Alpina B3 flash

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-12-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by index1489

That limit is very high, its not a issue.

This is also true, though "very high" is different for many folks. 50 to 60 is more like the limit.

drGK · 07-12-2013, 04:22 PM

so since it was developed by bmw, it doesn't void the warranty? and who can do it in nj/ny area. reasonable price.

Dozhdbog · 07-12-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by drGK

so since it was developed by bmw, it doesn't void the warranty? and who can do it in nj/ny area. reasonable price.

If your transmission dies and the dealership knows you flashed your TCU, they will void the warranty.

Just because something is developed by BMW doesn't mean you can install it in your car and expect them to honor warranties.

Now, if you manage to get a BMW dealership to flash your TCU with the Alpina B3 firmware, and they state that you will maintain your warranty in the event of an issue, go for it.

AndyR83 · 07-12-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by theblackmamba

can you confirm that the number is 'very high'?

62 or 63 from what I've read

pepsih · 07-12-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyR83

62 or 63 from what I've read

63 total but after you done your ALPINA flash you cam do it 62 more times, if you put it back to stock 61 times etc...

bmwarg · 07-14-2013, 01:12 AM

Would someone PM me with where I can get a legit sp daten v49.7 or latest sp daten so I can do the alpina b3 flash?

Kayani_1 · 07-14-2013, 01:23 AM

+1

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Originally Posted by nvn

$200!? No way. It's a 10 minute flash with WinKFP. Look elsewhere for a lot cheaper or you can get the cable and do it yourself.

07Bimmer328i · 07-14-2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Flossin

I did mine a few days ago and it's pretty nice to have your car shift so much quicker. But $200? Wow thats ridiculous, there should be shops that will do it much cheaper. I was going to say to contact Alex, but he's in La and I see ur in Canada!

Is there a way to get a hold of Alex, and can I flash my 328i? Im in LA also.

bmwarg · 07-14-2013, 02:40 AM

Hey guys, it just occurred to me that the Alpina B3 is based of the BMW F30 335i and I am guessing that this is where the code comes from. How safe is it then to flash an e90? The transmissions are completely different. It seems the flash hasn't been around too long... Could this cause problems later on?

914kid · 07-14-2013, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I loved it, then hated it. Flashed to stock. Said to myself WTF WAS I THINKING??

Flashed it back. Love it! Even in D mode shifts are sweet. Car spends most of its time in 6th after 40 mph, so a sweet lil bump in gas mileage is a nice side effect.

Hello,

I was reading your post in the TCU thread earlier today where you said you hated it and the reasons you stated made me decide not to do it......now I see this post.

Guess I have to go do it now

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Dark_Knight_335 · 07-14-2013, 12:49 PM

Yea, sorry for that. I was fearing it would influence folks negatively. The driving experience is much improved, once you retrain your throttle to shifting school of thought

As far as long term effects, the jury is still out on that one. So far no issues though, so I cannot speak to it either way.

DrMcCo · 07-14-2013, 11:52 PM

There was an E90 Alpina B3 and this is where this flash is pulled from:

http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/models-alpina/historic-models/bmw-3-series/e90919293.html

I got the flash from Alex @ Alpine and he was awesome. He did a bunch of other euro option coding to my 2009 E90 remotely at the same time for the same low rate. Great guy and highly recommended!

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bmwarg Lieutenant 62 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i, 2012 E70 50i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, it just occurred to me that the Alpina B3 is based of the BMW F30 335i and I am guessing that this is where the code comes from. How safe is it then to flash an e90? The transmissions are completely different. It seems the flash hasn't been around too long... Could this cause problems later on?
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Yea, sorry for that. I was fearing it would influence folks negatively. The driving experience is much improved, once you retrain your throttle to shifting school of thought As far as long term effects, the jury is still out on that one. So far no issues though, so I cannot speak to it either way.
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DrMcCo Enlisted Member 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NorCal iTrader: (3)	There was an E90 Alpina B3 and this is where this flash is pulled from: http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/models-alpina/historic-models/bmw-3-series/e90919293.html I got the flash from Alex @ Alpine and he was awesome. He did a bunch of other euro option coding to my 2009 E90 remotely at the same time for the same low rate. Great guy and highly recommended!
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