Xhp flash

LiamM340i · 08-12-2020, 03:00 PM

Im after abit of advice, im booked in at unicorn development's the start if next month to have my 335d remapped, while there ill aslo be getting the Xhp flash.
I cant quite decide between stage 2 and 3. What is the general consensus between these 2?

Thanks in advance!

archerz · 08-12-2020, 03:00 PM

just go stage 3

its fine for comfort mode and superb in sport

where in the NE are you? i'm boro

ar68 · 08-12-2020, 03:08 PM

Stage 3 for me too. Love it and I've only had it a week.

anielsen71 · 08-12-2020, 03:53 PM

I had stage 3 and went for stage 2 instead.
Thought stage 3 was a bit too rough in my dd 435dx

Sgm123 · 08-12-2020, 04:39 PM

Aren’t you better off just buying it direct so you can change the map and settings yourself?

Sullym6 · 08-12-2020, 04:42 PM

I agree it is better to get yourself then you can switch maps and also make other tweaks yourself

Watsey · 08-12-2020, 04:44 PM

I've tried all 3 stage maps, in sequence.

Go straight to Stage 3.

Comfort is still smooth but far more responsive. Sport and Sport+ really help to bring the performance alive, and you can code "Soft Shifts in Sport" if you want to retain an OEM-like shift quality.

APJ · 08-12-2020, 05:16 PM

Yep, straight to Stage 3, for the miniscule difference its the place to be, also agree with one of the others who said purchase it yourself

about94ninjas · 08-12-2020, 07:31 PM

Went straight to stage 3 after tuning my trans, so while I can't comment on what stage two is like, I can say I've rarely had a situation where I've thought about maybe trying it out. Any rough shifts or anything are about as common as they were before the tune.

LiamM340i · 08-13-2020, 01:49 AM

Thanks for the info chaps! So its just a generic flash then? Not one that is custom to the car?
So no need for my tuner to set it up?

Im in redcar mate

BBri89 · 08-13-2020, 02:15 AM

Go for Stage 3.

But my advice is get your own OBD WiFi connector and download/purchase xHP yourself.

It's very easy, possibly cheaper if not the same price, and allows you to change it or return to stock anytime you like.

Stage 1/2/3 is a pre-developed generic map for your car. You can make adjustments to things like upshift points, throttle blips etc if you like, but my advice is go for Stage 3 first and then see how it is for a week or two before making tweaks. You may be happy enough as it is.

LiamM340i · 08-13-2020, 02:20 AM

Thanks mate! Can anyone point me in the direction of everything ill need to do the flash myself please?

Sgm123 · 08-13-2020, 02:52 AM

I have not done xhp yet will in next few weeks. I believe it’s the same connections as bm3 so I use a
Obd2 to enet cable and lightning to enet adaptor for
iPhone. Was about 25 quid for both off amazon. Someone else maybe able to
Confirm

BBri89 · 08-13-2020, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam335d

Thanks mate! Can anyone point me in the direction of everything ill need to do the flash myself please?

https://www.xhpflashtool.com/

Download "xHP Flashtool" on your phone.

Get an adapter, I used MHD Black.
https://bimmer-connect.com/products/bg-mhdfg

Buy the flash licence and map packs on the website or app.

Plug in the adapter and run diagnostics before installing the flash.

Keep the ignition on and drivers seatbelt plugged in. Keep window open if it's warm!!
Took about 3 minutes on mine although it says up to 10 mins.

There's a few How To videos on YouTube for xHP too

LiamM340i · 08-13-2020, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBri89

https://www.xhpflashtool.com/

Download "xHP Flashtool" on your phone.

Get an adapter, I used MHD Black.
https://bimmer-connect.com/products/bg-mhdfg

Buy the flash licence and map packs on the website or app.

Plug in the adapter and run diagnostics before installing the flash.

Keep the ignition on and drivers seatbelt plugged in. Keep window open if it's warm!!
Took about 3 minutes on mine although it says up to 10 mins.

There's a few How To videos on YouTube for xHP too

Thanks mate ill have a look!

LiamM340i · 08-13-2020, 11:05 AM

Will any obd2 wifi adapter work? Or does it have to be their own version?

NISFAN · 08-13-2020, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam335d

Will any obd2 wifi adapter work? Or does it have to be their own version?

No, it has to be one of the ones they list.

I used the apple lightning to Ethernet cable to connect to OBD Ethernet cable. Was a struggle getting the right sequence, but it worked and flashed in 2 minutes.

BBri89 · 08-13-2020, 11:19 AM

Wireless/WiFi is easier, but wired might be more reliable.

LiamM340i · 08-13-2020, 11:28 AM

Ive ordered one of their wireless obd adapters just for ease!
Hopefully shipping is fast!

BBri89 · 08-13-2020, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam335d

Ive ordered one of their wireless obd adapters just for ease!
Hopefully shipping is fast!

If you got it from BimmerConnect, it was less than a week from ordering to opening.

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archerz First Lieutenant 375 Rep 337 Posts Drives: F31 335D Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: North East iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW F31 335XD [0.00]	just go stage 3 its fine for comfort mode and superb in sport where in the NE are you? i'm boro
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Sgm123 Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 281 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	Aren’t you better off just buying it direct so you can change the map and settings yourself?
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Sullym6 Lieutenant 133 Rep 570 Posts Drives: Not got it yet Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Manchester iTrader: (1)	I agree it is better to get yourself then you can switch maps and also make other tweaks yourself
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Watsey Major General 6408 Rep 8,497 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	I've tried all 3 stage maps, in sequence. Go straight to Stage 3. Comfort is still smooth but far more responsive. Sport and Sport+ really help to bring the performance alive, and you can code "Soft Shifts in Sport" if you want to retain an OEM-like shift quality. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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APJ Captain 245 Rep 724 Posts Drives: F36 435d M Sport Plus Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Greater Manchester iTrader: (0)	Yep, straight to Stage 3, for the miniscule difference its the place to be, also agree with one of the others who said purchase it yourself
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about94ninjas Private First Class 95 Rep 116 Posts Drives: ‘18 340i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (1)	Went straight to stage 3 after tuning my trans, so while I can't comment on what stage two is like, I can say I've rarely had a situation where I've thought about maybe trying it out. Any rough shifts or anything are about as common as they were before the tune.
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LiamM340i Private 40 Rep 63 Posts Drives: Current car - 480 bhp audi s5 Join Date: May 2020 Location: North east iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info chaps! So its just a generic flash then? Not one that is custom to the car? So no need for my tuner to set it up? Im in redcar mate
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BBri89 Captain 516 Rep 749 Posts Drives: F31 320d xDrive M Sport Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: West Sussex, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 320d xDriv ... [0.00]	Go for Stage 3. But my advice is get your own OBD WiFi connector and download/purchase xHP yourself. It's very easy, possibly cheaper if not the same price, and allows you to change it or return to stock anytime you like. Stage 1/2/3 is a pre-developed generic map for your car. You can make adjustments to things like upshift points, throttle blips etc if you like, but my advice is go for Stage 3 first and then see how it is for a week or two before making tweaks. You may be happy enough as it is. __________________ 2015 F31 320d xDrive M Sport (Plus pack) *My progress thread*
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LiamM340i Private 40 Rep 63 Posts Drives: Current car - 480 bhp audi s5 Join Date: May 2020 Location: North east iTrader: (0)	Thanks mate! Can anyone point me in the direction of everything ill need to do the flash myself please?
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Sgm123 Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 281 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	I have not done xhp yet will in next few weeks. I believe it’s the same connections as bm3 so I use a Obd2 to enet cable and lightning to enet adaptor for iPhone. Was about 25 quid for both off amazon. Someone else maybe able to Confirm
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