[robnitro]

VIN lock sounds smart as long as it can be carried over if in the future we have to change dde, etc. Sometimes DRM causes more issues, windows media center cable card playready drm comes to mind. I'm yelling at that now, with no fix in sight but to reinstall. They made it too restrictive, not just tied to the cpu, etc. So even a simple roll back killed my ability to watch copy protected channels. The process to reset the drm to zero (and lose my old recordings) does not work always! See how things can cause headaches for customers? So a simple check if possible would be ok, but honestly, those who can hack will hack anything, restrictive or not. In our market, it's not going to be so prevalent like the games or software industry.

I have recently got a 2011 x5 35d and do a lot of city driving, dislike that it doesn't always lock up down low on light throttle city driving. I would guess that it kills mpg? Also, D does not start in 2, but 1. I don't know, I thought D was always 2nd?

I tried reading through the thread but I'm not sure what exactly the characteristics that will come about from this tuning? Maybe we can make a separate thread or update the first post to explain the benefits/tradeoffs?

[RBT-Tuning]

Originally Posted by Nobless

How about 320d engines?

Not for the start, but possibly later in 2017!

[_TB_]

Originally Posted by RayBan81

Not for the start, but possibly later in 2017!

That means no support for hp19??

[Len_Beach]

What's the ETA on launch?

[DWR]

Originally Posted by _TB_

That means no support for hp19??

Any of the first gen 6HP transmissions, work differently than the second gen.
Cals are not interchangable. Second gen is what is being worked on now. What the future holds is anyone's guess, but I'd suggest we'll see support of first gen at some point.

[_TB_]

Originally Posted by DWR

Any of the first gen 6HP transmissions, work differently than the second gen.
Cals are not interchangable. Second gen is what is being worked on now. What the future holds is anyone's guess, but I'd suggest we'll see support of first gen at some point.

I don't care about the cals - I just need a tool that will write my own cals to the transmission..

[DWR]

Originally Posted by _TB_

I don't care about the cals - I just need a tool that will write my own cals to the transmission..

Sorry, misunderstanding. You asked for support. You don't want support, you want the tool - got it.

[dixy2k]

Just to catch up here with all the 71 pages. You guys lost me somewhere after the first 10 pages when the language used was something I could not understand (technical stuff).

Besides the intended performance enhancements, would this mod be able to fix the shift problem from second to third gear?

[Unklejoe]

Originally Posted by dixy2k

Just to catch up here with all the 71 pages. You guys lost me somewhere after the first 10 pages when the language used was something I could not understand (technical stuff).

Besides the intended performance enhancements, would this mod be able to fix the shift problem from second to third gear?

I don't know what the shift problem is, but if it's related to how the software controls the transmission, then the answer is probably yes.

[DWR]

Originally Posted by doublespaces

He wants flashing support. He does want support, just not the kind you're talking about. I think better word choice would be compatibility.

I think he did a fine job explaining it himself. He said he wanted the tool.

[Hoooper]

Wait so the support won't be there for all of us 335d with 6hp26? That's 2009 and most of 2010

[_TB_]

LOL what a lot of misunderstanding - just because english is not my mothers tongue.

I'll try to rephrase it.

Will the tool work with the HP19 as fitted to a 2007 325d - and also 335i.

(What I meant originally was, will the tool support (read/write) the Hp19)

[Mik325tds]

Originally Posted by dixy2k

Just to catch up here with all the 71 pages. You guys lost me somewhere after the first 10 pages when the language used was something I could not understand (technical stuff).

Besides the intended performance enhancements, would this mod be able to fix the shift problem from second to third gear?

What is the "problem" you are referring to?

[335dsleeper]

Can't wait until the TCU tune is ready for purchase!

[DWR]

Originally Posted by Hoooper

Wait so the support won't be there for all of us 335d with 6hp26? That's 2009 and most of 2010

I don't know if there is a definitive answer, but there are 2009s with 6HP28. Whitbread has one. The 6HP28 was the second generation of the 6HP gearbox, introduced in 2007. Unless someone has evidence otherwise, it is my belief that all the US 335d are 6HP28 equipped.

[DWR]

Originally Posted by _TB_

LOL what a lot of misunderstanding - just because english is not my mothers tongue.

I'll try to rephrase it.

Will the tool work with the HP19 as fitted to a 2007 325d - and also 335i.

(What I meant originally was, will the tool support (read/write) the Hp19)

It does not currently.

[lnxguy]

Originally Posted by DWR

I don't know if there is a definitive answer, but there are 2009s with 6HP28. Whitbread has one. The 6HP28 was the second generation of the 6HP gearbox, introduced in 2007. Unless someone has evidence otherwise, it is my belief that all the US 335d are 6HP28 equipped.

Isn't the 6hp28 just a re-designated 6hp26z? I'm pretty sure this is where the confusion lies.

[Whitbread]

Originally Posted by lnxguy

Isn't the 6hp28 just a re-designated 6hp26z? I'm pretty sure this is where the confusion lies.

Not sure, all I know is what the side of my trans said.

[temporaptor]

Could have been replaced as you are not the original owner?
The 6hp26 are know to fail in the 335d hence the 6hp26TU and 6hp28 were the replacement.

[Whitbread]

Originally Posted by temporaptor

Could have been replaced as you are not the original owner?
The 6hp26 are know to fail in the 335d hence the 6hp26TU and 6hp28 were the replacement.

Wasn't in the service history of the car. The PO even took the car to the dealer for washer fluid top ups , so I trust it wasn't changed.

[dixy2k]

Originally Posted by Unklejoe

I don't know what the shift problem is, but if it's related to how the software controls the transmission, then the answer is probably yes.

Many people have this issue. It is very common to the ZF 6 speed tranny and GM 6L80e, as it is actually a copy.

Shifting from 2nd to 3rd is very rough, it jerks a lot.
Some people describe it as a transmission slip (most commonly present while the engine and transmission are still cold). Right around 20 MPH and about 1900 RPM under a light foot it jerks a lot and it is audible too.

Under a heavy acceleration it is barely noticeable.

I had the dealer perform a re-adaptation process on it twice, but each time the issue comes back shortly after.

It is well documented on different sites, both BMW and non-BMW vehicles.

I am surprised you guys have not noticed it. I know a few members here can concur this problem.
Just pay more attention during slow moving traffic, when the cars in front of you stall around 20 MPG, you let go of the pedal and it feels like someone rear ended you.

[temporaptor]

Originally Posted by Whitbread

Wasn't in the service history of the car. The PO even took the car to the dealer for washer fluid top ups , so I trust it wasn't changed.

Strange, I wonder why it seems only 2009's have been having major issues? Anyone with 10's and 11's have any trans failures and need fixing/ replacement?

Originally Posted by dixy2k

Many people have this issue. It is very common to the ZF 6 speed tranny and GM 6L80e, as it is actually a copy.

Shifting from 2nd to 3rd is very rough, it jerks a lot.
Some people describe it as a transmission slip (most commonly present while the engine and transmission are still cold). Right around 20 MPH and about 1900 RPM under a light foot it jerks a lot and it is audible too.

Under a heavy acceleration it is barely noticeable.

I had the dealer perform a re-adaptation process on it twice, but each time the issue comes back shortly after.

It is well documented on different sites, both BMW and non-BMW vehicles.

I am surprised you guys have not noticed it. I know a few members here can concur this problem.
Just pay more attention during slow moving traffic, when the cars in front of you stall around 20 MPG, you let go of the pedal and it feels like someone rear ended you.

Wouldn't a jerk be the opposite of a slip? The shift going too fast and lacking slip? A smooth shift is one that slips.
My x5 35d does it when cold so I know what your talking about.