328 chips, BMS or Autowerke

ndog14 · 11-20-2011, 10:58 PM

As the title says. For my 328 I am debating between the Active Autowerke chip and the BMS Powerbox. I have no favorite right now. Has anyone tried one or the other, or both? What are your experiences with these products? Is there any other "proof" than dynos they put out?

redline2001 · 11-20-2011, 11:36 PM

Wrong forum and try the search feature. Your question has been discussed over 100 times.

11N65 · 11-20-2011, 11:42 PM

BMS Power box I using. It gives me more throttle response and 10 horse powers gain.
Autowerke? I have no need.

Trojan4evr · 11-21-2011, 12:33 AM

I'd say BMS power box along with an intake. GL OP.

RoundelM3 · 11-21-2011, 09:05 AM

There aren't any "chips" anymore...it's either a software download or a "piggyback" plug-in like the BMS Powerbox, and on a 328, it's not going to make much difference. An intake and an exhaust would probably be of more benefit.

ndog14 · 11-21-2011, 10:08 AM

I am going with the AA tune. From what I read I would feel more comfortable with it. I plan to get a BMW performance exhaust and aFe air intake with it which will work well with the AA tune.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-21-2011, 10:14 AM

AA FTMFW!

t1mmy · 11-21-2011, 12:53 PM

search first. you'll find things that could change your mind about one of those "upgrades"

theriz · 11-21-2011, 12:55 PM

BMS.

ndog14 · 11-21-2011, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t1mmy

search first. you'll find things that could change your mind about one of those "upgrades"

I did, and that is why I am going with the AA tune.

t1mmy · 11-21-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ndog14

I did, and that is why I am going with the AA tune.

you searched second

but my intention was more to warn you about the afe intake, i've heard mixed reviews

ndog14 · 11-21-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t1mmy

you searched second

but my intention was more to warn you about the afe intake, i've heard mixed reviews

The only other intake systems I've found is the BMW one and I'm not paying $1k

shazzy04 · 11-21-2011, 05:24 PM

I have the bms and as others say its more for throttle response, it suits me well.

ndog14 · 11-21-2011, 05:38 PM

For me it is about that extra horsepower in conjuction with other performance mods.

gunnerxq · 11-21-2011, 05:57 PM

AA FTW !!! Just saying.

Raine · 11-25-2011, 08:50 AM

AA tune + Charcoal filter delete + K&N filter or Eurobox or BMW Perf Intake + BMW Perf Exhaust ftw!

ndog14 · 11-25-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Raine

AA tune + Charcoal filter delete + K&N filter or Eurobox or BMW Perf Intake + BMW Perf Exhaust ftw!

Charcoal filter delete? But that is your cabin air filter. This is my DD so I do not want to get rid of that. Do I?

alpine335i · 11-25-2011, 05:18 PM

3 stage intake manifold with OETuning custom dyno tune

Foreman05 · 11-27-2011, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndog14

Charcoal filter delete? But that is your cabin air filter. This is my DD so I do not want to get rid of that. Do I?

I think he's referring to the charcoal filter in ur air box not the cabin filter. I haven't done it yet so I can't speak for it but from what I've read it increases airflow and MAY provide hp. I don't think it would be enough to notice but again I haven't done it.

MurderedOut · 11-27-2011, 01:10 AM

my bmw goes 200 mph.......when i push it off a cliff lol.......im sorry this had nothing to do with answering your question

heatfan03 · 11-27-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MurderedOut

my bmw goes 200 mph.......when i push it off a cliff lol.......im sorry this had nothing to do with answering your question

I laughed lol until I imagined my car falling off a cliff

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ndog14 Banned 52 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: E90 328xi 6MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	328 chips, BMS or Autowerke As the title says. For my 328 I am debating between the Active Autowerke chip and the BMS Powerbox. I have no favorite right now. Has anyone tried one or the other, or both? What are your experiences with these products? Is there any other "proof" than dynos they put out?
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ndog14 Banned 52 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: E90 328xi 6MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	I am going with the AA tune. From what I read I would feel more comfortable with it. I plan to get a BMW performance exhaust and aFe air intake with it which will work well with the AA tune.
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