[ajsalida]

Alpina D mode might be unbearable without a decent tune.

[2Times]

Originally Posted by ajsalida

Alpina D mode might be unbearable without a decent tune.

Ya, I just have a Cobb AP stage 1 aggressive and driving around in D is actually kinda annoying. Made my car feel slower because it shifts at a lower RPM and being in 6th at 40mph feels funny. I'll be adding more mods so I'm sure it will feel better then but I figured the flash was simple so I did it.

[Team503]

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

What's the difference, besides the price? If there's no real difference, then I'd rather go with the cheaper one.

Thanks!

A bump for this question - I'll spend the $100 on the cable if it's worth it, but I see no reason to waste $65 that could pay for blacked out grills or something if I don't need to.

Anyone here have an opinion on the difference? The Cobb AP comes with its own cable, so I won't need it for that, and I can't think of anything else I'd use it for...

[Namor]

Originally Posted by Alpine0003

Can this flash be done on a N54 without any tune or mod? My 335i is stock.

I just flashed my stock 335xi and I really like both D and S mode.
D is very smooth and you use the low end torque.
S is smother then before flash but quick. I didn't like to use S before but now I can use it all time if i so like.
The two modes really gives you two cars in one!
You loose nothing!

[2Times]

Originally Posted by Team503

A bump for this question - I'll spend the $100 on the cable if it's worth it, but I see no reason to waste $65 that could pay for blacked out grills or something if I don't need to.

Anyone here have an opinion on the difference? The Cobb AP comes with its own cable, so I won't need it for that, and I can't think of anything else I'd use it for...

I got the cheap cable and it worked.

Edit: This is the one I got: eBay link

[ken1137]

Just had the flash installed and I have GIAC Stage II. My impressions:

D mode: sucks balls. The flash changes gears to quickly and before you know It you are in 6th gear at 35 mph. A ton of posts on this already.

S mode: excellent, smooth, and timely shifts which compliments my Stage II perfectly. I will always be in S mode

S mode w/paddle shifters: even better but will not use this unless I really need to shift faster and get ahead of someone off the line

Not technical but those are my impressions.

[Wedge1967]

Originally Posted by Alpine0003

Can this flash be done on a N54 without any tune or mod? My 335i is stock.

Also, does anyone know someone in the NOVA area that can do it?

For those who don't know, I was the first in North America to flash. It's a simple process as long as you have the right software.

Order the $35 cable on eBay and shoot me an email WedgePerformance at gmail dot com and I can help you with the software, setup, and flash. You'll also have everything you need to code as well.

For those questioning how much I charge, well I don't. If you appreciate the help and have the means, then donations are acceptable, but from my view not everyone is equal financially and this is about promoting the platform and not something to make big bucks off everyone who wants to enhance their car.

So, feel free to contact me. I work from home and I'm on the West Coast so it makes it convent for me to assist those in need of assistance rather than over paying for someone else to do what you can do on your own. Like I said, you'll also have the tools you need to code windows, mirrors, seat belt chimes, key chimes, legal display.... List keeps going. Enjoy

[dlbrooks18]

We can't use the BT cable for this right?

[Wedge1967]

Originally Posted by dlbrooks18

We can't use the BT cable for this right?

No, unfortunately not.

[VNeBLOB42]

Originally Posted by ken1137

Just had the flash installed and I have GIAC Stage II. My impressions:

D mode: sucks balls. The flash changes gears to quickly and before you know It you are in 6th gear at 35 mph. A ton of posts on this already.

S mode: excellent, smooth, and timely shifts which compliments my Stage II perfectly. I will always be in S mode

S mode w/paddle shifters: even better but will not use this unless I really need to shift faster and get ahead of someone off the line

Not technical but those are my impressions.

You'll get use to it. eventually won't even notice it.

[e46m3to335i]

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

You'll get use to it. eventually won't even notice it.

+1.

It saves a ton on gas also. I gained close to 3 MPG's using just D mode. I used to average 18 and after the alpine flash, I average a little over 21.

-Nick

[2Times]

Originally Posted by e46m3to335i

+1.

It saves a ton on gas also. I gained close to 3 MPG's using just D mode. I used to average 18 and after the alpine flash, I average a little over 21.

-Nick

I've always gotten 21-22mpg, I still get the same with the flash. Just depends on driving style.

[Wedge1967]

Originally Posted by 2Times

I've always gotten 21-22mpg, I still get the same with the flash. Just depends on driving style.

The black thing on the floor to the right of the break is called a throttle peddle and if you push really hard your car will go really fast.

Sorry, couldn't help myself... I just took a long road trip and got 29 mpg over 600 miles. But I can't keep my foot out of the throttle around town. Avg 16 ish and 14 on e85...

[ken1137]

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

You'll get use to it. eventually won't even notice it.

Yeah, drove a bit more last night and this morning and it's not as bad as my first impression. I'll more than likely use D mode in the Winter.

[Josh1a1h]

wedge, i cannot seem to send you a PM... ???

[AndyR83]

I did this flash this morning. Wow, I am in lover with the new S mode

[e46m3to335i]

Originally Posted by 2Times

I've always gotten 21-22mpg, I still get the same with the flash. Just depends on driving style.

My daily commute to work is 3 miles each way (only a 1.5 mile is hwy) so most of my gas is spent on the start up, lol. Plus having a heavy foot doesn't help, so getting an extra 3 MPG's with out having to change my driving style is great for me.

Im sure if I had more hwy driving in my daily commute it would result in a higher combined MPG. I think the Alpina D mode really shines in city stop and go traffic in terms of saving gas.

-Nick

[Walker16]

Originally Posted by Turbo_Taylor

OK so is this or anything comparable available for a 2010 335i?

I have a 2010 and wedge flashed mine a few days ago!

[dlbrooks18]

Originally Posted by Turbo_Taylor

how are you liking it so far?

Im in north carolina
hes in california...

He can flash remotely ..

[Walker16]

Originally Posted by Turbo_Taylor

how are you liking it so far?

Im in north carolina
hes in california...

hes actually on Oregon and he flash mine over team viewer 8.

so far I have no complaints.. D mode is defiantly more conservative but all you have to do is tap that shifter to the left and conservative goes out the window! Its kinda like a win/win because if you get it flashed drive it for a wile and worse case if you dont like it you can always go back to stock and it only takes about 10 mins! No harm in checking it out

[2Times]

Originally Posted by Wedge1967

The black thing on the floor to the right of the break is called a throttle peddle and if you push really hard your car will go really fast.

Sorry, couldn't help myself... I just took a long road trip and got 29 mpg over 600 miles. But I can't keep my foot out of the throttle around town. Avg 16 ish and 14 on e85...

Haha... I'm the opposite. I drive slow in the city (big potholes and bigger a-holes) but have my fun on the highway

[Wedge1967]

Originally Posted by 2Times

Haha... I'm the opposite. I drive slow in the city (big potholes and bigger a-holes) but have my fun on the highway

Yeah, lived in New Port and worked in Providence for a while. If I remember right people in the North East have a tendency to pull into the middle of the road to make a left turn and block traffic until someone lets them in.

I had a 300zx Twin Turbo back then. Would take the North bridge off the Island then cut back into Providence on the highway. Six lanes of 150+ at times. Would pass the troopers going so fast that they wouldn't even try to catch us. Office was only a few blocks off the highway on the East side, so I was always in the parking lot before they could get backup.

We had potholes in the midwest, big ones that would eat rims. Lucky for me I moved again and have been in Portland OR for the past three years. Not much for potholes here, but we do have some of the worst drivers in the country. In the past two days, I've had people in high speed lanes hit the brakes and come to a complete stop to allow someone to merge into traffic.