Need input on tune/Vishnu PROcede

[Gdubz]

So I've been "out" of the car scene for awhile, just enjoying my car and not spending any money on it. Life has been good. Lately though, I've been getting the itch to mod my car again and with a decent tax return (~$1k) I'm thinking "why not?"

My dilemma is that I'm really not sure what the best bang for my buck really is. My friend recommended the Vishnu PROcede, so I've been kinda set on that. I've seen so many different versions and prices though, I just don't know what to get or where to buy it from.

Procedetuning.com doesn't specify what version it is, and its $745.
Link: http://procedetuning.com/BMW/n54/tuner/tuner.html

**********s.com tells me exactly what version it is, which I'm assuming is the latest, and its $945.
Link: http://www.**********s.com/Vishnu-PR...-335i-535i.htm

Can anyone give any input on this? I've got a 2008 135i automatic with just an injen dual short ram intake. It's my daily driver, I just want a bit more fun out of it.

Thanks!

[John Dempsey]

I have run both cobb and procede, i would really really really look into the cobb AP

[BFD99]

If you are wanting to use the most of that $1000, you could do a JB4 and 3" Catless VRSF downpipes, both of those would total to about 900$, or you could pick up a Cobb AP for around 800$ I believe. Those are the two things I would look into and go with one of those routes. Can't help you much on the Procede though, sorry.

[Gdubz]

Originally Posted by John Dempsey

I have run both cobb and procede, i would really really really look into the cobb AP

I had a Cobb APv2 on my 08 STI, I really liked how simple/plug'n'play it was, didn't realize they made one for the 135i.

Is it much simpler to install/use than the PROcede? Do I need to access the ECU under the hood, or does the 135i version plug into the OBDII port as well?

[1Fasst1]

Originally Posted by Gdubz

I had a Cobb APv2 on my 08 STI, I really liked how simple/plug'n'play it was, didn't realize they made one for the 135i.

Is it much simpler to install/use than the PROcede? Do I need to access the ECU under the hood, or does the 135i version plug into the OBDII port as well?

The AP installs through the OBD ll connector.

[Gdubz]

Originally Posted by BFD99

If you are wanting to use the most of that $1000, you could do a JB4 and 3" Catless VRSF downpipes, both of those would total to about 900$, or you could pick up a Cobb AP for around 800$ I believe. Those are the two things I would look into and go with one of those routes. Can't help you much on the Procede though, sorry.

I'll definitely look into it. Did you do the downpipes at the same time as your axleback or separately? I'm curious how much it affects the loudness/sound of the car, Fairfax police are pretty anal about noise.

By the way, I want your car. Blue, manual, and those rims are perfect.

[BFD99]

Originally Posted by Gdubz

I'll definitely look into it. Did you do the downpipes at the same time as your axleback or separately? I'm curious how much it affects the loudness/sound of the car, Fairfax police are pretty anal about noise.

By the way, I want your car. Blue, manual, and those rims are perfect.

Thank you sir! Responding to PM now.

[Gdubz]

Just ordered the Cobb AP, thanks for the input everyone!

Next mod?

[BFD99]

Try and snag a axleback on the for sale section of this site. I got my Berk Race for 320$ shipped from a dude on here. The Berk Street would probably be a good fit for you.

[infinitekidM2C]

axleback? nah man..get some catless downpipes

[infinitekidM2C]

I have procede but ive heard Cobb is great so you should be set (with the procede you're going to have to open up the ECU box and attach the procede to the ecu..easy but still)

[RnmEvo9]

Originally Posted by Gdubz

Just ordered the Cobb AP, thanks for the input everyone!

Next mod?

Congrats on your purchase. I'd suggest an aftermarket FMIC or catless downpipes whenever you get bored of the tune only, so you can switch to a higher map and enjoy your car even more.

[Everfly]

You guys N54 so lucky ;(

[Gdubz]

Originally Posted by Everfly

You guys N54 so lucky ;(

Why's that?

[John Dempsey]

Originally Posted by Everfly

You guys N54 so lucky ;(

N54 FTW

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by John Dempsey

N54 FTW

[BFD99]

Originally Posted by John Dempsey

N54 FTW

[Everfly]

Originally Posted by Gdubz

Why's that?

No COBB for N55 yet, beside N54 make more power

[Gdubz]

Originally Posted by Everfly

No COBB for N55 yet, beside N54 make more power

Ahh... Well, this is the first car I've had that wasn't a manual and I really wish I had DCT (almost as much as I wish I had a manual trans).

[Everfly]

Originally Posted by Gdubz

Ahh... Well, this is the first car I've had that wasn't a manual and I really wish I had DCT (almost as much as I wish I had a manual trans).

I coming from SMG E46 M3, DCT is smoother but I like the feeling of the SMG. I missed SMG

[Gdubz]

Originally Posted by Everfly

I coming from SMG E46 M3, DCT is smoother but I like the feeling of the SMG. I missed SMG

I'm coming from an 05 STI (sedan) and an 08 STI (hatch), I miss the AWD... Though RWD is tons of fun too, so I can't really complain.

[Everfly]

Originally Posted by Gdubz

I'm coming from an 05 STI (sedan) and an 08 STI (hatch), I miss the AWD... Though RWD is tons of fun too, so I can't really complain.

The AWD is great. I had an Audi S4 and love the AWD but like you said RWD also fun