[Goneinsixtyseconds]

Originally Posted by Bennett

If it wasn't already quick enough it's now certainly playing with the big boys now after recording 0-100kph in 4.27 seconds after the Evolve Technik Stage 1 ECU Tune. Preliminary testing on the dyno on another M40i saw a gain from 216kw up to 240kw at all four wheels. Based of the calculations this is approx 295kw/569nm at the motor. However don't let these peak power gains fool you, this B58 driven beast gains an extra 100nm of torque in the mid-range. Not bad for a Stage 1 ECU Flash

Forget that, what about the badge crime?

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

Forget that, what about the badge crime?

[Adam X3M40i]

Originally Posted by Bennett

If it wasn't already quick enough it's now certainly playing with the big boys now after recording 0-100kph in 4.27 seconds after the Evolve Technik Stage 1 ECU Tune. Preliminary testing on the dyno on another M40i saw a gain from 216kw up to 240kw at all four wheels. Based of the calculations this is approx 295kw/569nm at the motor. However don't let these peak power gains fool you, this B58 driven beast gains an extra 100nm of torque in the mid-range. Not bad for a Stage 1 ECU Flash

Whats with the badge?

And 4.27 for stg1 ecu tune seems pretty slow as im running 4.3 completely stock.

[Goneinsixtyseconds]

Originally Posted by Five35

Whats with the badge?

And 4.27 for stg1 ecu tune seems pretty slow as im running 4.3 completely stock.

In the US you measure to 60 don't you? Most other places it's 100 kph, so 62. At those speeds it's usually about 0.2 seconds difference. So if you're measuring to 60, your comparison number is 4.5, not 4.3. All irrelevant if you're already measuring to 62.

[Adam X3M40i]

Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

In the US you measure to 60 don't you? Most other places it's 100 kph, so 62. At those speeds it's usually about 0.2 seconds difference. So if you're measuring to 60, your comparison number is 4.5, not 4.3. All irrelevant if you're already measuring to 62.

Ok assuming 0-100kph is 4.8 sec flat.

That means the stage 1 tune is only 0.6 sec difference which should be a lot more for an ecu tune.

[Bennett]

Originally Posted by Five35

Whats with the badge?

And 4.27 for stg1 ecu tune seems pretty slow as im running 4.3 completely stock.

What's wrong with the badges.. I wanted to go for a cleaner look and I didn't like them down the bottom so I seen other M vehicles have them up the top so that's what you get..

With the ECU tune I'm based in Australia and these cars normally run at 0-100km in 4.8 sec so it's a good difference..
The stage one tune is a basic tune and with out trying to get the most of the engine , the company who create these tunes are more focused around the longevity of the engine and not trying to over work it.
So to say it's still slow is far from that..
It goes like a beast the power delivery is smooth with no sudden urges and it just feels like it should be from factory and no delay when you put your foot down..
Any way I love it. We don't have many of these cars where I live and especially one that looks like mine.. It's tuned it's lowered has wheel spacers and it's all blacked out.. Perfect combination I think

[Goneinsixtyseconds]

Originally Posted by Bennett

What's wrong with the badges.. I wanted to go for a cleaner look and I didn't like them down the bottom so I seen other M vehicles have them up the top so that's what you get..

If it needs explaining I'm guessing it's going to be a waste of energy, but here goes anyway.

It's not the moving of the badges, it's the changing of them. It's not an X3M, it's a 40i.

It's a bit like putting an RS Audi badge on a 2 litre diesel A4. Yours is a little closer, but it's not the size of the lie that matters, it's just the lie.

[Bennett]

Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

If it needs explaining I'm guessing it's going to be a waste of energy, but here goes anyway.

It's not the moving of the badges, it's the changing of them. It's not an X3M, it's a 40i.

It's a bit like putting an RS Audi badge on a 2 litre diesel A4. Yours is a little closer, but it's not the size of the lie that matters, it's just the lie.

So everyone who doesn't like it assumes that the intention for doing it was to make it look like a full M car just by removing the 40i..
Not at all and it's not for everyone's taste I get that and it didn't need explaining..
It's the minimalist look and it's what I like I did it for me not for anyone therefore someone's opinion is just piss in the wind..
I'm just more shocked that a couple of people would be so disgruntled over a couple of badges missing..
Does it make it worse that it has M style mirrors..
All I say is X3 M who cares no 40i

[teaston]

Well, I've got an X3M badge on mine, but the vent did come with it and would look shit with it removed:

Have to agree with Alex, arranging the badges to look like an X3M is a bit sad, but etto of course.

[Bennett]

Originally Posted by teaston

Well, I've got an X3M badge on mine, but the vent did come with it and would look shit with it removed:

Have to agree with Alex, arranging the badges to look like an X3M is a bit sad, but etto of course.

Well their you go something like changing a simple badge has divided the public..

I would my say it's sad and no matter what people do to their car it's a personal touch..

Happy to take the slap on the hand but nothing will change..
So back to why a made the post
The Tune is great and worth it

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

Forget that, what about the badge crime?

Looks like a wannabe.

[Bennett]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Looks like a wannabe.

Captain wannabe to you muppet..

You put the 40i at the end of the M badge and everyone is cool take it away and everyone acts like a bunch of dicks.. Thought you would have more respect on this site. I suppose not

[HollyM]

Guys,

Take pity on him; he truly does not comprehend the difference between an X3 M40i and an X3M. Poor soul.

Maybe someone should post photos/specs of each model to educate him...

[Goneinsixtyseconds]

Originally Posted by Bennett

Captain wannabe to you muppet..

You put the 40i at the end of the M badge and everyone is cool take it away and everyone acts like a bunch of dicks.. Thought you would have more respect on this site. I suppose not

Have you never been on an enthusiasts forum? This isn't unusual, people tend to respect the integrity of the branding more. Not just BMW, every brand has it.

I was on a Jaguar forum and they used to post pics of every car that had a fake R put on them.

Found your sister car in the UK.......

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

Have you never been on an enthusiasts forum? This isn't unusual, people tend to respect the integrity of the branding more. Not just BMW, every brand has it.

I was on a Jaguar forum and they used to post pics of every car that had a fake R put on them.

Found your sister car in the UK.......

Do you know what annoys me more in that photo, that failed mucky boot light! Why do so many E46 drivers not change those lights, they cost barely anything!

[dkreidel]

Yesterday: got rid of the god-awful Cerium front grills and fender gills.

Today: wash crud from collection day on 12/14. Alpine White looked so nice and spotless in the Oregon dealers showroom, but 580 miles of winter weather over mountain passes left it looking like a muddy, once white dog

[6ixSpd]

Picked up a X3 M40i in Glacier Silver on Fiona Red with Ultimate Package for my mother. What a badass SUV!

First thing: remove iDrive disclaimers and coded TPMS to FTM for the sensor-less winter wheels.

[Juris]

Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

Have you never been on an enthusiasts forum? This isn't unusual, people tend to respect the integrity of the branding more. Not just BMW, every brand has it.

I was on a Jaguar forum and they used to post pics of every car that had a fake R put on them.

Found your sister car in the UK.......

What is a failed mucky boot light?

[MeesterYay]

Yesterday: I signed the lease on it and drove it home from Vegas to PHX. First Bimmer - glad to be here.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Juris

What is a failed mucky boot light?

On your side of the pond you’d call it a failed mucky trunk light

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by Juris

What is a failed mucky boot light?

They sure do use some odd words for things.

[asyvan]

Got this today so I have some fun stuff to do over the weekend.