6AT Trans Upgrade options

AK 335i · 04-28-2013, 03:52 AM

start sending emails to automatic transmission factory in Davie, Fl. they do drag strip cars I sent them a message

skinrock · 04-28-2013, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

Platform has been around for over 6 years, still no solution for the auto trans...
Hopefully Prem comes thru

It was looking promising, they just didn't think it would actually have that much power and didn't want to sacrifice daily driving I guess.

atheis · 05-01-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JHR

Try the Alpina D mode first before changing anything. It really is a big improvement, especially for puttering around town with the wife and kids in the car.

Just got the tcu flash done last week with DetailAddict (thanks for the heads up guys!). The change is amazing and the car feels so much more refined, especially since I'm running cobb stage 1 as well. The AT feels great and the car's power comes through much more predictably. Amazing
Upgrade. I've already sent info to friends recommending it!

fly_lancair360 · 05-01-2013, 01:57 PM

I'd like to find a coder in the San Jose area to perform the Alpina flash. I live in San Diego, but I'm currently in San Jose. I see Coding@DetailAddict may be able to do this. If anyone knows him or someone else, have them ping me.
2009 335i Convertible 11/08 build date
Thanks,
Fly Lancair 360

tvbui · 05-01-2013, 02:03 PM

i think you have to contact their shop.

fly_lancair360 · 05-01-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tvbui

i think you have to contact their shop.

Just did - thanks

Kid Red · 05-01-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by atheis

Just got the tcu flash done last week with DetailAddict (thanks for the heads up guys!). The change is amazing and the car feels so much more refined, especially since I'm running cobb stage 1 as well. The AT feels great and the car's power comes through much more predictably. Amazing
Upgrade. I've already sent info to friends recommending it!

Great to hear. I can't wait to get this done.

Jeffman · 05-06-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fly_lancair360

I'd like to find a coder in the San Jose area to perform the Alpina flash. I live in San Diego, but I'm currently in San Jose. I see Coding@DetailAddict may be able to do this. If anyone knows him or someone else, have them ping me.
2009 335i Convertible 11/08 build date
Thanks,
Fly Lancair 360

My guy Alex at Alpine Motorsports will code it virtually plus do a bunch of other stuff.

Wedge1967 · 05-06-2013, 09:46 PM

I know a lot of coders have taken on doing this flash, but I hope you guys aren't paying much as it's a 4 min flash. I also recommend they don't write UIF information. One last thing, if you need major warranty work, you need to flash back otherwise the dealer can flag it as a modification.

If anyone needs help doing the flash, feel free to let me know. You can get the cable online for $35 and I can help you with the software setup.

nate5ks · 05-07-2013, 12:26 AM

Hey all, I tried posting this in the 5 series forum and got no responses. I was wondering since the alpina flash doesn't appear in the e60 data files whether or not you could flash the e60 using just the e89 data files from the gke215 folder. I was able to get Winkfp to pull the right file but I don't have a 535i to try it on. The 5 series forum is quite limited here compared to the 3 series.

enrita · 05-07-2013, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nate5ks

Hey all, I tried posting this in the 5 series forum and got no responses. I was wondering since the alpina flash doesn't appear in the e60 data files whether or not you could flash the e60 using just the e89 data files from the gke215 folder. I was able to get Winkfp to pull the right file but I don't have a 535i to try it on. The 5 series forum is quite limited here compared to the 3 series.

you cant

cookiesowns · 05-07-2013, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nate5ks

Hey all, I tried posting this in the 5 series forum and got no responses. I was wondering since the alpina flash doesn't appear in the e60 data files whether or not you could flash the e60 using just the e89 data files from the gke215 folder. I was able to get Winkfp to pull the right file but I don't have a 535i to try it on. The 5 series forum is quite limited here compared to the 3 series.

There's no point in flashing the alpina files on an E60. Does the 535i car have SAT? If not, perform the retrofit, shifts are very similar to the alpinas.

Toxic 335 · 05-07-2013, 07:53 AM

who can help me out with this in the baltimore area? Would love to get this flash.

LuSt4Boost · 05-07-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Toxic 335

who can help me out with this in the baltimore area? Would love to get this flash.

pm'ed you

DBall · 05-07-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

I know a lot of coders have taken on doing this flash, but I hope you guys aren't paying much as it's a 4 min flash. I also recommend they don't write UIF information. One last thing, if you need major warranty work, you need to flash back otherwise the dealer can flag it as a modification.

If anyone needs help doing the flash, feel free to let me know. You can get the cable online for $35 and I can help you with the software setup.

For some reason, I can't PM you... the option doesn't exist.

Kid Red · 05-07-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

I know a lot of coders have taken on doing this flash, but I hope you guys aren't paying much as it's a 4 min flash. I also recommend they don't write UIF information. One last thing, if you need major warranty work, you need to flash back otherwise the dealer can flag it as a modification.

If anyone needs help doing the flash, feel free to let me know. You can get the cable online for $35 and I can help you with the software setup.

What's the UIF? This is the first I'm hearing about flashing back to stock before warranty work. Is that a real concern or just limited to transmission related repairs?

I tried to PM you about the software setup offer, but can't seem to find the PM link associated with your account.

AK 335i · 05-07-2013, 02:01 PM

Has sikh335i got the 517trans built AT back yet and is it holding the torque now?

does any one know?

Wedge1967 · 05-07-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid Red

What's the UIF? This is the first I'm hearing about flashing back to stock before warranty work. Is that a real concern or just limited to transmission related repairs?

I tried to PM you about the software setup offer, but can't seem to find the PM link associated with your account.

UIF is the flash history. If you disable the UIF write options it doesn't require VIN and won't show up in history. If you have any major warranty work done, like turbo replacement, some dealers will flag your car as having a non-standard assemble number in your EGS module. I know, this happened to me.

Just call or txt me to setup something. 503-679-3538

Wedge1967 · 05-07-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AK 335i

Has sikh335i got the 517trans built AT back yet and is it holding the torque now?

does any one know?

Not back yet.

AK 335i · 05-08-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

Not back yet.

thank you

GmoBmw · 05-08-2013, 10:47 AM

Anyone know where I can buy the Valve body and TSU for the post 03/07?

Wedge1967 · 05-08-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GmoBmw

Anyone know where I can buy the Valve body and TSU for the post 03/07?

Try Car-Part.com

They have some C rated flood transmissions that the MCM should still be good for an upgrade swap. Flood water won't damage the MCM.

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AK 335i Major 50 Rep 1,290 Posts Drives: black 335i E90 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: boynton beach iTrader: (0)	start sending emails to automatic transmission factory in Davie, Fl. they do drag strip cars I sent them a message
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fly_lancair360 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2009 e93 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I'd like to find a coder in the San Jose area to perform the Alpina flash. I live in San Diego, but I'm currently in San Jose. I see Coding@DetailAddict may be able to do this. If anyone knows him or someone else, have them ping me. 2009 335i Convertible 11/08 build date Thanks, Fly Lancair 360
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Wedge1967 Banned 125 Rep 2,172 Posts Drives: '07 e92 AT Sport Montego Blue Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (3)	I know a lot of coders have taken on doing this flash, but I hope you guys aren't paying much as it's a 4 min flash. I also recommend they don't write UIF information. One last thing, if you need major warranty work, you need to flash back otherwise the dealer can flag it as a modification. If anyone needs help doing the flash, feel free to let me know. You can get the cable online for $35 and I can help you with the software setup.
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nate5ks Captain 35 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	Hey all, I tried posting this in the 5 series forum and got no responses. I was wondering since the alpina flash doesn't appear in the e60 data files whether or not you could flash the e60 using just the e89 data files from the gke215 folder. I was able to get Winkfp to pull the right file but I don't have a 535i to try it on. The 5 series forum is quite limited here compared to the 3 series.
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