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      05-07-2020, 04:53 AM   #1
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Litchfield Stage 1 and Hub Fix

I know this has split opinions but I am concidering getting a stage 1 Litchfield map and at the same time getting the hub fix as for £375 fitted which again I know not overly required but for the money and my car being in its final year of warranty it seems GVFM in my opinion.

Wanted to ask if anybody has had this done as yet and any thoughs?
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Here's my opinion, FWIW.

Crank hub. Why bother if it's fine? BMW know the issue. Spin the crank & they'll sort it, weather in warranty or not. UNLESS YOU TAMPER WITH IT FIRST!

Maps are all personal choice. For me, (having used several map vendors in the past), why anyone would get anything other than BM3 on these cars really boggles my mind. It's the total (proven) package.

Spin the hub after tuning? Go to BMW still. You haven't modified that part of the drivetrain. Remember, Evolve's M3 spun its crank (tuned) & was repaired by BMW. Which really set the precedent.
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Here's my opinion, FWIW.

Crank hub. Why bother if it's fine? BMW know the issue. Spin the crank & they'll sort it, weather in warranty or not. UNLESS YOU TAMPER WITH IT FIRST!

Maps are all personal choice. For me, (having used several map vendors in the past), why anyone would get anything other than BM3 on these cars really boggles my mind. It's the total (proven) package.

Spin the hub after tuning? Go to BMW still. You haven't modified that part of the drivetrain. Remember, Evolve's M3 spun its crank (tuned) & was repaired by BMW. Which really set the precedent.
t5pilot, many thanks as a really good responce. I was unaware that Evolve had an problem as I spoke to them a while ago and they adviced me against tuning but this was 12 months plus ago.

I think I need to pay Tom W a visit then and get the BM3.

Thanks again,

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Crank hub. Why bother if it's fine? BMW know the issue. Spin the crank & they'll sort it, weather in warranty or not. UNLESS YOU TAMPER WITH IT FIRST!
I've not heard of them fixing this on cars out of warranty (well not for free anyway) ?

I have heard of them refuse to do it under warranty on cars that have been tuned (or even suspected of being tuned).
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are you on about a capture plate or a full hub... ill be honest i dont like the full hub fix they supply.

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For 375. It's only the hub capture plate.

You can get it done cheaper elsewhere
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Hi,
Been following. Due to have the capture plate installed at lytchfield tomorrow.
Where can it be done cheeper?
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Hi,
Been following. Due to have the capture plate installed at lytchfield tomorrow.
Where can it be done cheeper?
I am not sure but very pleased with the service and for the price I think you may have more come back due to the size and scale of Litchfield, in my opinion that is.
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Mine spun at 8k miles with BM3 and denied warranty lol lol
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Hi,
Been following. Due to have the capture plate installed at lytchfield tomorrow.
Where can it be done cheeper?
A reeves do It cheaper
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      09-22-2020, 04:54 AM   #11
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To be honest. The service and skill set at Letchworth is amazing.
I had it done no problems at all.

Well, one problem...... i now want a map doing by them.

When i was there they had an M4 that had spun, the whle front end was off. It was a sorry sight. Said it was 2 days work to retime and drill and pin the crank for the new hub.
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