02-23-2020, 02:32 AM | #1 |
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Mission Performance Stage 2 Review
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I've got about 5k miles on the car now and thought it might be a good time to give some feedback on Alex's tune. He's been a pleasure to work with, and I've bounced around between Stage 1 and 2, and also with and without burble mode. Without going into detail, I can 100% recommend any of these options. I flashed to Stage 1 before my downpipe arrived and immediately noticed the power difference. I was honestly surprised by the difference on just a stock car. I only ran Stage 1 for about a week, but if I were to keep the stock equipment on the car, I would be completely satisfied with the gains. Now I have the VRSF downpipe and stage 2 with burble mode. I am unfortunately running 91 octane here, but the power difference is incredible. It really makes me curious to run the e30 mix. I ran Stage 2 with stock spark plugs for a while and after gapping down to .025 (recommended by Alex) I did feel a small change in responsiveness. The burble mode with a VRSF downpipe is a pretty intense. I've played around with individual sport settings and there's actually a big difference between comfort, sport, AND sport plus. It's nice to have the option to throw it in comfort and have nearly no popping, but let's be honest, we're almost always in sport. Sport and Sport Plus (individual engine settings) also have a difference. In Sport Plus it's pretty obnoxious. You'll hear burbles revving down from 2k, and gunshots anywhere over 5k. Alex's support has been incredible throughout all of these changes. I didn't have any issues flashing over OBD, and he was available should anything come up. I've changed the flash myself 10+ times by now to feel the differences and apply new settings. UPDATE: Alex has the CEL sorted out. Hoping that this will fix the launch and remote start as well. I did have an issue with a CEL for my catless DP, but Alex was able to clear that up for me with an updated flash. I believe launch and remote start were caused by this CEL. Will update soon. I'll be putting the car on a dyno soon, running stock, then Stage 2. I'll be sure to upload the results. Trying to find a good spot to use draggy as well. Even without the numbers, I can say this thing is MUCH faster.. Here's a flyby video and another showcasing the car. Picked up all of the exterior part from getBMWparts! Last edited by BayM340i; 02-24-2020 at 01:40 AM.. |
02-23-2020, 11:11 AM | #3 | |
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The codes I've had are: CD990B - Message (front axle speed request, 69.3.4) missing, receiver DME, transmitter DSC CD990E - Message (front axle speed request, 69.3.4) missing, receiver DME, transmitter DSC 1F2113 - Saying my factory remote start option is broken. 021204 - DME: Function enable, RPM limiter, power stage 1: Malfunction / DME: Transport mode active 180001 - Downpipe detected The first two have always been there. Apparently it's normal in the RWD car. The rest should be cleared with this update. |
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02-23-2020, 11:54 AM | #4 | |
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That aside - certainly try a little e85 in your tank to get close to an e30 blend if you can - like you, I'm in CA, and subjected to the 91 crap gas. The e30 blend (or 93) make an already outstanding tune (MP) just a little better. And while it's probably not practical on a regular basis for you it would be great to get your feedback. Beautiful car - great mods - thanks for the share! |
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02-23-2020, 12:24 PM | #5 |
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Lol that airstrip video. Was that featured on your instagram?
Nice car. I'd love to see some dragy times.
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02-23-2020, 02:18 PM | #6 | |
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Going to try out the e85 mix here soon. I have a station 1 mile from my house! Probably going to run it for a little while and do the Dyno like that. I'm always super cautious with this stuff though and will probably switch back to 91 just for long term safety and convenience. |
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We tried to use draggy but it was being glitchy and giving inaccurate times. Not worth posting anything from it the way it was recording. Definitely going to try again soon though. |
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02-25-2020, 11:24 AM | #10 |
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Thank you for the review
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021204 - DME: Function enable, RPM limiter, power stage 1: Malfunction / DME: Transport mode active I remapped my G20 330xi and I have this error. Car has stage 1 but something is wrong cause I don't really feel the difference :/. Is it some kind of ECU TP? Thank you
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