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      09-08-2019, 03:51 PM   #2179
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move to bootmod3.
Wise choice.
Can only imagine what would happen if someone posted the reverse in a BM3/PTF thread - the attack squad would be out in force.
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      09-08-2019, 08:53 PM   #2180
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Can only imagine what would happen if someone posted the reverse in a BM3/PTF thread - the attack squad would be out in force.
To be more precise, FULL FORCE.
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So.. first impressions on VF Engineering's CS Level Software w/GTS Features..

16' F80 M3 (Non-Comp) w/M Performance Exhaust

Efficient Mode - Quiet and subtle like stock. No different really drivability wise but is it faster. (More HP and torque)

Sport Mode - Hello exhaust burbles! It sounds amazing! The power and torque is much more forceful and it's the perfect setting for my daily driving. I'll be in this mode most of the time.

Sport Plus Mode - It should just be called attack mode.. My God. The exhaust sounds intoxicating and the burbles are much more pronounced! The throttle response is violently fast. I'll admit for the first hour in this mode it felt like I've never driven a manual in my life. It's a learning curve which I'm still working on but getting more used to. It's a mode only for the track or highway use which I'm fine with.

Extras? - No more obnoxiously loud cold starts which I like. Just a nice roar. My neighbors will be happy with that.

Questions? - I've noticed that my current gear on the instrument cluster has disappeared. What's the reason for that? I really liked having that display.

Conclusion - I love it! I should've done this a long time ago! It took almost a week to get back the files unfortunately but I'm happy everything worked out. (Would love a shirt or something VF.. )
Any update on this VF? I know I've gotten the CS Tune which in theory only comes in DCT on the real CS but could the gear indicator be coded back in for the manuals?
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Have we reached the point where you don’t have to remove the DME from the car to tune? Is there true OBD capability?
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      05-07-2020, 06:49 PM   #2183
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Have we reached the point where you don’t have to remove the DME from the car to tune? Is there true OBD capability?
Yes.
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Does anyone shoot flames out of their exhaust with stage 2 tune with catless downpipes?
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      07-10-2020, 08:30 AM   #2185
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Stage 1, MPE, no other mods.
I don't have a base Dyno reading.
Close to 500whp.
Will be installing VSRF downpipes, radiator, intercooler & charge pipes next week.
Also to be added is the crank hub fix from Mosselmann and an Eventuri V2 cold air intake.
Will do a Dyno run after that to see if there are any differences.
Then I will do a VF stage 2 and Dyno again....
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      09-08-2020, 04:11 AM   #2186
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Is it possible to flash it back to stock, or some how activate the readiness monitors? I just purchased a M4 and i need to smog it in california. All the cat monitors show not supported, and o2 sensors says not ready.
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I just wish VF had better technical support.. Its been almost 2 months with no reply to a simple issue I want resolved. I just want my initial CS Tune to display what gear I'm in. Apparently no one at VF wants to help me. Its kinda frustrating. I'm a pretty understandable person and things happen but 2 months and numerous emails with no response. Not good.
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      10-27-2020, 09:56 AM   #2188
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I just wish VF had better technical support.. Its been almost 2 months with no reply to a simple issue I want resolved. I just want my initial CS Tune to display what gear I'm in. Apparently no one at VF wants to help me. Its kinda frustrating. I don't have a Lamborghini so I'm just not a priority I guess. I'll be looking into other options. I'm a pretty understandable person and things happen but 2 months and numerous emails with no response. Not good.
Hey Paulo,

Apologies that you haven't received any response via e-mail.
I'm not sure which e-mail address you've been using, but feel free to send us a PM with your direct contact info and I can have someone reach out to you proactively.

In the future, the support link on our website is very efficient and typically generates a very prompt reply. 9 times out of 10, our sales and technical department will direct you through the support link.

LINK: VFE1 Technical Support
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Hey Paulo,

Apologies that you haven't received any response via e-mail.
I'm not sure which e-mail address you've been using, but feel free to send us a PM with your direct contact info and I can have someone reach out to you proactively.

In the future, the support link on our website is very efficient and typically generates a very prompt reply. 9 times out of 10, our sales and technical department will direct you through the support link.

LINK: VFE1 Technical Support
PM'ed.
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Thanks to everyone who has taken advantage of our Black Friday
special
so far! It's pretty awesome to know that this thread (and
others
) are still inspiring people to choose HEX Tuning Software
for their BMW F8X M3/M4.

It's been 4 and a half years since our first post in this thread and
our F-series software is still by far one of our most popular and
exciting software products.


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Has anyone used the xHP gearbox tune with stage 2 VF Engineering tune?
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      06-28-2021, 01:47 PM   #2192
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So just an update. I'm happy that VF reached out to me and fixed my issues. Yes its a little touchy to drive but everything is good. Low down and midrange torque is incredible.
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