Rookie way to see if the dealer coded?

nissanite · 07-26-2018, 02:24 PM

My 340i is at the dealer. I installed the MPSPK and the Red M brake kit myself. I took it to the dealer for proper programming. They have not done one of these before.

Is there a way to check for proper programming? I have a Kiwi3 and BimmerCode.

IK6SPEED · 07-27-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nissanite

My 340i is at the dealer. I installed the MPSPK and the Red M brake kit myself. I took it to the dealer for proper programming. They have not done one of these before.

Is there a way to check for proper programming? I have a Kiwi3 and BimmerCode.

Which dealer in Florida has never done this previously?

I find that very difficult to believe.

jgoens · 07-27-2018, 03:48 PM

Yeah, put your butt in the seat and floor it. If it feels faster then before, then the flash worked. Its the butt-dyno method.

IK6SPEED · 07-27-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

Yeah, put your butt in the seat and floor it. If it feels faster then before, then the flash worked. Its the butt-dyno method.

The problem is, as noted many times in the speaker upgrades, people think it’s supposed to be better so they perceive it that way.

jgoens · 07-27-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

The problem is, as noted many times in the speaker upgrades, people think it’s supposed to be better so they perceive it that way.

Well..that is apples and oranges..but point is taken--with increase in power the difference should be noticeable, but with acoustic upgrades it can be quite subjective.

And yeah, the Mppk is a mild tune so the placebo effect can take place....I do know with a tune like jB4 like mine there is no doubt about the power difference.

nissanite · 07-28-2018, 06:28 PM

My dealer sells Dinan mostly and this is the first M Performance MPPSK. I trust them but they did not put the upgrade emblem on the engine cover nor the sticker that states mod.

nissanite · 07-29-2018, 07:38 AM

BMW of Sarasota. They have M Performance advertising all over but they are also a Dinan dealer for a very long time.

cfm56d7b · 07-29-2018, 11:11 AM

Every BMW dealer has installation instruction including programming which will update BMW internal systems that manage your vehicle configuration by VIN. If the dealer hasn't done this before, it's just a procedure to follow ...

IK6SPEED · 07-29-2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nissanite

BMW of Sarasota. They have M Performance advertising all over but they are also a Dinan dealer for a very long time.

Yes, they certainly push Dinan, but I find it inconceivable they have never done a MPPK previously.

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Originally Posted by jgoens

Well..that is apples and oranges..but point is taken--with increase in power the difference should be noticeable, but with acoustic upgrades it can be quite subjective.

And yeah, the Mppk is a mild tune so the placebo effect can take place....I do know with a tune like jB4 like mine there is no doubt about the power difference.

Doesn’t MPPK software increase meter top end on sports gauge from 350 to 400? Or was that on 335/435s only? No idea on B58.

I *thought* I recalled the MPPK did that, but having never had a MPPK and the AH3 had the higher top end stock, I cannot simply look at a car.

nissanite what do you see on yours?

jgoens · 07-29-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Doesn’t MPPK software increase meter top end on sports gauge from 350 to 400? Or was that on 335/435s only? No idea on B58.

I *thought* I recalled the MPPK did that, but having never had a MPPK and the AH3 had the higher top end stock, I cannot simply look at a car.

nissanite what do you see on yours?

I had a MPPK on my e90 335 which did not have sports gauge, so would not know. But, on the car the burbles were significant without a downpipe.

nissanite · 07-29-2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Quote:

Originally Posted by nissanite

BMW of Sarasota. They have M Performance advertising all over but they are also a Dinan dealer for a very long time.

Yes, they certainly push Dinan, but I find it inconceivable they have never done a MPPK previously.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgoens

Well..that is apples and oranges..but point is taken--with increase in power the difference should be noticeable, but with acoustic upgrades it can be quite subjective.

And yeah, the Mppk is a mild tune so the placebo effect can take place....I do know with a tune like jB4 like mine there is no doubt about the power difference.

Doesn't MPPK software increase meter top end on sports gauge from 350 to 400? Or was that on 335/435s only? No idea on B58.

I *thought* I recalled the MPPK did that, but having never had a MPPK and the AH3 had the higher top end stock, I cannot simply look at a car.

nissanite what do you see on yours?

My 340i came with 400/400 when I bought it. No change after programming.

IK6SPEED · 07-29-2018, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nissanite

My 340i came with 400/400 when I bought it. No change after programming.

So much for that idea.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1457650&page=4

Abzynthe · 07-30-2018, 08:12 AM

This shows a difference on the sport dials.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1408587

nissanite · 07-30-2018, 08:35 AM

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This shows a difference on the sport dials.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1408587

Mine did NOT change after the dealer visit to program. they were set at 400/400 from the start. Just got the car on July 9.

The car does accelerate like a rocket and the meters do show about 370 tq at peak. Bit hard to look while I was hanging on the the wheel.

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nissanite Private 46 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 340i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	My dealer sells Dinan mostly and this is the first M Performance MPPSK. I trust them but they did not put the upgrade emblem on the engine cover nor the sticker that states mod.
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nissanite Private 46 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 340i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	BMW of Sarasota. They have M Performance advertising all over but they are also a Dinan dealer for a very long time.
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Abzynthe Colonel 1394 Rep 2,130 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Gran Coupe LCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	This shows a difference on the sport dials. https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1408587 __________________ Previous: 2010 F01 740d M Sport \| 2015 F36 420d M Sport Current: 2018 F36 440i M Sport (Stage 1 BM3, xHP stage 3)
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