[bennzwel]

I am planning to get this kit for my 116i but want to have feedback from those whom have used it in their cars. And to find out if it's worth the money ?

I have seen te charts by ACS but the real life testing by users are far more reliable.

So please share your experience with me


Thanks a lot!

[lefthander]

What do you want to know? I am using it...

[bennzwel]

What is the actual power gain ? Do you feel it across the entire rev and speed range ? Is it worth the price compare to what you get ?

[lefthander]

I didn't dynoed the car but your 116 come to life with it as it's across the entire rpm range. As for price, it's the only one that bump up 116 past 200bhp so I just go for it. AC is a reputable company so they can be trusted.

[bennzwel]

Have you had any issues with it or with the way car drives ? How long have you had it on your car?

Is using the upgrade going to put more pressure on the engine, transmission and brakes? Any side affects ?


Thanks

Thanks

[lefthander]

No. The ride remain as it due to ac tune connecting to canbus for all safety parameters to perform as it. I had it for a year now and as for side effects it's hard for me to answer you as more power = greater wear and tear.

[bennzwel]

Have you had any issues with BMW warranty or servicing ? Is the service intervals been more often ( can the ECU detect higher load?)

I know it doesn't void the warranty but want to see how's been your experience with BMW after installing the mod.

[lefthander]

No. No issue here, at least in my country.I still service as per normal.

[bennzwel]

Thanks mate
Are you using the original exhaust ? Or upgraded that too ?

[lefthander]

Just AC upgrade thus far....

[bennzwel]

Okay cool. I was thinking to get ACS and upgrade the exhaust to one of supersprint CatBacks.

Or sell the car, lose some money , pay extra $10k then get a 08-09 M3 haha

[dizx]

Originally Posted by lefthander

What do you want to know? I am using it...

Do you have 98 Octane available in your country?? I'm in Thailand, highest is 95.

I went for the Hartge - 171hp..

[lefthander]

yes i do here octane 98 here...

[bennzwel]

Originally Posted by dizx

Do you have 98 Octane available in your country?? I'm in Thailand, highest is 95.

I went for the Hartge - 171hp..

Went with Hartge because ACS recommends 98 ? Or other reason ?

How do you find Hartge?

[dizx]

Originally Posted by bennzwel

Went with Hartge because ACS recommends 98 ? Or other reason ?

How do you find Hartge?

It's not only recommend with 98, its mandatory is what they told me. So yes, that's the one of the reasons I went with Hartge. And after studying all the details, Hartge seemed even safer.

I bought it straight off their website. Had my dealer install it, as the wire harness is a bit complicated. Five different sensors.

[bennzwel]

How Hartge seems safer ? What safety measures does it have that ACS doesn't ?

How much power and torque increase have you noticed in day to day life? At what rev range you feel the most increase ?

Thanks

[Lorcan]

It's not mandatory to use 98 with ACS, but you won't get the full performance increase on lower octane fuel.

[lefthander]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

It's not mandatory to use 98 with ACS, but you won't get the full performance increase on lower octane fuel.

So will we have knock or ping if we use octane 95? And when we refill with 98, will we have the full power again?

[Yellowflash]

No, you wont have any knock or ping... It's just with higher octane fuel, the engine will burn it more efficiently.

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

It's not mandatory to use 98 with ACS, but you won't get the full performance increase on lower octane fuel.

It won't knock, you just won't get the full performance increase until you fill up with 98.