7 min read, 13 Nov 2020 – Reading / Deleting Engines Codes + Adaption This means in my crazy example scenario above the car would still be using power to move forwards. 8 posts. One of the fastest M140i in the country in the best spec with a ton of extras. Registered as a business seller. XHP Stage 2 Gearbox Map. This kit lowers the M140i/M240i by around 20mm at the front, 10mm at the rear. 30-50 mm at front and rear, Road-tested by BILSTEIN under motor sports conditions and fine-tuned, Surface coating using Triple-C-Technology for long-lasting corrosion resistance, Quality sport springs made from highly durable material, BILSTEIN mono-tube/Upside-Down technology, made in Germany. An open differential, like the one that came with my car, will allow one wheel to be stationary and one wheel to spin at full speed. Simple installation: The M Performance limited slip differential can be easily replaced by a BMW dealer. The LSD can be felt in the corners a lot more and these chassis braces really shine through in straight line acceleration. I guess the TLDR is that an LSD can put power to the ground more reliably. Add to basket. The B58 engine found in the BMW M140i is a credit to the engineers at BMW, but they still left plenty of room for the engine to make more power and this can be exploited by remapping. Once installed there's nothing really to 'see', but there's sure as shit something that you can feel when driving it. The Best TLS Training in the World (EMEA TZ Remote), The Best TLS Training in the World (US/Can TZ Remote), The Best TLS Training in the World (APAC TZ Remote), See all 12 posts Unlike a conventional limited slip differential, the Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential relies on gears rather than clutch plates for its operation. These BMW M140i Stage 2 results have been taken from our very own hub dyno, located at our state of the art workshop facility in West Yorkshire. Well, here's the before and after with the first image showing the car without the brace and the second image showing the car with the brace. BMW 3 Series N54 E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 BMW 3 Series N55 E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 BMW 3 Series F30 / F31 / F34 BMW 3 Series G20 BMW 4 Series F32 / F33 / F36 BMW 5 Series E60 / E61 BMW 5 Series G30 / G31 BMW 5 Series F10 / F11 BMW 6 Series F12 / F13 BMW 7 … Tuning your BMW B58 140i, 240i, 340i, 440i, 540i, Z4 for 500HP. There are also several different ways to tune a vehicle and extract more performance, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Presented officially in April 2015 at a car dealership in New York joined the range as the smallest of the models. “The car is absolutely perfect now, Drives like OEM except a LOT faster, obviously! On Infinit Performance stage 2 engine software it makes 458hp 548nm with exhaust flaps always open in sport mode, Rev limiter delete, enhanced crackles on over run in sport mode only ⠀ ⠀ If you are interested in performance enhancements for your car, drop us a DM or contact us on:⠀ ⠀ 1st - 4th Mar, The Best TLS Training in the World (US/Can TZ Remote) Jason over at EE also has a great video on how LSDs work and again, it's recommended watching. Reply Reply Author. I did the LSD and braces separately so I could see what each one did independently and they both made changes in their own way. The M140i surprised us! Just because we have one wheel in the air it means we wouldn't be stuck in place. We're looking at the central anchor plate with the 2 parts of the 'V' coming in but between that and the chassis is a ~5mm thick plate sandwiched in the middle. Prev. I didn't dyno test the car with the Stage 1 tune either because I was planning to go further and dyno tests aren't cheap or local. With a few choice upgrades this popular car can become a real performance giant slayer. It might sound odd but the chassis of a car does twist and flex under load and whilst most people might not put a car under enough to load to cause this flex, or even notice it when it happens, it's certainly there. This first step for me will be a Stage 1 tune, but here's the differences explained briefly. Flywheel . Stage 2 Remap Tuning Package M140i/M240i quantity. This reduces the flex by giving the rear end something solid to 'hold on to' and really does tighten things up. We decided it was the right time to grab one for ourselves & release the true potential of the 3.0 straight six twin-scroll turbo engine, as well as improving the styling & handling of the car. The BMW B58 3.0 straight six Twinscroll turbo engine is one of the most impressive power units from BMW currently . Seller information. 7 min read, 4 Dec 2020 – Here's the parts listing and cost including labour for everything. Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. There's still more to do in the performance department and the handling department though so stay tuned for additional work in this area in future blog posts. The B58 is the successor to the N54 and N55 engines, both of which were highly tune-able and able to make lots of horsepower with only a handful of supporting mods. Discussion. Time for things to get serious! It bolts up in the centre of the chassis with an anchor plate and then extends back to each rear wheel to brace the bottom of the suspension components. The BM3 systems had the best reviews online and after looking at other options I settled with this. I went from a stage 2 pfl to a now stage 2 fl and wow at the difference. See other items. Therefore, the warranty remains in effect and you can also keep your original differential. These are often a little more expensive but going down this road means actually reprogramming the ECU to instruct it to behave in a different way rather than tricking it into behaving differently. Pfl sounded a fair bit better (both were decat) but the fl is still very throaty and miles ahead of the competition. The butt-dyno would certainly agree . BMW M140i in for Stage 2. Current Options Available - Stock ECU Power - 335 BHP; Stage One Power - 400 to 420 BHP; Stage two tune - 440 to 470 BHP; Crackles Map (optional) For the next level of handling upgrade we would recommend the B16 Ridecontrol. On the road this is another night and day transformation. Condition: Used. Next. Prev. I'd agree with what everyone else is saying and go for a pre opf fl rs3. New York joined the range as the smallest of the competition but 's. 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