VF E stage 1 running without software

BMW_SSG · 09-21-2008, 09:13 AM

I have this Stage 1 kit sitting in my garage. I do not have the dough ($750) to remap the ECU.

My question is, can I just install thing puppy and wait to remap the ECU? I know I will not be running at optimum but atleast I will have it one when I do remap the ECU.

Can this be done?

helgo · 09-21-2008, 10:12 AM

AFAIK, Yes, the car will run. just not very good.

MSpired · 09-21-2008, 02:38 PM

Um, i'm sure the car will run, but I would NOT even consider doing this! And if you do, don't even think about anything past 50% throttle. Then again, teh car might fall into limp mode right away.

docwyte · 09-21-2008, 03:09 PM

Save $$. Install kit. Very bad things can happen without the proper tune...

M3WannaBEE · 09-21-2008, 10:30 PM

Their is no point of running a kit without a ecu remap..... You can really F up your car.

BMW_SSG · 09-21-2008, 11:12 PM

Thanks for all the input. I figured this would be the case. Just getting antsy to install it. But do it once and do it right is always the best way to drive (fly).

Thanks Guys

09-21-2008, 09:13 AM	#1
BMW_SSG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: El Paso, TX /&\ Lawton, OK Posts: 743 My Ride: '02 325i\|'11 GT500 View My Garage	VF E stage 1 running without software I have this Stage 1 kit sitting in my garage. I do not have the dough ($750) to remap the ECU. My question is, can I just install thing puppy and wait to remap the ECU? I know I will not be running at optimum but atleast I will have it one when I do remap the ECU. Can this be done? __________________

09-21-2008, 10:12 AM	#2
helgo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AB Posts: 2,736 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	AFAIK, Yes, the car will run. just not very good. __________________ 2004 SMG M3 SG on black / IR. Mods: 19" iForged Rev 275/285 / BBS CH / Mich Cups 265/19/30 SS Race headers / no cats /Dinan exhaust / SS mid / Brembo 15" with full GC suspension UUC LTW flywheel / cerametallic clutch [ M5 clutch RIP... ] ** BOOSTED by VF **

09-21-2008, 02:38 PM	#3
MSpired Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 4,062 My Ride: HPF Stage 2.5 e46 M3 View My Garage	Um, i'm sure the car will run, but I would NOT even consider doing this! And if you do, don't even think about anything past 50% throttle. Then again, teh car might fall into limp mode right away. __________________

09-21-2008, 03:09 PM	#4
docwyte Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 1,087 My Ride: '89 944 Turbo View My Garage	Save $$. Install kit. Very bad things can happen without the proper tune... __________________ '89 Porsche 944 Turbo LS1 475hp track beast '03 Audi allroad 475awhp daily driver '03 BMW F650GS Dakar

09-21-2008, 11:12 PM	#6
BMW_SSG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: El Paso, TX /&\ Lawton, OK Posts: 743 My Ride: '02 325i\|'11 GT500 View My Garage	Thanks for all the input. I figured this would be the case. Just getting antsy to install it. But do it once and do it right is always the best way to drive (fly). Thanks Guys __________________

09-21-2008, 10:30 PM	#5
M3WannaBEE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CALI Posts: 591 My Ride: 323ci SC'ed, M3 View My Garage	Their is no point of running a kit without a ecu remap..... You can really F up your car.

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