6AT Trans Upgrade options

WesleyC · 03-01-2013, 11:32 AM

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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?

Retrofitting a DCT into your car would be very costly. I suggest that you just do the flash and if you don't like it, you will have lost less than $100. If you like it, you will have saved thousands. That sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

I'm sure you can find somebody willing to help.

tinnsoldaten · 03-01-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jyeah

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.

I have a cable , that has the mod done to it plus I used the Mprog to configure the cable to work perfectly with INPA. I have a late version of the INPA installed and working.

I also have all the other programs for BMW installed needed for this job. But I would prefer someone who have done it a couple of times before to nanny me thru it , dont want to mess things up.

All I need to get is upgraded AT , mine is a old 9/2006 ZF6HP21 or what ever it was named , not the 19 version. The mechatronic is whats need to be upgraded only .... Enrita gonna skin me alive now , I know its been said somewhere , but have me excused , I have a small toddler running around here , try set of time to read......

tinnsoldaten · 03-01-2013, 11:51 AM

The DCT will as I mentioned , be an option for later . Yeah it will be pricy , but at this point I stopped caring about it....

CasperSYTFU · 03-01-2013, 11:54 AM

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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.

Told you words couldn't describe what it was like until you drove it!
"Night and day" is the best I could do.

jyeah · 03-01-2013, 12:02 PM

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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.

Do you feel any hard downshifts going from S2->S1 when you're coming to a stop? Where it feels like something got locked up (brief pause jerk) and then your car rolls again? Any noises by any chance?

tinnsoldaten · 03-01-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Retrofitting a DCT into your car would be very costly. I suggest that you just do the flash and if you don't like it, you will have lost less than $100. If you like it, you will have saved thousands. That sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

I'm sure you can find somebody willing to help.

Hi , I can get hold of DCT transmission for 2000$ and less.

Other than that its needed some coding I guess ?

What more would I need to get hold of and what things needs to be done ?

All knowledge is welcome

tofu- · 03-01-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tinnsoldaten

Hi , I can get hold of DCT transmission for 2000$ and less.

Other than that its needed some coding I guess ?

What more would I need to get hold of and what things needs to be done ?

All knowledge is welcome

You'd need a new dme too, no?

Not sure if the differential is the same as well

tinnsoldaten · 03-01-2013, 01:10 PM

I find DME at 160$

If I cant use my diff any more , I`ll sell it and get me a diff for manual/DCT

Would just like to know the exact requirements...

Elliott@DetailAddict · 03-01-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jyeah

Do you feel any hard downshifts going from S2->S1 when you're coming to a stop? Where it feels like something got locked up (brief pause jerk) and then your car rolls again? Any noises by any chance?

There shouldn't be any clunks or noises.
The only thing I can think of is that you are shifting to first while already almost at a stop and you are feeling the torque converter unlocking and locking again.

jyeah · 03-01-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant@DetailAddict

There shouldn't be any clunks or noises.
The only thing I can think of is that you are shifting to first while already almost at a stop and you are feeling the torque converter unlocking and locking again.

That's what I feel and the problem is I'm not the one shifting. It's automatically shifting from S2 -> S1. I'll post a video later tonight.

Elliott@DetailAddict · 03-01-2013, 03:10 PM

I'll keep an eye out.

Have you scanned the transmission module for any codes (besides the 511B code)

Neothin87 · 03-01-2013, 03:15 PM

is anyone with the flash able to take a video of the downshifting capabilities? I read that they're less strict, just trying to see what you can get away with and how smooth they are.

boostaholic786 · 03-01-2013, 04:13 PM

Like everybody has said its a NIGHT and DAY DIFFERENCE!!! The way the car shifts as soon as you touch the paddle which is literally almost and I mean almost as fast as a DCT car. The rev matches are hugely improved on the way it did on the OEM TCU. Again, night and day difference. For the cost of it (basically free if you know what your doing)+ a cable. I highly suggest you know what your doing when doing this though and if you dont get in touch with cn555ic or Wedge1967 and they can guide you in the right direction because the last thing you want to do is mess your tranny up. But again, This is one of the biggest breakthroughs in N54 AT cars!! I guarantee you will LOVE IT!

Mahhvinn · 03-01-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jyeah

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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.

Do you feel any hard downshifts going from S2->S1 when you're coming to a stop? Where it feels like something got locked up (brief pause jerk) and then your car rolls again? Any noises by any chance?

Nope. I've only had it for the night but I haven't noticed or heard anything out of the ordinary. I'll drive it later and check back for you.

ELiTeNeSs · 03-01-2013, 07:28 PM

Got my TCU flash done a few days ago. Thanks to E90TiAg335i for the flash
Also thanks to cn555ic and wedge1967 for sharing this to the community.

Night and day difference

Fast forward to 1:42 to skip the parts with music. Lol

cn555ic · 03-01-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ELiTeNeSs

Got my TCU flash done a few days ago. Thanks to E90TiAg335i for the flash
Also thanks to cn555ic and wedge1967 for sharing this to the community.

Night and day difference

Fast forward to 1:42 to skip the parts with music. Lol

You guys got to post some videos WOT!

themyst · 03-01-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

You guys got to post some videos WOT!

+1

ELiTeNeSs · 03-01-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

You guys got to post some videos WOT!

I'll try and get a footage tonight when I get a chance.

Holshot · 03-01-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

You guys got to post some videos WOT!

Took the words right out or my mouth!

threethirtyfive · 03-01-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Holshot

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

You guys got to post some videos WOT!

Took the words right out or my mouth!

Seriously! No good videos yet. All this work on your car and you guys are driving like grandmas

jyeah · 03-02-2013, 12:28 AM

Here's the link to my S2->S1 issue.

The car's completely warm and have been driving over 30 minutes by then.

http://youtu.be/H9R2I4qGfhg

Sorry for the shakiness. You can hear it kind of faintly at 33 seconds in. Or the second to last second.

ELiTeNeSs · 03-02-2013, 01:55 AM

Here we go!

I'm falling in love all over again!

WOT with the TCU flash

The clunk you hear in the background is the pots and pan (friend borrowing it for a cookout tomorrow) I have in the back seat. Haha they moved around when I stomped on it.

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boostaholic786 Captain 40 Rep 623 Posts Drives: E92 N54 with MHD Custom flash Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plano TX iTrader: (0)	Like everybody has said its a NIGHT and DAY DIFFERENCE!!! The way the car shifts as soon as you touch the paddle which is literally almost and I mean almost as fast as a DCT car. The rev matches are hugely improved on the way it did on the OEM TCU. Again, night and day difference. For the cost of it (basically free if you know what your doing)+ a cable. I highly suggest you know what your doing when doing this though and if you dont get in touch with cn555ic or Wedge1967 and they can guide you in the right direction because the last thing you want to do is mess your tranny up. But again, This is one of the biggest breakthroughs in N54 AT cars!! I guarantee you will LOVE IT! __________________ [SIZE="2"]Crimson Red E92 335i M-sport 6-speed with MHD custom stage 2+ flash only , 40% E85/93 mix,+ HRE P40S wheels, KW Clubsport, M3 sways,+BMW performance CF Mirrors, BMW Performance CF deck lid spoiler,+ CF interior trim, p3 vent boost gauge,+ LUX angel eyes (11.73@124mph on street tires)
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ELiTeNeSs First Lieutenant 197 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (1)	Got my TCU flash done a few days ago. Thanks to E90TiAg335i for the flash Also thanks to cn555ic and wedge1967 for sharing this to the community. Night and day difference Fast forward to 1:42 to skip the parts with music. Lol
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ELiTeNeSs First Lieutenant 197 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (1)	Here we go! I'm falling in love all over again! WOT with the TCU flash The clunk you hear in the background is the pots and pan (friend borrowing it for a cookout tomorrow) I have in the back seat. Haha they moved around when I stomped on it. Last edited by ELiTeNeSs; 03-02-2013 at 02:06 AM..
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