GTS Trans, steering, MDM flash for Competition pack (in .Au)?

drgmt · 02-06-2018, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by domino_z

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Yes mate it is.

It feels 20-30 % softer to me.

wow that's interesting, would be keen to give it a go

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes can you do this?

Yep sure can

domino_z · 02-09-2018, 07:34 AM

Have booked a time with Stuart to do the gts coding

Did you guys do the US suspension coding or the actual CS suspension - from watching reviews, the m4 cs looks like it's been programmed even firmer than the zcp (on same exact hardware)

drgmt · 02-09-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by domino_z

Have booked a time with Stuart to do the gts coding

Did you guys do the US suspension coding or the actual CS suspension - from watching reviews, the m4 cs looks like it's been programmed even firmer than the zcp (on same exact hardware)

US comfort suspension coding

CS suspension would be just to much for my back on the daily drive

ruley74 · 02-09-2018, 07:49 PM

Suspension is so subjective to the individual. For me the CS settings on a non comp pack with KW HAS is so much better and smoother than stock. In saying that I do not find the comp pack cars harsh at all for context. The CS seems to have better rebound control which helps settle the car better.

domino_z · 02-11-2018, 08:05 PM

the zcp stock suspension is ok at speed, but low speed initial travel is pretty poor when running over expansion joints, road reflectors, broken tarmac etc - some of this has to do with the 30 series tyres though

i'm eagerly waiting for bilstein to release their b16 oe shocks - pushed back to march now

Tempa · 07-04-2019, 07:04 PM

Hey guys, apologies for bringing up an old thread but I'm really interested in the concept of tuning the car via the obdii port (instead of taking the whole ecu) out.

Has anyone here actually bought one of those obd port tuning kits and used it here in Aus? Do they allow for custom tunes?

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...evan+flash+obd

ruley74 · 07-05-2019, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tempa

Hey guys, apologies for bringing up an old thread but I'm really interested in the concept of tuning the car via the obdii port (instead of taking the whole ecu) out.

Has anyone here actually bought one of those obd port tuning kits and used it here in Aus? Do they allow for custom tunes?

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...evan+flash+obd

Yes have Alex's tunes, no it's not a custom tuning platform however there is customisation with features, levels etc.

Tempa · 07-05-2019, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ruley74

Yes have Alex's tunes, no it's not a custom tuning platform however there is customisation with features, levels etc.

Thanks mate. Can these devices be shared?

ruley74 · 07-05-2019, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tempa

Thanks mate. Can these devices be shared?

The OBD connector no, it's locked to your VIN. I asked that question myself. In saying that the shipping was inside two weeks (most of that was in OZ!) for the cables and connector.

Dangriffin87 · 07-05-2019, 08:49 AM

How does alex's tune go? Keen to hear your opinion?

Tempa · 07-05-2019, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ruley74

The OBD connector no, it's locked to your VIN. I asked that question myself. In saying that the shipping was inside two weeks (most of that was in OZ!) for the cables and connector.

Freight from Us has always been impressive from my experience. I use to purchase tyres from tire rack all the time when the dollar was good and it took 3 days door to door!

ruley74 · 07-05-2019, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dangriffin87

How does alex's tune go? Keen to hear your opinion?

I go between his stage 2(GTS) and 2+ for stock car. They're not the most powerful out there but the driveability is excellent. Progressive power, smooth. Awesome daily driver.

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Originally Posted by Tempa

Freight from Us has always been impressive from my experience. I use to purchase tyres from tire rack all the time when the dollar was good and it took 3 days door to door!

Yeah it can go both ways depending on carrier, i have got dirt bike tyres delivered in 5 day but then had other stuff take a month. Generally 2-3 weeks seems the norm.

domino_z · 07-07-2019, 09:52 PM

you can do this all with the thor app

that's how i did mine

i went with cs across the board - mdm is biggest gain imo, having the car actually step out under power has made it alot more fun to drive

ruley74 · 07-07-2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by domino_z

i went with cs across the board - mdm is biggest gain imo, having the car actually step out under power has made it alot more fun to drive

Hey Dom, i'd be curious on your thoughts regards CS vs GTS MDM if you care to experiment one day?

domino_z · 07-07-2019, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ruley74

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Originally Posted by domino_z

i went with cs across the board - mdm is biggest gain imo, having the car actually step out under power has made it alot more fun to drive

Hey Dom, i'd be curious on your thoughts regards CS vs GTS MDM if you care to experiment one day?

I have no idea why ppl want gts mdm, steering etc tbh, the hardware isnt the same

I coded cs and left it at that

ruley74 · 07-08-2019, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by domino_z

I have no idea why ppl want gts mdm, steering etc tbh, the hardware isnt the same

I coded cs and left it at that

haha... the question is why not try other coding. Really all four models have hardware differences of some sort between them...

The two standout improvements for me were the GTS steering and CS EDC... most others I wouldn't waste my time again, that includes the DCT.

drgmt · 07-08-2019, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ruley74

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Originally Posted by domino_z

I have no idea why ppl want gts mdm, steering etc tbh, the hardware isnt the same

I coded cs and left it at that

haha... the question is why not try other coding. Really all four models have hardware differences of some sort between them...

The two standout improvements for me were the GTS steering and CS EDC... most others I wouldn't waste my time again, that includes the DCT.

The GTS steering coding removed that of centre dead zone. Where you turn off the wheel slightly off centre and the car doesn't turn.

domino_z · 07-08-2019, 05:58 AM

Can't say I've ever noticed this off centre thing mentioned on forums

Then again I've driven a trackhawk hard over a bumpy B road so maybe my reference point is skewed

Dangriffin87 · 07-10-2019, 07:19 AM

Need some advice/experiences here.

Seems like there are a few different options out there. Which ones are compatible with AU model M3s? What are peoplea opinions on these? pros and cons

BM3
Alex @Alpine
Guy called Henry from UK - Karui on the forum
Thor
MHD Flasher

drgmt · 07-10-2019, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dangriffin87

Need some advice/experiences here.

Seems like there are a few different options out there. Which ones are compatible with AU model M3s? What are peoplea opinions on these? pros and cons

BM3
Alex @Alpine
Guy called Henry from UK - Karui on the forum
Thor
MHD Flasher

Alex at alpine would be my pick.

domino_z · 07-10-2019, 07:45 PM

Thor - you can diy and go back n forth without having to pay/organize repeated remote sessions with someone in another time zone

It's no different to using BimmerCode or Carly to code your car yourself

DAB-055 · 07-30-2019, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by domino_z

Thor - you can diy and go back n forth without having to pay/organize repeated remote sessions with someone in another time zone

It's no different to using BimmerCode or Carly to code your car yourself

Which package did you go with?

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domino_z Lieutenant Colonel 1256 Rep 1,976 Posts Drives: F-Pace SVR Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Have booked a time with Stuart to do the gts coding Did you guys do the US suspension coding or the actual CS suspension - from watching reviews, the m4 cs looks like it's been programmed even firmer than the zcp (on same exact hardware)
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ruley74 Lost Motorcyclist 167 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 2021 X3M F97 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Suspension is so subjective to the individual. For me the CS settings on a non comp pack with KW HAS is so much better and smoother than stock. In saying that I do not find the comp pack cars harsh at all for context. The CS seems to have better rebound control which helps settle the car better.
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domino_z Lieutenant Colonel 1256 Rep 1,976 Posts Drives: F-Pace SVR Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	the zcp stock suspension is ok at speed, but low speed initial travel is pretty poor when running over expansion joints, road reflectors, broken tarmac etc - some of this has to do with the 30 series tyres though i'm eagerly waiting for bilstein to release their b16 oe shocks - pushed back to march now
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Tempa Private 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2006 Lotus Exige, 2014 M4 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Victoria iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, apologies for bringing up an old thread but I'm really interested in the concept of tuning the car via the obdii port (instead of taking the whole ecu) out. Has anyone here actually bought one of those obd port tuning kits and used it here in Aus? Do they allow for custom tunes? https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...evan+flash+obd
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domino_z Lieutenant Colonel 1256 Rep 1,976 Posts Drives: F-Pace SVR Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	you can do this all with the thor app that's how i did mine i went with cs across the board - mdm is biggest gain imo, having the car actually step out under power has made it alot more fun to drive
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domino_z Lieutenant Colonel 1256 Rep 1,976 Posts Drives: F-Pace SVR Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Can't say I've ever noticed this off centre thing mentioned on forums Then again I've driven a trackhawk hard over a bumpy B road so maybe my reference point is skewed
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