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mobiletarget
05-10-2011, 05:51 AM
I am looking at trying to purchase tuning software for my 97 328is. I BELIEVE it's a plug-in only setup, but I could be wrong, those are simply all I've seen. Any heads-up for reasonably priced stuff would be appreciated. I will also consider offers on other simple performance parts. Thanks!
PedroBMW
05-10-2011, 06:07 AM
i am selling a tec3r with complete obd2 harness (would fit right on your m52). This is a standalone ecu which would allow you to tune the engine however you want and for any setup you want with a laptop via serial cable.

Currently it is running my 328is with m52 that I have turbocharged..

asking $1500obo
mobiletarget
05-10-2011, 06:25 AM
Sounds nice, but that's pretty damn far from my price range lol. I'm basically trying to nickel-and-dime my way up, little bits of hp/torque at a time until I can afford to go balls-out. Bought it stock like a month ago, all I've done so far is put a K&N cone on it. Thanks though!
mobiletarget
05-11-2011, 04:42 AM
Bump
mobiletarget
05-15-2011, 06:25 AM
Bump, still looking.
mobiletarget
05-22-2011, 03:57 PM
Bump
kenndoggy
05-23-2011, 10:18 AM
Self tuning software doens't exist.
mobiletarget
05-23-2011, 12:35 PM
Not nessisarily, but people like coforti make nice tunes that, for the M52, are plug in as opposed to chips.
kenndoggy
05-23-2011, 12:55 PM
If you're looking for a tune then yes, you can buy pre-made tunes for your car. Your car is OBD2, it's not chippable. All OBD2 BMW tunes are flash tunes. Software to tune yourself though, does not exist.
mobiletarget
05-23-2011, 01:31 PM
Exactly. I've heard rumor that one might be able to obtain new tunes in the event of, say, M3 cams and an M50 manifold swap, but that's fairly far removed from where I am in my build, so it's not a worry.
kenndoggy
05-23-2011, 01:38 PM
You can get off the shelf tunes for certain mods, or you can get custom tunes. Be prepared to get your wallet out for custom tunes though.
mobiletarget
05-23-2011, 01:45 PM
Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of. Like 1500 bucks for the aforementioned tuning software... Yikes. They probably make a great difference, but I'm not looking to build the car for anyone else, I just want to have a lot of fun and revel in being able to kill my friend's M52 time and time again haha