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      12-29-2010, 08:02 AM   #133
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The gearbox software was rewritten by ZF themselves and an engine tuner in Germany. Unfortunately it's not a commercially available software revision as it was done as a one-off as part of an exchange of services
Argh, too bad for me, but thank you for the information!

I recently went to BMW for the software upgrade (including gearbox), and it changed it a lot. Upshiftings are faster than before, so I guess previous software was not using full potential of the gearbox.

As I am using my car several times a year on a track, and I'd like to do what has to be done to preserve reliability. From the contacts I have at ZF, they told me the software should be rewritten to handle more than 450Nm of torque. As of today, I decided not to tune the engine because I've not found anyone capable to tune the gearbox as well, but now I'd like to have a bit more HP not to see these GT3 overtaking me But if I need and want more HP, I obviously need to do something about the gearbox. Unfortunately, none of the tuners I contacted propose something for the gearbox
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I don't want to run 18psi, that's the thing. I'm not bothered about peak power or running the engine to its limits - just want to run a nice safe 500bhp (flywheel)

I can get the ZF software done for you, but it will cost a lot...! About 3000 Euros probably for ZFs labour time
3000! No thanks

I doubt though you will reach 500 bhp on 16 psi pump gas .
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fantastic thread. thanks! quick question, any potential benefits/issues if the pcv vapors are redirected from the intake tract to possibly the exhaust or atmosphere? much obliged
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I don't want to run 18psi, that's the thing. I'm not bothered about peak power or running the engine to its limits - just want to run a nice safe 500bhp (flywheel)

I can get the ZF software done for you, but it will cost a lot...! About 3000 Euros probably for ZFs labour time
Is there a possibility to get the Alpina flash (the one they use on their 400HP and 540Nm version of the N54)? Would it avoid the terrible cost of having it done by ZF?

Thank you!
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Im curious to see if anyone has been using Shell Synthetic oils...ive been using them in my own cars and customers cars (some of which are driven hard) and every 5k the oil comes out clean (compared to the factory oil which is usually black and watery at that time).

Motul would be nice to use but its damn expensive for a street driven car lol...
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fantastic thread. thanks! quick question, any potential benefits/issues if the pcv vapors are redirected from the intake tract to possibly the exhaust or atmosphere? much obliged
This is what a catch can is for. It routes the vapors out of the valve cover and into the can, letting the mist filter and collect before returning clean air into the rear turbo inlet pipe.

Get one if you already havent! Its one of the best things you can do for your engine. IMO the BSH one is the best out there.
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This is what a catch can is for. It routes the vapors out of the valve cover and into the can, letting the mist filter and collect before returning clean air into the rear turbo inlet pipe.

Get one if you already havent! Its one of the best things you can do for your engine. IMO the BSH one is the best out there.
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Im curious to see if anyone has been using Shell Synthetic oils...ive been using them in my own cars and customers cars (some of which are driven hard) and every 5k the oil comes out clean (compared to the factory oil which is usually black and watery at that time).

Motul would be nice to use but its damn expensive for a street driven car lol...
Clean oil after 5k miles, I find this hard to believe. Where do you get shell oils and what type are you using?
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Im curious to see if anyone has been using Shell Synthetic oils...ive been using them in my own cars and customers cars (some of which are driven hard) and every 5k the oil comes out clean (compared to the factory oil which is usually black and watery at that time).

Motul would be nice to use but its damn expensive for a street driven car lol...
Just made the switch and Im stickin to it. Yes it was expensive but I will be taking the car to the track in the summer so I want the best of both worlds. I even need a whole extra quart bc of my 2nd oil cooler....its high yes, but I think im worth it.
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Clean oil after 5k miles, I find this hard to believe. Where do you get shell oils and what type are you using?
i didnt say it was clean as like right out of the bottle, im saying its clean like i can kinda still see through it if you put a light behind it while its draining. BMW no matter what is dark and black, and cant see crap after 5k miles. Ive also noticed that there is less buildup and gunk under the oil cap compared to an engine using straight OEM oils (I used to work for the dealer and changed my oil every 5k miles in my 335 and I still had brown gunk starting to build up in the head, and my car was stock)

Formula Shell Synthetic 5w-30. People who know more about oil might find some info in here to compare it to?

http://www-static.shell.com/static/c...cants/1-37.pdf

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Just made the switch and Im stickin to it. Yes it was expensive but I will be taking the car to the track in the summer so I want the best of both worlds. I even need a whole extra quart bc of my 2nd oil cooler....its high yes, but I think im worth it.
Motul 300V 5w40?
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I dont think 300v would be necessary for a street driven car.
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Is there a possibility to get the Alpina flash (the one they use on their 400HP and 540Nm version of the N54)? Would it avoid the terrible cost of having it done by ZF?

Thank you!

There's no possibility of getting the Alpina software directly. You can't even grab it from an Alpina ECU as it's very encrypted
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I dont think 300v would be necessary for a street driven car.
Very VERY good oil though
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Very VERY good oil though
Yes, I have heard (on BITOG) of folks running it in their street-driven cars, even for oil change intervals of as long as 10k miles (its got lots of detergent adds). Its really a pretty versatile oil. Being anal about oil, I just did a virgin oil analysis on a sample of the current 300V 5w40 and was pleasantly surprised to find its got a relatively modest API SL level of zddp - - it would be cat friendly, I think. But for anyone worried about warranty fights, its not API rated nor BMW LL-01 approved.
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Very VERY good oil though
Yes it definitely is!! But for a street driven car the 8100 series should be sufficient enough. I've ran motul in all of my previous vehicles. Great stuff!
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i didnt say it was clean as like right out of the bottle, im saying its clean like i can kinda still see through it if you put a light behind it while its draining. BMW no matter what is dark and black, and cant see crap after 5k miles. Ive also noticed that there is less buildup and gunk under the oil cap compared to an engine using straight OEM oils (I used to work for the dealer and changed my oil every 5k miles in my 335 and I still had brown gunk starting to build up in the head, and my car was stock)

Formula Shell Synthetic 5w-30. People who know more about oil might find some info in here to compare it to?

http://www-static.shell.com/static/c...cants/1-37.pdf
I have similar experience switching from mobile to castrol for a cleaner head but you are right, it gets pitch black really fast. Nice test with the light, I will try it with the oil from my previous change.

I like the oil cap test, the other thing to look at is the return line for head fumes. How does it look on your car? I found the Ferrari Pennzoil ( which is owned by Shell ), perhaps it is equivalent?

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I have similar experience switching from mobile to castrol for a cleaner head but you are right, it gets pitch black really fast. Nice test with the light, I will try it with the oil from my previous change.

I like the oil cap test, the other thing to look at is the return line for head fumes. How does it look on your car? I found the Ferrari Pennzoil ( which is owned by Shell ), perhaps it is equivalent?
Maybe not. According to a Shell website (www.epc.shell.com), the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for the Formula Shell 5w30 shows it is a Grp III base stock (hydrotreated petroleum) which doesn't perform under high heat/high shear as well as PAO Grp IV base stock which is what Pennzoil Ultra is. If you can't remember the name, look on the bottle for a little picture of the Ferrari emblem (the Scute), you know, the picture of the rearing black stallion. That is the Ferrari Pennzoil. The "Euro" version is 5w40 viscosity and is currently available only at Ferrai dealerships or by online order from Pennzoil (www.pennzoil.com). Here's an article on the oil -
http://www.sae.org/mags/aei/enrg/8580.
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Maybe not. According to a Shell website (www.epc.shell.com), the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for the Formula Shell 5w30 shows it is a Grp III base stock (hydrotreated petroleum) which doesn't perform under high heat/high shear as well as PAO Grp IV base stock which is what Pennzoil Ultra is. If you can't remember the name, look on the bottle for a little picture of the Ferrari emblem (the Scute), you know, the picture of the rearing black stallion. That is the Ferrari Pennzoil. The "Euro" version is 5w40 viscosity and is currently available only at Ferrai dealerships or by online order from Pennzoil (www.pennzoil.com). Here's an article on the oil -
http://www.sae.org/mags/aei/enrg/8580.
Question is will this one clean as well as the Shell oil you are using: http://oilstore.stores.yahoo.net/peuleu5wfusy.html
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Motul 300V 5w40?
300v 5w30 is what I got this time, I am going to try 0w30 until winter months subside then I will try 5w40 when the temps start to rise. I wanna play around with it to find whats right for may exact setup. The cost really isnt that bad if you buy in bulk.

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I dont think 300v would be necessary for a street driven car.
Well thats what im doing...whether you deem it necessary or not. It will be my dd until I get another car and then I plan to get hpf stage 2 when it comes out and turn it into my track car. Motul has been run in all kinds of cars and it has had a great track record; I guess it depends on how you drive and what you are asking of the car.
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