6AT Trans Upgrade options

SIKH335 · 02-20-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by whosdady

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Originally Posted by SIKH335

Nope will not work on Pre 2/07 cars

That's too bad. The two things I dislike most about this car are the slow/sloppy shifts under boost and the poor traction. (Lack of an lsd)

Is there anything some of us pre 03/07 guys can look for in case the tranny was updated and the current owners weren't informed? I'm the second owner and I'm still finding things the original owner did but failed to mention.

Also, any chance the brilliant minds who brought this to the forum will find a fix for us pre 03/07 guys?

I just bought a10/07 build Trans and that's the Trans that 517 will be building. We should know very soon of their are any swap issues. I also know that their is another member that is specifically trying to swap the control unit and VB to see if that's a viable solution. Keep posted.

Sick335 · 02-20-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKH335

I just bought a10/07 build Trans and that's the Trans that 517 will be building. We should know very soon of their are any swap issues. I also know that their is another member that is specifically trying to swap the control unit and VB to see if that's a viable solution. Keep posted.

how much will all this run you? PM me if you like

SIKH335 · 02-20-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sammy_0559

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Originally Posted by SIKH335

Steves single turbo is being flashed tomorrow I believe. Also what year build is your car.

its a 09/07

What are you gonna do with the old VB coming out of your car!!! I would
Love to test it on the older Trans to see if its compatible.

SIKH335 · 02-20-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

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Originally Posted by SIKH335

I just bought a10/07 build Trans and that's the Trans that 517 will be building. We should know very soon of their are any swap issues. I also know that their is another member that is specifically trying to swap the control unit and VB to see if that's a viable solution. Keep posted.

how much will all this run you? PM me if you like

Trans is $4300 TQ converter is $500. As for the Trans I picked up for $900 and will sell my existing Trans to offset the cost.

SIKH335 · 02-20-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

Bah, apparently this Alpina flash will break paddle shifters on MSD81 (09-10MY).

Hoping for a fix!

???

Elliott@DetailAddict · 02-20-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

Bah, apparently this Alpina flash will break paddle shifters on MSD81 (09-10MY).

Hoping for a fix!

Where are you finding this info? Just searching other forums?
I'd love to read up more about the fundamentals of the flash.
Thanks for any reference material guys.

enrita · 02-20-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant@DetailAddict

Where are you finding this info? Just searching other forums?
I'd love to read up more about the fundamentals of the flash.
Thanks for any reference material guys.

in the forum that cannot be named. easy to google it out.

Elliott@DetailAddict · 02-20-2013, 05:50 PM

Got it. Cheers guys.

TT3 iN NyC · 02-20-2013, 09:35 PM

MY 2007
Build date - June 2007

Just this done tonight. Big props to Steve. This guy really knows his stuff.

Instantly you feel the difference. Videos, pics don't do justice. Shifts are smooth as butter. You don't feel a thing.

The display has changed. You now see which gear you're in as oppose to just "D" or "DS".

Sport mode is a complete a animal. When thrown in sport mode, this is no hesitating or jerking forward.

While pushing the car on the way home, I noticed it auto rev matches seamlessly. This is absolutely the perfect mod anyone can do.

Thankfully all my functions still work. My paddles still work, no errors, no lights. All is good.

Anyone contemplating this, don't think twice. Just get it done.

FstAzzWhip · 02-20-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HPF 335i #1

How much for your AT to MT swap?

If I can recall it was around 2500 "I Think" parts and labor and a UUC flywheel and clutch

AYF80 · 02-20-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FstAzzWhip

If I can recall it was around 2500 "I Think" parts and labor and a UUC flywheel and clutch

Can i have the contact number for the shop you used please?

That is very cheap, I would pay 6,000.

If its under 4k, Ill go this route rather than building my AT. If the price is right, ill pass on the build and do a swap.

07tundra · 02-21-2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pits200

I just downloaded everything and should get my cable in a few days.

I'm in Pittsburgh and once I figure things out I'd be willing to help as long as you aren't a Brownies fan, jk.

Cool! I'm not Im a Cowboys fan! lol No but seriously I'll give ya something for your trouble.

ajsalida · 02-21-2013, 08:18 AM

Has anyone on this forum flashed an 09 model year car and NOT lost the paddle shifters' function?

TT3 iN NyC · 02-21-2013, 08:51 AM

i can proudly say that I'm the 8th person in the entire world to get this flashed....

i can't wait to go home from work today and take her out for a spin..

YES its that amazing....

n54gte · 02-21-2013, 09:14 AM

couldn't take it no more and ordered my own cable

cn555ic · 02-21-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TT3 iN NyC

i can proudly say that I'm the 8th person in the entire world to get this flashed....

i can't wait to go home from work today and take her out for a spin..

YES its that amazing....

lol Yes you are pretty exclusive at this point!

As the weeks progress and months this will go beyond few but hundreds and then thousands will be flashed as this is will be one single most sort after mod in the tuning world.

M BROK3 · 02-21-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TT3 iN NyC

i can proudly say that I'm the 8th person in the entire world to get this flashed....

i can't wait to go home from work today and take her out for a spin..

YES its that amazing....

You get some shadow codes when flashing (no light will come on) so make sure you clear them once done and dont freak out because they don't come back lol.

I was steve's guinea pig 1st Xi in the world haha

TT3 iN NyC · 02-21-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by x-ception

You get some shadow codes when flashing (no light will come on) so make sure you clear them once done and dont freak out because they don't come back lol.

I was steve's guinea pig 1st Xi in the world haha

yup, Steve was kind enough to clear them after we went for a test drive.

No error codes!

I'm really happy that the paddles work too.

Elliott@DetailAddict · 02-21-2013, 01:52 PM

Can't wait to get home tonight.
My heart skipped a beat when I forgot my prod. date, but confirmed I'm 03/07 haha.

cn555ic · 02-21-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant@DetailAddict

Can't wait to get home tonight.
My heart skipped a beat when I forgot my prod. date, but confirmed I'm 03/07 haha.

You are golden with that date at the moment...Guess why! I have the same Production date as you...YOu will enjoy everything is flash has to offer and more since you can have paddles working...Trying to figure out whats going on with the flash with newer cars but there is only 2 so far...I need more flashes on newer models to try and work out the paddle shifter...Please provide your feedback on this flash when you are done..

Elliott@DetailAddict · 02-21-2013, 02:06 PM

You know I will

What would be amazing is if we could get a VO list of an actual Alpina B3 GT3 since they may have an alternative SA code for their paddles which would explain why it is breaking the newer paddles.

335Fresh · 02-21-2013, 02:14 PM

can anyone give me a link to upload spdaten files...ive tried the one offered by sensible but no luck...thanks and i cant wait to get my car flashed

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TT3 iN NyC Colonel 248 Rep 2,567 Posts Drives: F80 M3CS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (9)	MY 2007 Build date - June 2007 Just this done tonight. Big props to Steve. This guy really knows his stuff. Instantly you feel the difference. Videos, pics don't do justice. Shifts are smooth as butter. You don't feel a thing. The display has changed. You now see which gear you're in as oppose to just "D" or "DS". Sport mode is a complete a animal. When thrown in sport mode, this is no hesitating or jerking forward. While pushing the car on the way home, I noticed it auto rev matches seamlessly. This is absolutely the perfect mod anyone can do. Thankfully all my functions still work. My paddles still work, no errors, no lights. All is good. Anyone contemplating this, don't think twice. Just get it done. __________________ 07 e92 335i - Retired 18 F80 M3CS - Retired 21 G20 330i M-Sport - Current
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ajsalida Colonel 227 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 95 M3, 02 R1150GSA, 09 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA iTrader: (2)	Has anyone on this forum flashed an 09 model year car and NOT lost the paddle shifters' function?
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335Fresh Captain 31 Rep 845 Posts Drives: 335 e92 & 430xi f32 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: VA iTrader: (4)	can anyone give me a link to upload spdaten files...ive tried the one offered by sensible but no luck...thanks and i cant wait to get my car flashed
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