arktis 59 Report post Posted June 29, 2023 After a bit of research, I think I'm gonna do a muffler delete and a Stage 1. If I can find an intake that isn't priced stupidly I'll do that too. How much would you expect to pay for a Stage 1? MHD not an option for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 571 Report post Posted June 29, 2023 Can you / someone school me on what the different stage tunes are. I know there is chatgpt but I'd rather learn it from family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arktis 59 Report post Posted June 29, 2023 I asked about that today too. It seems pretty ambiguous. It seems like: Stage 1 - A tune to unlock factory potential. Stage 2 - A tune with all bolt-ons done. Stage 3 - Forced induction, fuel injection, the lot. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Choo 16 Report post Posted June 29, 2023 1 hour ago, E63 said: How much would you expect to pay for a Stage 1? MHD not an option for me. I'm no expert but maybe have a look at this website to estimate how much it costs. https://www.autoupgrades.co.nz/bmw-6-series-performance-tune.html I went to Eurosurgeon for stage 1. While I have no complaint about the service I received, they certainly charged more than these guys :p Hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arktis 59 Report post Posted June 29, 2023 That's really cheap. I got quoted $1250 today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gofaster 101 Report post Posted June 29, 2023 Call Basil at Autopassion. I have paid $995 for their stage 1 tunes on several cars. Talk to him directly rather than what their website quotes for power as it is not up to date. No plug in boxes used, an ECU remap or whatever it is called. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT 48 Report post Posted June 30, 2023 2 hours ago, gofaster said: Call Basil at Autopassion. I have paid $995 for their stage 1 tunes on several cars. Talk to him directly rather than what their website quotes for power as it is not up to date. No plug in boxes used, an ECU remap or whatever it is called. I've also used Basil and fully recommend him, a good person to deal with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arktis 59 Report post Posted June 30, 2023 5 hours ago, promo said: If you need a stage 1 etc. I can do it for you. Under $550 , I can do all makes and models not just BMW. If you need a spare key can supply, cut and code too 021 0894 1411 That's a very low price. Do you have a dyno, or are you using a preset to flash the ECU? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promo 93 Report post Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) Anything custom i.e bigger injectors, turbo etc would be best on a Dyno if you want to achieve maximum gains. Flash tunes like stage 1, 2 are tested on thousands based on your model so yes preset. I use alttune who are based in Taupo. I can also do data logging if you wish to do maximum gains. Search my name on here and bmw fb pages. You'll see lots of reviews. I tune all makes and models not just BMW Edited June 30, 2023 by promo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites