Some of the problems I'm facing :

1. I really do not know how to do all that data logging...this really is my virgin experience with a piggyback chip or an ecu tune. 

2. I do not hv any of the cables that's supposed to come with the PROcede chip. The guy that I bought the car from doesn't have them. ..

Given the above, I'd really like to get clarification from Vishnu Performance. ..but they are not replying to me. 

I'm running RON97 now to be safe. But I have to travel within the peninsula of Malaysia. And RON97 may not be available everywhere I go. RON95 is the minimum all gas stations have to supply.

91.1 RON (87 AKI)

93.2 RON (89 AKI)

97.4 RON (93 AKI)

At higher elevations you get

89.7 RON (85 AKI)

91.1 RON (87 AKI)

95.3 RON (91 AKI)

I would agree that you could PROBABLY run 95 RON fuel on Map 1. But you will need to check the data logs and see if any ignition timing is being pulled when you are running 95. If it ever pulls any timing at all (negative value on the Timing Correction data field), that indicates that there was detonation detected.

Your hottest months in KL are similar temperature and humidity to our hottest months in Wisconsin.

I would probably run 97 RON minimum for peace of mind. Try some 95 out, log some data from some full boost accelerations and see if 95 works for you.

http://www.procedetuning.com/BMW/n54/downloads/files/Datalog%20Channels%20v5.2.doc

I have the PROcede V5 Rev 3 in the 335i coupe that I just bought about a month ago. 

1. I've been trying to contact Vishnu Performance. Wrote them an email, wrote them email using their "contact us" function on their website, called the number listed on the website but no replies to emails and no answer on the phone. Appreciate if you could advise me on how to contact them (via email preferred).

2. What RON rated fuel are you running on your car with the PROcede V5? Here in Malaysia, we have 3 different RON fuels available ie RON95, RON97 & RON 100. I know that for the 335i, out of the factory, RON95 can be used. So I'm thinking that RON95 can be used on Map 1 of the PROcede too. What do you guys think? 

Thanks in advance.

patsbimmer1 said:

I finally got everything working and holy shit! It pulls forever!

I am interested to see the differences between the Procede and the JB4.  I installed a JB4 on mine last spring and as JC43089 will tell you, it made a HUGE difference.  Actually so much of a difference i'm going to start putting it under the knife this summer and see what she'll really do.  The stock intercoolers suck beyond belief (I was logging 120+ IATs on 40-120 highway pulls at 70 deg) last fall, also planning the VRSF 7" upgrade.  

Good to see more N54 guys on here!

Snap said:

How were the wiring repairs?Glad to hear you got it going though. I will be looking for you in a ditch along I43 today

It was pretty simple. Just the one injector and it wasn't chewed through the copper so easy enough.

And you might find me in a ditch off of i90 or the belt line near Madison but not i43! My escape just became my main mode of transport unless my wife needs to use it.

michael1972 said:

Sounds like your about to catch a case of the modbug

Ha! I've had that virus for a looooong time!

Glad to hear you got it going though. I will be looking for you in a ditch along I43 today

michael1972 said:

Dosen't seem like you do anything on the cheap. But hell if ya got it spend it.

Triangle of speed... cheap, reliable and fast. You can only pick 2.

i_love_cars said:

then I would say you have 0 excuse to not be Stage 2 by the time roads are clear for spring. Because basically you're telling me you only need to frontload 1000 bucks or less and you're done.

Get on it. Your life will never be the same !!

purebred bernese mountain dog from a reputable breeder.....yeah, not cheap lol

Dosen't seem like you do anything on the cheap. But hell if ya got it spend it.

Get on it. Your life will never be the same !!

purebred bernese mountain dog from a reputable breeder.....yeah, not cheap lol

VRSF has been on my radar and I think that's what I will end up going with for the IC and downpipes unless I find a great deal on something else used.  The car came with the BMS DCI so that is one less thing I need to worry about.

As far as an exhaust goes, I was thinking about doing the PE mod on my mufflers and calling it a day.  I bought a welder and got a 33 gallon compressor for christmas so I am all set up for cutting and welding in my garage.

patsbimmer1 said:

I'll get there!  I'm giving myself the next 18 months to accomplish that.  It sounds like a lengthy amount of time but I figure with my new position at work recently consuming a lot of my time and the baby coming at the end of May, my time and my bank account will be stretched until I can adjust.

yea i feel your pain man. The forum poll favored coilovers instead of a turbo upgrade for my car, which I think I'm in agreement with, but I just dropped 1500 on a fucking puppy. I'm thinking coils may have to wait until 2016. 

Luckily you can get to FBO for relatively cheap. My first go around with the N54 I spent more money than I should have - bought the full Cobb kit with intercooler, and dropped 900 on lightly used akrapovic downpipes (they retail for 1600). 

I've since learned to become a huge fan of VRSF and saved a ton of money for my N55. I've got both their downpipe and IC. Since you already have the procede, you should be able to get used BMS DCI for like 60 bucks, VRSF downpipes / 7" intercooler for 800, then just throw on an exhaust of your choice.

So I now have 2 unlock files in my possession if anyone decides to go that route or you know someone who needs it.

i_love_cars said:

glad you at least got it functioning. Time for FBO status!

I'll get there!  I'm giving myself the next 18 months to accomplish that.  It sounds like a lengthy amount of time but I figure with my new position at work recently consuming a lot of my time and the baby coming at the end of May, my time and my bank account will be stretched until I can adjust.

Snap said:

Did you delete your cat? Mice are more prone to inhabit locations lacking the presence of a cat.

Still have my cat's... it was a brave mouse!  Especially to nest in a car that's been daily driven!

I am no longer fucked!  I made a nice friend from Montreal on e90post and he sent me the vin unlock .bin file and it's awesome!

I took it for a drive after letting her warm up and once I approach 8psi the power immediately cut.  I drove it for a few minutes just thinking that the auto correct had to catch up to the same result.  Then I found out what limp home mode is... I data logged the event and looked up the codes but nothing would cause what happened.  I turned the car on and it was fine but I heard a loud tick from under the hood... pop the hood and listen... coming from passenger side...

...

...

pop off valve cover and find that a FUCKING MOUSE HAS MADE A NEST!!!  Start vacuuming and discover a few nibbles injector wires.  I'm going to dig in tomorrow night and see exactly what I'm dealing with.

At this point though I am happy that I have an unlocked PROcede.