[ShaneN55]

Buying some parts pretty soon. Located in Inland Empire. Any tuning shops in the area? Thanks

[Jeef]

Tuning shop? Or just a shop to install your new parts? If so, Rob at Socalbmwinstalls!

[ShaneN55]

Originally Posted by Jeef

Tuning shop? Or just a shop to install your new parts? If so, Rob at Socalbmwinstalls!

Tuning, I can install myself

[cb1]

Interested too. Getting my turbos upgraded and will need a protune for my cobb.

[rooringhusky]

Originally Posted by ShaneN55

Tuning, I can install myself

Hardly any local tuners for these cars, and even less for the N55. Look into a custom flash tune via BM3, MHD when released, or otherwise

Originally Posted by cb1

Interested too. Getting my turbos upgraded and will need a protune for my cobb.

Check out Cobb SoCal

[ShaneN55]

Originally Posted by rooringhusky

Hardly any local tuners for these cars, and even less for the N55. Look into a custom flash tune via BM3, MHD when released, or otherwise



Check out Cobb SoCal

If you don't mind, around the time I get my parts I will contact you and maybe you can explain all that to me

[autoart]

WOW, this forum has a lot of info.
Cobb is in socal, and I'm sure they could help you, or guide you in the right direction.

[Jeef]

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[ShaneN55]

Originally Posted by Jeef

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I plan on buying
JB4
VRSF Catted Downpipe
BMS N55 Intake

Will Cobb still tune? Don't think so but worth the ask

[cb1]

Originally Posted by rooringhusky

Hardly any local tuners for these cars, and even less for the N55. Look into a custom flash tune via BM3, MHD when released, or otherwise



Check out Cobb SoCal

I had inquired about 2months ago. Basically $500 for the dyno tune and a mandatory boost/vacuum leak test for $150 (if i remember correctly). Oh and the session needs to be scheduled 6months ahead.

Sooo...I don't know if this is typical/normal for a dyno tune.

Also, I inquired at EAS since they are installing my turbos (by the way, cheapest I could find for parts and labor. About $500 cheaper). They told me they don't really do Cobb tunes but can do a baseline dyno.

[rooringhusky]

Originally Posted by ShaneN55

If you don't mind, around the time I get my parts I will contact you and maybe you can explain all that to me

Originally Posted by ShaneN55

I plan on buying
JB4
VRSF Catted Downpipe
BMS N55 Intake

Will Cobb still tune? Don't think so but worth the ask

Sure thing, happy to help. I'll try to help you the best I can. As the other guys said we have some good resources in this community so I'll point you in the best direction and options

Originally Posted by cb1

I had inquired about 2months ago. Basically $500 for the dyno tune and a mandatory boost/vacuum leak test for $150 (if i remember correctly). Oh and the session needs to be scheduled 6months ahead.

Sooo...I don't know if this is typical/normal for a dyno tune.

Also, I inquired at EAS since they are installing my turbos (by the way, cheapest I could find for parts and labor. About $500 cheaper). They told me they don't really do Cobb tunes but can do a baseline dyno.

Yeah Cobb SoCal has a decent waiting list and requirements prior to tuning. I had tuned with them a while back and it was a "headache" in one sense. TBH though they have those rules and regulations for a reason - most cars aren't well maintained these days and guys going after power vs maintaining their cars leads to undesirable results for the tuner and owner. Let me put it this way, imagine how many times they had setup dyno tuning sessions which take quite the effort to setup in their own right - just to cut the session short because owners may have fueling, vacuum, boost, ignition, other issues that don't allow the tuner or owner to achieve the results they both want. It's disappointing to say the least and after that type of wait and money invested both parties walk away unhappy in that instance. The dyno tune costs arent too far off for the work involved, but the boost leak and vacuum tests may be seen as excessive.

[rooringhusky]

Originally Posted by cb1

I had inquired about 2months ago. Basically $500 for the dyno tune and a mandatory boost/vacuum leak test for $150 (if i remember correctly). Oh and the session needs to be scheduled 6months ahead.

Sooo...I don't know if this is typical/normal for a dyno tune.

Also, I inquired at EAS since they are installing my turbos (by the way, cheapest I could find for parts and labor. About $500 cheaper). They told me they don't really do Cobb tunes but can do a baseline dyno.

Nice! How much did you end up paying for the turbo install at eAs?

[cb1]

Originally Posted by rooringhusky

Nice! How much did you end up paying for the turbo install at eAs?

Not sure if I should disclose it here. I will send you a pm.


Edit:
Labor for the turbo and inlets was ~$1400.

[rooringhusky]

Originally Posted by cb1

Not sure if I should disclose it here. I will send you a pm.

Got it, thanks!

[vicmd21]

Any besides Cobb SoCal? Getting turbos installed and need tune asap for Cobb.

[Jeef]

Originally Posted by vicmd21

Any besides Cobb SoCal? Getting turbos installed and need tune asap for Cobb.

E-tune... Or go a different route.