WTB: BT Cable

Island Road · 08-15-2013, 12:31 PM

Looking for buy a BT Cable for 0 vins left so can I can flash my ECU with the new BB Open Flash Software.

Let me know what you have.

EDIT: No longer looking for a INPA cable as i picked one up.
EDIT2: No longer looking for BT Cable, picked up both!

zero2sixtyZ · 08-15-2013, 12:46 PM

GL with your search. I'll be asking for the same, if anyone has two... randomly.

Island Road · 08-15-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

GL with your search. I'll be asking for the same, if anyone has two... randomly.

If i get a BT cable i will let you know then we can just meet up and have a flashing day, everybody is looking for BT cables now... INPA cable i can get off ebay but figured i would ask here first.

GreaseMonkey · 08-15-2013, 01:44 PM

Just a heads up, it seems the INPA cable does not work for the open source tuning (yet). BT cable is the only confirmed method, but there appears to be R&D going on for additional methods.

wreckz · 08-15-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GreaseMonkey

Just a heads up, it seems the INPA cable does not work for the open source tuning (yet). BT cable is the only confirmed method, but there appears to be R&D going on for additional methods.

+1 only BT cable for now

Island Road · 08-15-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wreckz

+1 only BT cable for now

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Originally Posted by GreaseMonkey

Just a heads up, it seems the INPA cable does not work for the open source tuning (yet). BT cable is the only confirmed method, but there appears to be R&D going on for additional methods.

Yes i already know this, looking for two cables for two different purposes.

wreckz · 08-15-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by islandroad83

Yes i already know this, looking for two cables for two different purposes.

I have Ediabas compatible K+DCAN USB Interface for sale new $70 bucks
or you can take a chance with cheaper cable they sell on ebay that don't always work

http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/shop/

Island Road · 08-15-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wreckz

I have Ediabas compatible K+DCAN USB Interface for sale new $70 bucks
or you can take a chance with cheaper cable they sell on ebay that don't always work

http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/shop/

A little too late just bought one, if it does not work i will hit you up.

wreckz · 08-15-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by islandroad83

A little too late just bought one, if it does not work i will hit you up.

right on. GLWP

zero2sixtyZ · 08-21-2013, 02:11 PM

http://bavariantechnic.com/buy.aspx

Just announced, single license cable for $179.

Island Road · 08-21-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

http://bavariantechnic.com/buy.aspx

Just announced, single license cable for $179.

Awesome, was wondering when this was going to happen. Are you going to pick one up? I did happen to find a Unlimited VIN one for just $100 more but ahh don't know now I am waiting to see when the source will become available so we can just use the ebay cable...

dwells · 08-21-2013, 09:23 PM

Wait, open flash, this is all new to me - did someone release open source maps and software for tuning the N54? That is, basically a COBB flash for free? Who's behind the maps, are they tested and trustworthy?

Island Road · 08-21-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dwells

Wait, open flash, this is all new to me - did someone release open source maps and software for tuning the N54? That is, basically a COBB flash for free? Who's behind the maps, are they tested and trustworthy?

Open Flash Program free - Yes
Like Cobb - Kinda\Yes - "currently being worked on to use with Android device".
Maps - All depends, people are running custom / vishu maps - Trustworthy all depends on who u got the map from and who the tuner was.

You need to get off e90post and run over to the other forum "Bi*merB**t" lots of great "Technical" Discussions over there as opposed to "how my muffler sounds" post here.

zero2sixtyZ · 08-22-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by islandroad83

Awesome, was wondering when this was going to happen. Are you going to pick one up? I did happen to find a Unlimited VIN one for just $100 more but ahh don't know now I am waiting to see when the source will become available so we can just use the ebay cable...

Yes, most likely. I'm willing to spend $180 on a cable that is better quality and more reputable than the eBay stuff if suggested. It would be nice to have the BT software also. Still actually considering the 3 license version to cover the girl's E90 as well.

dwells · 08-22-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by islandroad83

Open Flash Program free - Yes
Like Cobb - Kinda\Yes - "currently being worked on to use with Android device".
Maps - All depends, people are running custom / vishu maps - Trustworthy all depends on who u got the map from and who the tuner was.

You need to get off e90post and run over to the other forum "Bi*merB**t" lots of great "Technical" Discussions over there as opposed to "how my muffler sounds" post here.

I poked around on there briefly and most of it seemed over my head. I never bothered tuning my car because I'm not particularly knowledgeable on how everything works under the hood - I'm not the type who cares about having a boost display in their car and constantly tweaking things. What I did want was a "set it and forget it" manner of pushing my car up to 400bhp and having the car feel exactly like stock, just faster - no worrying or further thought necessary on my end. As far as I can tell, such a solution does not exist.

Down_Shift · 08-22-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dwells

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Originally Posted by islandroad83

Open Flash Program free - Yes
Like Cobb - Kinda\Yes - "currently being worked on to use with Android device".
Maps - All depends, people are running custom / vishu maps - Trustworthy all depends on who u got the map from and who the tuner was.

You need to get off e90post and run over to the other forum "Bi*merB**t" lots of great "Technical" Discussions over there as opposed to "how my muffler sounds" post here.

I poked around on there briefly and most of it seemed over my head. I never bothered tuning my car because I'm not particularly knowledgeable on how everything works under the hood - I'm not the type who cares about having a boost display in their car and constantly tweaking things. What I did want was a "set it and forget it" manner of pushing my car up to 400bhp and having the car feel exactly like stock, just faster - no worrying or further thought necessary on my end. As far as I can tell, such a solution does not exist.

Cobb gives you that with a price tag.

Open source is great as long as you can tune a map or find a reliably tuned map. Definitely no set and forget as of now.

Island Road · 08-22-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Down_Shift

Cobb gives you that with a price tag.

Open source is great as long as you can tune a map or find a reliably tuned map. Definitely no set and forget as of now.

X2 this is def not a set it and forget it type of Flash. Although it could be but i would suggest something like a Cobb if you want that type of PNP device.

Just picked up a BT Unlimited Vin Pro Cable, Let the Flashing being!!!

zero2sixtyZ · 08-23-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by islandroad83

X2 this is def not a set it and forget it type of Flash. Although it could be but i would suggest something like a Cobb if you want that type of PNP device.

Just picked up a BT Unlimited Vin Pro Cable, Let the Flashing being!!!

dwells · 08-23-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Down_Shift

Cobb gives you that with a price tag.

Open source is great as long as you can tune a map or find a reliably tuned map. Definitely no set and forget as of now.

Will Cobb get me anywhere near 400bhp? From what I've read, Cobb isn't particularly aggressive and I'd be looking at 360bhp tops.

Down_Shift · 08-23-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Down_Shift

Cobb gives you that with a price tag.

Open source is great as long as you can tune a map or find a reliably tuned map. Definitely no set and forget as of now.

Will Cobb get me anywhere near 400bhp? From what I've read, Cobb isn't particularly aggressive and I'd be looking at 360bhp tops.

I'm at 430 protune on e85 mix.

404 same Dyno. Same mods on 93.

This is with an xi. A rear wheel n54 will make a bit more.

Honestly I just run the conservative off the shelf stg2 with stock throttle. Seems to be better on gas around the city. Maybe that's the map you're thinking about. I think it's somewhere in the 300 range.

Island are you still around Brighton? Let me know when you get set up with the cable. I'd be curious what you can do with it!

Island Road · 08-24-2013, 10:29 AM

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Island are you still around Brighton? Let me know when you get set up with the cable. I'd be curious what you can do with it!

Ya i am, just waiting for this thing to come in the mail so I can set it up today. How do you like your Etune? Would be nice to start with a E30 Bin though Shiv OTS map will have to do for now.

Down_Shift · 08-24-2013, 01:05 PM

I have a protune from Bren.

I'm off that and messing w atr software through Cobb now.

Fine tuned the e30 map a bit.

Messing w stg 2 now

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