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      12-07-2021, 10:24 AM   #1
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Hello. I am looking into getting a RaceChip for my M8, anybody on here have experience with one? Also, looking for the car to be louder but I cant justify spending nearly $10k on an Akropovic system. Any suggestions?
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      12-07-2021, 12:17 PM   #2
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Hello. I am looking into getting a RaceChip for my M8, anybody on here have experience with one? Also, looking for the car to be louder but I cant justify spending nearly $10k on an Akropovic system. Any suggestions?
If you want a louder / throaty sound (inexpensively), I would recommend removing the resonators and replacing with an x-pipe. Search "M8 resonator delete" on Youtube...I think you'll like.
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      12-07-2021, 04:56 PM   #3
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If you want a louder / throaty sound (inexpensively), I would recommend removing the resonators and replacing with an x-pipe. Search "M8 resonator delete" on Youtube...I think you'll like.
sounds good, I saw this video:

what about even a touch throatier with more turbo noise without getting a check engine light
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Hello. I am looking into getting a RaceChip for my M8, anybody on here have experience with one? Also, looking for the car to be louder but I cant justify spending nearly $10k on an Akropovic system. Any suggestions?
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Hello. I am looking into getting a RaceChip for my M8, anybody on here have experience with one? Also, looking for the car to be louder but I cant justify spending nearly $10k on an Akropovic system. Any suggestions?
I enjoyed the racechip for what is was. also dp really help the sound quite a bit imo. I happen to still have the RC if you decide to go that route.

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Hello. I am looking into getting a RaceChip for my M8, anybody on here have experience with one? Also, looking for the car to be louder but I cant justify spending nearly $10k on an Akropovic system. Any suggestions?
Most of my customers usually start with RaceChip GTS Black and Secondary cat delete.

Let me know if you want a quote on them.
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Hello. I am looking into getting a RaceChip for my M8, anybody on here have experience with one? Also, looking for the car to be louder but I cant justify spending nearly $10k on an Akropovic system. Any suggestions?
Most of my customers usually start with RaceChip GTS Black and Secondary cat delete.

Let me know if you want a quote on them.
This is the way to go. Talk to Ben he'll get you hooked up.
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      12-09-2021, 12:21 PM   #7
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Most of my customers usually start with RaceChip GTS Black and Secondary cat delete.

Let me know if you want a quote on them.
Hey Ben, we spoke over email about coding my m8 lol. I might be interested in going this route, send over a quote.
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I enjoyed the racechip for what is was. also dp really help the sound quite a bit imo. I happen to still have the RC if you decide to go that route.

Alex
Does it actually boost power? I have a feeling it may be a gimmick lol. And did you have any issues with the car using racechip? what dp do u recommend?
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Hey Ben, we spoke over email about coding my m8 lol. I might be interested in going this route, send over a quote.
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Does it actually boost power? I have a feeling it may be a gimmick lol. And did you have any issues with the car using racechip? what dp do u recommend?
Boosts it a significant amount that's incredibly noticeable.
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Boosts it a significant amount that's incredibly noticeable.
thats awesome. cant wait to get mine
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I've had a RC GTS Black in my M8 convertible for almost a year and LOVE IT. Takes 10 minutes to install and I keep mine on Map 5. Big difference in power and throttle response. Really wakes up the car (not that it needs it). I ran a 10.7 at 128mph with it. I had a JB4 on my last car and hated it. Soooooo many problems and major pain in the ass. RC is set and forget.
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      12-11-2021, 10:28 AM   #13
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I've had a RC GTS Black in my M8 convertible for almost a year and LOVE IT. Takes 10 minutes to install and I keep mine on Map 5. Big difference in power and throttle response. Really wakes up the car (not that it needs it). I ran a 10.7 at 128mph with it. I had a JB4 on my last car and hated it. Soooooo many problems and major pain in the ass. RC is set and forget.
Awesome, I myself have a m8 comp convertible, looking to get secondary cat delete w the racechip gts... will post my review
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I've had a RC GTS Black in my M8 convertible for almost a year and LOVE IT. Takes 10 minutes to install and I keep mine on Map 5. Big difference in power and throttle response. Really wakes up the car (not that it needs it). I ran a 10.7 at 128mph with it. I had a JB4 on my last car and hated it. Soooooo many problems and major pain in the ass. RC is set and forget.
Awesome, I myself have a m8 comp convertible, looking to get secondary cat delete w the racechip gts... will post my review
I have the GTS black from r33_RGSport and I love it.
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I've done opf and resonator delete + redstar catless downpipe + stage 2, it's pushing now 794hp and is super loud. I'm afraid to out it in sport mode because of pops and bangs in the city🙈
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What is this .....RC GTS Black
Link?
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What is this .....RC GTS Black
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https://www.racechip.us/shop/bmw/m8-...-553lb-ft.html
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It is a piggyback tune.
All of my customers that have it are happy with it.
Let me know if you want a quote.
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It is a piggyback tune.
All of my customers that have it are happy with it.
Let me know if you want a quote.
I'm a bit confused. Are you the factory rep. Isn't this a direct order item for consumer install?
Does this affect warranty?
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It is a piggyback tune.
All of my customers that have it are happy with it.
Let me know if you want a quote.
I'm a bit confused. Are you the factory rep. Isn't this a direct order item for consumer install?
Does this affect warranty?
I am a reseller.
It is an item that you can purchase from them directly or their reseller. (Usually resellers have better price than manufacturers).
Warranty wise, it is not for me to decide, you will have to ask your BMW dealership.
Different dealership have different way in looking warranty.
Most LA dealers don't mind it unless you are putting way too much risk to the car.
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I am a reseller.
It is an item that you can purchase from them directly or their reseller. (Usually resellers have better price than manufacturers).
Warranty wise, it is not for me to decide, you will have to ask your BMW dealership.
Different dealership have different way in looking warranty.
Most LA dealers don't mind it unless you are putting way too much risk to the car.
Some guys here seem....ummm...displeased with this item over the JB4.
I'm sure you've seen that.
Comments?
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Some guys here seem....ummm...displeased with this item over the JB4.
I'm sure you've seen that.
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That's because he has a High Flow downpipe which RaceChip is not made for.
Hmm, I thought you were confused what is RaceChip, but it seems like you know so much about it.
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