Active 8 module

Revms1 · 06-30-2017, 09:02 AM

Anyone running the Active Autowerk 8 module? Any comparison to stage 1 BMS or JB4?

josec70 · 06-30-2017, 09:46 AM

TrevorM3 is running this module.

My understanding is he's very happy with it; I'm sure he'll chime in.

TrevorM3 · 06-30-2017, 03:28 PM

can't say enough about it. On the car for about 3k miles, 0 issues of any sort. With multiple pulls back to back.

All the jb4 m5's I've ran against, have lost. except one running meth.

Revms1 · 06-30-2017, 05:48 PM

Thanks for the feedback TrevorM3. Looks like I'll get the active 8!

TrevorM3 · 06-30-2017, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Revms1

Thanks for the feedback TrevorM3. Looks like I'll get the active 8!

if true, I do look forward to your input on it. You don't need to follow the status quo of the forum.

Revms1 · 06-30-2017, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

if true, I do look forward to your input on it. You don't need to follow the status quo of the forum.

I see it's comparable to the Dinan piggy at 1/3 the price with very good R&D. Probably more power than the Dinan also.

TrevorM3 · 06-30-2017, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Revms1

I see it's comparable to the Dinan piggy at 1/3 the price with very good R&D. Probably more power than the Dinan also.

lol Dinan is irrelevant.

Revms1 · 06-30-2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

lol Dinan is irrelevant.

Yea lol

KMORGSM5 · 06-30-2017, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

can't say enough about it. On the car for about 3k miles, 0 issues of any sort. With multiple pulls back to back.

All the jb4 m5's I've ran against, have lost. except one running meth.

AA hell of a piggy. Only drawback is that it doesn't remove CEL with cat less DP's

Revms1 · 07-16-2017, 10:43 PM

Just had it installed yesterday and it definitely pulls harder. MDM in fastest setting feels great, even D3and sport plus pulls hard. Weird thing fuel consumption went down a little 😂

TheHouseWon · 07-17-2017, 08:49 AM

Is it comparable to JB4/BCM or bms Stg 1?

Revms1 · 07-17-2017, 09:23 AM

I haven't experienced those piggy's as I went with Active 8, but from the posts above I'm glad I went with it.

TheHouseWon · 07-17-2017, 09:33 AM

Sounds solid, I wish I would tried it, but as Trevor said I went with the status quo JB4. I have to say it has been a nice piggy, just lacks consistency and throws dmal's every now and then. I really liked the logging features, but now that bootmod3 is on I will probably sell JB4 or use it for meth (although there are other standalone meth kits that are just as good or better). Logging with bootmod3 is even better, too. Map 2 on JB4 is beast mode, but non-comp lacks fueling so we can't use it too often (need backend flash or meth). Anyway, even a flash on 22 psi will outrun a JB4/BCM on 22psi (eddybro and I proved this **in Mexico**).

What psi is AA running? +5 additive?

Revms1 · 07-17-2017, 11:57 AM

That's most of the reason why I went with Active as i haven't heard of any issues with codes from them as the JB's. AA's website doesnt say the boost psi only roughly 50whp and 80 lbs torque. Butt dyno you can definitely feel the increase in torque!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 07-17-2017, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHouseWon

Sounds solid, I wish I would tried it, but as Trevor said I went with the status quo JB4. I have to say it has been a nice piggy, just lacks consistency and throws dmal's every now and then. I really liked the logging features, but now that bootmod3 is on I will probably sell JB4 or use it for meth (although there are other standalone meth kits that are just as good or better). Logging with bootmod3 is even better, too. Map 2 on JB4 is beast mode, but non-comp lacks fueling so we can't use it too often (need backend flash or meth). Anyway, even a flash on 22 psi will outrun a JB4/BCM on 22psi (eddybro and I proved this **in Mexico**).

What psi is AA running? +5 additive?

On the JB4 if its not smooth and fully consistent then something must be set wrong. Just post a log to n54tech for tuning advice. The AA8 tune is like the BMS Stage1. Analog only. No CANbus or related functions/features/logic.

Mike

TrevorM3 · 07-18-2017, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Revms1

I haven't experienced those piggy's as I went with Active 8, but from the posts above I'm glad I went with it.

nice!!! get dyno'd id be curious to hear your numbers.

Revms1 · 07-18-2017, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

nice!!! get dyno'd id be curious to hear your numbers.

You and me both, hopefully after Bimmerfest East I can have it dyno'd

TrevorM3 · 07-18-2017, 08:05 PM

did you ever do a baseline?

all you have on the car right now is the AA tune?

Revms1 · 07-18-2017, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

did you ever do a baseline?

all you have on the car right now is the AA tune?

Wish I had time to do a before and after dyno session. Only a Dinan exhaust, k&n filter and charcoal delete

TrevorM3 · 07-19-2017, 07:55 PM

gotcha. let us know how much you make!

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TrevorM3 Banned 3322 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	can't say enough about it. On the car for about 3k miles, 0 issues of any sort. With multiple pulls back to back. All the jb4 m5's I've ran against, have lost. except one running meth.
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Revms1 Lieutenant 51 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New york iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the feedback TrevorM3. Looks like I'll get the active 8!
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Revms1 Lieutenant 51 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New york iTrader: (1)	Just had it installed yesterday and it definitely pulls harder. MDM in fastest setting feels great, even D3and sport plus pulls hard. Weird thing fuel consumption went down a little 😂
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Revms1 Lieutenant 51 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New york iTrader: (1)	I haven't experienced those piggy's as I went with Active 8, but from the posts above I'm glad I went with it.
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TheHouseWon Colonel 644 Rep 2,039 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (10)	Sounds solid, I wish I would tried it, but as Trevor said I went with the status quo JB4. I have to say it has been a nice piggy, just lacks consistency and throws dmal's every now and then. I really liked the logging features, but now that bootmod3 is on I will probably sell JB4 or use it for meth (although there are other standalone meth kits that are just as good or better). Logging with bootmod3 is even better, too. Map 2 on JB4 is beast mode, but non-comp lacks fueling so we can't use it too often (need backend flash or meth). Anyway, even a flash on 22 psi will outrun a JB4/BCM on 22psi (eddybro and I proved this in Mexico). What psi is AA running? +5 additive?
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Revms1 Lieutenant 51 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New york iTrader: (1)	That's most of the reason why I went with Active as i haven't heard of any issues with codes from them as the JB's. AA's website doesnt say the boost psi only roughly 50whp and 80 lbs torque. Butt dyno you can definitely feel the increase in torque!
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TrevorM3 Banned 3322 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	did you ever do a baseline? all you have on the car right now is the AA tune?
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