BMW I8 Hybrid ECU Tuning and Dyno Test by VRTuned

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 152

  • @RawNoLimits
    @RawNoLimits 2 года назад +28

    Picking up my i8 this week, this will definitely be the first mod!

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  2 года назад +3

      Awesome stuff! Let us know whenever you're wanting to come in for the tune, feel free to email us at tuning@vividracing.com!

  • @esteemedenergy
    @esteemedenergy 2 года назад +7

    All BMWs are underrated, all of them. BMW advertises close to WHP vs. crank.

  • @SMOKEY_HATES_TAXES
    @SMOKEY_HATES_TAXES 8 месяцев назад +5

    kinda my fav bmw ngl, the design is timeless and the idea of clowning other cars and still getting incredible gas mileage always fascinates me

  • @MrEvilTag
    @MrEvilTag 6 лет назад +56

    Pretty big gains considering its a dinky 3 cylinder

  • @andrewdenmark6815
    @andrewdenmark6815 6 лет назад +11

    Nice performance gains!! Keep up the great work guys!

  • @keiyonnawakns1340
    @keiyonnawakns1340 4 года назад +2

    3 cylinder turbocharged engine nice

  • @indetrucks
    @indetrucks 5 лет назад +11

    I understand this isn't "meant" to be smog compliant but will it pass a smog test with this tune to the unsuspecting eye?

  • @MrSuperawesome5000
    @MrSuperawesome5000 5 лет назад +66

    If only BMW gave it 5 or 7 more cylinders.

    • @brandone1289
      @brandone1289 5 лет назад +15

      MrSuperawesome5000 imagine the E60 m5 engine in it AND the hybrid system. Would be heavenly

    • @OpenNReview
      @OpenNReview 5 лет назад +7

      I’m thinking of doing a BMW I8 build with a V6 or V8

    • @malteseninja1047
      @malteseninja1047 5 лет назад +7

      @@OpenNReview but the i8 already runs like a v6 - v8
      Since it has a very light body and a lot of air ventilation in it's body design. Also it's AWD (All Wheel Drive)
      The i8 can easily beat the Mercedes C63 and the Audi R8 V8

    • @phantomnavigator610
      @phantomnavigator610 5 лет назад +2

      Only people who don't have it speak like that. I've never missed a single cylinder. Otherwise look at this: ruclips.net/video/HlWFEEQGP30/видео.html

    • @ihate.N.-GasTheJ
      @ihate.N.-GasTheJ 7 месяцев назад

      You know, this is something I can draw as a super car without feeling bad or having a rumbling in my stomach

  • @DarrylMaclean
    @DarrylMaclean 5 лет назад +8

    There isnt an awd drivetrain loss because the front wheels are driven exclusively by the electric motors....... there isnt a mechanical awd system sucking power.

    • @liamhazardcornec7753
      @liamhazardcornec7753 4 года назад

      Darryl Maclean he only said 15% that’s not awd drivetrain loss

    • @gavinfaync
      @gavinfaync 4 года назад +1

      There is always going to be drivetrain loss

    • @0163844098
      @0163844098 4 года назад

      Yeah you have to do separate maths for each drivetrain calculation

  • @Certified550i
    @Certified550i День назад

    Sick! i have the Heatsync Euro I8 tune right now but im thinking i need to try this tune those are nice gains up top for the i8 wow. Is there a E85 tune for these?

  • @mitchelllim4108
    @mitchelllim4108 4 года назад +7

    3:16-3:24

  • @thawsayking5581
    @thawsayking5581 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful sound

  • @loganm2766
    @loganm2766 6 лет назад +12

    Can you ECU tune a prius for extra 50hp

  • @nathankwok2040
    @nathankwok2040 6 лет назад +6

    Love this video can’t wait until you guys do more videos on the i8.

  • @ThicGarage
    @ThicGarage 4 года назад +5

    Need to check out Pats Garage Online i8 Dyno run. Very detailed he is the i8 knowledge king!

  • @domenicoperna7312
    @domenicoperna7312 4 года назад +5

    How do you calculate in this case the drivetrain loss? I’m asking because in release the car should start to recover energy from the electric motors

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  4 года назад +2

      We are doing 3rd or 4th gear full throttle pulls. So there is no decel or regen going on.

  • @walterbrewster2813
    @walterbrewster2813 16 дней назад

    Does anyone know why if an engine swap is possible in the i8?

  • @texasgogetter04
    @texasgogetter04 3 года назад +1

    can the turbo be upgraded in these

  • @ismaila1278
    @ismaila1278 6 лет назад +5

    Awesome!!

  • @curkrogers2857
    @curkrogers2857 Год назад +2

    Any real-world data on mpg change after tune?

    • @Joseph27032
      @Joseph27032 Год назад +1

      what i would like to know as well

  • @FishFind3000
    @FishFind3000 6 лет назад +22

    this guys got a gold apple watch...

  • @2boliviano
    @2boliviano 5 лет назад +5

    Hey man. Im interested in getting the tune but im afraid of doing it myself. I saw you offered remote assistance, but if im in the area could i get it done at your shop?

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  5 лет назад +1

      Yeah of course! Give us a call or email and we'll get you taken care of! Tuning@vividracing.com 480-265-8600

  • @Z3roGGamer
    @Z3roGGamer 26 дней назад

    Im in az planning to get one this year !:)

  • @imSchwaggy
    @imSchwaggy 2 года назад +2

    for such a cool car it makes me sad how lazy bmw was with the powerplant. they could have definitely used some stronger electric motors and used the 2l 4cyl. ATLEAST.

    • @alanhillyard1639
      @alanhillyard1639 2 года назад

      What makes you think they were lazy? They chose it for a variety of reasons, size and weight being just some of them. You’d have to make an already very wide car wider by 100mm or so to add just one more cylinder. Plus the weight addition. I don’t see why an i4 would be any better, people like you that don’t get it would just say should have put an i5 in. AT LEAST. No.

  • @ViralKiller
    @ViralKiller 3 года назад +3

    Pat got this under 3.9 seconds

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  3 года назад

      Nice! Thanks for watching!

    • @shelbyhaiketic4212
      @shelbyhaiketic4212 3 года назад

      Where do I buy it from ?? Can I get a link or website ? What’s the quarter miler time after the tune ?

  • @jeffzahnd
    @jeffzahnd 6 лет назад +2

    Nice work!

  • @erica8165
    @erica8165 4 года назад +1

    You have a lower drivetrain loss because the electric motor doesn't have much loss to it than if it was a mechanical 4wd.

  • @CambodiaShareFeeds
    @CambodiaShareFeeds Год назад +1

    many liter per a hundred kilometers?

  • @erickibarra5516
    @erickibarra5516 6 лет назад +5

    Great explanation. Thank you

  • @Timtimzi
    @Timtimzi 5 лет назад +3

    I always thought you needed to mod your engine, intake, and exhaust if you're ever tuning something. Do flashes actually work? So you got like a 30hp increase from this?

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  5 лет назад +11

      Tuning will always make the biggest performance increase especially on turbocharged cars. Basic bolt ones like an intake and exhaust should not require a custom tune.

  • @jasonwieber2762
    @jasonwieber2762 3 года назад +2

    Can you guys do an e85 tune, well AZ "e54"

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching! Shoot us an email at tuning@vividracing.com!

  • @ysneo1033
    @ysneo1033 5 лет назад

    I have a hybrid lexus IS. Can you tune it?

  • @patrickmiller8388
    @patrickmiller8388 4 года назад +3

    have there been any improved tunes since this video?

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  4 года назад

      Nope same tune. We have features like Pops and Bangs now.

    • @patrickmiller8388
      @patrickmiller8388 4 года назад

      @@vivid_racing interested for sure what are the real world hp and torque numbers?

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  4 года назад

      Shoot an email over to our tuning staff and they can give you more information :) tuning@vividracing.com

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  4 года назад

      @@patrickmiller8388 We always put links in all our descriptions to the product info. This link has our dyno charts showing wheel horsepower plus crank hp ratings www.vividracing.com/tuned-ecu-flash-tune-bmw-p-151449513.html

    • @shelbyhaiketic4212
      @shelbyhaiketic4212 3 года назад

      @@vivid_racing what’s does the i8 do in the 1/4 mile time after this tune ??

  • @jayrod9183
    @jayrod9183 3 года назад

    Can you guys do a 07 lexus GS450H?

  • @thatspiritualguy6334
    @thatspiritualguy6334 5 лет назад +1

    Im in AZ. Just bought an i8 yesterday. Curious on how much a tune runs for your shop to do it

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  5 лет назад +1

      Shoot us an email tuning@vividracing.com. We love hooking up locals cars!

  • @project2ndgenspeed672
    @project2ndgenspeed672 4 года назад +2

    What is the max HP you have put through the stock transmission? Is there a HP/TQ limit for that trans?

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  4 года назад +3

      Not sure how much the transmission can handle but you would need to do some serious upgrades to make enough power to damage the transmission.

    • @project2ndgenspeed672
      @project2ndgenspeed672 4 года назад

      @@vivid_racing very cool. I plan on using that trans in my 6 for AWD and more power(from a CX-7). Should be a lot of fun.

  • @keiyonnawakns1340
    @keiyonnawakns1340 4 года назад +1

    Where's the flames coming out the i8 exhaust

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  4 года назад +1

      Unfortunately they don't spit flames like some other BMWs.

  • @devdinero8686
    @devdinero8686 4 года назад

    Would this product combined with an upgraded Exhaust offer more gains?

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  4 года назад +1

      For the limited exhausts on the market, yes it would only if it included the downpipe from the turbo.

  • @sh85vids52
    @sh85vids52 5 лет назад +3

    Is it possible to swap a v6 into it

    • @malteseninja1047
      @malteseninja1047 5 лет назад +4

      Engine swapping the i8 is possible. But it's pretty complicated since it's a hybrid. If it wasn't a hybrid, there wouldn't be a problem.

    • @Bc._Media
      @Bc._Media 4 года назад +1

      Malti Psikotiku id go with the Ford Fiesta St motor with 450 hp and upgrade the electric motors orrrr just go full electric aka tesla swap😈

    • @Jmort93
      @Jmort93 4 года назад

      Anything is possible when it comes to swaps. Look up v10 E30 swap or LS beetle swap, everything can be done. But it would depend on how much money the owner/shop would want to put into it.

    • @alanhillyard1639
      @alanhillyard1639 2 года назад

      Bear in mind it’s a carbon fibre chassis. So quite a bit more difficult to cut and shut the chassis to fit a different engine

  • @LAZLOWSOOT
    @LAZLOWSOOT 4 года назад

    For a non techy person could this upgrade come with some sort of video call walk through?

  • @LegendaryTru
    @LegendaryTru 5 месяцев назад

    I would like to get mine tuned where are you located?

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  5 месяцев назад

      We unfortunately don't do installs, but we do have detailed instructions that can guide you through the ECU flash process. And if you need a little guidance along the way, our performance specialists are happy to help!

  • @michaelnobbe
    @michaelnobbe 5 лет назад +1

    where can i get that in holland for mine i8 ?

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  5 лет назад

      We ship you the cable to remote do it. Very easy! Contact us www.vrtuned.com

  • @interceptorphantom
    @interceptorphantom 3 года назад

    Exstrodenary turning

  • @tunafruitcup
    @tunafruitcup 3 месяца назад

    Xxxtentacion gon be proud af

  • @kenwillekens9894
    @kenwillekens9894 5 лет назад

    What boost level is this tune (psi or bar)?

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  5 лет назад +1

      Do not remember exact psi change sorry

  • @lorenmorgan2010
    @lorenmorgan2010 6 лет назад +1

    I'm ordering it for mine!!!

  • @the_speed_king
    @the_speed_king 4 года назад

    Do u guys have a tune for a e82 125i bmw 2008

    • @the_speed_king
      @the_speed_king 4 года назад

      Mine is a 3.0l n52

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  4 года назад

      Shoot an email over to tuning@vividracing.com and we can get you taken care of!

  • @AshtonsCashin
    @AshtonsCashin 4 года назад

    Can I bring my i8 In for tuning??

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  4 года назад +1

      Absolutely, email tuning@vividracing.com for an appointment.

    • @AshtonsCashin
      @AshtonsCashin 4 года назад

      @@vivid_racing Perfect! Thanks

  • @theratchbrothers9803
    @theratchbrothers9803 4 года назад

    what was the 0-60?

    • @ViralKiller
      @ViralKiller 3 года назад

      usually 4.4 seconds but people have dropped it under 3.9 seconds with various cheap mods and tuning

  • @dayanrodriguez680
    @dayanrodriguez680 2 года назад

    Trying to find someone to tune a gle550e

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  2 года назад

      We can do it, email tuning@vividracing.com

  • @hishamshanawany3002
    @hishamshanawany3002 6 лет назад +1

    0-60 times?

    • @matteogtahiti7208
      @matteogtahiti7208 5 лет назад +1

      4.4

    • @aidenp5768
      @aidenp5768 5 лет назад +1

      Hisham Shanawany
      4.1 seconds for pre facelift and the new 2019 is 3.7-3.9

    • @ViralKiller
      @ViralKiller 3 года назад

      @@aidenp5768 you can tune any Coupe to 3.9 seconds

  • @6ixshotit81
    @6ixshotit81 5 лет назад +1

    Is it worth it ?

  • @ronirome2566
    @ronirome2566 6 лет назад

    Can you tune any hybrid car

  • @sprinter1313
    @sprinter1313 4 года назад

    2,0 liter 4 zylinder install

  • @izroda84
    @izroda84 5 лет назад

    What are the options to tune Lexus GS450H 2008 year?
    Thank u

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  5 лет назад

      Shoot an email to tuning@vividracing.com

    • @SalamiDiscipline
      @SalamiDiscipline 4 года назад

      Vivid Racing 2018 gs450h can you tune these as well?

  • @k238908
    @k238908 5 лет назад +1

    Guys, Rich from RichRebuilds is currently fixing a BMW I8 in his garage. You guys should send him this I8 Flash with the cable to do it and he would probably give you a shout out on his youtube channel. Might bring you more business as he has a large following...

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  5 лет назад +1

      He can send us a proposal

    • @k238908
      @k238908 5 лет назад

      @@vivid_racing Ill let him know. Meanwhile, you guys should check out his latest video on his youtube channel. ruclips.net/video/TP8IAsPyJ58/видео.html

  • @CordayCorday
    @CordayCorday 5 лет назад +1

    Do the Infiniti Q50 hybrid

  • @stronghikmah530
    @stronghikmah530 3 года назад

    N54ish eeeehhhhh?

  • @lorenmorgan2010
    @lorenmorgan2010 6 лет назад

    What's the 0-60 time difference?

    • @vivid_racing
      @vivid_racing  6 лет назад

      Dont have that sorry.

    • @azy1
      @azy1 6 лет назад +3

      why not? need that before purchase

    • @AeroPrixma
      @AeroPrixma 5 лет назад +2

      A A No you don’t.

  • @E46325mod
    @E46325mod 4 года назад +2

    Just get rid of that engine and the hybrid set up drop a e60 v10 m5 engine and mate it to a m3 dct and your golden pony boy

    • @Zaruk0
      @Zaruk0 4 года назад +3

      1. The i8 isn't big enough to have the v10.
      2. The e60 v10 engine is a terrible choice due to it's poor reliability.
      3. "...and mate it ta an m3 dct..." Do you really think that it's so easy? Lmao...

  • @frolo6054
    @frolo6054 4 месяца назад

    the i8 is made of plastic, just wrapped with carbon fibre