[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by D041987

Would you be able to updated each on the amount of HP and TRQ they offer. I know peiople can look it up but would be nice to have at a quick glance.

Also any plans to put together and compare the Flash Tunes for US Based only?

adding advertised gains can derail the thread thats why i did not do that.
But users should feel free of posting their gains with the tunes they are using.

With piggybacks, its mostly boost. I can let you know how much boost each tune adds so you get an idea of the power increase

[astonia]

Sorry guys, wanna ask. Have anyone installed Pivot Power Drive (PDX-B1). How it does compared to Jb4 ? And is it safe ?

https://pivotjp.com/product/pdx/pdx-b1-e.html

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by astonia

Sorry guys, wanna ask. Have anyone installed Pivot Power Drive (PDX-B1). How it does compared to Jb4 ? And is it safe ?

https://pivotjp.com/product/pdx/pdx-b1-e.html

Never heard of it


It does not look to have connection to OBD or Canbus, so it is comparable to stage 1 tunes not JB4

[astonia]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Never heard of it


It does look to have connection to OBD or Canbus, so it is comparable to stage 1 tunes not JB4

Thank you

[mike@x-ph.com]

[nemobanks]

Flash Tunes?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by nemobanks

Flash Tunes?

Soon

[mike@x-ph.com]

Active Autowerke OBD Flash Tune


How: Connect Simon Cable to OBD port and upload your new map (No ECU removal needed).

Pros:

• Smooth stock like power delivery
• unlimited number of maps (2 off the shelf maps, 4 free custom maps included with the tune, additional custom map $50 each)
• No hardware installation needed

Cons:
Does not reset flash counter

Price: Starts at $800

[mike@x-ph.com]

Correction about the last post.
Active OBD tune locks flash counter until stock map has been re-uploaded
It also gives the user the ability to load stock map at any time

[pearlpower]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Correction about the last post.
Active OBD tune locks flash counter until stock map has been re-uploaded
It also gives the user the ability to load stock map at any time

Thank you for this. What is the best (subjective, I know), tune with power gains, smooth delivery, minimal delays, and reliability, offered? 13’ 328i auto.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by pearlpower

Thank you for this. What is the best (subjective, I know), tune with power gains, smooth delivery, minimal delays, and reliability, offered? 13’ 328i auto.

Hi,
I like Active Autowerke because it comes out of the box with the best map possible. All future upgrades are free. Amazing customer support from a company that has been an industry leader since the 1980s.

[pearlpower]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Hi,
I like Active Autowerke because it comes out of the box with the best map possible. All future upgrades are free. Amazing customer support from a company that has been an industry leader since the 1980s.

Ok, so do I need the Simon cable to get going on a 91 octane tune? California emmissions issues? Thanks.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by pearlpower

Ok, so do I need the Simon cable to get going on a 91 octane tune? California emmissions issues? Thanks.

You need the Simon cable to load the map (any map).

[F30n26]

+1 For AA flash. Nic from AA was awesome to work with and he worked with me to do a stage 2 plus tune. He also help me tackle a fault code. By the way thanks Mike for recommending them and the awesome pricing

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by F30n26

+1 For AA flash. Nic from AA was awesome to work with and he worked with me to do a stage 2 plus tune. He also help me tackle a fault code. By the way thanks Mike for recommending them and the awesome pricing

My pleasure

[mike@x-ph.com]

Bootmod3 By PTF



How: Connect Enet cable to OBD port and upload your new map (No ECU removal needed).

Pros:

• Mobile app (iOS and Android)
• Datalogging over 200 diagnostic channels, up to 40 channels concurrently
• atalog sharing and charting without a need to upload to 3rd party websites or apps using the mobile app or web browser
• Cloud based storage for map data and datalogs
• Reverting back to stock performance map and re-locking the DME to stock programming
• Live Dash - realtime vehicle parameter monitoring via in-app guages
• Read and clear trouble codes in all vehicle modules
• Reset learned adaptations (octane, knock, Valvetronic, etc)
• Custom tuning available

Cons:

• 1 OTS map is included with the license. it costs extra to unlock all the OTS maps.
• similar to all flash tunes, on the fly map adjustment not available
• Raising and lowering boost requires tuning knowledge

Price: Starts at $595

[rjd_F30]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Bootmod3 By PTF



How: Connect Enet cable to OBD port and upload your new map (No ECU removal needed).

Pros:

• Mobile app (iOS and Android)
• Datalogging over 200 diagnostic channels, up to 40 channels concurrently
• atalog sharing and charting without a need to upload to 3rd party websites or apps using the mobile app or web browser
• Cloud based storage for map data and datalogs
• Reverting back to stock performance map and re-locking the DME to stock programming
• Live Dash - realtime vehicle parameter monitoring via in-app guages
• Read and clear trouble codes in all vehicle modules
• Reset learned adaptations (octane, knock, Valvetronic, etc)
• Custom tuning available

Cons:

• 1 OTS map is included with the license. it costs extra to unlock all the OTS maps.
• similar to all flash tunes, on the fly map adjustment not available
• Raising and lowering boost requires tuning knowledge

Price: Starts at $595

I wouldn't say you have to have tuning knowledge to raise or lower boost. Just go from stage 1 to stage 2, assuming you've got the hardware.

And with the agent device, you can switch maps while you're filling up with gas, pretty on the fly.

Just my few comments, otherwise good write up and informative thread

[BunkerJ]

Originally Posted by rjdnyy224

I wouldn't say you have to have tuning knowledge to raise or lower boost. Just go from stage 1 to stage 2, assuming you've got the hardware.

And with the agent device, you can switch maps while you're filling up with gas, pretty on the fly.

Just my few comments, otherwise good write up and informative thread

He's correct when you're comparing other tunes. Maybe not flash tunes per se but JB4, for example, makes it easier to tweak a smaller set of defined values to change the tune. I will say that it's technically easier to lower boost now, due to boost by gear reduction but you can't raise it without creating your own map. That being said, it still takes the cake over any piggyback, so it's not a terrible con.

I think another part of it has to do with liability. Since flash tunes are overwriting the DME, it's probably safe to leave those things disabled because people are going to mess up their cars and bypass safety features in the DME. PTF could put as many warnings as they want, make you sign a disclaimer, you name it, and people would still blow their engine and portray it as PTF's fault.

[mike@x-ph.com]

[*]-40 seconds flash time[*]transmission flashing

added for BM3

[lordbyron]

Awesome post even after all these years... I find this very useful as a new car owner of a 2015 428ix.

[Sweeney921]

Really looking forward to BM3 for the B46/B48! The wait is killing me

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by lordbyron

Awesome post even after all these years... I find this very useful as a new car owner of a 2015 428ix.

Thank you