Alphina is the $@$#

Sam335ix · 03-29-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog34uz

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

That Sucks.

I can watch netflix on mine right now through my iphone though so i guess thats good i guess.

Wtf how do you do that? I tired to play movies off my iPhone and it didn't work!!

cap1 · 03-30-2013, 06:35 PM

Had John code my car with several options earlier this afternoon including the Alpina flash. He explained everything thoroughly and the coding didn't take long. Thanks again John!

Stucks · 03-30-2013, 08:07 PM

I had john code my car tonight and do the alpina b3 transmission flash. Very professional, explained everything out. Flash immediatly wants to upshift to the next gear in D and thats nice because it results in better fuel economy. In Sport mode though, it rips!

DLam · 03-31-2013, 11:05 AM

I just had John do the alpina flash today. Dealt with John for coding before as well. Great guy, very professional and explains everything. The alpina flash is great. Faasst shifting. Must do.

N0Chill 335i · 03-31-2013, 01:07 PM

What state and city is this John in? I'm interested in getting this done ASAP. Just confirmed my production date of 07/07 can have this done. Apparently anything before 03/07 cannot be flashed.

cap1 · 03-31-2013, 01:20 PM

John has a site, Google *************.

N0Chill 335i · 03-31-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cap1

John has a site, Google *************.

Thanks sir.

utfenix335i · 04-09-2013, 09:07 PM

WOOOO GO JOHN! He just flashed my transmission with the Alpina B3 tune... oh my goodness, it's a whole new beast! Drive mode is like driving in a continuously variable transmission, a little hard to get used to, but hey, as Stucks said, it's meant for fuel economy. Sport shift mode, the car stays in gear longer, shifts clean, just feels like it's chomping at the bit to go. Manual mode is best. Quicker rev match to down shift... quicker shift up. Blasphemous to say but it's almost like a DCT transmission.

He's also good with eurocoding other features but this is by far the best coding done for my car. If you have a 6AT and 03/07 and later, do this. (I'm 03/07 so I know it would work). I'm looking forward to him doing my parents F07 and E90.

Laid Black 335i · 04-10-2013, 05:30 PM

What's all this automatic flash stuff

utfenix335i · 04-10-2013, 11:21 PM

magic mumbo jumbo you don't need to know about. lol

kihun · 04-11-2013, 05:19 PM

dude how much was the alpha automatic transmission flash cost ya? does he come to you or do i have to go there?

kihun · 04-11-2013, 05:31 PM

just read the thread. im gonna contact him..

bosstanaka · 05-20-2013, 06:25 AM

Just wanted to echo everyone's comments on John's excellent service. I recently got the following features coded:

Close windows/sunroof with key fob
Fold/unfold mirrors with key fob
Enable real-time mpg
Disable amber corners

So far, my favorite item is the close windows/sunroof with key fob. This saved me from running out to my car when it suddenly started pouring.

John was very professional and clearly explained the details of each feature. Before performing any work, he described exactly what he was going to do and made sure I was comfortable with the changes.

He even helped me troubleshoot an issue with my rear tail light!! I received the dreaded "Rear Tail Light Malfunction" warning and half of my rear LEDs would not light up when the turn signal was engaged.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769428

The problem was either the LED light assembly or the footwell module. Since I am out of warranty, the dealer wanted the usual diag fee to look into the issue. John was nice enough to let me remove the rear tail light from his beautiful e90 M3 to troubleshoot the problem.

I was able to determine that the problem was with the light assembly and not the footwell module.

I highly recommend John's service. A+ for a great guy and motorsports enthusiast.

03-30-2013, 06:35 PM	#24
cap1 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 264 Posts Drives: MR E92 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NoVa iTrader: (2)	Had John code my car with several options earlier this afternoon including the Alpina flash. He explained everything thoroughly and the coding didn't take long. Thanks again John!
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03-30-2013, 08:07 PM	#25
Stucks Lieutenant Colonel 171 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD iTrader: (12)	I had john code my car tonight and do the alpina b3 transmission flash. Very professional, explained everything out. Flash immediatly wants to upshift to the next gear in D and thats nice because it results in better fuel economy. In Sport mode though, it rips! __________________ Current: 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)
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03-31-2013, 11:05 AM	#26
DLam Major 53 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Springfield, VA iTrader: (31)	I just had John do the alpina flash today. Dealt with John for coding before as well. Great guy, very professional and explains everything. The alpina flash is great. Faasst shifting. Must do. __________________ \| 2008 E90 M3 \| Alpine White \| 6MT \|
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03-31-2013, 01:07 PM	#27
N0Chill 335i Colonel 848 Rep 2,771 Posts Drives: 13' F30 335i M Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	What state and city is this John in? I'm interested in getting this done ASAP. Just confirmed my production date of 07/07 can have this done. Apparently anything before 03/07 cannot be flashed.
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03-31-2013, 01:20 PM	#28
cap1 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 264 Posts Drives: MR E92 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NoVa iTrader: (2)	John has a site, Google *************.
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04-09-2013, 09:07 PM	#30
utfenix335i Colonel 135 Rep 2,000 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2015 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	WOOOO GO JOHN! He just flashed my transmission with the Alpina B3 tune... oh my goodness, it's a whole new beast! Drive mode is like driving in a continuously variable transmission, a little hard to get used to, but hey, as Stucks said, it's meant for fuel economy. Sport shift mode, the car stays in gear longer, shifts clean, just feels like it's chomping at the bit to go. Manual mode is best. Quicker rev match to down shift... quicker shift up. Blasphemous to say but it's almost like a DCT transmission. He's also good with eurocoding other features but this is by far the best coding done for my car. If you have a 6AT and 03/07 and later, do this. (I'm 03/07 so I know it would work). I'm looking forward to him doing my parents F07 and E90.
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04-10-2013, 05:30 PM	#31
Laid Black 335i BMW 71 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i (6MT) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (7)	What's all this automatic flash stuff __________________
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04-10-2013, 11:21 PM	#32
utfenix335i Colonel 135 Rep 2,000 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2015 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	magic mumbo jumbo you don't need to know about. lol
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04-11-2013, 05:19 PM	#33
kihun Captain 66 Rep 991 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (7)	dude how much was the alpha automatic transmission flash cost ya? does he come to you or do i have to go there? __________________ e92
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04-11-2013, 05:31 PM	#34
kihun Captain 66 Rep 991 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (7)	just read the thread. im gonna contact him.. __________________ e92
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05-20-2013, 06:25 AM	#35
bosstanaka New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sterling, VA iTrader: (0)	Just wanted to echo everyone's comments on John's excellent service. I recently got the following features coded: Close windows/sunroof with key fob Fold/unfold mirrors with key fob Enable real-time mpg Disable amber corners So far, my favorite item is the close windows/sunroof with key fob. This saved me from running out to my car when it suddenly started pouring. John was very professional and clearly explained the details of each feature. Before performing any work, he described exactly what he was going to do and made sure I was comfortable with the changes. He even helped me troubleshoot an issue with my rear tail light!! I received the dreaded "Rear Tail Light Malfunction" warning and half of my rear LEDs would not light up when the turn signal was engaged. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769428 The problem was either the LED light assembly or the footwell module. Since I am out of warranty, the dealer wanted the usual diag fee to look into the issue. John was nice enough to let me remove the rear tail light from his beautiful e90 M3 to troubleshoot the problem. I was able to determine that the problem was with the light assembly and not the footwell module. I highly recommend John's service. A+ for a great guy and motorsports enthusiast. Last edited by bosstanaka; 05-20-2013 at 06:38 AM..
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