Let’s get one thing clear off the bat – we’ve got no rooting interest in the success of the New York Knicks or Los Angeles Lakers. Why bring this up? Well, these are two franchises with long and storied histories. They have heritage, name-brand recognition, and (for the most part) know how to win.
Yet here in the summer of 2015, both are being snubbed by some of the NBA’s top free agents. There are multiple basketball-related reasons for this, but since we aren’t a sports blog, we won’t pretend to know anything about those. The bottom line is the Lakers and the Knicks are in a position that’s quite foreign to them: they’re underdogs.
We can relate somewhat. We recently launched our latest ACTIVE-8 tuning module for the latest crop of turbocharged BMWs – a market that’s already quite crowded. However, if there’s one thing that history has shown us, its that you should never count out a perpetual winner.
Here’s what makes the ACTIVE-8 the real MVP:
The ACTIVE-8’S Background
Just like that old adage about money, it takes speed to make speed. Equipped with a 64-bit processor, the ACTIVE-8 module is up to eight times faster than other piggyback tuning modules on the market. That’s right; the ACTIVE-8 is basically the equivalent of an N64 to the original Nintendo. As fun as Duck Hunt was, we can all agree that GoldenEye blows it out of the sky – pun absolutely intended.
Furthermore, the ACTIVE-8 has been thoroughly tested via stringent German TUV standards – meaning its build quality and durability rivals that of OEM-specs. Those who might be adverse to the slightly higher cost associated with this should remember: You get what you pay for.
Check out how hot it can get under the hood of a 328i – yet the ACTIVE-8 won’t even break a sweat:
ACTIVE-8 Installation
The Holy Grail when it comes to modifying your BMW is the simple phrase “Plug N’ Play.” In this respect, the ACTIVE-8 is a slam dunk. You’ll find a dedicated, pre-wired engine harness that includes BMW factory-like terminals for quick and easy connect/disconnect. With all the connections pre-labeled within a dedicated wire loom, installation takes little under an hour.
Although set-up is a breeze, there’s nothing generic about the ACTIVE-8; each tuning module is pre-programmed in house for your specific vehicle (this is why we need your VIN during the ordering process).
ACTIVE-8 Performance
We get it – peak numbers are sexy. Seeing that dyno graph climax is…exciting. But how you get there is what REALLY matters. Thanks to exponentially faster processing speed the ACTIVE-8 achieves peak horsepower and torque earlier in the power curve. Plus, it does so much smoother and more consistently…It’s pretty much the Steph Curry jump shot of BMW tuning.
The ACTIVE-8 module doesn’t offer different fuel maps to “fit” your modifications. Instead, there are multiple stages available for the end-user to switch to and upgrade from specific to their vehicle. The only real limitation is the octane level available at your local gas station. Conservative gains typically fall in the range of 35 – 65 RWHP – but with some massaging (and 93 octane or higher) we’ve seen as much as 100 RWHP on an otherwise stock M4!
When it comes to the NBA, dynasties come and go. Legacies can hinge on a single playoff series. Establishing a winning culture takes time and hard work – something Active Autowerke is very familiar with. And while the Lakers, Knicks, and 28 other franchises are in the midst of uncertainty this summer, when it comes to providing the highest performing, highest quality tuning solution for your BMW – there is no offseason.
Check out all of our ACTIVE-8 applications here.
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