Mind Candy--Possible 545i Weight Savings
10-16-2005, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Oct 16 2005, 01:07 PM
[quote name='donv' date='Oct 15 2005, 10:07 AM']Thanks much for the chip info. I probably will wait for Dinan. My dealer is Dinan certified, and I am trying to minimize the risk of mod-related warranty problems.
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I'm also waiting for Dinan's claims but will have no problems going to Upsolute if Dinan's price doesn't reasonably match the product.
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[/quote]I read an interesting article on ECU tuning in the new issue Luxury Exotics last night. You might want to check the article out or, alternatively, go to www.eurotekdesigns.com. Most, if not all, of the good info in the article is on this site. Unfortunately, Eurotek apparently does not work on BMWs and one would have to take his/her car to their shop anyway--as I read things. The main point of interest to me has to do with making ECU-tuning invisible.
10-16-2005, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 16 2005, 12:20 PM
The main point of interest to me has to do with making ECU-tuning invisible.
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10-17-2005, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Oct 17 2005, 12:40 AM
[quote name='donv' date='Oct 16 2005, 12:20 PM']The main point of interest to me has to do with making ECU-tuning invisible.
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[/quote]Yes, that's what I mean. Invisibility would be nice.
10-17-2005, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 17 2005, 07:45 AM
[quote name='Centurion' date='Oct 17 2005, 12:40 AM'][quote name='donv' date='Oct 16 2005, 12:20 PM']The main point of interest to me has to do with making ECU-tuning invisible.
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[/quote]Yes, that's what I mean. Invisibility would be nice.[snapback]185194[/snapback]
[/quote]I would agree with you to go with Dinan. Have the dealer install the chip, you're under warantee, and no worries about invisibility! That's what I'd do. I'll guess the Dinan chip will be around $2000 including install, and should give you a real 20HP or so. $100/HP is a good deal for a BMW.
10-17-2005, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by wolverine' date='Oct 17 2005, 09:49 AM
[quote name='donv' date='Oct 17 2005, 07:45 AM'][quote name='Centurion' date='Oct 17 2005, 12:40 AM'][quote name='donv' date='Oct 16 2005, 12:20 PM']The main point of interest to me has to do with making ECU-tuning invisible.
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[/quote]Yes, that's what I mean. Invisibility would be nice.[snapback]185194[/snapback]
[/quote]I would agree with you to go with Dinan. Have the dealer install the chip, you're under warantee, and no worries about invisibility! That's what I'd do. I'll guess the Dinan chip will be around $2000 including install, and should give you a real 20HP or so. $100/HP is a good deal for a BMW.
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[/quote]Right, and I hope that $2,000 would include transmission programming.
10-19-2005, 07:57 PM
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Didn't read the whole thread, but have you considered sport seats? May not go with the whole look of the car, but they should provide a decent weight savings along with providing increased comfort and support.
Also a complete "cat-back" exhaust should provide a nice weight savings
Also a complete "cat-back" exhaust should provide a nice weight savings
10-20-2005, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' date='Oct 19 2005, 10:57 PM
Didn't read the whole thread, but have you considered sport seats?? May not go with the whole look of the car, but they should provide a decent weight savings along with providing increased comfort and support.
Also a complete "cat-back" exhaust should provide a nice weight savings
Also a complete "cat-back" exhaust should provide a nice weight savings
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10-25-2005, 03:06 PM
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Bump idy do dah.
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I bumped because I added some new info to my original post. Is my off-the-wallness showing? I'm not nuts. I just have many very silly moments. And, anyway, I want this thread to achieve the stature of the mud-flap thread. ~{;^). Bump idy do dah. ....
Bump idy ay.
My oh my what a wonderful day.
I bumped because I added some new info to my original post. Is my off-the-wallness showing? I'm not nuts. I just have many very silly moments. And, anyway, I want this thread to achieve the stature of the mud-flap thread. ~{;^). Bump idy do dah. ....
10-25-2005, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 25 2005, 03:06 PM
Bump idy do dah.
Bump idy ay.
My oh my what a wonderful day.
I bumped because I added some new info to my original post. Is my off-the-wallness showing? I'm not nuts. I just have many very silly moments. And, anyway, I want this thread to achieve the stature of the mud-flap thread. ~{;^). Bump idy do dah. ....
Bump idy ay.
My oh my what a wonderful day.
I bumped because I added some new info to my original post. Is my off-the-wallness showing? I'm not nuts. I just have many very silly moments. And, anyway, I want this thread to achieve the stature of the mud-flap thread. ~{;^). Bump idy do dah. ....
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what is the mobility kit????
10-25-2005, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 25 2005, 03:06 PM
Bump idy do dah.
Bump idy ay.
My oh my what a wonderful day.
I bumped because I added some new info to my original post. Is my off-the-wallness showing? I'm not nuts. I just have many very silly moments. And, anyway, I want this thread to achieve the stature of the mud-flap thread. ~{;^). Bump idy do dah. ....
Bump idy ay.
My oh my what a wonderful day.
I bumped because I added some new info to my original post. Is my off-the-wallness showing? I'm not nuts. I just have many very silly moments. And, anyway, I want this thread to achieve the stature of the mud-flap thread. ~{;^). Bump idy do dah. ....
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why not add flywheel while you're at it?