HEX Tuning ECU Flash in Achtuning, Redmond!!!

Pak317 · 06-07-2016, 02:25 PM

Its scheduled for the 16th and 17th? Damn I need a weekend...

VF-Engineering · 06-07-2016, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pak317

Its scheduled for the 16th and 17th? Damn I need a weekend...

They will be set up to handle on-site unlocking and flashing on their own after the event.

Part of the purpose of these Summer Flashing Day stops is to get our dealers trained with the new tools and the removal, unlocking, flashing, reinstallation process.

HuanLeBrown · 06-07-2016, 09:22 PM

I'm taking my car there next Monday to help them do a test run on removing the ECU, seems to be a project on its own

VF-Engineering · 06-08-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HuanLeBrown

I'm taking my car there next Monday to help them do a test run on removing the ECU, seems to be a project on its own

The ECU is in a tricky placement, and definitely takes some practice to learn some tricks to getting it done quickly.

It's not difficult by any means, and our dealers who have the experience can get them removed in less than 20 minutes, and re-installed in about the same time frame.

We'll be working closely with the team at Achtuning to get them up to speed. They have a great crew and are highly capable which is why we have partnered with them!

VF-Engineering · 06-13-2016, 02:19 PM

Hello All!

Event is locked in for this Thursday and Friday at Achtuning.
Thursday, June 16th & Friday, June 17th

If you haven't already called Kelly and made an appointment for a select day/time, we advise you to do so now. There is a limited number of cars we can guarantee to complete each day, and I know they have may have appointments already from people not here on the forum.

Any specific technical questions, feel free to ask here.
For booking appointments, please call 425-895-0000 ext.705.

HuanLeBrown · 06-13-2016, 02:59 PM

Just dropped my car at Achtuning this morning, they'll be practicing on ECU removal and estimating ETAs based on that. One concern Kelly has is that, apart from myself, he only had received one more deposit. Don't know if that affects the event but something to have in mind.

VF-Engineering · 06-13-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HuanLeBrown

Just dropped my car at Achtuning this morning, they'll be practicing on ECU removal and estimating ETAs based on that. One concern Kelly has is that, apart from myself, he only had received one more deposit. Don't know if that affects the event but something to have in mind.

Our flight and hotel are booked, we'll be there!

We have an interest list of at least a 1/2 dozen people, and they've all been encouraged to make an appointment as soon as possible.

HuanLeBrown · 06-13-2016, 03:06 PM

Great! I've scheduled mine for Thursday, see you guys there!

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Originally Posted by VF-Engineering

Our flight and hotel are booked, we'll be there!

We have an interest list of at least a 1/2 dozen people, and they've all been encouraged to make an appointment as soon as possible.

pdx_m3r · 06-13-2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VF-Engineering

Our flight and hotel are booked, we'll be there!

We have an interest list of at least a 1/2 dozen people, and they've all been encouraged to make an appointment as soon as possible.

If this turns out successful, please considering returning to the PNW, Portland Oregon to be more specific. Got a good M group growing here and you can catch the remaining M owners from Seattle who miss this weekend's event. I'm sure they wouldn't mind the 3 hour drive to/from Seattle!

HuanLeBrown · 06-14-2016, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pdx_m3r

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Originally Posted by VF-Engineering

Our flight and hotel are booked, we'll be there!

We have an interest list of at least a 1/2 dozen people, and they've all been encouraged to make an appointment as soon as possible.

If this turns out successful, please considering returning to the PNW, Portland Oregon to be more specific. Got a good M group growing here and you can catch the remaining M owners from Seattle who miss this weekend's event. I'm sure they wouldn't mind the 3 hour drive to/from Seattle!

Just come over with your group, or contact Kelly and ask how many have locked their spot with a deposit...I'm pretty sure there will be free space either on Thursday or Friday

HuanLeBrown · 06-15-2016, 01:54 PM

Soooo, who's going to be there tomorrow? I'll be there around 9am, I heard that there might be BBQ so I'll make sure to be starving when I make it there

pdx_m3r · 06-15-2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HuanLeBrown

Just come over with your group, or contact Kelly and ask how many have locked their spot with a deposit...I'm pretty sure there will be free space either on Thursday or Friday

Would love to, but am running in the Sea Rock n roll marathon on Saturday morning, otherwise, I would!

Pak317 · 06-15-2016, 08:59 PM

I'll be there this Friday at 3PM

seattlesteve · 06-15-2016, 10:33 PM

I'll be there Friday at 9:30! Can't wait to get this installed!!!

Pak317 · 06-17-2016, 05:09 PM

Waiting at achtuning for my VF ecu and tcu tune. I thought that gts features could be turned off or on at users discretion but guess that is not the case. VF, will this/can this be a option to be added?

Thing that really sucks is that it started sprinkling/raining-ish

guess I have to go easy on the way home

HuanLeBrown · 06-17-2016, 05:12 PM

There's a VF tech on-site, you can ask him personally. Tell Kelly to take you to him

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Originally Posted by Pak317

Waiting at achtuning for my VF ecu and tcu tune. I thought that gts features could be turned off or on at users discretion but guess that is not the case. VF, will this/can this be a option to be added?

Thing that really sucks is that it started sprinkling/raining-ish

guess I have to go easy on the way home

Pak317 · 06-17-2016, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HuanLeBrown

There's a VF tech on-site, you can ask him personally. Tell Kelly to take you to him

Nick already left

HuanLeBrown · 06-17-2016, 06:05 PM

Ah, bummer! But give it a try with the GTS features...my yellow baby is still there, I should be picking it up today or next week.

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Nick already left

VF-Engineering · 06-17-2016, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pak317

Waiting at achtuning for my VF ecu and tcu tune. I thought that gts features could be turned off or on at users discretion but guess that is not the case. VF, will this/can this be a option to be added?

Thing that really sucks is that it started sprinkling/raining-ish

guess I have to go easy on the way home

The only "GTS" feature that we've had a request for user control on is the throttle overrun / "burble" and it can be silenced by putting the car into 'Efficient' Mode.

The "Start Up Roar" is enabled full time, as is the increased horsepower level on the Sport Gauges.

I'm not certain whether we'll be offering user control over those other features, but if we do, it will be enabled through the use of our HEX Flash Cable.

Pak317 · 06-17-2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HuanLeBrown

Ah, bummer! But give it a try with the GTS features...my yellow baby is still there, I should be picking it up today or next week.

Very nice car! Sadly, I won't be experiencing the tune until sometime next week (maybe?) either

HuanLeBrown · 06-17-2016, 06:43 PM

Well, from a quick test that I did yesterday, it's an entirely different car after the tune. So much more mid-range torque and it keeps pulling. Do not deactivate TC or SC until you're re-familiarized with the car, it will be very tail-happy at first and the gas pedal feels waaaay more sensitive. Its that good, and the GTS burble is amazing in Sport+.

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Originally Posted by Pak317

Very nice car! Sadly, I won't be experiencing the tune until sometime next week (maybe?) either

Pak317 · 06-17-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HuanLeBrown

Well, from a quick test that I did yesterday, it's an entirely different car after the tune. So much more mid-range torque and it keeps pulling. Do not deactivate TC or SC until you're re-familiarized with the car, it will be very tail-happy at first and the gas pedal feels waaaay more sensitive. Its that good, and the GTS burble is amazing in Sport+.

Cool thanks for the advice

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HuanLeBrown Private First Class 80 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2024 SPY Xdrive M4 Comp Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (0)	I'm taking my car there next Monday to help them do a test run on removing the ECU, seems to be a project on its own
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06-13-2016, 02:19 PM	#27
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HuanLeBrown Private First Class 80 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2024 SPY Xdrive M4 Comp Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (0)	Just dropped my car at Achtuning this morning, they'll be practicing on ECU removal and estimating ETAs based on that. One concern Kelly has is that, apart from myself, he only had received one more deposit. Don't know if that affects the event but something to have in mind.
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HuanLeBrown Private First Class 80 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2024 SPY Xdrive M4 Comp Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (0)	Soooo, who's going to be there tomorrow? I'll be there around 9am, I heard that there might be BBQ so I'll make sure to be starving when I make it there
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seattlesteve New Member 10 Rep 18 Posts Drives: '16 F82 M4 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I'll be there Friday at 9:30! Can't wait to get this installed!!! __________________ 2016 M4 - Mineral Grey, Exec, 6MT, Sakhir Orange leather, LED, Dinan Matte Black exhaust, Status Gruppe Carbon Fiber diffuser, Adaptive Suspension, KW HAS Kit, MPerf Spoiler, MPerf Pedals, Carbon Fiber Roof, Lightweight Lip, Macht Schnell Spacer 12 & 15", IND full delete, Musicar sub enclosure stage 3, BIM Coding, VF HEX Tuned
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06-17-2016, 05:09 PM	#37
Pak317 Private First Class 27 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	Waiting at achtuning for my VF ecu and tcu tune. I thought that gts features could be turned off or on at users discretion but guess that is not the case. VF, will this/can this be a option to be added? Thing that really sucks is that it started sprinkling/raining-ish guess I have to go easy on the way home
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