[dwells]

Any update regarding the sport flash and pre-03/2007 compatibility?

Also, any background info on this flash, any ideas what cars shipped with it?

[BMDUB1]

Originally Posted by Wedge1967

Everyone has their opinion, and that is acceptable, but if you haven't experienced the flash, don't form an opinion based on a few who dislike the flash. Actually the person who started this thread is back to running the Alpina flash.

Honestly the more I drive my car I find myself using D more and more. Simply put it's smooth and for heavy traffic makes me enjoy the endless torque the engine makes.

If anyone needs help with setting this up, just let me know.

Can you flash the n55 auto? was looking at the B3, but was not wanting some of the issue's relating to the "D" mode, I mostly drive in "S" anyways but was looking for faster shifts..

[Wedge1967]

Originally Posted by BMDUB1

Can you flash the n55 auto? was looking at the B3, but was not wanting some of the issue's relating to the "D" mode, I mostly drive in "S" anyways but was looking for faster shifts..

You can, but you might not like the drive mode. I personally like it as my car has more torque than I know what to do with.

[ThatRWD]

Which of these has the smoothest D mode other than Alpina b3? My stock flash is kind of rough in D mode, 1-3 is clunky especially in traffic.

[blown07]

Just did my first log with the Alpina flash on my XI and it shifts way faster under WOT. I really didn't think I would see/feel this big a difference. First log is without the flash and the second is with. These pulls were done in the exact same spot. You can see shorter timing drop and steeper slope in the 2 - 3 shift on the bottom right log. Great mod.

[nckwrnr]

For pre 3/07 build dates that cant use the Alpina flash to hold more than 500wtq that are swapping to the updated newer valve body and the MCM module so they can use the flash it seems having Level 10 or IPT upgrade the valve body at the same time makes sense while its out for an extra $6-700. I would be curious to see what an upgraded valve body and TC on a good condition stock AT can hold?

On second thought for pre 3/07 builds it might make more sense to just send in your valve body for the level 10 upgrade for quicker shifts and more holding power rather than swapping out to the updated unit just for a flash.

[WedgePerformance]

My transmission is holding Almost 580 rwtq, but you need to tune for it to make sure you're DME torque output is high enough to support the power.

[nckwrnr]

Originally Posted by WedgePerformance

My transmission is holding Almost 580 rwtq, but you need to tune for it to make sure you're DME torque output is high enough to support the power.

That's very impressive! Doesn't having a custom flash tune like you provide help the transmission survive better than a jb4 piggyback?

[WedgePerformance]

Originally Posted by nckwrnr

That's very impressive! Doesn't having a custom flash tune like you provide help the transmission survive better than a jb4 piggyback?

You can increase the load to torque output by increasing the values in the Torque Eff Divisor like they do in the free flash due to the fact it's low load, but... because you can't log act torque output without being COBB only at this time, you don't have any way of knowing where you are until your transmission slips or you have a failed shift from 4th to 5th at WOT. The thing I have found is by increasing the Eff Divisor with the AT is post shift timing and timing onset suffers.

So bottom line, DCT and AT cars are better off going COBB because you can ensure the transmissions will hold the power rather than guessing and causing damage which over time can cost you a lot of money.

[SoCalHarley]

Originally Posted by dwells

Any update regarding the sport flash and pre-03/2007 compatibility?

Also, any background info on this flash, any ideas what cars shipped with it?

I would be interested in this information as well. Somebody must know or have tried I would bet.

[Wibbles]

Originally Posted by SoCalHarley

I would be interested in this information as well. Somebody must know or have tried I would bet.

I'd be interested in the sport flash too as my car is a 2006 N54 Auto. I've tried flashing with Alpina B3 software but WinKFP won't let me do it. I may try with the ZB number for the sport flash.

[tke344]

Originally Posted by WedgePerformance

You can increase the load to torque output by increasing the values in the Torque Eff Divisor like they do in the free flash due to the fact it's low load, but... because you can't log act torque output without being COBB only at this time, you don't have any way of knowing where you are until your transmission slips or you have a failed shift from 4th to 5th at WOT. The thing I have found is by increasing the Eff Divisor with the AT is post shift timing and timing onset suffers.

So bottom line, DCT and AT cars are better off going COBB because you can ensure the transmissions will hold the power rather than guessing and causing damage which over time can cost you a lot of money.

That table gave me so much trouble when I first started custom tuning.. The stg 1 maps have it set to 1.0 across the board (for the N55 at least) and the stg 2 goes to a stock (or similar) curve. When I lowered the AFR targets for E85 my actual load values went through the roof.. Had me pretty screwed up for a while, overshooting load targets, transmission limp modes, and because I lowered my AFR I was getting some kind of fuel cutoff probably due to low fuel pressure. And when the car was running OK the shifts sucked. I can see how the Alpina flash plus a piggyback tune would not work well together.

[WedgePerformance]

Originally Posted by tke344

That table gave me so much trouble when I first started custom tuning.. The stg 1 maps have it set to 1.0 across the board (for the N55 at least) and the stg 2 goes to a stock (or similar) curve. When I lowered the AFR targets for E85 my actual load values went through the roof.. Had me pretty screwed up for a while, overshooting load targets, transmission limp modes, and because I lowered my AFR I was getting some kind of fuel cutoff probably due to low fuel pressure. And when the car was running OK the shifts sucked. I can see how the Alpina flash plus a piggyback tune would not work well together.

N55 is a different animal all together.

[Kayani_1]

I have Alpina B flash and I love it. The D mode is truly an Economy mode short shifting and quickly getting to 6th to keep rpm's low. The S mode is real quick and so is the manual mode with its rev matching.

I would never go back to stock for my car. I can understand how aggressive an quicker shifts or economy mode is not for everyone.

[Wibbles]

I've been looking into this again. I was under the impression that early 335's had the GKE211 & later B£ compatible cars have the GKE215? My car has the GKE215 but with a production date = 09/06.

Do I have the right TCU for the B3 flash? I was thinking that maybe I could change the production date in NCS to 03/07 & try flashing again or is this not possible?

Thanks

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by WedgePerformance

You do know that you can swap the MCM module with the valve body from a newer used transmission for @ $850 plus shipping. car-part dot com....

Actually, you only need the TCU, but yes 850.00 about covers the part. Plus you would have to change the trans oil and filter. So. In reality your looking at adding at least another $185.00 to that number.

[Nick.Slg]

You guys who did Alpina B3 flash, did you notice if your car sometimes stays in D2 when came to a complete stop? Someone on the first page of this thread mentioned the same thing, and I wonder if more people have noticed it. I just installed Alpina flash, and I sort of like it. My only concern is that in some rare occasions it does not downshift to D1. I am hoping that maybe that could go away as TCU learns or whatever. Thanks!

[jwebb335xi]

Originally Posted by Nick.Slg

You guys who did Alpina B3 flash, did you notice if your car sometimes stays in D2 when came to a complete stop? Someone on the first page of this thread mentioned the same thing, and I wonder if more people have noticed it. I just installed Alpina flash, and I sort of like it. My only concern is that in some rare occasions it does not downshift to D1. I am hoping that maybe that could go away as TCU learns or whatever. Thanks!

I have B3. It will hit S1 every time. d1 or d2 depends on whether I have absolutely, completely stopped. With a stage 2 car, however, I don't mind the difference between D1 and D2 for typical driving... My $0.02.

[aiii_papi]

Originally Posted by wibbles

I've been looking into this again. I was under the impression that early 335's had the GKE211 & later B£ compatible cars have the GKE215? My car has the GKE215 but with a production date = 09/06.

Do I have the right TCU for the B3 flash? I was thinking that maybe I could change the production date in NCS to 03/07 & try flashing again or is this not possible?

Thanks

Did you manage to find out if you could run it , i have the same situation
cheers

[Wibbles]

Originally Posted by aiii_papi

Did you manage to find out if you could run it , i have the same situation
cheers

I couldn't flash with the Alpina firmware, I just updated to the latest ZUSB