{"product_id":"824-hp-stage-2-performance-controller-bmw-xm","title":"824 HP Stage 2 Performance Controller | BMW XM","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAGE 2 IS HERE FOR the XM!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tune-performance-widget\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Gains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tune-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Horsepower Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tune-column\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHorsepower\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-width=\"68%\" class=\"bar bar-stock\"\u003eStock: 685 HP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-width=\"82%\" class=\"bar bar-tuned\"\u003eTuned: 824 HP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Torque Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tune-column\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTorque\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-width=\"61%\" class=\"bar bar-stock\"\u003eStock: 661 lb-ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-width=\"78%\" class=\"bar bar-tuned\"\u003eTuned: 784 lb-ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasured at the San Jose, CA Dynamometer on 100 Octane\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tune-performance-widget {\n  max-width: 1000px;\n  margin: 10px auto;\n  padding: 10px;\n  \/* border: 1px solid #eee;\n  border-radius: 20px;*\/\n}\n\n.tune-performance-widget h3 {\n  margin-bottom: 30px;\n  font-size: 2rem;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa;\n}\n\n.tune-grid {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  gap: 40px;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n}\n\n.tune-column {\n  flex: 1 1 20px;\n  min-width: 280px;\n}\n\n.tune-column h4 {\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n.bar-wrap {\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n.bar-container {\n  background-color: #efefef;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  height: 30px;\n  position: relative;\n}\n\n.bar {\n  height: 100%;\n  line-height: 30px;\n  color: #fff;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  padding-left: 10px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n  width: 0;\n  transition: width 1s ease-out;\n}\n\n.bar-stock {\n  background: linear-gradient(to right, #6e6e6e 0%, #dcdcdc 100%);\n}\n\n.bar-tuned {\n  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b6006 0%, #38c92f 100%);\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .tune-grid {\n    flex-direction: column;\n    gap: 20px;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--OCTANE TABLE--\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dyno-comparison {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  margin: 40px 0;\n}\n\n.dyno-box {\n  flex: 1 1 50%;\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n\n.dyno-box h2 {\n  font-size: 22px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa;\n  padding-bottom: 6px;\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\n}\n\n.dyno-image {\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\n}\n\n.dyno-image img {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: auto;\n  border: 2px solid #ccc;\n}\n\n.stat-row {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  gap: 24px;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n\n.stat-block {\n  flex: 1 1 45%;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n.gain {\n  color: green;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n\/* Responsive: stack stats and boxes on mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .dyno-comparison {\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n  .stat-row {\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n  .stat-block {\n    flex: 1 1 100%;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dyno-comparison\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 100 Octane --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dyno-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e100 Octane Tuned\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!--\u003cdiv class=\"dyno-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"100 Octane Dyno\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1896\/8125\/files\/G90-PRC-ST2-100.jpg?v=1758560392\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-block\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalculated Flywheel Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock: 685 HP \/ 661 lb-ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuned: 824 HP \/ 784 lb-ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gain\"\u003eGains: +139 HP \/ +123 lb-ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-block\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Wheel Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock: 562 HP \/ 542 lb-ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuned: 676 HP \/ 643 lb-ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gain\"\u003eGains: +114 HP \/ +101 lb-ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 93 Octane --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dyno-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e93 Octane Tuned\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!--\u003cdiv class=\"dyno-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"93 Octane Dyno\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1896\/8125\/files\/G90-PRC-ST2-93.jpg?v=1758560392\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-block\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalculated Flywheel Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock: 685 HP \/ 661 lb-ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuned: 788 HP \/ 757 lb-ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gain\"\u003e+103 HP \/ +96 lb-ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-block\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Wheel Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock: 562 HP \/ 542 lb-ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuned: 646 HP \/ 621 lb-ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gain\"\u003e+84 HP \/ +79 lb-ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--END OCTANE TABLE--\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarBahn Stage 2 Performance Controller Power Package – BMW XM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BMW XM ushers in a new era for M—pairing electrified punch with a twin-turbo V8 to deliver towering performance in a luxury SUV. But there’s still more on the table. The CarBahn Stage 2 Performance Controller is how you unleash it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by tuning legend Steve Dinan, this plug-and-play module delivers a serious jump in power and response—without flashing the factory ECU or compromising long-term reliability. Run the map that matches your fuel and driving needs; on higher-octane fuel the XM responds with head-snapping acceleration and relentless mid-range pull, with corresponding gains at the wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re charging up an on-ramp, passing at altitude, or carving a back road, Stage 2 reveals the performance BMW engineered but left in reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig Gains on 93 \u0026amp; 100 Octane\u003c\/strong\u003e (see dyno section for details)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play Simplicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installs quickly, fully reversible, no ECU flash required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily-Driver Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and refined in traffic; ferocious when you ask for it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuture-Proof Engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to play nicely with upcoming CarBahn upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"CarBahn App\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1896\/8125\/files\/carbahn-app_480x480.jpg?v=1749835112\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Your Tune Anytime, Anywhere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the App, adjusting your octane map is as easy as tapping your screen. Whether you’re running 91, 93, or 100 octane, you can instantly switch performance profiles to match your fuel—no tools, no laptop, no hassle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce paired to your controller’s serial number, the app remembers your settings so you can \u003cstrong\u003eset it and forget it\u003c\/strong\u003e—until you decide to change fuel grades. Just open the app, tap your desired map, and enjoy optimized performance in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Fast Bluetooth pairing\u003cbr\u003e✅ VIN-locked security\u003cbr\u003e✅ Supports 91 \/ 93 \/ 100 octane switching\u003cbr\u003e✅ Available for iOS and Android\u003cbr\u003e✅ App updates add new features and compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout our Controllers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003eThe CarBahn Performance Controller (CPC) is an easy-to-install Controller that significantly boosts the turbocharged cars' horsepower and torque. This plug-and-play unit offers selectable maps, which can be accessed through a smartphone application via Bluetooth. To access this app, you must download them from either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003eThe maps are specifically designed to optimize performance based on different octane fuel levels. You have the flexibility to choose between 91, 93, and 100 octane options.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003eAdditionally, CarBahn offers an optional powertrain warranty for all their products, including the CPC.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmissions Legality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003eLet us address the topic of removing the catalyst, commonly achieved through the utilization of downpipes. Our rigorous testing regimen involved conducting consecutive dyno runs with and without the catalyst, and the observed power gain was significantly smaller than commonly touted, typically around 2%. Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge our shared responsibility towards environmental preservation, as clean air is vital to our well-being. Furthermore, obtaining the necessary emissions certifications without a catalyst is a daunting task and, from a legal standpoint, it is considered an infringement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Steve Dinan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003eWith an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Steve Dinan stands as an authority in streetcar turbo tuning. Under his leadership, our team has triumphed in three prototype racing championships and secured two overall victories at the esteemed 24 Hours of Daytona in collaboration with Chip Ganassi Racing. Steve Dinan's unparalleled expertise solidifies our claim as the leading force in tuning high-performance engines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CarBahn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45835694407737,"sku":"CBB11-PC-0012C","price":1692.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/2886\/5081\/files\/prc-stage2-app_9508bb65-0fc5-464b-9a18-ff43412130b6.jpg?v=1778591971","url":"https:\/\/islandracewerks.com\/en-ca\/products\/824-hp-stage-2-performance-controller-bmw-xm","provider":"Island Racewerks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}