Stage 1 and German gas

[Montego92]

Looks like the gas I have available is German 95 octane, roughly equivalent to 90-91 octane in the US. The pump actually says US 90 octane on it. Is this good enough for BMS Stage 1? The car seems to run just fine right now with it, granted the tuner isn't on it yet. I'm still waiting to crack the 1200 mile break in period. Thanks!

Before anyone says go here or there for this or that...German 95 is what I have...period!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Yes 95 RON should be good enough for the stage 1.
You can always get a usb cable and decrease boost by .5 psi if you wish to stay on the safe side

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by Montego92

Looks like the gas I have available is German 95 octane, roughly equivalent to 90-91 octane in the US. The pump actually says US 90 octane on it. Is this good enough for BMS Stage 1? The car seems to run just fine right now with it, granted the tuner isn't on it yet. I'm still waiting to crack the 1200 mile break in period. Thanks!

Before anyone says go here or there for this or that...German 95 is what I have...period!

Stage1 was designed to work on Cali 91 gas which is pretty crappy so you should be good to go.

Mike

[rr006rbc]

Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Stage1 was designed to work on Cali 91 gas which is pretty crappy so you should be good to go.

Mike

LOL it sure is. It has been crappy since I was running Hondata on my B18 and K20s with super high compression.

[erind]

No 98? In Belgium we have 98. I've learned yesterday that it's still crap and no good for map7.

[Mario_Kart]

When I was in Germany during my ED. I was able to find 100 Ron at shell stations.

[chris s]

I found 98 and 100 in Germany during my ed....

[Montego92]

I understand it can be found, but military rations (gas stations) carry 95 and E10, which is still 95. I'm not going to pay $8 a gallon for American 95 fuel regularly. Glad to hear German 95 is ok!

[Montego92]

Originally Posted by Railgun

I was going to ask whether you were on base.

As it's confirmed, and as a military type with an M, you're a long time enlisted or mid term officer. You can afford $8/gal. . Needless to say, you're not a six year E-4.

Edit: actually..man those pay scales went up. Maybe you could be.

Hypothetically, let's say I'm beyond mid term...I'm still not paying $1.30 a liter.

[hwalk]

Hmm, 98 is available all around and it´s not much more expensive. Sorry for raping your thread, i have a question regarding installation of BMS Stage 1. My TMAP Connector (the one that is easy to reach) sits really tight. At the bottom of the connector is a sort of clamp. Do i have to open this clamp for removing the connector? I´m afraid of pulling out the several cables…maybe a stupid question but concerns me…

Thanks a lot Guys !!!
Harry

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by hwalk

Hmm, 98 is available all around and it´s not much more expensive. Sorry for raping your thread, i have a question regarding installation of BMS Stage 1. My TMAP Connector (the one that is easy to reach) sits really tight. At the bottom of the connector is a sort of clamp. Do i have to open this clamp for removing the connector? I´m afraid of pulling out the several cables…maybe a stupid question but concerns me…

Thanks a lot Guys !!!
Harry

Check this out.. May help..

JB4 and JB Stage 1 Supplemental Install Guide - With detailed pictures and NEW Video
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...t=supplemental

Mike

[Blackhawk878]

OP, why not take your fuel card off post/base to an Esso for Super Plus (98) at the going Aafes rate (not local price)?

[Montego92]

Good point. Where are you at? Hohenfels?

[Blackhawk878]

Kaiserslautern.

[Lofke]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Yes 95 RON should be good enough for the stage 1.
You can always get a usb cable and decrease boost by .5 psi if you wish to stay on the safe side

Hello

How do I decrease boost on my stage1?
(I would like the boost to be somewhere "between stock and stage1"

Regards Lofke

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by Lofke

Hello

How do I decrease boost on my stage1?
(I would like the boost to be somewhere "between stock and stage1"

Regards Lofke

You need the USB Cable and you adjust the boost additive from the JB4 software.

Mike

[Montego92]

Originally Posted by Blackhawk878

Kaiserslautern.

You know of anywhere in country to get a winter rim setup?

[Blackhawk878]

My sales associate at Euler said they had them in stock. That was only a few days ago so if you would like his info I can send it your way.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Lofke

Hello

How do I decrease boost on my stage1?
(I would like the boost to be somewhere "between stock and stage1"

Regards Lofke

As Mike said first step would be to get the BMS USB Cable. Once you have the cable download and install Burger Tuning interface. Connect the JB to the laptop and change boost additive to whichever value you like.

[Montego92]

Originally Posted by Blackhawk878

My sales associate at Euler said they had them in stock. That was only a few days ago so if you would like his info I can send it your way.

Sure, thanks!

[Blackhawk878]

PM'd his info over to you.

[Lofke]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

As Mike said first step would be to get the BMS USB Cable. Once you have the cable download and install Burger Tuning interface. Connect the JB to the laptop and change boost additive to whichever value you like.

Thanks

What value du you think I should have if I should decrease some power?

Regards Lofke (Sweden)