[torqnDC]

Originally Posted by theriz

Sweeeet! Is there any sound difference when downshifting? Need someone in socal to hook me up with this flash!

Sound difference? Why yes, yes there is. It blips a bit but instantly goes to the gear and connects the tranny through, as opposed to before when the engine would slowly rev up and you would lurch forward a bit as it slowly connected through all the way.

[335xiRT1]

Would like to see videos. Without jumpy tach.

[madmanhiker]

preparing one now...

[melloww22]

Originally Posted by madmanhiker

preparing one now...

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[Alex@Alpine]

Did you try coding the KOMBI to see if it fixes your problem? If not, just change any value or simply code it with a blank man file. Good luck!

Originally Posted by torqnDC

Don't know how many have heard about the Alpina B3 flash for the TCU in the 6ATs, but it has been confirmed functional on the n54's after 03/07. I have tried this on the n55 and it works, but I need more data points from anyone else to see if they get the same results. Only unexpected thing I've noticed that varies from the n54 guys is when I'm in manual mode, when I shift gears the tach will drop to 0 for about a second then shoot back up to it's proper place. The car (engine and transmission) physically behave fine, just the tach seems to get confused.

Anyone else on here want to try it out? The main thread on this is over on [Admin Notified] but it has all the information needed.

For what it's worth, this flash has a pronounced impact on how the 6AT functions. The car feels more like a DCT than an automatic, and it's so much fun to drive. I'm going to drive the car more to get more of a burn-in period to see if I notice any negative impacts, but barring anything too intrusive I would say this is definitely a performance upgrade for all E9x 6AT's

[madmanhiker]

n55 335 6AT with Alpina B3 TCU flash. No issues noted at all at this point.

Very nice upgrade took about 10 minutes from start to finish.

[torqnDC]

Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

Did you try coding the KOMBI to see if it fixes your problem? If not, just change any value or simply code it with a blank man file. Good luck!

Yes, that was one if the first suggestions. Tried defaulting kombi, no impact :/ I've got two things to try this afternoon however

[Slops]

Originally Posted by madmanhiker

n55 335 6AT with Alpina B3 TCU flash. No issues noted at all at this point.

Very nice upgrade took about 10 minutes from start to finish.

Thanks for putting this up, I'm doing it ASAP ... Guess I need to buy a cable.

[emackin]

what do i need to do this? and im not expierenced with coding at all and will prob need help if i tried to do this, but it looks awsome.

[torqnDC]

Originally Posted by emackin

what do i need to do this? and im not expierenced with coding at all and will prob need help if i tried to do this, but it looks awsome.

You need the cable and software as well as the v48.1 daten files. The DIY on the other forum is great, but I really wouldn't recommend doing it yourself if you've never done anything before. If you're willing to drive up to NOVA end of next week I might be able to help you out.

[335xiRT1]

Madmanhiker you running any tune?

[madmanhiker]

Originally Posted by 335xiRT1

Madmanhiker you running any tune?

uh, yea. FBO+ meth. see my sig. jb4 stage 2

[littleE92]

Awesome stuff, can't wait to try this myself on my N55 when I find some time.

[torqnDC]

Originally Posted by madmanhiker

uh, yea. FBO+ meth. see my sig. jb4 stage 2

So I've tried re-flashing mine several times now and reprogramming/defaulting modules, etc. I still get the tach drop, which aligns with someone else that flashed. You are now the key. Can you post up your modules and versions, etc?

[divisionbell77]

So 5 gears after the flash? Am I reading that right?

[madmanhiker]

Originally Posted by divisionbell77

So 5 gears after the flash? Am I reading that right?

CORRECTION 3/6/12: If you are referring to my video above where I state DS mode S1 through S5 - that is INCORRECT.

After this flash, DS mode switched from 1-5 gear to: S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 in your dash cluster. I watched the switching in the cluster as I gained speed.

[madmanhiker]

Originally Posted by torqnDC

So I've tried re-flashing mine several times now and reprogramming/defaulting modules, etc. I still get the tach drop, which aligns with someone else that flashed. You are now the key. Can you post up your modules and versions, etc?

PM e90TiAg335i. From what I understand, there are two ways to do the flash a 'hard write' and a 'soft write'. I got the soft write flash and I have no issues at all. It's perfect - just like OEM.

[divisionbell77]

Originally Posted by madmanhiker

If you are referring to my video above where I mistate DS mode S1 through 5 - that is a mistake. DS mode goes to S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6 in your dash cluster.

Yes, and that is what they had stated on that other forum, exactly 5 gears which threw me off.

Another question: does it default to second or first gear when you come to a stop in manual mode?

[jzingerman]

Just had the flash done on my 335 n55 and with no problems at all. All I can say is WOW! The shifts are much quicker, smoother and overall the car feels healthier. Alex@Alpine did it for me and it works flawlessly. Only took about 10 minutes and now I can't get enough of the sound when I downshift! It's great. I'll post a video tomorrow. For those in socal who want more information you can PM me

[Sunny D]

Originally Posted by jzingerman

Just had the flash done on my 335 n55 and with no problems at all. All I can say is WOW! The shifts are much quicker, smoother and overall the car feels healthier. Alex@Alpine did it for me and it works flawlessly. Only took about 10 minutes and now I can't get enough of the sound when I downshift! It's great. I'll post a video tomorrow. For those in socal who want more information you can PM me

Awesome!

Has anybody in S.FLA flashed a N55 car?

[335xiRT1]

Anyone in NY able to do this flash?

[madmanhiker]

Originally Posted by ry335

Awesome!

Has anybody in S.FLA flashed a N55 car?

e90TiAg335i does it here in Jacksonville - no errors - 10 minutes. It's worth the 4.5 hour drive!