Alpina Trans Flash for N54

enrita · 05-29-2013, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RimasRS

a lil off topic

But would that be possible to flash DSC module with M3 software to enable MDM - M Dynamic mode???

probably not, hardware is not the same

RimasRS · 05-29-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by enrita

probably not, hardware is not the same

I wonder who discovered that Alpina flash can work on standart AT module, maybe that guy can answer MDM question also.

I know that e46 M3 can be flashed with CSL program and M track mode can be enabled. I did that for one car.
Also I know that MDM can be added for e92 M3 which didnt had it from factory. I so much hope that it can be done for our cars also.
If needen I even ready to buy DSC module from M3.

ajsalida · 05-29-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RimasRS

I wonder who discovered that Alpina flash can work on standart AT module, maybe that guy can answer MDM question also.

I know that e46 M3 can be flashed with CSL program and M track mode can be enabled. I did that for one car.
Also I know that MDM can be added for e92 M3 which didnt had it from factory. I so much hope that it can be done for our cars also.
If needen I even ready to buy DSC module from M3.

A russian guy name Tomaz let the cat out of the bag on the "other" forum recently on the availability of the Alpina flash via the Daten files, but from what I gather the flash itself had been available to others for a while. A south african dude here on this forum said he'd been running it since 09, and then several versions/revisions of it so I guess it has been floating around for years.

RimasRS · 05-29-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ajsalida

A russian guy name Tomaz let the cat out of the bag on the "other" forum recently on the availability of the Alpina flash via the Daten files, but from what I gather the flash itself had been available to others for a while. A south african dude here on this forum said he'd been running it since 09, and then several versions/revisions of it so I guess it has been floating around for years.

Interesting story. Ill try to find him.

MDM should be available on DATEN files also to reflash current DSC module to M3 version. And then it is very easy to retrofit MDM mode by adding FA to VO.

ajsalida · 05-29-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RimasRS

Interesting story. Ill try to find him.

MDM should be available on DATEN files also to reflash current DSC module to M3 version. And then it is very easy to retrofit MDM mode by adding FA to VO.

I don't know anything much about the MDM mode but I do know there is nothing like the e-LSD part of DSC on the M3, they have a true LSD. No EDC on a non-M, etc. Like Enrita said hardware that implements various layers of DSC/DTC M vs non M are very different so not clear what would happen even if it would "take" a reflash.

But who knows it could be something in there (like a subprogram of MDM for the sportier DSC) could be interesting.

RimasRS · 05-29-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ajsalida

I don't know anything much about the MDM mode but I do know there is nothing like the e-LSD part of DSC on the M3, they have a true LSD. No EDC on a non-M, etc. Like Enrita said hardware that implements various layers of DSC/DTC M vs non M are very different so not clear what would happen even if it would "take" a reflash.

But who knows it could be something in there (like a subprogram of MDM for the sportier DSC) could be interesting.

Just to make it more interesting my car now have true M LSD 3.15 in it.
And what is MDM you can see here from 2.35

Though I think it would be really nice even without true LSD or combined with after market LSD

zipstic · 05-29-2013, 09:08 PM

Will the OBD2 cable from a Cobb AP work? Or do I need to get one off of eBay?

TXTT · 05-30-2013, 01:05 AM

I bought the 35$ cable and it worked! Gave me an error a few times then it purred like a kitten

NightStalker · 06-02-2013, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TXTT

I bought the 35$ cable and it worked! Gave me an error a few times then it purred like a kitten

same here, same cable & the error freaked me out

Lifted07Duramax · 06-02-2013, 06:30 PM

Im going to be doing this flash next week. What is the fix for this error and how can I possibly avoid even getting it?

also where are you guys getting the daten file from?

bigdnno98 · 06-03-2013, 03:23 PM

Anyone experience any over revving in D mode? A friend says his I'd revving way past 7k in D mode.

Wedge1967 · 06-03-2013, 03:37 PM

why would you WOT your car in D? Drop it in sport if you want to rip on it.

AYF80 · 06-03-2013, 04:43 PM

Any good news on trans builds?

bigdnno98 · 06-03-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

why would you WOT your car in D? Drop it in sport if you want to rip on it.

Doesn't matter. Car still shouldn't overrev in any mode.

n54gte · 06-03-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdnno98

Doesn't matter. Car still shouldn't overrev in any mode.

Sometimes when I shift in manual mode, my car will rev up for no reason before it shifts into the next gear. It almost feels like its slipping but this only happened like twice

bigdnno98 · 06-03-2013, 10:30 PM

It's my buddy's car and I haven't seen it in person but from what it sounds like the car just keeps accelerating and doesn't even attempt to shift until well past 7k which is very dangerous. Ill take a look at it when I get back in town but I was wondering if anyone else had experienced this also.

bigdnno98 · 06-04-2013, 01:27 PM

So I guess this is an isolated occurrence? Ill flash back to stock and try it again.

2Times · 06-04-2013, 02:09 PM

Quick Q... I read through a ton of post and think I've got it. Just a few clarifications as I found different answers in different places.

To do the Alpina Flash, I can get away with just using WinKFP v5.1.6?
I ask because I see people using a bunch of tools which just so happen to include it, but just want to verify that's all I need. I have the instructions to set it up.

iturbo_bmw · 06-04-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jordan313

Sometimes when I shift in manual mode, my car will rev up for no reason before it shifts into the next gear. It almost feels like its slipping but this only happened like twice

I've noticed this happening to me too. When I shift up sometimes the rpms shoot up a little bit real quick before it upshifts. Any one else notice this??

Wedge1967 · 06-04-2013, 09:23 PM

Torque converter is not locked out and it feels like it's slipping. Shouldn't be an issue. I noticed that after doing a full adaptation reset and short drive cycle everything felt better.

nate5ks · 06-04-2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by V1ru3

has anybody tried to correct this error with NCSExpert by doing this:

EGS_CSUM_MONITOR - CHECKSUM MONITORING FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL (EGS)
nicht_activ

did it work?

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Originally Posted by KSF

same here, same cable & the error freaked me out

Code egs in expert mode in ncsexoert.

dsolis · 06-10-2013, 12:55 PM

Special shout-out to wedge, this dude is legit - very knowledgeable, patient and just a plain cool, down to earth guy. That flash is just fantastic; D mode is the "family mode", nice smooth, efficient. Sport/Manual engages the typical SoCal BMW douchbag outta me, I even popped my collar the other day in my pink polo as I burned out into the sunset.

But on a serious note, I noticed that while cruisin' on a long steep downhill, the car shifted into 5th gear, which I thought was pretty neat, the second I hit the gas, it went right back to 6th gear. Car is still adapting but thus far has been pretty stable. Another happy Alpina user.

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