212,000 Miles & A Tune

03Saleen · 07-07-2021, 11:42 PM

How stupid am I that I want to tune my 212,000 miles N55 E70. The engine runs like a dream, no problems. I rarely ever floor it I just want some more low end torque to get the car moving. Do you think it will grenade it's self?

2011with140k · 07-08-2021, 08:06 AM

I think the odds of an engine with 212,000 miles failing after a tune are greater than before a tune. I think you already know that.

Rich807 · 07-08-2021, 09:38 AM

To answer your question: Pretty Stupid.

No need to accelerate the approaching inevitable.... unless you're looking for an excuse to get another ride, at which point 'go for it'!

crystalworks · 07-08-2021, 12:03 PM

Depends on how aggressive the tune is, and of course how well the car has been maintained. If you have really good maintenance schedule and always repair things as soon as they need it, you'd be fine with a mild tune.

03Saleen · 07-08-2021, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crystalworks

Depends on how aggressive the tune is, and of course how well the car has been maintained. If you have really good maintenance schedule and always repair things as soon as they need it, you'd be fine with a mild tune.

That was my thought. I just bought the car as a daily driver (I have a M4 for my fun car) The car was a one owner car and maintained meticulously with 36 service records all done at the BMW Dealership.

Lviv777 · 07-12-2021, 10:56 PM

YOLO, do it I guess, as long as its not too aggressive.

Autobacs · 07-14-2021, 10:20 AM

It's your car and your money. Go for it and keep us updated!

OnlyGerman · 07-14-2021, 12:16 PM

Not stupid. N55 is solid. Nothing crazy, stick to stage 1 bm3.

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03Saleen First Lieutenant 146 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	212,000 Miles & A Tune How stupid am I that I want to tune my 212,000 miles N55 E70. The engine runs like a dream, no problems. I rarely ever floor it I just want some more low end torque to get the car moving. Do you think it will grenade it's self?
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2011with140k New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2011 E70 3.5 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (0)	I think the odds of an engine with 212,000 miles failing after a tune are greater than before a tune. I think you already know that.
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Rich807 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 213 Posts Drives: X2 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Southern NV iTrader: (0)	To answer your question: Pretty Stupid. No need to accelerate the approaching inevitable.... unless you're looking for an excuse to get another ride, at which point 'go for it'! __________________ ‘22 X2 S-Drive. Running 13mm Wheel Spacers & 255-wide 'go-flat' tires. Former Owner '11 X5 35d w/Sport Package Former Owner '86 528
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crystalworks Captain 521 Rep 626 Posts Drives: Many BMW's Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SA, TX iTrader: (0)	Depends on how aggressive the tune is, and of course how well the car has been maintained. If you have really good maintenance schedule and always repair things as soon as they need it, you'd be fine with a mild tune.
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Lviv777 Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 269 Posts Drives: f30 330e, C8 Vette Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Highway iTrader: (0)	YOLO, do it I guess, as long as its not too aggressive.
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OnlyGerman Major 362 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: F15, F13, F10, E60 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (0)	Not stupid. N55 is solid. Nothing crazy, stick to stage 1 bm3.
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