Drivetrain RaceChip Ultimate install + review for b46
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I'm thinking about this product, seems very promising, or the one from Dtuk for my F56 JCW, my coworker just bought one for his diesel BMW and loves it. Has the racechip caused any problems with the drive train? Seem to read now and again on these forums with burger tune as well as NM power module that if driven hard, may cause drivetrain faults. I'm planning on taking my car to VIR raceway next month but don't want to be driving hard and having faults start happening. Not sure if it's these new F56 minis or the power modules, but my tuned R56 from RMW never threw a code and I was running 21-22 pounds of boost in conjunction with a forge intercooler. Seems the racechip can take my JCW to 284 hp with 289 ftlbs of torque with the ultimate set up!!
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I'm thinking about this product, seems very promising, or the one from Dtuk for my F56 JCW, my coworker just bought one for his diesel BMW and loves it. Has the racechip caused any problems with the drive train? Seem to read now and again on these forums with burger tune as well as NM power module that if driven hard, may cause drivetrain faults. I'm planning on taking my car to VIR raceway next month but don't want to be driving hard and having faults start happening. Not sure if it's these new F56 minis or the power modules, but my tuned R56 from RMW never threw a code and I was running 21-22 pounds of boost in conjunction with a forge intercooler. Seems the racechip can take my JCW to 284 hp with 289 ftlbs of torque with the ultimate set up!!
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For sure in europe.
If I did it all over again the jb4 beta with the new board upgrade and aluminum case would be in my car right now. Like the added features of the new board,boost gauge integrated with fuel gauge and switchable maps.love the performance, reliability and pnp aspect of the race chip but features always win.
If I did it all over again the jb4 beta with the new board upgrade and aluminum case would be in my car right now. Like the added features of the new board,boost gauge integrated with fuel gauge and switchable maps.love the performance, reliability and pnp aspect of the race chip but features always win.
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I am thinking about getting a Race Chip F55Midnight what setting did your racechip come set with out of the box if you dont mind me asking?
I have chatted with Race Chip USA but they didnt seem as helpful as i would have liked. I emailed both them and Race Chip Germany and got conflicting answers in regards to
what setting is set out of the box, and was S7 the maximum power setting for the car, along with are the stated numbers on the website to the wheels or to the crank.
Your review has me thinking they might be worth giving a try to.
Also how many connections come off the harness they provide (NM For instance has 2 that are used for the TMap Sensor by the throttle body.
Thanks for any questions you can help me out with it.
I have chatted with Race Chip USA but they didnt seem as helpful as i would have liked. I emailed both them and Race Chip Germany and got conflicting answers in regards to
what setting is set out of the box, and was S7 the maximum power setting for the car, along with are the stated numbers on the website to the wheels or to the crank.
Your review has me thinking they might be worth giving a try to.
Also how many connections come off the harness they provide (NM For instance has 2 that are used for the TMap Sensor by the throttle body.
Thanks for any questions you can help me out with it.
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F55Midnight
Thank you for your continuous review on the Race Chip. I have been following this thread and am considering getting one.
I have contacted Race Chip Germany and Race Chip USA with some questions but am getting conflicting answers between the two and wondered if you might be able to help me out with a few answers.
1. What setting was the Race Chip shipped with S7 or something else?
2. How many connections does the Race Chip Harness have and where do they plug in (NM-Engineering for instance has 2 connections that plug in at the Tmap Sensor next to the throttle body)
3. Any idea of the numbers that they state are to the crank or to the wheels?
4. Did they provide you with install instructions for your specific engine or was it something generic?
5. Have you done any launches from dead stop if so any new torque steer introduced with the additional power?
Seriously thank you for any help you can provide with this.
Thank you for your continuous review on the Race Chip. I have been following this thread and am considering getting one.
I have contacted Race Chip Germany and Race Chip USA with some questions but am getting conflicting answers between the two and wondered if you might be able to help me out with a few answers.
1. What setting was the Race Chip shipped with S7 or something else?
2. How many connections does the Race Chip Harness have and where do they plug in (NM-Engineering for instance has 2 connections that plug in at the Tmap Sensor next to the throttle body)
3. Any idea of the numbers that they state are to the crank or to the wheels?
4. Did they provide you with install instructions for your specific engine or was it something generic?
5. Have you done any launches from dead stop if so any new torque steer introduced with the additional power?
Seriously thank you for any help you can provide with this.
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I can pipe in with one item. I purchased my RaceChip from Germany and Racechip USA is giving me a run around because I didn't buy from them. In fact Mr Midnight Black has been much more helpful than them.
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Have you already installed your race chip and if so how do you like it?
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Yeah the german guy at race chip usa was not too helpful. had to call back at 7am and call was auto patched thru to customer service in germany.
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Thank you that really helps out A LOT!
I dont understand why i get diffrent awnsers from Germany vs USA RaceChip. I would have assumed it should be the same.
I am now wondering if I should order from Germany instead as they seriously sound like they might be more on the ball.
Only reason i thought Race Chip USA would be a good fit is because i am in the US and might be easier to talk to someone on the phone.
I dont understand why i get diffrent awnsers from Germany vs USA RaceChip. I would have assumed it should be the same.
I am now wondering if I should order from Germany instead as they seriously sound like they might be more on the ball.
Only reason i thought Race Chip USA would be a good fit is because i am in the US and might be easier to talk to someone on the phone.
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Thank you that really helps out A LOT!
I dont understand why i get diffrent awnsers from Germany vs USA RaceChip. I would have assumed it should be the same.
I am now wondering if I should order from Germany instead as they seriously sound like they might be more on the ball.
Only reason i thought Race Chip USA would be a good fit is because i am in the US and might be easier to talk to someone on the phone.
I dont understand why i get diffrent awnsers from Germany vs USA RaceChip. I would have assumed it should be the same.
I am now wondering if I should order from Germany instead as they seriously sound like they might be more on the ball.
Only reason i thought Race Chip USA would be a good fit is because i am in the US and might be easier to talk to someone on the phone.
Me: Can I do this?
RCUSA: We don't see your order.
Me: I bought from Germany ..can you answer question?
RCUSA: Let me open a case for you.
Me: I don't need a case just a simple answer.
RCUSA: We're getting your order number from Germany to open a case for you.
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Me: Can I do this?
NAM: You bet - just do that and you're done!