[SiriX]

Update: If you have the 285kw M340i (Australia) you cannot buy a supported model from just anywhere, it's only available from RaceChip Australia directly, incidentally they seem to.be much better to deal with anyway in terms of getting details about the tune etc.

[muc2phx]

Originally Posted by BimmerRick89

Yes sir...just installed last week on my m340...Very easy installation. Noticeable difference...pulls hard and works well with the car...No jerkiness. Revs probably ~1000rpms higher in the lower gears before shifting. For a piggyback, you can't go wrong...super simple installation (10 minutes). And a decent, noticeable improvement. If I owned the car, I'd probably go flash tune route (bm3) but I don't . Let me know if you have any questions.

Does it improve the sound of the car as well? I have the 2021 M340i and it does not make the pops and burbles as the pervious models.

[G_B58]

Originally Posted by muc2phx

Does it improve the sound of the car as well? I have the 2021 M340i and it does not make the pops and burbles as the pervious models.

A piggyback tune cannot change the exhaust note or add burbles and pops. If ur adding more boost and the engine is working harder, it will get slightly louder.

[chenry]

Originally Posted by muc2phx

Does it improve the sound of the car as well? I have the 2021 M340i and it does not make the pops and burbles as the pervious models.

No a piggyback (JB+, JB4, Racechip etc..) is limited in its' capabilities and has no ability to control exhaust tone in any significant way. You will need a flash (Mission Performance, MHD, BM3, Carbauhn etc...) for that

[vtt39]

Hi guys. I was keen to do a race chip gts on my 318i g20 but was told if my car has a xhp gearbox tune done , I would not be able to install race chip gts

Is this true ?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by vtt39

Hi guys. I was keen to do a race chip gts on my 318i g20 but was told if my car has a xhp gearbox tune done , I would not be able to install race chip gts

Is this true ?

you can use the racechip either way

[vtt39]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

you can use the racechip either way

hi mike, that is what i thought too as i only heard that racechip are not compatible with cars that have been ecu flash tuned. what i did was a xhp gearbox flash.

all the car workshops here are not too sure about whether installing a racechip for me will have any issues as they get their stock from this local distributor and what this distributor says is a xhp tune will not be compatible with racechip.

are you sure that i can install a racechip even with a xhp tune mike?

[Trevski220]

Originally Posted by vtt39

hi mike, that is what i thought too as i only heard that racechip are not compatible with cars that have been ecu flash tuned. what i did was a xhp gearbox flash.

all the car workshops here are not too sure about whether installing a racechip for me will have any issues as they get their stock from this local distributor and what this distributor says is a xhp tune will not be compatible with racechip.

are you sure that i can install a racechip even with a xhp tune mike?

I run a racechip and have XHP no problem

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by vtt39

hi mike, that is what i thought too as i only heard that racechip are not compatible with cars that have been ecu flash tuned. what i did was a xhp gearbox flash.

all the car workshops here are not too sure about whether installing a racechip for me will have any issues as they get their stock from this local distributor and what this distributor says is a xhp tune will not be compatible with racechip.

are you sure that i can install a racechip even with a xhp tune mike?

your post was a bit unclear. You mentioned that Racechip isn't compatible with ECU flash tunes, but you don't have one, so I'm not sure why that's being brought up. 🤔

As for Racechip, it works by increasing boost like any other piggyback system. I can't see how that would cause any issues with your XHP transmission tune. And if it did cause problems for Racechip, it would likely be an issue for all piggybacks, but that doesn't seem to be the case. 😊

[vtt39]

Originally Posted by Trevski220

I run a racechip and have XHP no problem

Are u also on a g20 ?

[vtt39]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

your post was a bit unclear. You mentioned that Racechip isn't compatible with ECU flash tunes, but you don't have one, so I'm not sure why that's being brought up. 🤔

As for Racechip, it works by increasing boost like any other piggyback system. I can't see how that would cause any issues with your XHP transmission tune. And if it did cause problems for Racechip, it would likely be an issue for all piggybacks, but that doesn't seem to be the case. 😊

Hi Mike sorry to confuse u. What I meant was I was told a racechip might cause issues if installed on a car that has an ecu flash tune done. But when I went to a workshop to get a racechip done , I was told that if I have a xhp tune done , it might also cause problems as well.

[Trevski220]

Originally Posted by vtt39

Are u also on a g20 ?

Yes M340i

[vtt39]

Originally Posted by Trevski220

Yes M340i

Ahh nice. U are in a gts black I suppose ? For my 318i I would think a gts would be sufficient?

[vtt39]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

you can use the racechip either way

Hi Mike I am currently in Las Vegas . Can I check if there is a sale for the race chip gts at the moment.

I am on a g20 318i

Thank you

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by vtt39

Hi Mike I am currently in Las Vegas . Can I check if there is a sale for the race chip gts at the moment.

I am on a g20 318i

Thank you

dm sent

[Longdoggy]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

dm sent

Sale??

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Longdoggy

Sale??

Special forum members price

[raannathr333]

Are you guys uninstalling your Racechips / JB4’s / Dinan tunes when you go in fir servicing? Or just dealing with any warranty fall-out that may come? Trying to get a temperature on this..

[Trevski220]

Originally Posted by raannathr333

Are you guys uninstalling your Racechips / JB4’s / Dinan tunes when you go in fir servicing? Or just dealing with any warranty fall-out that may come? Trying to get a temperature on this..

I removed mine a month beforehand to give the car sometime driving normally before it when in and then reinstalled afterwards.

[raannathr333]

Originally Posted by Trevski220

I removed mine a month beforehand to give the car sometime driving normally before it when in and then reinstalled afterwards.

Thanks trevski! I suppose I’ll do the same. Something about immititation is the highest form of flattery something something… uninstall/install is easy enough.

[G20Debug]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Special forum members price

Interested

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by raannathr333

Are you guys uninstalling your Racechips / JB4’s / Dinan tunes when you go in fir servicing? Or just dealing with any warranty fall-out that may come? Trying to get a temperature on this..

I have a leased car, and I keep my JB4 installed. They simply remove the OBD connection, perform the necessary work, and then reinstall it.

Maintaining a good relationship with your service advisor is key, and giving them a small tip can help ensure a hassle-free experience with your mods.

It's a good idea to consistently request the same service advisor, and show appreciation with tips, and it doesn't hurt that many of the service team members are customers of Extreme Power House!

Originally Posted by G20Debug

Interested

dm me which one you are interested in and I'll make it happen