Where to buy PPK for the best price?

rudyv1 · 09-09-2013, 08:49 PM

I found it at www.bmwpartsupply.com for $660. Was just wondering if it can be purchased anywhere for less than that

Thanks

Joeyb7 · 09-09-2013, 09:20 PM

I had mine for less than 600 installed at a dealer recently.

granracing · 09-10-2013, 07:21 AM

For what it's worth, I just installed the Burger Motorsports JB4 system ($479) a few days ago and love it! Looked into the PPK before but thought this has better options for the tuning. Just throwing it out there in case you haven't heard of this as another option.

ejm3 · 09-10-2013, 07:27 AM

PPK retains factory warranty.

foghat · 09-10-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ejm3

PPK retains factory warranty.

OP drives an '08. No more factory warranty. Unless extended.

OP why you looking at PPK? If you are out of warranty there are better bang for the buck options.

EnlightenedOne · 09-10-2013, 09:11 AM

Can't you easily uninstall the JB4 for warranty work anyways?

abirmaher · 09-10-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ejm3

PPK retains factory warranty.

Yeah I have it but looking back wish I would have gone with COBB or JB4 because for the price it makes more sense and squeezes more from the engine.

dcaron9999 · 09-10-2013, 09:58 AM

Only value in PPK I see is getting stage 2, for those who track or want to reduce heat soak. PPK stage 2 adds the cooling components, and software flash to manage the accompanying hardware.

I believe the PPK2 cooling parts cannot be purchased seperately. They must be installed and exploited with the software flash, and expensive price tag that goes along with ...

May make sense to get the PPK2 kit for cooling, and add BMS JB4 piggyback or Cobb software flash performance upgrade on top. Cobb is the least painful to removed and add at will, should you still be under warranty.

dm135is · 09-10-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeyb7

I had mine for less than 600 installed at a dealer recently.

How did you get that price?

Joeyb7 · 09-10-2013, 05:43 PM

You got me....dealers apparently have deals from time to time and I guess I just stumbled upon one at my dealer in MA.

Lexington · 09-10-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by foghat

OP drives an '08. No more factory warranty. Unless extended.

OP why you looking at PPK? If you are out of warranty there are better bang for the buck options.

Of course there is the extended warranty coverage for waste gate rattle that a dealer might blame on a tune.

M3Dreams · 09-11-2013, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudyv1

I found it at www.bmwpartsupply.com for $660. Was just wondering if it can be purchased anywhere for less than that

Thanks

How did you get to the part #, or did you have one already? Thanks.

SalemChiro · 09-11-2013, 08:36 AM

BMW of Peabody online parts shows the following N54 PPK 1 on sale for $300. Use the link below and scroll down the page on the left.

http://www.bmwpartsmass.com/partloca...?siteid=215903

P/N 11-12-2-219-488

Cheers

foghat · 09-11-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexington

Of course there is the extended warranty coverage for waste gate rattle that a dealer might blame on a tune.

They might, but since it is a known issue - hence the extended warranty - I suspect they don't look to hard for possbile causes. Of course I could be way off on that assumption.

Either way, just remove tune before you bring it in.

J-Rod · 09-11-2013, 10:05 AM

I got my car already with ppk2, so got the benefit of cooling hw before plugin in the jb4

Drove another 135 (no ppk) for a week before getting mine, and ppk makes noticeable difference, BUT JB4 makes HELL of a Difference! Just my .02... Can't wait to get my DPs for Xmas tho

EnlightenedOne · 09-11-2013, 05:48 PM

Is the cooling hardware the same thing as package S840A ("High speed synchronization")? I noticed that the PPK says it requires the car to have this package, which mine does.

J-Rod · 09-11-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EnlightenedOne

Is the cooling hardware the same thing as package S840A ("High speed synchronization")? I noticed that the PPK says it requires the car to have this package, which mine does.

Cooling hw is a higher output fan and auxiliary water cooler behind drivers side bumper air vent.

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/27...-WITH-M-BUMPER)

EnlightenedOne · 09-11-2013, 06:17 PM

So basically if your car didn't come with option S840A then you can't add the PPK at all?

wjk_glynn · 09-21-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SalemChiro

BMW of Peabody online parts shows the following N54 PPK 1 on sale for $300...

Thanks for the pointer.

I just got one of the last few at that price.

Karl.

dpattana · 09-22-2013, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SalemChiro

BMW of Peabody online parts shows the following N54 PPK 1 on sale for $300. Use the link below and scroll down the page on the left.

http://www.bmwpartsmass.com/partloca...?siteid=215903

P/N 11-12-2-219-488

Cheers

I'd be all over that if I had a N54.

MightyMouseTech · 09-22-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by EnlightenedOne

So basically if your car didn't come with option S840A then you can't add the PPK at all?

Correct

ejm3 · 09-23-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Correct

How do I know if my car has this option?
I don't recall seeing it on the option sheet when I ordered my car last year.

And is it absolutely required for soem physical reason or just BMW tells the dealers not to install it without that option on the car?

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Joeyb7 Private First Class 8 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M Sport - AW Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Boston iTrader: (0)	You got me....dealers apparently have deals from time to time and I guess I just stumbled upon one at my dealer in MA.
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SalemChiro Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 135i vert Join Date: May 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	BMW of Peabody online parts shows the following N54 PPK 1 on sale for $300. Use the link below and scroll down the page on the left. http://www.bmwpartsmass.com/partloca...?siteid=215903 P/N 11-12-2-219-488 Cheers
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EnlightenedOne Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2024 M240i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UT iTrader: (0)	So basically if your car didn't come with option S840A then you can't add the PPK at all?
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