[big_c]

That vin isnt valid when I check it on the decoder...

The cut off was 03/07..anything earlier and youre SOL

[dreptroman]

Originally Posted by big_c

That vin isnt valid when I check it on the decoder...

The cut off was 03/07..anything earlier and youre SOL

WBAWL71020PX39416 is actually the vin

[Ingeniator]

Originally Posted by dreptroman

WBAWL71020PX39416 is actually the vin

That is an 02/07 build.

[Glowin]

Originally Posted by Glowin

CN, I saw on the other site you wrote:

"This Alpina TCU flash works for model years 3/07 till present N54 engine only."

Would it work on a 2010 E60 (5 series) with AT, since it also has the N54 engine?

Originally Posted by cn555ic

No sorry it wont work...Not compatible as someone has already tried and bricked their car trying..

Anyone know if anything's changed in this regard, and if this flash (or something like it) is now available for the E60's?

[cookiesowns]

Originally Posted by Glowin

Anyone know if anything's changed in this regard, and if this flash (or something like it) is now available for the E60's?

Do you have the paddles, or rather SAT? If so, you don't need the Alpina flash. If you don't have the paddles, or SAT retrofit, get it, as it comes with a quite nice TCU map, which I would say is similar to the alpina flash.

[Glowin]

Originally Posted by cookiesowns

Do you have the paddles, or rather SAT? If so, you don't need the Alpina flash. If you don't have the paddles, or SAT retrofit, get it, as it comes with a quite nice TCU map, which I would say is similar to the alpina flash.

After my post I found out about the SAT flash, so am probably going to go that route, as it sounds pretty good. Don't have the Sport Button or paddles in the 535, and won't be doing it. Thanks.

[SUPAN]

Anyone with dct done this ? Or this flash is not for dct ?

[Edge Iron]

Originally Posted by big_c

The cut off was 03/07..anything earlier and youre SOL

Checked my build date, 2/27/07.... 2 days short...

[v1nc86]

Originally Posted by SUPAN

Anyone with dct done this ? Or this flash is not for dct ?

DCT isn't quick enough? :P

[thestimp]

Really striking out with how or where to get this done. Tried finding the files myself as I'm pretty savy with computers and coding. But no avail so far... I'm in Pittsburgh and I wanna play with this

[shawn458]

Yeah, the correct information and the right files are a little hard to find. Here are the steps I took. You might still run into errors (as I have) but there isn't a easy-to-understand thread that covers it perfectly. Some of the threads below also cover most the errors people generally run into.

1. Download BMW Coding Tools here: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=699036 (there is a pdf with links below).
2. Latest Daten files: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=882353 or download just for the E89 here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=883635
3. Read both of these threads on setting it up: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=918608 and http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=859474
Note: Disable JB4 or Proceed. Also, I got an error while testing the airbags (as others have as well) but I was still able to code through NCSExpert and WinKP.
4. If everything is working correctly, follow steps on Alpina flash here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=873746

[thestimp]

Thanks a bunch, I've read hundreds of pages and finally find a bunch of info on it. Thank you for consolidating it for me!

[Eat.Sleep.Race]

Originally Posted by cialz

Is your gas gauge a boost gauge now? How did that work?

JB4 hacks the gas turns into boost.

[GTstunna612]

Originally Posted by Eat.Sleep.Race

JB4 hacks the gas turns into boost.

you can also hijack your engine temp gauge as well

[pentaxis]

Has anyone found out a solution for Pre 3/07 build dates yet? I know there was mention of doing a TCU swap as a possible fix, but wanted to see if there might be another option?

Also, any custom edited TCU options yet? That would be phenomenal.

[lukasbmw]

I like sport mode (DS) and manual mode better with the flash.

Regular "D" mode now sucks.

I wish they would have just left "D" mode stock.

[tmo24]

Originally Posted by lukasbmw

I like sport mode (DS) and manual mode better with the flash.

Regular "D" mode now sucks.

I wish they would have just left "D" mode stock.

Sounds like you really liked the "D"


Lmao sorry I had to.

[ajsalida]

Pretty sure D mode was to pass super strict euro emissions with modified B3 engine.

[just_dirty]

Also interested in what changes need to be made to an older car to install this tune.

[Ingeniator]

Originally Posted by pentaxis

Has anyone found out a solution for Pre 3/07 build dates yet? I know there was mention of doing a TCU swap as a possible fix, but wanted to see if there might be another option?

Also, any custom edited TCU options yet? That would be phenomenal.

Originally Posted by just_dirty

Also interested in what changes need to be made to an older car to install this tune.

Valvebody and TCU swap. One in the classifieds right now.

[Eat.Sleep.Race]

Originally Posted by lukasbmw

I like sport mode (DS) and manual mode better with the flash.

Regular "D" mode now sucks.

I wish they would have just left "D" mode stock.

Yea i kind of agree. After installing downpipes shit sounds stupid riding at 1200rpm so now i constantly drive in DS mode..

[robc1976]

Originally Posted by Ingeniator

Valvebody and TCU swap. One in the classifieds right now.

Yep, did my buddies...wasn't bad