Visit to Carbahn Autoworks for a Stage 1

[rosemont83]

Took my car in for a stage 1 tune from Carbahn today.. they’ve got some really nice cars in the shop as well as straight race cars..

The stage 1 tune is perfect.. feels like stock just more powerful and angrier. Super smooth and linear power delivery. 10/10!

My AWE switchpath order is back ordered until mid May, so as soon as I get that on there the car should be pretty perfect for me.. no more mods… maybe a dinan or eventuri intake..

[Fat Goose]

Seriously thinking about doing this as well, my Istep was updated in 2020 to fix a few issues. I know I will have to bench unlock the ECU, however do you know if they completely overwrite the Istep version when flashing the ECU? I would like to keep some of the newer changes that came with the Istep update, also including some of my own coding (unrelated).

[White340XDriveInCt]

Also considering this tune, as my local tuner is exclusive with them (and I trust them immensely). Give us an update on full impressions after a few weeks if you would.

Enjoy!

[rosemont83]

Originally Posted by Fat Goose

Seriously thinking about doing this as well, my Istep was updated in 2020 to fix a few issues. I know I will have to bench unlock the ECU, however do you know if they completely overwrite the Istep version when flashing the ECU? I would like to keep some of the newer changes that came with the Istep update, also including some of my own coding (unrelated).

I believe they don't completely overwrite. When I was asking about situations in which I should let the dealer write software, he said don't let them overwrite unless I'm having an issue and the dealer deems it to be a fix, then it's ok to let them take care of it, and Carbahn can flash back if needed.

[rosemont83]

Originally Posted by White340XDriveInCt

Also considering this tune, as my local tuner is exclusive with them (and I trust them immensely). Give us an update on full impressions after a few weeks if you would.

Enjoy!

You won't regret it.
It's only been 1 day, it's raining today so haven't taken it out, but it's amazing now. It was amazing before.. didn't think I would enjoy it so much lol. Chris mentioned it would get faster after adaptions set to the tune. I've driven around 100 miles with it, maybe a full tank should be enough time.

[Capt Crunch]

I’ve had this tune for >30K miles and it’s been fantastic and trouble free the entire time!

[Fat Goose]

Well just flashed my ECU to the Carbahn Stage 1 tune with their flash tablet. Confirmed my March 2020 software update did not lock my ECU/DME nor require a bench unlock on my 2018 M4 (built 03/17).

BTW the Carbahn Stage 1 tune was painless to install and is freaking awesome! So much more power and ZERO issues!

[rosemont83]

Originally Posted by Fat Goose

Well just flashed my ECU to the Carbahn Stage 1 tune with their flash tablet. Confirmed my March 2020 software update did not lock my ECU/DME nor require a bench unlock on my 2018 M4 (built 03/17).

BTW the Carbahn Stage 1 tune was painless to install and is freaking awesome! So much more power and ZERO issues!

Ah lucky! Wish I could have used the tablet lol

Enjoy man! The car is a beast like it should be now..