N54 Procede v5... thoughts?

[patsbimmer1]

So I have the opportunity to buy a Procede V5 for a great price and I was wondering if any of the n54/n55 guys have used it before.  Thoughts? Opinions?

 

I have wanted JB4 but from what I can tell these are very similar and I can buy a used Procede v5 somewhat locally for less than JB4 right now.

[michael1972]

Off it and get a Cobb. One bonus is the super easy datalogging. Hit the start/stop button like a stopwatch. So much easier then all the usb through the firewall and dragging a laptop along. And when you decide you want more power just hit up Wedge and BAAAMM! Just sayin.

[i_love_cars]

+1 mike

dat cobb doe

[patsbimmer1]

Update:

 

So I have spent hours scouring the internets to try and figure out a solution.

 

I tried calling 3 phone numbers for Vishnu, sent emails to 2 different address's and tried to PM Shiv.  The guy I bought this from swears up and down that this is unlocked told me a few different things to try.

 

I have tried everything he has told me and then some and searched every file I have for an unlock file with no success.  I found a guy that says he has the unlock file and he returned my pm and said he will send it to me... still waiting.

 

I think I've been fucked.

[michael1972]

Sure seems to be some fuckery.

[SubmuzikBoss]

Sounds like some fuckary to me

[patsbimmer1]

UPDATE 2:

 

I am no longer fucked!  I made a nice friend from Montreal on e90post and he sent me the vin unlock .bin file and it's awesome!

 

I took it for a drive after letting her warm up and once I approach 8psi the power immediately cut.  I drove it for a few minutes just thinking that the auto correct had to catch up to the same result.  Then I found out what limp home mode is... I data logged the event and looked up the codes but nothing would cause what happened.  I turned the car on and it was fine but I heard a loud tick from under the hood... pop the hood and listen... coming from passenger side...

...

...

pop off valve cover and find that a FUCKING MOUSE HAS MADE A NEST!!!  Start vacuuming and discover a few nibbles injector wires.  I'm going to dig in tomorrow night and see exactly what I'm dealing with.

 

At this point though I am happy that I have an unlocked PROcede.

[jc43089]

OHHHH dem mice!!  Dryer fabric softener sheets are your friend.  And they don't reek like moth balls.

[B C]

Did you delete your cat? Mice are more prone to inhabit locations lacking the presence of a cat.

[patsbimmer1]

Did you delete your cat? Mice are more prone to inhabit locations lacking the presence of a cat.

 

Still have my cat's... it was a brave mouse!  Especially to nest in a car that's been daily driven!

[i_love_cars]

glad you at least got it functioning. Time for FBO status!

[patsbimmer1]

glad you at least got it functioning. Time for FBO status!

 

I'll get there!  I'm giving myself the next 18 months to accomplish that.  It sounds like a lengthy amount of time but I figure with my new position at work recently consuming a lot of my time and the baby coming at the end of May, my time and my bank account will be stretched until I can adjust.

[patsbimmer1]

Well, someone from PROcede finally emailed me back last night.  They are now operating under OFT instead of PROcede but good news is they will unlock any PROcede units for FREE!

 

So I now have 2 unlock files in my possession if anyone decides to go that route or you know someone who needs it.

[i_love_cars]

I'll get there!  I'm giving myself the next 18 months to accomplish that.  It sounds like a lengthy amount of time but I figure with my new position at work recently consuming a lot of my time and the baby coming at the end of May, my time and my bank account will be stretched until I can adjust.

 

yea i feel your pain man. The forum poll favored coilovers instead of a turbo upgrade for my car, which I think I'm in agreement with, but I just dropped 1500 on a fucking puppy. I'm thinking coils may have to wait until 2016. 

 

Luckily you can get to FBO for relatively cheap. My first go around with the N54 I spent more money than I should have - bought the full Cobb kit with intercooler, and dropped 900 on lightly used akrapovic downpipes (they retail for 1600). 

 

I've since learned to become a huge fan of VRSF and saved a ton of money for my N55. I've got both their downpipe and IC. Since you already have the procede, you should be able to get used BMS DCI for like 60 bucks, VRSF downpipes / 7" intercooler for 800, then just throw on an exhaust of your choice. 

[michael1972]

VRSF is the spot. Great fit and finish and sweet price.

[patsbimmer1]

$1500 on a puppy!?!?  I paid less than that for both of my dogs combined!!!

 

VRSF has been on my radar and I think that's what I will end up going with for the IC and downpipes unless I find a great deal on something else used.  The car came with the BMS DCI so that is one less thing I need to worry about.

 

As far as an exhaust goes, I was thinking about doing the PE mod on my mufflers and calling it a day.  I bought a welder and got a 33 gallon compressor for christmas so I am all set up for cutting and welding in my garage.

[i_love_cars]

then I would say you have 0 excuse to not be Stage 2 by the time roads are clear for spring. Because basically you're telling me you only need to frontload 1000 bucks or less and you're done. 

 

Get on it. Your life will never be the same !!

 

purebred bernese mountain dog from a reputable breeder.....yeah, not cheap lol 

[michael1972]

then I would say you have 0 excuse to not be Stage 2 by the time roads are clear for spring. Because basically you're telling me you only need to frontload 1000 bucks or less and you're done.

Get on it. Your life will never be the same !!

purebred bernese mountain dog from a reputable breeder.....yeah, not cheap lol

Dosen't seem like you do anything on the cheap. But hell if ya got it spend it.

[patsbimmer1]

Dosen't seem like you do anything on the cheap. But hell if ya got it spend it.

Triangle of speed... cheap, reliable and fast. You can only pick 2.

[patsbimmer1]

I finally got everything working and holy shit! It pulls forever!

[michael1972]

Sounds like your about to catch a case of the modbug

[B C]

How were the wiring repairs?

Glad to hear you got it going though. I will be looking for you in a ditch along I43 today

[patsbimmer1]

Sounds like your about to catch a case of the modbug

Ha! I've had that virus for a looooong time!

[patsbimmer1]

How were the wiring repairs?Glad to hear you got it going though. I will be looking for you in a ditch along I43 today

It was pretty simple. Just the one injector and it wasn't chewed through the copper so easy enough.

And you might find me in a ditch off of i90 or the belt line near Madison but not i43! My escape just became my main mode of transport unless my wife needs to use it.

[Bobdudeman1988]

all n54 owners need ride in my 666 machine...i have spoken.

[Chris Welter]

I finally got everything working and holy shit! It pulls forever!

 

I am interested to see the differences between the Procede and the JB4.  I installed a JB4 on mine last spring and as JC43089 will tell you, it made a HUGE difference.  Actually so much of a difference i'm going to start putting it under the knife this summer and see what she'll really do.  The stock intercoolers suck beyond belief (I was logging 120+ IATs on 40-120 highway pulls at 70 deg) last fall, also planning the VRSF 7" upgrade.  

 

 

Good to see more N54 guys on here!