[Vigorous]

Originally Posted by boostaholic786

Every AT car should look into doing this, tuned or not.

Damn early build tranny!!!

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by boostaholic786

I'm running the BMS flash/ JB4 G5 ISO and all I can say about this TCU flash is WOW!!!!!!!!! Literally night and day difference in the way the car drives, shifts, rev matches, ect... It literally transformed the car in my opinion and makes me feel like I just got my first tune put on my car! It DID also clear up the 5th gear issue some of us were having.

I do suggest that if you are going to do it yourself then make sure you REALLY REALLY know what your doing because it might sound like a walk in the park but in reality you have to have ALL the CORRECT software downloaded to your computer and know a thing or two about coding in general. I had a buddy of mine that does coding for me as well as alot of other people on the forum in the Dallas/Fort Worth/Texas area that I let flash mine which to him was literally as simple as the directions are. I called Wedge and let him talk to my buddy and they started almost speaking different languages with there computer "lingo" that I had NO idea what they were talking about lol !! So def know what your getting into unless you want headaches

Anybody in the DFW area that wants this done is more than welcome to PM me and I can get you in touch with my buddy so you dont have to screw your tranny up

Once again, Thank you cn555ic and Wedge1967 for coming across this somewhere on the internet and sharing them with the community. Every AT car should look into doing this, tuned or not. and Wedge1967, I appreciate you taking your time to talk to me a few times this past week! It was a pleasure speaking with you and I'm sure we will stay in touch Cant wait to see how you do at the upcoming shift sector event!! Wish I could be there!!

Glad your enjoying it! Your happiness is worth its weight in gold!

[SIKH335]

Originally Posted by Vigorous

Damn early build tranny!!!

Just pick up a later build Trans. I did for $850 and its being built by 517trans. I will have it back in the next few weeks to insure that there are no issues with post 03/07 Trans in an early build car. If all goes well $850 for a Trans is not bad at all

[Dmacc]

Originally Posted by SIKH335

Just pick up a later build Trans. I did for $850 and its being built by 517trans. I will have it back in the next few weeks to insure that there are no issues with post 03/07 Trans in an early build car. If all goes well $850 for a Trans is not bad at all

Just curious, can MT's be had for the same price?

[Vigorous]

Originally Posted by SIKH335

Just pick up a later build Trans. I did for $850 and its being built by 517trans. I will have it back in the next few weeks to insure that there are no issues with post 03/07 Trans in an early build car. If all goes well $850 for a Trans is not bad at all

Just curious, how long has the whole process been since sending the transmission off to 517trans?
I might be interested in doing the same based on your review, and after getting Vargas Stage 2 in my car.

[HTran]

Im extremely frustrated that I have an 01/07 build. Where and what specific type of DME should I buy for to be compatible?

[enrita]

Originally Posted by HTran

Im extremely frustrated that I have an 01/07 build. Where and what specific type of DME should I buy for to be compatible?

please read the whole thread....
Its not the DME but the TCU version in the trans.

[pits200]

Build Year: 01/09
Paddles: Yes
ECU: MSD80/81, not sure
Code: Yes, 511B. No others
Noises: None in any mode or any shift points (Limited mileage)

Just giving an update, received my cord today and flashed the Alpina software in about 15 minutes and I've never used WinKFP before this. Install went flawless, used INPA to check EGS version prior to install and post, it had changed to the Alpina software. I did lose function of my paddle shifters and am still reading up on the proper way to work with NCS. When I looked at my TRC file for Paddles, it showed Wert02 and not 01 like in the screenshot, oh well, I'll read more about it.

I drove about 5 miles so far. I LOVE D, my wife will actually be able to drive the car now, she always hated how it revved to a point where she felt like it was too much torque before it would shift when using D, now with these low rpm shifts, its pleasant to drive. I told her this but obviously her excitement didn't match mine, lol. Only thing I question is why it goes into D1 and doesn't start out in D2, is it because of the low rpm shifts, I don't know?

I didn't have a chance to test DS much, just using the stick to shift up and down. Thing I noticed is how drastically different downshifts are, they're ridiculously smooth compared to before.

I'll give more of an update after I get a few more miles on the car.

Thanks again guys for all your help on here, I'm going to donate here once I wrap up getting these paddles coded.

[twinship]

I haven't seen anything in this thread (or elsewhere) that explains where this new software comes from. Am I correct in thinking it was developed by Alpina, was then copied, and is now being distributed for free?

Are we basically ripping off intellectual property here?

Just curious...

[e90TiAg335i]

It's ALWAYS been distributed with the spdaten files. We just didn't know know it was there. I suspect this was what level 10 was flashing into the egs when they have the entire car while doing a tranny build. Again, I only speculate this.

[HTran]

Originally Posted by enrita

please read the whole thread....
Its not the DME but the TCU version in the trans.

I have no idea what dme or tcu is. All
I saw was the build date is a quick give away if it's compatible or not. What do you suggest I do? Change the tcu? Or update it? Provide something helpful and relevant because I'm still confused

[tullnd]

Originally Posted by HTran

I have no idea what dme or tcu is. All
I saw was the build date is a quick give away if it's compatible or not. What do you suggest I do? Change the tcu? Or update it? Provide something helpful and relevant because I'm still confused

Your transmission is the issue. Unless you switched out your entire transmission, at this time, no one has a solution for you.

[SIKH335]

Originally Posted by Dmacc

Just curious, can MT's be had for the same price?

Around there from $850-$1500

[SIKH335]

Originally Posted by Vigorous

Just curious, how long has the whole process been since sending the transmission off to 517trans?
I might be interested in doing the same based on your review, and after getting Vargas Stage 2 in my car.

517trans just got the new build transmission yesterday. So should be getting shipped back at the end of next week. Freight will depend where u are.

[Mahhvinn]

Got my flash done earlier by Grant (CasperSYTFU) and all I have to say is "WOW!"

It is completely night and day with how the car/transmission shifts and reacts. I feel like it's a whole new car again. I can't wait to through my tune back in and get E85 in and do some pulls. No more inconsistencies and smooth shifts throughout the gears (both up and down).

I definitely recommend this for any 6AT N54. This is worth it and will definitely put a big grin on your face!

For those who are wondering my car is a 2008 E90 335i with a Sept 2007 build.

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by twinship

I haven't seen anything in this thread (or elsewhere) that explains where this new software comes from. Am I correct in thinking it was developed by Alpina, was then copied, and is now being distributed for free?

Are we basically ripping off intellectual property here?

Just curious...

You should not worry as this is probably not for you as this is too intellectual for you to have it on your car!

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by Mahhvinn

Got my flash done earlier by Grant (CasperSYTFU) and all I have to say is "WOW!"

It is completely night and day with how the car/transmission shifts and reacts. I feel like it's a whole new car again. I can't wait to through my tune back in and get E85 in and do some pulls. No more inconsistencies and smooth shifts throughout the gears (both up and down).

I definitely recommend this for any 6AT N54. This is worth it and will definitely put a big grin on your face!

For those who are wondering my car is a 2008 E90 335i with a Sept 2007 build.

[enrita]

if people would just instead of asking the same questions over and over again.
If you are interested in this read and research, all info have been already posted here and other forums.
If you still dont understand get someone to flash it for you to avoid getting an unusable transmission.

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by enrita

if people would just instead of asking the same questions over and over again.
If you are interested in this read and research, all info have been already posted here and other forums.
If you still dont understand get someone to flash it for you to avoid getting an unusable transmission.

+10000

Today is the day you get the trans back...Cant wait till you flash this onto your car...Waiting for your joyful feedback on it!

[jyeah]

Hmm, after driving for over 100 miles, I'm still getting the super hard downshift from M2>M1 or S2 to S1 when I come to a stop. It almost feels like the car locks up for a moment and then moves.

Would that be a transmission issue? It feels really abrupt.

[tinnsoldaten]

I am having decision making problems ... upgraded AT with flash or retro fitted DCT to my car ....

Looks very tempting as a solution while I save up for DCT with upgraded hardware.

My question is just this , for all the coders in the US , is it not possible for you guys to assist us far away with the TCU flash, thru remote desktop?

[jyeah]

Originally Posted by tinnsoldaten

I am having decision making problems ... upgraded AT with flash or retro fitted DCT to my car ....

Looks very tempting as a solution while I save up for DCT with upgraded hardware.

My question is just this , for all the coders in the US , is it not possible for you guys to assist us far away with the TCU flash, thru remote desktop?

Remote desktop assumes that your computer has everything already setup in your computer. I.E. everything is installed. And that you have a working cable.

Or what you can do is download all the necessary files and whoever remotes in can install those and then flash your AT.

So it is possible, but just whether or not you can find someone that is willing to help you with that.