[inf1982]

Steven, hi!
Would this flash work for 335 w/o paddles?

[Bimmer335i07]

Originally Posted by inf1982

Steven, hi!
Would this flash work for 335 w/o paddles?

Yes, it does. I don't have paddles and Steven installed the Alpina Flash for me remotely.

[pweber]

I don't think it works with 535i.

[E90305]

i can code this for anyone down in south fl let me know guys

[hatton]

I'm confused as to what's the difference between the NCS expermentool like shown in the "BMW Coding success tutorial" and Winkfp. Any explanation would be great.

[hatton]

Right after configuring the winKFP I got this error message once starting the flash.

[thyshallsmite]

soo where do i get winkpf?

[inf1982]

Originally Posted by thyshallsmite

soo where do i get winkpf?

It is part of BMW standard tools.

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by hatton

Right after configuring the winKFP I got this error message once starting the flash.

Its two things that can cause that error. The cable is not correctly configured or the cable that you bought is not good.

[lupul]

Thnx cn555ic for the great review plenty of info, i decided to do the flash yesterday with the help of ****** and got to say ITS AMAZING!!! there is a period of adaptation for the ecu but gizz it does a huge difference

thanx guys for all the info and help!

[The Die]

Why isn't this a sticky?

[cbecker33]

This seems to be just what I'm looking for. Can someone give me an idea how much of a difference it makes?

[The Die]

Originally Posted by cbecker33

This seems to be just what I'm looking for. Can someone give me an idea how much of a difference it makes?

Shifts happen much faster. It's such a game changer that you'd be crazy to not do it. I actually went back to stock for a bit before reflashing back to the Alpina because I wanted to really see the difference. It was extremely noticeable.

[cbecker33]

Originally Posted by The Die

Shifts happen much faster. It's such a game changer that you'd be crazy to not do it. I actually went back to stock for a bit before reflashing back to the Alpina because I wanted to really see the difference. It was extremely noticeable.

Great - thanks for the feedback. I need to track down someone in the St. Louis area to help me out. The DIY looks a little scary for someone who has never coded a car (well, I did my old Audi).

[The Die]

Originally Posted by cbecker33

Great - thanks for the feedback. I need to track down someone in the St. Louis area to help me out. The DIY looks a little scary for someone who has never coded a car (well, I did my old Audi).

It's super simple. The directions might look a little scary, but the hardest part is getting the software setup and working properly. The actual "coding" takes 2 minutes tops.

[cbecker33]

Originally Posted by The Die

It's super simple. The directions might look a little scary, but the hardest part is getting the software setup and working properly. The actual "coding" takes 2 minutes tops.

I don't have the hardware! My laptop died a year ago and I never replaced it. I pretty much just use a tablet or my phone nowadays....

[The Die]

Originally Posted by cbecker33

I don't have the hardware! My laptop died a year ago and I never replaced it. I pretty much just use a tablet or my phone nowadays....

One of the guys local to me saw how easy it was to code when I did his car. He bought a laptop off of Craigslist for $50, got the cable for $40, and he's been going to town since.

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by cbecker33

Great - thanks for the feedback. I need to track down someone in the St. Louis area to help me out. The DIY looks a little scary for someone who has never coded a car (well, I did my old Audi).

The instructions are as simple and dummy proof as much as possible, but if you are not familiar with the software and coding then yeah reading it can be a little intimidating...Cant get anywhere unless you try!

[cbecker33]

Originally Posted by cn555ic

The instructions are as simple and dummy proof as much as possible, but if you are not familiar with the software and coding then yeah reading it can be a little intimidating...Cant get anywhere unless you try!

What are the minimum computer requirements? I have a relic that I can dig up and try, but it is on XP and has 1GB of RAM.

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by cbecker33

What are the minimum computer requirements? I have a relic that I can dig up and try, but it is on XP and has 1GB of RAM.

Thats fine...It will be slow but it will do but you would still need to buy a cable

[GenePoole]

Originally Posted by cbecker33

I don't have the hardware! My laptop died a year ago and I never replaced it. I pretty much just use a tablet or my phone nowadays....

I might be able to help you out. I'm nearby on the IL side and work in Chesterfield and have a full coding/programming laptop setup. I've been him-hawing around about trying this on my 2006 330i (with a newer 2012 mechatronic); I'm told it should work, but I'm not as motivated since I don't expect an N52 will be able to push enough power through the tranny to notice.

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by GenePoole

I might be able to help you out. I'm nearby on the IL side and work in Chesterfield and have a full coding/programming laptop setup. I've been him-hawing around about trying this on my 2006 330i (with a newer 2012 mechatronic); I'm told it should work, but I'm not as motivated since I don't expect an N52 will be able to push enough power through the tranny to notice.

I don't know where you got this info from but you can't flash this to your N52 regardless if you have 2012 mechatronics. The tranny is just not compatible and doesn't use the same software.