, cook a good meal for me.

The ease, or lack of it, has nothing to do with RaceChip. It has to do with the boost sensor location that BMW placed as you know very well.

Im glad my installer knew/knows his shit as well

Ive taken my RC's off and on probably 10 times over 3 different M's with no issues of course.

I feel bad for the OP and hope it all works out.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Vic55

The ease, or lack of it, has nothing to do with RaceChip. It has to do with the boost sensor location that BMW placed as you know very well.

Im glad my installer knew/knows his shit as well

Exactly!!!

[Hadib233]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Exactly!!!

Do these help I'm not sure if i got the right pics

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Hadib233

Do these help I'm not sure if i got the right pics

Can you take closer picture on the Harness A?
Feel free to email me directly too.

Out of topic, are you Indonesian? Just a guess from your name.

[weidake]

Originally Posted by Der_Wolf

Nice! How do you like it? Is it hard to put down all that power on a launch?

really hard to use all that power from a dig. best time i got quarter mile is mid 10's
roll race is another story.

[TrentMeister]

Originally Posted by weidake

really hard to use all that power from a dig. best time i got quarter mile is mid 10's
roll race is another story.

You launch in second?

[PercyZ]

Originally Posted by TrentMeister

You launch in second?

pretty sure hes talking about his 488. I cant even get my car to do 11 on a prep surface

[TrentMeister]

Originally Posted by PercyZ

pretty sure hes talking about his 488. I cant even get my car to do 11 on a prep surface

Ahh yes 10s would be mighty impressive

[PLife]

RWD G8x aint gonna do 10's without stage 2 or 3 and higher octane fuel.... Or R888R and super glue. The AWD will cut 10's no problem with a tune only. #gamechanger

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by PLife

RWD G8x aint gonna do 10's without stage 2 or 3 and higher octane fuel.... Or R888R and super glue. The AWD will cut 10's no problem with a tune only. #gamechanger

I have yet to lose traction with my RWD G80 on dry pavement with traction control off flooring it. So I’m not sure your statement is entirely accurate.

[PLife]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I have yet to lose traction with my RWD G80 on dry pavement with traction control off flooring it. So I’m not sure your statement is entirely accurate.

Ok post a 1/4 mile slip with a 10.xx. I would love to be wrong

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by PLife

Ok post a 1/4 mile slip with a 10.xx. I would love to be wrong

I’m not saying you’re wrong brother. All I’m saying is I can’t get the tires the spin. In rain yes. I’m sure the all wheel drive will be a couple of tenths of a second faster. The factory says it will be.

[PLife]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I’m not saying you’re wrong brother. All I’m saying is I can’t get the tires the spin. In rain yes. I’m sure the all wheel drive will be a couple of tenths of a second faster. The factory says it will be.

No offense taken and thank you for clarifying It does stick real nice in the dry and the mid corner traction is legit super car level. I think the launch is difficult tho and in order to cut a 10 a car needs to be violent off the line, or pull like a turbo s. Neither of which are attributes of the stock rwd, unfortunately. If they could do it tho it would be legendary, i would love it.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by PLife

No offense taken and thank you for clarifying It does stick real nice in the dry and the mid corner traction is legit super car level. I think the launch is difficult tho and in order to cut a 10 a car needs to be violent off the line, or pull like a turbo s. Neither of which are attributes of the stock rwd, unfortunately. If they could do it tho it would be legendary, i would love it.

The launch control sucks on this car. However I’ve been hoping that it’s been user error this whole time.