bootmod3 for BMW F series Vehicles - General Discussion

Pray for Mojo · 08-14-2018, 12:45 PM

I fixed my light load bucking by using CRC MAF sensor cleaner. I've had the BMS intake or K&N panel filter for 60,000km and there was a slight amount of oil film on the sensor. I had tried a number of other things like putting cat heating back on ect, but the MAF cleaning seemed to fix it up almost entirely. I always drive in comfort or dcs off, this phenomenon might be worse for folks who use sport and sport + throttle.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 08-14-2018, 12:54 PM

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The test map didn't help me still experiencing it. Let me know if you experience otherwise

How long ago was this map sent to you? Did you tell them it didn't help?

Bimmertodd88 · 08-14-2018, 12:56 PM

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The test map didn't help me still experiencing it. Let me know if you experience otherwise

How long ago was this map sent to you? Did you tell them it didn't help?

Friday morning. And yeah I did waiting for response. Not knocking them I know it's only test 1. Driveability is hard to dial in when making good power.

Bimmertodd88 · 08-14-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pray for Mojo

I fixed my light load bucking by using CRC MAF sensor cleaner. I've had the BMS intake or K&N panel filter for 60,000km and there was a slight amount of oil film on the sensor. I had tried a number of other things like putting cat heating back on ect, but the MAF cleaning seemed to fix it up almost entirely. I always drive in comfort or dcs off, this phenomenon might be worse for folks who use sport and sport + throttle.

What's your gap at for spark plugs?

Pray for Mojo · 08-14-2018, 12:59 PM

0.020

XxThe_RemedyXx · 08-14-2018, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmertodd88

Friday morning. And yeah I did waiting for response. Not knocking them I know it's only test 1. Driveability is hard to dial in when making good power.

OK cool. Just trying to figure out if they sent me the same map they sent you or if they tweaked it a bit.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 08-14-2018, 01:02 PM

My SA just called me and is willing to do my VRSF DP installation but I'm wondering if I should flash back to stock and lock DME beforehand. What do you guys think?

proTUNING Freaks · 08-14-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

My SA just called me and is willing to do my VRSF DP installation but I'm wondering if I should flash back to stock and lock DME beforehand. What do you guys think?

Sure why not

XxThe_RemedyXx · 08-14-2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

My SA just called me and is willing to do my VRSF DP installation but I'm wondering if I should flash back to stock and lock DME beforehand. What do you guys think?

Sure why not

LoL! Will do.

quick_335i · 08-14-2018, 04:02 PM

PWG FBO stage 2, new stock gapped plugs right from BMW.

Im currently experiencing a rough idle only for about 15-20 seconds, other then that it seems to drive pretty smooth. I do notice sometimes when I go hit the gas the power comes all at once rather then a smooth transition, no bucking or anything like that.

Am I able to just use the same plugs and increase the gap from .018" to .024"?

Bimmertodd88 · 08-14-2018, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by quick_335i

PWG FBO stage 2, new stock gapped plugs right from BMW.

Im currently experiencing a rough idle only for about 15-20 seconds, other then that it seems to drive pretty smooth. I do notice sometimes when I go hit the gas the power comes all at once rather then a smooth transition, no bucking or anything like that.

Am I able to just use the same plugs and increase the gap from .018" to .024"?

Noooo if you are gonna change the gap get the recommended plugs by pro tuning freaks. The NGK 97506

XxThe_RemedyXx · 08-14-2018, 08:07 PM

So I flashed back to stock and locked DME for tomorrows DP install... Quick question though. In the "About" section of BM3 i still see "DME is Unlocked" in red. I clicked on "Flash to stock and lock DME" and it was successful. Not sure if this is just a bug or by design. Anyone know?

XxThe_RemedyXx · 08-15-2018, 09:43 AM

Been at the dealer for a bit now getting the DP installed. No flags so far fingers crossed.

NWest · 08-15-2018, 12:52 PM

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Been at the dealer for a bit now getting the DP installed. No flags so far fingers crossed.

If your dealer is going to install a catless DP on your car, what flags are you concerned about?

F30_SixSpeed · 08-15-2018, 12:58 PM

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If your dealer is going to install a catless DP on your car, what flags are you concerned about?

Lmfao

XxThe_RemedyXx · 08-15-2018, 01:21 PM

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Been at the dealer for a bit now getting the DP installed. No flags so far fingers crossed.

If your dealer is going to install a catless DP on your car, what flags are you concerned about?

SA is my friend and said he'd run it through some basic checks to see if they see anything. DP installed and nothing came up on the radar. Flashed stock and locked DME last night before today's appointment. Just trying to get some real world information out there to those who aren't lucky enough to be cool with an SA. Not looking to be flamed.

I flashed and unlocked DME back, this time to stage 2 AGG 93 octane and oh boy this car is a monster. Sounds amazing. Little bit of a smell when stopped at a light or in traffic but not too bad.

Just a piece of info... If you guys flash back to stock and lock DME and are attempting to reflash and unlock AFTER service, make sure to choose the option flash and unlock (troubleshooting). I thought that since my DME was locked the agent would have known to unlock again. I mistakenly hit flash tune and it failed because my DME was locked. Car wouldn't start. I then flashed and unlocked (troubleshooting) and everything worked fine. Hope this information helps.

harkes · 08-16-2018, 12:39 AM

Bimmertodd88 XxThe_RemedyXx
I have just tested a map from Halim and it is WAY better on the throttle issue with an added bonus of improved boost control. Not quite there yet but a big step in the right direction.

Thanks to Halim@HCP and proTUNING Freaks for picking this up so fast

SeanWRT · 08-16-2018, 01:43 AM

I echo harkes 's words. Halim's map of last Sunday brings back the stock smoothness, at least so does my butt say for the past 3 days. I was specific to death in requesting such throttle changes in the ticket.

I seriously doubt everyone else got the same calibration as mine, because there is something in it that I asked and that "will not work for every car" according to Halim, our mighty master tuner.

Trust me, when I say smoothness, it's much more than average guy making random comments. I'm super picky and discerning. And there is no better place than in Shanghai's world class traffic to test drivability. Try beat me, average pace <15kph(9mph) for 20k km, including of course track days and highway miles.

Yet to datalog the partial throttle but will do.

BTW do not confuse all of these with anything from WOT log. Different things.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 08-16-2018, 03:38 AM

Thanks gents! I have asked Halim if he can send me a Stage 2 93 AGG test MAP with these changes so I can test as well.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 08-16-2018, 06:52 AM

Quick question... In BM3 under Transmission, the "GTS Transmission Flash" is only for M vehicles? Us F30 guys can't flash this transmission software to our vehicles right?

JaredG_F30 · 08-16-2018, 08:02 AM

Good news! Hopefully, this will propagate out to the OTS maps.

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Originally Posted by SeanWRT

I echo harkes 's words. Halim's map of last Sunday brings back the stock smoothness, at least so does my butt say for the past 3 days. I was specific to death in requesting such throttle changes in the ticket.

I seriously doubt everyone else got the same calibration as mine, because there is something in it that I asked and that "will not work for every car" according to Halim, our mighty master tuner.

Trust me, when I say smoothness, it's much more than average guy making random comments. I'm super picky and discerning. And there is no better place than in Shanghai's world class traffic to test drivability. Try beat me, average pace <15kph(9mph) for 20k km, including of course track days and highway miles.

Yet to datalog the partial throttle but will do.

BTW do not confuse all of these with anything from WOT log. Different things.

Bimmertodd88 · 08-16-2018, 08:04 AM

Everybody else have their boost drop down to anywhere between 11 and 13.5 psi in 3rd and 6th gear?

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Pray for Mojo Major 430 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i & 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I fixed my light load bucking by using CRC MAF sensor cleaner. I've had the BMS intake or K&N panel filter for 60,000km and there was a slight amount of oil film on the sensor. I had tried a number of other things like putting cat heating back on ect, but the MAF cleaning seemed to fix it up almost entirely. I always drive in comfort or dcs off, this phenomenon might be worse for folks who use sport and sport + throttle.
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08-14-2018, 01:02 PM	#1613
XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,653 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	My SA just called me and is willing to do my VRSF DP installation but I'm wondering if I should flash back to stock and lock DME beforehand. What do you guys think?
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08-14-2018, 04:02 PM	#1616
quick_335i Enlisted Member 14 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	PWG FBO stage 2, new stock gapped plugs right from BMW. Im currently experiencing a rough idle only for about 15-20 seconds, other then that it seems to drive pretty smooth. I do notice sometimes when I go hit the gas the power comes all at once rather then a smooth transition, no bucking or anything like that. Am I able to just use the same plugs and increase the gap from .018" to .024"?
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08-14-2018, 08:07 PM	#1618
XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,653 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	So I flashed back to stock and locked DME for tomorrows DP install... Quick question though. In the "About" section of BM3 i still see "DME is Unlocked" in red. I clicked on "Flash to stock and lock DME" and it was successful. Not sure if this is just a bug or by design. Anyone know? __________________ 2016 340i xDrive - BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS - xHP Transmission Tune Stage 2 - B58TU HPFP - Bilstein B14 - VRSF Catless DP - Kyostar CAI
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08-15-2018, 09:43 AM	#1619
XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,653 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Been at the dealer for a bit now getting the DP installed. No flags so far fingers crossed.
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08-16-2018, 12:39 AM	#1623
harkes Colonel 1076 Rep 2,354 Posts Drives: M135i, E39 M5, NSX and AE86 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Xiamen, China iTrader: (0)	Bimmertodd88 XxThe_RemedyXx I have just tested a map from Halim and it is WAY better on the throttle issue with an added bonus of improved boost control. Not quite there yet but a big step in the right direction. Thanks to Halim@HCP and proTUNING Freaks for picking this up so fast __________________ M135i 8AT PWG, MHD, Pure Stage2, WMI via Torqbyte CM5-LT, Custom tuned by PureBoost (A Dane in China)
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08-16-2018, 01:43 AM	#1624
SeanWRT Colonel 3179 Rep 2,577 Posts Drives: E90 M3 & F87 M2 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Shanghai iTrader: (1)	I echo harkes 's words. Halim's map of last Sunday brings back the stock smoothness, at least so does my butt say for the past 3 days. I was specific to death in requesting such throttle changes in the ticket. I seriously doubt everyone else got the same calibration as mine, because there is something in it that I asked and that "will not work for every car" according to Halim, our mighty master tuner. Trust me, when I say smoothness, it's much more than average guy making random comments. I'm super picky and discerning. And there is no better place than in Shanghai's world class traffic to test drivability. Try beat me, average pace <15kph(9mph) for 20k km, including of course track days and highway miles. Yet to datalog the partial throttle but will do. BTW do not confuse all of these with anything from WOT log. Different things. __________________ Lemania 2320
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08-16-2018, 03:38 AM	#1625
XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,653 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks gents! I have asked Halim if he can send me a Stage 2 93 AGG test MAP with these changes so I can test as well. __________________ 2016 340i xDrive - BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS - xHP Transmission Tune Stage 2 - B58TU HPFP - Bilstein B14 - VRSF Catless DP - Kyostar CAI
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08-16-2018, 06:52 AM	#1626
XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,653 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Quick question... In BM3 under Transmission, the "GTS Transmission Flash" is only for M vehicles? Us F30 guys can't flash this transmission software to our vehicles right?
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08-16-2018, 08:04 AM	#1628
Bimmertodd88 Private First Class 53 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: 33714 iTrader: (0)	Everybody else have their boost drop down to anywhere between 11 and 13.5 psi in 3rd and 6th gear?
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