Bavarian Technic Alternative

ncsof18c · 07-13-2009, 11:24 PM

Anyone had success using the Bav Tech software with any other OBDII cable? You can buy OBDII to USB cables for relatively cheap.

Drakos · 07-14-2009, 01:02 AM

Why fart around? The whole purpose of getting the gen BT is for support and guaranteed functionality. People with $50K plus cars should not complain about a $300 investment.

enrita · 07-14-2009, 01:16 AM

i wonder why people have to make everything so complicated.....

Drakos · 07-14-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by enrita

i wonder why people have to make everything so complicated.....

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Jeff335i · 07-14-2009, 08:19 AM

Do you really think the BT cable is just a regular OBD2 cable?

The BT folks would have to be seriously retarded to give away software and charge for the cable if it was just an OBD cable.

roadkillrob · 07-14-2009, 10:11 AM

They state right on their website that even their own cables for other models will not work between different brands. I am sure it will eventually get reverse engineered in China and built for 20 bucks if it can be done, but if they where smart, there is something in the hardware that will prevent that (unlike carsoft!)

scalbert · 07-14-2009, 02:51 PM

There is data in the main connector that identifies the unit as well as stores the VIN you have connected to. It isn't just a cable, it is a cable with storage and encrypted data.

cincy335i · 07-14-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by scalbert

There is data in the main connector that identifies the unit as well as stores the VIN you have connected to. It isn't just a cable, it is a cable with storage and encrypted data.

+1

GeorgeSmooth · 07-14-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ncsof18c

Anyone had success using the Bav Tech software with any other OBDII cable? You can buy OBDII to USB cables for relatively cheap.

I have. I can sell it to you for $289. It looks identical. Such a good copy that it will fool anyone. How many you want?

ncsof18c · 07-14-2009, 08:38 PM

I guess that was a dumb question.

Not only are their people on here that were "given" a 50k car, there appears to be few snobs about tuning.

PKumarM3 · 07-14-2009, 09:18 PM

the bav auto scan tool came in handy last weekend at the glen w/my m3 as i got an EML light and found a faulty throttle positioning sensor, that had oil on one of its contacts

thank god i spent that $300 as it saved me alot of aggravation if i didn't have one and was concerned about what was wrong w/my car.

battlehawk1025 · 07-14-2009, 11:57 PM

i bought the pro bt cable . i bought a cheap cable off of eBay for like 5 dollars just to try it. didn't work.

Drakos · 07-15-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by coldasicex5

no offense to anyone here, but you wouldn't believe how many people here on this forum were given 335's from mom and dad, it's DAMN! disgusting.. LOL

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Originally Posted by ncsof18c

I guess that was a dumb question.

Not only are their people on here that were "given" a 50k car, there appears to be few snobs about tuning.

Not really a dumb question M8. I am all for saving money, but I have taken shortcuts in the past and got bitten in the ass. I keep forgetting about the gifted cars, lol. These kids probably don't have credit cards or Paypal.

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ncsof18c Night Hawk 12 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Bavarian Technic Alternative Anyone had success using the Bav Tech software with any other OBDII cable? You can buy OBDII to USB cables for relatively cheap.
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Drakos Lieutenant 64 Rep 534 Posts Drives: 2022 G42 M240i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Why fart around? The whole purpose of getting the gen BT is for support and guaranteed functionality. People with $50K plus cars should not complain about a $300 investment.
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enrita Major General 159 Rep 7,378 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	i wonder why people have to make everything so complicated..... __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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Jeff335i Private 2 Rep 75 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Do you really think the BT cable is just a regular OBD2 cable? The BT folks would have to be seriously retarded to give away software and charge for the cable if it was just an OBD cable.
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scalbert Major General 153 Rep 5,780 Posts Drives: '13 S4, '15 Q7 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (8)	There is data in the main connector that identifies the unit as well as stores the VIN you have connected to. It isn't just a cable, it is a cable with storage and encrypted data.
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ncsof18c Night Hawk 12 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I guess that was a dumb question. Not only are their people on here that were "given" a 50k car, there appears to be few snobs about tuning.
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PKumarM3 Air India 145 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	the bav auto scan tool came in handy last weekend at the glen w/my m3 as i got an EML light and found a faulty throttle positioning sensor, that had oil on one of its contacts thank god i spent that $300 as it saved me alot of aggravation if i didn't have one and was concerned about what was wrong w/my car. __________________ PKumarM3
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battlehawk1025 battlehawk1025 44 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2007 335XI 6mt, SL 65 , M6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wilmette/chicago,IL iTrader: (4)	i bought the pro bt cable . i bought a cheap cable off of eBay for like 5 dollars just to try it. didn't work.
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