Stage 2 M3, a mistake?

kpetelski · 01-10-2019, 08:03 PM

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a 2013 e92 M3. I really wanted a stock one but this one came around and was perfect. The car is a Stage 2 car so it has upgraded pulleys, air intake, test pipes(no primary cats), and a tune done at a professional shop. My main concern is the stage 2 tune; could this cause me problems long term or is it something I shouldn't worry about?

Update: Images and trim request:

Year and Model: 2013 E92 Mineral White
Miles: 44500
Options: Competition,Sunblind Rear,Comfort Access,Rear Park Distance Control,CF Roof
Transmission: DCT

Paid:36000

Other goodies: Pulleys upgrade, air intake upgrade, test pipes, tune, perfect interior, almost perfect exterior, practically new 19 inch tires and brakes.

IanMan · 01-10-2019, 08:08 PM

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PKL · 01-10-2019, 08:11 PM

^ lol

PKL · 01-10-2019, 08:12 PM

OP, unless its a stage 2 Supercharger, I would not worry about it.

kpetelski · 01-10-2019, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PKL

OP, unless its a stage 2 Supercharger, I would not worry about it.

Yes, no supercharger. Thanks

Agent - ///M · 01-10-2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PKL

OP, unless its a stage 2 Supercharger, I would not worry about it.

Why so?

M3anest · 01-10-2019, 10:12 PM

You forgot pictures, mileage, colour and trim. Extra power will only kill the longevity of your engine if abused.

Edit: Atta boy

Grip Addict · 01-10-2019, 10:24 PM

Whenever someone says "Stage" and a number I cringe.

pbonsalb · 01-10-2019, 10:33 PM

These cars are more fun with a little more power. Enjoy it and don’t worry.

SAMM3Y · 01-10-2019, 11:03 PM

Pics or it didn't happen

Helmsman · 01-11-2019, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Pics or it didn't happen

Yeah, one of those guys, register for a quick question, no pics no nothing hey...

SAMM3Y · 01-11-2019, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Pics or it didn't happen

Yeah, one of those guys, register for a quick question, no pics no nothing hey...

You gotta pay to play...

speedbunny · 01-11-2019, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by IanMan

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rofl dude that pic

GRUESOM3 · 01-11-2019, 07:22 AM

You still got a few more stages left before we can consider it a mistake.

blowbackpolicy · 01-11-2019, 07:58 AM

I have intake, pullies, catless x-pipe, and tune on my car and it's better in every way. The car's midrange power was completely transformed and made it so much easier to drive everyday. I've had those mods on for 30k miles and everything is still flawless. I would not worry about the "Stage 2" mods. Enjoy it and welcome!

eatsleepboost · 01-11-2019, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Whenever someone says "Stage" and a number I cringe.

Same.

Op. The only issue you may have is not being able to pass inspection if your state does them due to being catless.

PandaM3 · 01-11-2019, 11:22 AM

By Stage 2 I’m assuming you at the very least have a primary cat delete.

You shouldn’t have any long term issues.

1) just be sure you have the original cats or even better an OEM X pipe that you can swap in whenever you get smogged
2) make sure you have the software cable so you can flash it back to oem software for getting smogged
3) look up the BMW emissions readiness procedure so you can complete it 1 mos before any smog test

If you don’t need to get smogged or have your ecu checked to be sure everything is in readiness then ignore the above... but if you do move to a state like that then you need to keep what I mentioned.

xander_g · 01-11-2019, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Whenever someone says "Stage" and a number I cringe.

lol someone at the gas station noticed the dinan badge on my trunk - "tuned by dinan huh? stage 1, 2 or 3?" i had no clue what he was talking about so i just said "custom stage"

kpetelski · 01-11-2019, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eatsleepboost

Same.

Op. The only issue you may have is not being able to pass inspection if your state does them due to being catless.

I do live in city that does smog. Lets just say the tune shop took care of that issue. Passed last week.

kpetelski · 01-11-2019, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by M3anest

You forgot pictures, mileage, colour and trim. Extra power will only kill the longevity of your engine if abused.

Done

da jemster · 01-11-2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kpetelski

......The car is a Stage 2 car so it has upgraded pulleys, air intake, test pipes(no primary cats), and a tune done at a professional shop....

Stage 2 from?

eatsleepboost · 01-11-2019, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kpetelski

I do live in city that does smog. Lets just say the tune shop took care of that issue. Passed last week.

Perfect. No worries for you then. Enjoy it. It looks great.

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blowbackpolicy Private First Class 94 Rep 114 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have intake, pullies, catless x-pipe, and tune on my car and it's better in every way. The car's midrange power was completely transformed and made it so much easier to drive everyday. I've had those mods on for 30k miles and everything is still flawless. I would not worry about the "Stage 2" mods. Enjoy it and welcome! __________________ ARC-8 Wheels - Stoptech Trophy BBK - Solid Subframe Bushings - Purple Diff Bushings - Topspeed X-pipe - Megan Catback - AFE Carbon Intake - RE Pullies - BPM Tune - GAS Monoballs - ECS Front Sway - GTS Wing - Autosolutions SSK - Vibratechnics Motor Mounts - Revshift Tranny Mounts - VAC Bearings - Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers - Dinan Camber Plates - Ultra Front Strut Bar - BSW Ghost Subs - Matek Diffuser
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PandaM3 Captain 470 Rep 988 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (6)	By Stage 2 I’m assuming you at the very least have a primary cat delete. You shouldn’t have any long term issues. 1) just be sure you have the original cats or even better an OEM X pipe that you can swap in whenever you get smogged 2) make sure you have the software cable so you can flash it back to oem software for getting smogged 3) look up the BMW emissions readiness procedure so you can complete it 1 mos before any smog test If you don’t need to get smogged or have your ecu checked to be sure everything is in readiness then ignore the above... but if you do move to a state like that then you need to keep what I mentioned.
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