CPA-Powerbox Nitro M235i Install

ddmyte · 03-19-2015, 03:05 AM

Hi Guys,
Bought a Powerbox Nitro 3 weeks ago. Can not get any aftersales help from them. On purchase they immediately sent connection photos but they were not for the M235i. I sent them photos as suggested in their manual and they sent me 3 photos back. Was actually the same photo zoomed into one connector. (see attached). I sent them questions twice but they failed to answer me and when I phoned them (twice) the lady that answered said their English wasn't good enough and that they would answer my email but they never have. I've attached a photo of the equipment I received. I'm currently liaising with a German I know hoping he can call them and get the answers to my questions. (he's not a petro head though) I've attached a sketch which looks as though it's the only way to connect but everything I google seems to suggest another way. Anyone connected one of these to an M235i? Any help appreciated.

horsepower_and_hounds · 03-19-2015, 04:59 AM

Looks like it just plugs in line to the T-Map sensor. Unplug the sensor, plug that male plug into the harness female plug and plug the other male harness plug into the T-Map sensor. Easy peasy....

I have a BMS Stage 1 and support has been great

chaddy74 · 03-19-2015, 05:37 AM

its a 30sec install ....im confused ?

ddmyte · 03-19-2015, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

Looks like it just plugs in line to the T-Map sensor. Unplug the sensor, plug that male plug into the harness female plug and plug the other male harness plug into the T-Map sensor. Easy peasy....

I have a BMS Stage 1 and support has been great

Thanks That's what I figure as well but I want to be sure - I am aware that's how the BMS unit works

ddmyte · 03-19-2015, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chaddy74

its a 30sec install ....im confused ?

Hi Chaddy,
I'm sure it's as we all think (hence the sketch) but I'm wanting to know from someone who has one - Do you have this powerbox?. Their manual say's there's 2 connectors. I think it works like the JB+ quick install but don't want to damage anything.

MattBianco · 07-08-2015, 10:23 PM

Did you ever install this? And, if yes, how is it working out? I am interested in their chip based on disclosed specs. Much appreciate any light you could shed on the eventual install and experience with it thus far.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-09-2015, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MattBianco

Did you ever install this? And, if yes, how is it working out? I am interested in their chip based on disclosed specs. Much appreciate any light you could shed on the eventual install and experience with it thus far.

Can you please elaborate on which specs? Looking at their website it does not say much about the product or the power gains.

JibHonk · 07-09-2015, 07:54 AM

you deserve this...

terminator335i · 07-09-2015, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddmyte

Hi Guys,
Bought a Powerbox Nitro 3 weeks ago. Can not get any aftersales help from them. On purchase they immediately sent connection photos but they were not for the M235i. I sent them photos as suggested in their manual and they sent me 3 photos back. Was actually the same photo zoomed into one connector. (see attached). I sent them questions twice but they failed to answer me and when I phoned them (twice) the lady that answered said their English wasn't good enough and that they would answer my email but they never have. I've attached a photo of the equipment I received. I'm currently liaising with a German I know hoping he can call them and get the answers to my questions. (he's not a petro head though) I've attached a sketch which looks as though it's the only way to connect but everything I google seems to suggest another way. Anyone connected one of these to an M235i? Any help appreciated.

This particular piggy back and your photos looks like it only connects to one sensor alone, which is the TMAP sensor in the picture, you unplug this factory TMAP sensor (it's a bit tricky because the clips that hold it in May break if you try to pluck it out to hard. Use a small flathead screwdriver to help you). Once removed, plug in one of the connectors to the removed plug, and the other to where the TMAP sensor went it. Very simple. Please note that most piggy backs use at least 2 sensor plugs to be removed ie the TMAP and MAP sensor (like the jb stage 1, afe scorcher module, Racechip chip tuning box) and some have 3 (TMAP, MAP, and Camshaft sensor) like the vr tuning box. I don't know why your piggy back tuning pack only has one sensor. That seems like one sensor too short and may not be suitable for the n55 engine in the f series bmw, like your m235i. I have a racechip chip tuning box and install is Very easy. The car really comes alive. Good luck.

MattBianco · 07-09-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Can you please elaborate on which specs? Looking at their website it does not say much about the product or the power gains.

They list all the specs-just select your vehicle: http://www.cpa-chiptuning.de/en/chiptuning/BMW-5.htm

For N57, I've listed them and many more in my footnote.

They seem to have three piggybacks aimed to replicate RaceChip's three tunes. I asked as a general question to see if the OP was satisfied with the product. If you know more about the CPA Nitro I'd appreciate your input.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-09-2015, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattBianco

They list all the specs-just select your vehicle: http://www.cpa-chiptuning.de/en/chiptuning/BMW-5.htm

For N57, I've listed them and many more in my footnote.

They seem to have three piggybacks aimed to replicate RaceChip's three tunes. I asked as a general question to see if the OP was satisfied with the product. If you know more about the CPA Nitro I'd appreciate your input.

I dont know more than you about this tune. Thats why i was asking you where you got the specs from

I would ask them for a dyno graph to prove their claims before making a purchase

MattBianco · 07-09-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

.....I would ask them for a dyno graph to prove their claims before making a purchase

That is always good advice. I discovered "G Power" chips during research. Price is 2x MPPK. Would you happen to know about them? I posted here, but no reply: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1145389

mike@x-ph.com · 07-09-2015, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattBianco

That is always good advice. I discovered "G Power" chips during research. Price is 2x MPPK. Would you happen to know about them? I posted here, but no reply: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1145389

Im not familiar with any European diesel tunes .
Looking at their connections, they are stage 1 tunes.
Dont go with what they advertise on their website, ask for dyno graph of stock vs tuned, also how much psi they are adding.

Luminous · 07-09-2015, 12:43 PM

Why not just get the racechip? Why buy a product no one has ever used from a company few have ever heard of? The racechip can be had for $600 and is known to be a reliable product. If I was restricted to a budget of sub $1k, I'd be looking at the JB4 or the racechip if you want something more idiot proof.

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horsepower_and_hounds Brigadier General 1836 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Looks like it just plugs in line to the T-Map sensor. Unplug the sensor, plug that male plug into the harness female plug and plug the other male harness plug into the T-Map sensor. Easy peasy.... I have a BMS Stage 1 and support has been great
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Luminous Captain 743 Rep 893 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Competition Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Westchester County, NY iTrader: (2)	Why not just get the racechip? Why buy a product no one has ever used from a company few have ever heard of? The racechip can be had for $600 and is known to be a reliable product. If I was restricted to a budget of sub $1k, I'd be looking at the JB4 or the racechip if you want something more idiot proof.
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