I am new to BMW! Came from a 17 WRX. Picked up a 18 m240i xDrive with 9k miles on it. Appreciate all your input. Learning a lot about my new platform. Love it so far. I agree with you 100% regarding power to handling. My to do list is stage 1, dinan springs, wheels, pilot sport 4S’s and strut bar. Then sway bars ,intake , charge pipe, and on to stage 2 with DP and Water Meth. Thanks!
I need your help buddy.. I installed c.a.i and downpipe, do I have to run bigger intercooler as well in order to go stage 2?? Thanks in advance, nice ride.
Similar effect but at different points in the power band, so it's hard to make a direct comparison. Stage 1 you can push up the engine more so I suppose the torque is more noticeable, while stage 2 propels you forward which is a more noticeable hp increase. Did that help?
@@FritzRamos yes ! I am thinking of stage 1 or stage 2 my car still stock but have allready bought the eneth cable so thinking of that ! Thanks for the reply! Keep the videos 💪🏻
Just wondering if bootmod3 is safe with no modifications I’m going to run the stage 1 91 octane tune it states “no modifications required” or would you say just get the downpipe and chargepipe to be safe?
Hey! So I’ve been reading around and it’s hard to find an exact number on how much toque the 6mt n55 clutch can handle. Do you feel like it’s held up fine on stage 2? Thanks!
Would you look into how to get the M2 overrun on the M235i, i know wedge Performa achieved such but i dont reside in the US and none of the tuning companies here have a clue. If you could make a vid on that or how to do so if possible please do. Love the content.
Thank you. From my understanding it can be done but not from a OTS,has to be from a custom tune. I'll continue to look into it and update you if I find anything new
@@FritzRamos Ah i see, thanks i appreciate that. The only videos ive seen of it done are on Steven Brachulis' youtube channel. Look forward to more videos as i have the exact same spec 235i 👌
I haven't had any problems with stage 2 so far. Rod bearings were a problem on the e90 generation. Mostly because BMW used copper, since then they've switched over to a stronger metal. The n55s usually have valve cover gasket issues but that could happen on a stock tune. I personally enjoy stage 2 and would recommend it. Tuned or not it will still boil down to how you drive and maintain your car. If you take care of the car it'll take care of you. Hope that helps
Hey Fritz - I've done the mods you recommended on this 1k challenge. Intake filter and Scoup, charge pipes, intercooler and catless down pipe. Can I use the Stage 2 91 octane (AGG) map. It say's Required hardware Full Exhaust I still have the stock exhaust.
@@theodorestamatis512 if you are sensitive to smell and in stop and go traffic it might bother you, but if you cruise most of the time, it won't bother you
@@chrisjenkins6503 some shops only smog based on the obd2 readout and you might be able to pass if you have the proper map. You also have the ones that test the exhaust gas and you'll need to have your cat installed. I'll leave it at that 😅
Thought the recommended gap for the plugs was 0.022-0.023??
You're completely right, I misspoke. Do you mind if I pin your comment?
Not at all...keep up the content, u def deserve more subs
Well considering that I made that mistake it looks like I have some work to do. Thank you so much for catching that 👍
How to gap the plug?
I am new to BMW! Came from a 17 WRX. Picked up a 18 m240i xDrive with 9k miles on it. Appreciate all your input. Learning a lot about my new platform. Love it so far. I agree with you 100% regarding power to handling. My to do list is stage 1, dinan springs, wheels, pilot sport 4S’s and strut bar. Then sway bars ,intake , charge pipe, and on to stage 2 with DP and Water Meth. Thanks!
Happy to help. How is your build coming along?
You really deserve more subscribers
Thank you. I'll get to work on it
Greats videos, you really good at explaining things. Keep it up, road to 10k
Thank you! Still climbing
I need your help buddy.. I installed c.a.i and downpipe, do I have to run bigger intercooler as well in order to go stage 2?? Thanks in advance, nice ride.
Nice video, super informative Stage 2 breakdown and congrats on 3k subs. Is that the new camera?!
Thank you! It sure is so is the last video. When are you going to convert? Lol
How are you getting Waze on that screen? what mod do i need for that?
3:33 what are those rusted to shit tail pipes
So butt % dyno , was the stock difference to stage 1 more than stage 1 to stage 2 ? Or are they similar improvements? From
Stock to 1 and to 2 ?
Similar effect but at different points in the power band, so it's hard to make a direct comparison. Stage 1 you can push up the engine more so I suppose the torque is more noticeable, while stage 2 propels you forward which is a more noticeable hp increase. Did that help?
@@FritzRamos yes ! I am thinking of stage 1 or stage 2 my car still stock but have allready bought the eneth cable so thinking of that ! Thanks for the reply! Keep the videos 💪🏻
Just wondering if bootmod3 is safe with no modifications I’m going to run the stage 1 91 octane tune it states “no modifications required” or would you say just get the downpipe and chargepipe to be safe?
I would at least do the down pipe and a drop in filter. Here's a review on stage 1
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hey im new to bmw, recently got a 2015 m235i. How can i find out if it has any mods/tunes done to it?
Im in the same situation lol.
Upgrade charge pipe to a metal one after stage 2
Agreed!
Hey! So I’ve been reading around and it’s hard to find an exact number on how much toque the 6mt n55 clutch can handle. Do you feel like it’s held up fine on stage 2? Thanks!
Would you look into how to get the M2 overrun on the M235i, i know wedge Performa achieved such but i dont reside in the US and none of the tuning companies here have a clue. If you could make a vid on that or how to do so if possible please do. Love the content.
Thank you. From my understanding it can be done but not from a OTS,has to be from a custom tune. I'll continue to look into it and update you if I find anything new
@@FritzRamos Ah i see, thanks i appreciate that. The only videos ive seen of it done are on Steven Brachulis' youtube channel. Look forward to more videos as i have the exact same spec 235i 👌
Nice mod but the note on the exhaust is terrible, did you deleted the muffler catalizer or resonator?
Nope. Just a catless downpipe
@@FritzRamos Fritz, and if you off the cold start? The rattle sound still there?
@@FritzRamos You should work that sound next, It might be just the sound but it makes a beautiful car sound unhealthy.
@@andressaavedra1650 To a certain extent yes. It's not really rattle but the expansion of the metal from the heat
Fritz going to tune my car soon. Are you ever concerned with the life of the engine after being on stage 2 aka rod bearings?
I haven't had any problems with stage 2 so far. Rod bearings were a problem on the e90 generation. Mostly because BMW used copper, since then they've switched over to a stronger metal. The n55s usually have valve cover gasket issues but that could happen on a stock tune.
I personally enjoy stage 2 and would recommend it. Tuned or not it will still boil down to how you drive and maintain your car. If you take care of the car it'll take care of you. Hope that helps
@@FritzRamos thanks eases my mind. Blew the charge pipe yesterday so it’s a good time to go full bolt ons. Just was a little nervous
MY MECHANIC SAID I ONLY NEED A DOWNPIPE AND A SPORT FILTER FOR A STAGE 2. IT THAT ENOUGH OR DO I NEED TO CHANGE MORE TO MY CAR?
Must replace the charge pipe to aluminium one, because the stock tend to break
Heard when going stage 2 it’s recommended to upgrade plugs and coil packs
The plugs can withstand 500bhp... oem are fine
@@Nismo1 idk bro, I’m in the fb group and misfires seem to be common when someone goes in w stock plugs and coils at stage 2
So far so good. Will update you if anything changes
Change/upgrade turbo charge pipe from rubber to metal one. Mine blew with added pressure
Did you run stage 1 with the factory charge pipe?
No I changed the charge pipe well before considering bm3
Since you went stage 2 did you get a intercooler to help handle the hotter oil on stage 2?
I have a larger intercooler, but I believe you're referring to an oil cooler. That I have not upgraded
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@@FritzRamos thanks for the reply but I meant FMIC, I just saw your install video. Keep it up!
Have you taken your clutch delay valve out?
I have not
Hey Fritz - I've done the mods you recommended on this 1k challenge. Intake filter and Scoup, charge pipes, intercooler and catless down pipe. Can I use the Stage 2 91 octane (AGG) map. It say's Required hardware Full Exhaust I still have the stock exhaust.
You don't need the exhaust. I run stage 2ACN and have no issues.
How much horse power do you think you have
According to people on forms it should be around low 400s for hp and mid 400s for torque
Is there a big difference from stage 1 to stage 2?im currently on stage 1!
If you are going catless or high flow cats you might as well go to stage 2, the fuel to air ratio will be optimized for the better flow
@@FritzRamos thats my dilemma now!catless or catted???
@@theodorestamatis512 m235i? catless
@@FritzRamos yes i have an m235 stage 1 bm3!im not that worried about the sound but the smell!
@@theodorestamatis512 if you are sensitive to smell and in stop and go traffic it might bother you, but if you cruise most of the time, it won't bother you
How do you deal with smog, with no cat?
I still have the OEM downpipe 😉
@@FritzRamos
Haha so do you swap out for smog or does your car past smog without cats anyways?
@@chrisjenkins6503 some shops only smog based on the obd2 readout and you might be able to pass if you have the proper map. You also have the ones that test the exhaust gas and you'll need to have your cat installed. I'll leave it at that 😅
@@FritzRamos keep up the great work! Love the content!
@@chrisjenkins6503 thank you! 🙏 I will
Nice clip.. how much HP?
Thanks. Haven't dynoed it but depending on what fuel you use, it can range from mid 300 to mid 400 for both hp and tq
I meant how much you thinck you have sorry!!
@@leomartanon6515 honestly I don't know, but the amount of intake is well balanced by the exhaust flow. If I dyno it I'll update you
I did the same mods on mine sorry dont know horsepower but kilowatts went from 240 on wheels to 265 on wheels. Torque went from 450NM to 510NM