Anyone have BMS Powerbox installed?
11-26-2009, 05:59 AM
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I noticed another member mention this in another thread. Apparently good for 10HP. Anyone have any experience or feedback on this product?
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11-26-2009, 06:52 AM
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Yes I did it to my 523 last week.
See my review of it below:
Ok I just went out alone and you know what that means....
I have had my experience with STIs and their crazy 500nm of torque which I understand what is power.
So here's the down to earth 2nd and final review:
Yes the power range is throughout and even.
from 0- 2500, the throttle booster feature gives you a quick pick up and you get a torque peak at 2500rpm if you drive normally. Quite nice for a daily drive, no longer slow to pickup and when you are up to speed, someone cut in in front of you and you can see his/head turning to the passenger saying " slow fart". haha
Gun down the throttle and yes it felt better. 10% or 15 plus minus Hp won't give you the seat belt lock but yes its there. Refer to the other's dyno chart for reference.
Summary:
Good overall drive feel:
1) graceful power and response
2) the SB feature is natural and not viscious like 3rd gear into 1st gear
3) torque? yes 10% thereabouts but evenly spreadout. cheap ? yes
4) any change in exhaust rumble..... not that I noticesd. why am I saying this? because I thought it would create an even nicer rumble to my I6 stock exos.
5) would I sell it tomorrow ? no unless I need that amount to pay for the installment of the car.
6) any bugs yet? like 0 throttle response? not yet still observing.
7) yes i rather have this instead of the remus exos I have been eyeing now. oh god coming to think of it, a nice rumble that sounds like v8 would be so delicious.....
And that's all, its cheap if you have a X23 (and detuned whatever) who would like to close the gap between your same engine nemesis if you know what I mean. hell ya.
Enjoy! it won't break your wallet.
Thanks!
See my review of it below:
Ok I just went out alone and you know what that means....
I have had my experience with STIs and their crazy 500nm of torque which I understand what is power.
So here's the down to earth 2nd and final review:
Yes the power range is throughout and even.
from 0- 2500, the throttle booster feature gives you a quick pick up and you get a torque peak at 2500rpm if you drive normally. Quite nice for a daily drive, no longer slow to pickup and when you are up to speed, someone cut in in front of you and you can see his/head turning to the passenger saying " slow fart". haha
Gun down the throttle and yes it felt better. 10% or 15 plus minus Hp won't give you the seat belt lock but yes its there. Refer to the other's dyno chart for reference.
Summary:
Good overall drive feel:
1) graceful power and response
2) the SB feature is natural and not viscious like 3rd gear into 1st gear
3) torque? yes 10% thereabouts but evenly spreadout. cheap ? yes
4) any change in exhaust rumble..... not that I noticesd. why am I saying this? because I thought it would create an even nicer rumble to my I6 stock exos.
5) would I sell it tomorrow ? no unless I need that amount to pay for the installment of the car.
6) any bugs yet? like 0 throttle response? not yet still observing.
7) yes i rather have this instead of the remus exos I have been eyeing now. oh god coming to think of it, a nice rumble that sounds like v8 would be so delicious.....
And that's all, its cheap if you have a X23 (and detuned whatever) who would like to close the gap between your same engine nemesis if you know what I mean. hell ya.
Enjoy! it won't break your wallet.
Thanks!
11-26-2009, 07:27 AM
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Do you have any install instructions you can post? They say 20 minutes but it looks a bit more involved, more so then a sb for sure.
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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5' post='1063131' date='Nov 26 2009, 08:27 AM
Do you have any install instructions you can post? They say 20 minutes but it looks a bit more involved, more so then a sb for sure.
http://burgertuning.com/instructions/powerbox.pdf
11-26-2009, 07:37 AM
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I don't have the installation menu. The dealer's version was just 1 piece of paper with 5 lines of instructions as to which wires to pry out and plug in. 3 wires to be exact. The labour portion is indeed straighforward but the risk is high. Cause its messing with the ECU. a wrong wire could have unimaginable consequences.
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both Terry @ BMS and Mike@N54tuning are easy to get a hold via email and very helpful......
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Originally Posted by vegadonovan' post='1063103' date='Nov 26 2009, 11:52 PM
Yes I did it to my 523 last week.
See my review of it below:
Ok I just went out alone and you know what that means....
I have had my experience with STIs and their crazy 500nm of torque which I understand what is power.
So here's the down to earth 2nd and final review:
Yes the power range is throughout and even.
from 0- 2500, the throttle booster feature gives you a quick pick up and you get a torque peak at 2500rpm if you drive normally. Quite nice for a daily drive, no longer slow to pickup and when you are up to speed, someone cut in in front of you and you can see his/head turning to the passenger saying " slow fart". haha
Gun down the throttle and yes it felt better. 10% or 15 plus minus Hp won't give you the seat belt lock but yes its there. Refer to the other's dyno chart for reference.
Summary:
Good overall drive feel:
1) graceful power and response
2) the SB feature is natural and not viscious like 3rd gear into 1st gear
3) torque? yes 10% thereabouts but evenly spreadout. cheap ? yes
4) any change in exhaust rumble..... not that I noticesd. why am I saying this? because I thought it would create an even nicer rumble to my I6 stock exos.
5) would I sell it tomorrow ? no unless I need that amount to pay for the installment of the car.
6) any bugs yet? like 0 throttle response? not yet still observing.
7) yes i rather have this instead of the remus exos I have been eyeing now. oh god coming to think of it, a nice rumble that sounds like v8 would be so delicious.....
And that's all, its cheap if you have a X23 (and detuned whatever) who would like to close the gap between your same engine nemesis if you know what I mean. hell ya.
Enjoy! it won't break your wallet.
Thanks!
See my review of it below:
Ok I just went out alone and you know what that means....
I have had my experience with STIs and their crazy 500nm of torque which I understand what is power.
So here's the down to earth 2nd and final review:
Yes the power range is throughout and even.
from 0- 2500, the throttle booster feature gives you a quick pick up and you get a torque peak at 2500rpm if you drive normally. Quite nice for a daily drive, no longer slow to pickup and when you are up to speed, someone cut in in front of you and you can see his/head turning to the passenger saying " slow fart". haha
Gun down the throttle and yes it felt better. 10% or 15 plus minus Hp won't give you the seat belt lock but yes its there. Refer to the other's dyno chart for reference.
Summary:
Good overall drive feel:
1) graceful power and response
2) the SB feature is natural and not viscious like 3rd gear into 1st gear
3) torque? yes 10% thereabouts but evenly spreadout. cheap ? yes
4) any change in exhaust rumble..... not that I noticesd. why am I saying this? because I thought it would create an even nicer rumble to my I6 stock exos.
5) would I sell it tomorrow ? no unless I need that amount to pay for the installment of the car.
6) any bugs yet? like 0 throttle response? not yet still observing.
7) yes i rather have this instead of the remus exos I have been eyeing now. oh god coming to think of it, a nice rumble that sounds like v8 would be so delicious.....
And that's all, its cheap if you have a X23 (and detuned whatever) who would like to close the gap between your same engine nemesis if you know what I mean. hell ya.
Enjoy! it won't break your wallet.
Thanks!
I just bought one too. May i know which setting do u set it to?
Btw how do u keep track which setting you're on?
Cheers
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Originally Posted by audi888' post='1089646' date='Jan 13 2010, 07:47 AM
Hey Bro. Nice gadget.
I just bought one too. May i know which setting do u set it to?
Btw how do u keep track which setting you're on?
Cheers
I just bought one too. May i know which setting do u set it to?
Btw how do u keep track which setting you're on?
Cheers
Enjoy it like I do. I don't find the need to floor the throttle now. Car is a lot more enjoyable now.
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