[JaredG_F30]

Yes bm3 has been available on Mac OS since day 1. It was developed on a Mac.

Originally Posted by BradMacklin

Sorry to ask for a quick bit of info but this thread is lengthy lol.


Is the Bm3 tune available yet for IOS? I have Ethernet cables I can run to a pc if need be but it's a Mac and I hate them lol.

I have the Ethernet cable and adapter to work with IOS but I don't know if it is yet supported through Bm3

[thejeremyman9]

Originally Posted by OUGrad05

My bootmod3 is on the way. I have a couple of questions regarding the N55 application.

I know there's a change to transmission tuning that's available, it bumps up the hydraulic pressure from what I understand? Is this something the user has some control over?

Also, when using bootmod3 is there a difference between comfort, sport and sport+ as there is with the BMW factory tune? Or is it all essentially one tune at that point?

comfort, sport, and sport+ will still be different. Those don't change the "tune". They basically just change throttle tables so that it takes less pedal input to open the throttle, and vary some other parameters like WGDC, etc, to make the car feel more responsive. But 100% throttle in comfort will net the same power as 100% throttle in sport+. The differences between the driving modes generally still apply when you flash tune, along with other configurable driving mode-dependent settings like burbles, etc.

[OUGrad05]

Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

comfort, sport, and sport+ will still be different. Those don't change the "tune". They basically just change throttle tables so that it takes less pedal input to open the throttle, and vary some other parameters like WGDC, etc, to make the car feel more responsive. But 100% throttle in comfort will net the same power as 100% throttle in sport+. The differences between the driving modes generally still apply when you flash tune, along with other configurable driving mode-dependent settings like burbles, etc.

Right but specifically as it relates to the transmission, as i go from comfort, to sport, to sport+ shifts get progressive harder and faster. Sorry I wasn't clear. If I use their transmission tune, does it impact all 3 settings or does it basically make them all sport+? I have some concern with sport+ given how hard it shifts all the time. I don't want to cause damage to the trans but definitely don't like the sloppy shifting of comfort mode either.

[e38740imd]

Originally Posted by OUGrad05

Right but specifically as it relates to the transmission, as i go from comfort, to sport, to sport+ shifts get progressive harder and faster. Sorry I wasn't clear. If I use their transmission tune, does it impact all 3 settings or does it basically make them all sport+? I have some concern with sport+ given how hard it shifts all the time. I don't want to cause damage to the trans but definitely don't like the sloppy shifting of comfort mode either.

ive read that the the trans shifts smoother and just as quick in sport/+

i dont know about comfort. it seems like the whole forum drives in sport mode.

makes me wonder how often they are at the gas stations

[BMW DIY Guy]

Jumping in on this thread... just made the transition to BM3 plus custom tune by Cary Jordan. I am blown AWAY with the results candidly.

Best stats (same dyno different day, different tune) prior (on my FBO, XDI35 N55 F32) was 429rwp 425 torque.

Just posted yesterday 440rwp and 454 torque and three CLEAN smooth pulls and the curve on the dyno graph were spot on. I am truly impressed.

And in response to the previous.. yeah.. I am Sport or Sport+ full time unless stuck in the !@#$!@# $ awful PacNW traffic, then ECO to save a few pennies.

[1QuikWS6]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Jumping in on this thread... just made the transition to BM3 plus custom tune by Cary Jordan. I am blown AWAY with the results candidly.

Best stats (same dyno different day, different tune) prior (on my FBO, XDI35 N55 F32) was 429rwp 425 torque.

Just posted yesterday 440rwp and 454 torque and three CLEAN smooth pulls and the curve on the dyno graph were spot on. I am truly impressed.

And in response to the previous.. yeah.. I am Sport or Sport+ full time unless stuck in the !@#$!@# $ awful PacNW traffic, then ECO to save a few pennies.

Congrats

Like I said yesterday - that is hella sweet

And that's with stock turbo, 93, and the Jordan Base Map

No doubt the XD helped you out

Can't wait to see what is left on the table once he tweaks your tune


Anxious to get my custom Jordan tune done now...

[BMW DIY Guy]

Candidly I doubt there is very little if anything left for headroom. What really frustrates me is MYSELF yesterday at the dyno. I am not sure how but I completely screwed up getting logs. I have log entries with the time stamps, but no data in them at all. HUH?!

Figure it was something I did.. so will do it again at some point. I have the dyno output but not detailed logs which is a bummer.

[BradMacklin]

Originally Posted by JaredG_F30

Yes bm3 has been available on Mac OS since day 1. It was developed on a Mac.

I was saying I'd rather run it on my iPhone than Mac since I hate Mac. I know it will work with the laptop.

[designatedposter]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Candidly I doubt there is very little if anything left for headroom. What really frustrates me is MYSELF yesterday at the dyno. I am not sure how but I completely screwed up getting logs. I have log entries with the time stamps, but no data in them at all. HUH?!

Figure it was something I did.. so will do it again at some point. I have the dyno output but not detailed logs which is a bummer.

would still love to see some street logs

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by designatedposter

would still love to see some street logs

Working on it.. I will have them as soon as I can.

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Jumping in on this thread... just made the transition to BM3 plus custom tune by Cary Jordan. I am blown AWAY with the results candidly.

Best stats (same dyno different day, different tune) prior (on my FBO, XDI35 N55 F32) was 429rwp 425 torque.

Just posted yesterday 440rwp and 454 torque and three CLEAN smooth pulls and the curve on the dyno graph were spot on. I am truly impressed.

And in response to the previous.. yeah.. I am Sport or Sport+ full time unless stuck in the !@#$!@# $ awful PacNW traffic, then ECO to save a few pennies.

I'm in the same boat as you... FBO, stock turbo and Cary custom tune. I've been debating on going XDI because my fuel pump is taking shits lately. Just can't justify the price tag but would love to see what Cary can do for me with an XDI.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

I'm in the same boat as you... FBO, stock turbo and Cary custom tune. I've been debating on going XDI because my fuel pump is taking shits lately. Just can't justify the price tag but would love to see what Cary can do for me with an XDI.

On my previous tune, same setup except for the pump and no changes in tune characteristics I went from 382rwp to 413. I then got an updated slightly tweaked tune that took me to 429/425.

My fuel rail looked like a dead patient.. it was bad. At peak RPMs my rail would be as low as 900lbs with the oem pump. Yeah, the pump isnt cheap but cant imagine pushing for the higher edge tunes without it.

[designatedposter]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

On my previous tune, same setup except for the pump and no changes in tune characteristics I went from 382rwp to 413. I then got an updated slightly tweaked tune that took me to 429/425.

My fuel rail looked like a dead patient.. it was bad. At peak RPMs my rail would be as low as 900lbs with the oem pump. Yeah, the pump isnt cheap but cant imagine pushing for the higher edge tunes without it.

can you elaborate on gaining power with a HPFP upgrade, with NO changes to tune. were you able to actually complete a clean run on stock HPFP? seems to me the tune was beyond the ability of the pump and you had fuel cut outs, so once you got the upgraded HPFP, you were actually able to keep up with the tune's targets? if this is the case, then i don't understand the point of a custom tune if your hardware could not support it.

if that is not the case, then was the car detuning itself with the stock HPFP?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by designatedposter

can you elaborate on gaining power with a HPFP upgrade, with NO changes to tune. were you able to actually complete a clean run on stock HPFP? seems to me the tune was beyond the ability of the pump and you had fuel cut outs, so once you got the upgraded HPFP, you were actually able to keep up with the tune's targets? if this is the case, then i don't understand the point of a custom tune if your hardware could not support it.

if that is not the case, then was the car detuning itself with the stock HPFP?

So all stellar questions! So the existing tune went through an number of builds that was pushing the HPFP to the limits. As the other variables increased, it was clear the HPFP was failing to keep up. The 382rwp dyno run showed clearly that the HPFP was at (or beyond) its limits with the rail on that run at 900lbs at anything beyond about 6200 rpm.

I bot the XDI-35 and installed, and then updated the tune for the HPFP. The only change in that build of the tune was HPFP support, not increasing anything else and the dyno run shortly after that put up 413rwp.
Tthe updated tune after that put up 429rwp, with excellent rail pressure throughout the entire RPM band.

Hopefully that makes more sense.

[trialmountain]

Further update on my v7.0 STG 2 ACN OTS saga. PTF suggested I run a 10% boost reduction across all gears to help. Now I'm seeing HPFP crash, overboost to 20 psi and 2nd cylinder timing is not keeping up as well as others. Any thoughts? Time to just get a custom tune?

BMW DIY Guy did you have any trouble with the 92 octane in WA like I am having?

http://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5e2860b3ae729b14d8182f62

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by trialmountain

Further update on my v7.0 STG 2 ACN OTS saga. PTF suggested I run a 10% boost reduction across all gears to help. Now I'm seeing HPFP crash, overboost to 20 psi and 2nd cylinder timing is not keeping up as well as others. Any thoughts? Time to just get a custom tune?

BMW DIY Guy did you have any trouble with the 92 octane in WA like I am having?

http://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5e2860b3ae729b14d8182f62

I recently changed from S2 OTS to custom and the difference is significant. What issues with 92?

[trialmountain]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

I recently changed from S2 OTS to custom and the difference is significant. What issues with 92?

Running WA 92 octane from multiple different gas stations (Shell, chevron, costco) and using the standard 91 OTS map caused timing to be pulled and some knock events. PTF suggested I use the 91 ACN map for Arizona/California /Nevada gas. Did you have to do this or were your logs fine with the standard OTS 91 map?

Trying to determine if it's hardware or software issue i'm trying to fix! Also watched your video on the DV+ install, so thank you for that as I am wanting to do that soon, but plan to find a lift before I tackle it! My boost is not holding to target always as seen in the log.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by trialmountain

Running WA 92 octane from multiple different gas stations (Shell, chevron, costco) and using the standard 91 OTS map caused timing to be pulled and some knock events. PTF suggested I use the 91 ACN map for Arizona/California /Nevada gas. Did you have to do this or were your logs fine with the standard OTS 91 map?

Trying to determine if it's hardware or software issue i'm trying to fix! Also watched your video on the DV+ install, so thank you for that as I am wanting to do that soon, but plan to find a lift before I tackle it! My boost is not holding to target always as seen in the log.

I was running 91 OTS, or custom tunes prior for 92, so not sure I can speak to specific fuel issues like you are seeing. I have messed with octane boosters a couple of times just to see, but that was for testing (and seeing how the car responds in logs) rather than any typical situation.

Commanded and actual boost can vary a little, just depends on how much variance you are actually seeing.

Give me a shout, I do commission work all the time here at my place.

[trialmountain]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

I was running 91 OTS, or custom tunes prior for 92, so not sure I can speak to specific fuel issues like you are seeing. I have messed with octane boosters a couple of times just to see, but that was for testing (and seeing how the car responds in logs) rather than any typical situation.

Commanded and actual boost can vary a little, just depends on how much variance you are actually seeing.

Give me a shout, I do commission work all the time here at my place.

Thanks for giving your experience! I will absolutely give you a shout.

[5soko]

Who does the tunes for the bm3 OTS maps?

[n55david]

Originally Posted by 5soko

Who does the tunes for the bm3 OTS maps?

bm3 (pro tuning freaks)

[5soko]

Originally Posted by Phantom10R

bm3 (pro tuning freaks)

Someone mentioned HCP, but i guess bm3 does the OTS maps in house it seems, as i cant find any info on it.