Any N20*flash self-tuning options?

bradsm87 · 01-03-2017, 08:58 PM

I'm just wondering if there are any custom flash tuning options out there for independent tuning workshops and/or owners?

Stubok · 01-03-2017, 09:44 PM

Bootmod3

I'm pretty sure I was the first n20 with this. I got PTF to unlock it (cost $100), but it was a pain to crack compared to the N55 ecu and they may not crack them anymore, or it will be more expensive to do. But Ricardo@ACFPerformance said they will do them at ACF.

Now that my DME is unlocked and has the bootmod3 patch anyone can tune it. I chose ACF because they have a lot of experience with n20's and are a great team!

Anyway I installed a Stage 2 Turbo upgrade (was already FBO running a Stage 2 tune) and needed a Stage 3 tune to match.

Ricardo took his stage 3 from Brazil (which is designed for their E100 flex fuel) and made some adjustments for my 93 octane and sent me the file. I logged onto bootmod3 app, pulled in the new tune and then setup my laptop with the bootmod3 agent software as well as connecting it to the OBD2 port with an Enet cable. Then flashed the DME. Following that I ran it on the Dyno and we made some adjustments, and then reflashed it. It literally takes about 2 minutes to flash. Also I flash it back for dealer visits.

In theory once you have BM3, and the original 4mb stock file anyone that knows what they're doing can write you a new file and send it to you and you can pull it into BM3 and flash it.

With BM3 when you buy a license you normally get a stock OTS tune as part of the deal. There weren't any when I did this (price for being first) so I then had to buy the tune on top. But my guess is once BM3 takes off with N20's there will be Stage 1, 2 and even 3 tunes in the OTS vault.

bradsm87 · 01-03-2017, 10:49 PM

I thought BM3 was N55 and S55 only. I'll contact PTF then...

Stubok · 01-04-2017, 09:41 AM

I would contact Alex or Ricardo at ACF performance in Chicago. They can do as much or little as you like.

D041987 · 01-04-2017, 01:09 PM

Stubok is the first one with the BM3 for the N20. ACF can accommodate these for you if need be and they will be my tuner of choice for the initial map. But further dyno testing and adjustments will be done with local tuner when I go this route as well.

BMWtight2me · 01-04-2017, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stubok

Bootmod3

I'm pretty sure I was the first n20 with this. I got PTF to unlock it (cost $100), but it was a pain to crack compared to the N55 ecu and they may not crack them anymore, or it will be more expensive to do. But Ricardo@ACFPerformance said they will do them at ACF.

Now that my DME is unlocked and has the bootmod3 patch anyone can tune it. I chose ACF because they have a lot of experience with n20's and are a great team!

Anyway I installed a Stage 2 Turbo upgrade (was already FBO running a Stage 2 tune) and needed a Stage 3 tune to match.

Ricardo took his stage 3 from Brazil (which is designed for their E100 flex fuel) and made some adjustments for my 93 octane and sent me the file. I logged onto bootmod3 app, pulled in the new tune and then setup my laptop with the bootmod3 agent software as well as connecting it to the OBD2 port with an Enet cable. Then flashed the DME. Following that I ran it on the Dyno and we made some adjustments, and then reflashed it. It literally takes about 2 minutes to flash. Also I flash it back for dealer visits.

In theory once you have BM3, and the original 4mb stock file anyone that knows what they're doing can write you a new file and send it to you and you can pull it into BM3 and flash it.

With BM3 when you buy a license you normally get a stock OTS tune as part of the deal. There weren't any when I did this (price for being first) so I then had to buy the tune on top. But my guess is once BM3 takes off with N20's there will be Stage 1, 2 and even 3 tunes in the OTS vault.

Badass!

Got a link to your build or any dynos/logs?

bradsm87 · 01-04-2017, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stubok

I would contact Alex or Ricardo at ACF performance in Chicago. They can do as much or little as you like.

I want to tune myself. Just need a means to read, edit and flash. I sent an email to PTF.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-04-2017, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradsm87

I'm just wondering if there are any custom flash tuning options out there for independent tuning workshops and/or owners?

BM3 would be the way to go if you are looking to self tune using the flash method

Stubok · 01-04-2017, 03:52 PM

Stubok's F30 Love Affair http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1101583

I still have to spend some time updating the thread.

It's probably going to be a couple weeks before I get back to the dyno. I have my maintenance Visit, need my windshield replacing, have my HRE's to put on and the Supersprint straight-through front and mid sections to go on.

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bradsm87 Lieutenant Colonel 595 Rep 1,693 Posts Drives: F25 LCI xDrive30d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	*Any N20flash self-tuning options?** I'm just wondering if there are any custom flash tuning options out there for independent tuning workshops and/or owners?
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Stubok Lieutenant 472 Rep 577 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red F30 328i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (0)	Bootmod3 I'm pretty sure I was the first n20 with this. I got PTF to unlock it (cost $100), but it was a pain to crack compared to the N55 ecu and they may not crack them anymore, or it will be more expensive to do. But Ricardo@ACFPerformance said they will do them at ACF. Now that my DME is unlocked and has the bootmod3 patch anyone can tune it. I chose ACF because they have a lot of experience with n20's and are a great team! Anyway I installed a Stage 2 Turbo upgrade (was already FBO running a Stage 2 tune) and needed a Stage 3 tune to match. Ricardo took his stage 3 from Brazil (which is designed for their E100 flex fuel) and made some adjustments for my 93 octane and sent me the file. I logged onto bootmod3 app, pulled in the new tune and then setup my laptop with the bootmod3 agent software as well as connecting it to the OBD2 port with an Enet cable. Then flashed the DME. Following that I ran it on the Dyno and we made some adjustments, and then reflashed it. It literally takes about 2 minutes to flash. Also I flash it back for dealer visits. In theory once you have BM3, and the original 4mb stock file anyone that knows what they're doing can write you a new file and send it to you and you can pull it into BM3 and flash it. With BM3 when you buy a license you normally get a stock OTS tune as part of the deal. There weren't any when I did this (price for being first) so I then had to buy the tune on top. But my guess is once BM3 takes off with N20's there will be Stage 1, 2 and even 3 tunes in the OTS vault.
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Stubok Lieutenant 472 Rep 577 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red F30 328i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (0)	Stubok's F30 Love Affair http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1101583 I still have to spend some time updating the thread. It's probably going to be a couple weeks before I get back to the dyno. I have my maintenance Visit, need my windshield replacing, have my HRE's to put on and the Supersprint straight-through front and mid sections to go on.
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