GTS TCU Flash

proTUNING Freaks · 08-31-2016, 06:29 PM

While testing with the local DCT M4 beta car we have gone through what is involved to program the TCU in detail at the comm protocol level. Nerdy things aside, shifts are more crisp, especially downshifts. Added clamping force on the clutches is also a great bonus. We're working on hooking it into the bootmod3 app so its just a flash away including restore back to stock programming. More to follow

Canuckles · 08-31-2016, 06:39 PM

Just another reason to wait for this. Eagerly awaiting final product. Cheers for the hard work guys.

chewbakam4 · 08-31-2016, 07:40 PM

Great work guys! Respect!

2kaccordocoupe · 08-31-2016, 07:43 PM

AutoTalent · 08-31-2016, 07:58 PM

Sounds promising!!

ronanz · 08-31-2016, 09:25 PM

Jeeezus.......now where's that boner emoji....

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DonkeyKong · 08-31-2016, 09:40 PM

The ability to restore back to stock for service is a huge plus!!!

hdubf80 · 08-31-2016, 10:09 PM

Will you guys be able to flash through the OBD2 port or will the tune have to be bench flashed?

CAOZKAN · 09-01-2016, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by proTUNING Freaks

While testing with the local DCT M4 beta car we have gone through what is involved to program the TCU in detail at the comm protocol level. Nerdy things aside, shifts are more crisp, especially downshifts. Added clamping force on the clutches is also a great bonus. We're working on hooking it into the bootmod3 app so its just a flash away including restore back to stock programming. More to follow

You are great guys, I really can't wait for it to be released. I'm not saying skip any testing you need but maybe it's enough already

pikkagtr · 09-01-2016, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by hdubf80

Will you guys be able to flash through the OBD2 port or will the tune have to be bench flashed?

+1 on OBD flash
Please take my monies when available

BuLoOoSki · 09-01-2016, 05:19 AM

Thanks for the great work guys, and thanks for keeping us up to date with your testing and development.

chewbakam4 · 09-01-2016, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hdubf80

Will you guys be able to flash through the OBD2 port or will the tune have to be bench flashed?

Its been discussed at least 14 times. Just look in the other thread.

su_root · 09-01-2016, 06:59 AM

This is only product that is even remotely close to allowing OBD flashing AFTER the initial bench flash.

http://www.flashtec.ch/index.php/pro...126-spiderboot

ATM, There is NO way to gain read/write access to Tricore based DME/ECU without bench flash.

$1218 for a pack of 10 spiders(spider is married to the car after initial flash)..not bad. These are master tuner prices ofcourse, I don't think Flashtec even sells onesie twosies to the retail market(end user). Safe to assume this cost will get passed down to the vehicle owner.

dmk08 · 09-01-2016, 07:05 AM

No DCT here cause its lame but awesome advancement for your product.

. You guys are going to own the tuning platform market.

P.S. Take my money

chewbakam4 · 09-01-2016, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by su_root

This is only product that is even remotely close to allowing OBD flashing AFTER the initial bench flash.

http://www.flashtec.ch/index.php/pro...126-spiderboot

ATM, There is NO way to gain read/write access to Tricore based DME/ECU without bench flash.

$1218 for a pack of 10 spiders(spider is married to the car after initial flash)..not bad. These are master tuner prices ofcourse, I don't think Flashtec even sells onesie twosies to the retail market(end user). Safe to assume this cost will get passed down to the vehicle owner.

I saw this a long time ago. Add another board inside? Makes no sense to me honestly you open the DME solder this thing in??? And then what? Where is the rest of the solution to datalog and switch maps and transmission flash. bootmod3 is so far ahead of the game its ridiculous.

TRZ06 · 09-01-2016, 09:08 AM

I'm confused...

Can't Alex already remotely do this????

su_root · 09-01-2016, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chewbakam4

I saw this a long time ago. Add another board inside? Makes no sense to me honestly you open the DME solder this thing in??? And then what? Where is the rest of the solution to datalog and switch maps and transmission flash. bootmod3 is so far ahead of the game its ridiculous.

Not entirely sure- the tuning community is very tight lipped about who/what/where their technology comes from. In particular, if its homegrown or white labeled from the likes of Flashtech, Frieling, etc who offer white labeling of their own tech.

in the Flashtech world- I hope they eventually add support for Tricore into their Android Personal Flasher(droidpersonalflasher.com) that would be really neat.

Considering PTF made mention a desire to move away from TP because of 'its dependency on having to use a Windows machine' its not outside the realm of possibilities.

In any case..this is all speculation. I really do wish the tuners would simply be more transparent about the whole thing. Show us your R&D, your engineers/code monkeys sitting at a bench pushing buttons or something.

Acree · 09-01-2016, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by proTUNING Freaks

While testing with the local DCT M4 beta car we have gone through what is involved to program the TCU in detail at the comm protocol level. Nerdy things aside, shifts are more crisp, especially downshifts. Added clamping force on the clutches is also a great bonus. We're working on hooking it into the bootmod3 app so its just a flash away including restore back to stock programming. More to follow

Excellent

chewbakam4 · 09-01-2016, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by su_root

Not entirely sure- the tuning community is very tight lipped about who/what/where their technology comes from. In particular, if its homegrown or white labeled from the likes of Flashtech, Frieling, etc who offer white labeling of their own tech.

in the Flashtech world- I hope they eventually add support for Tricore into their Android Personal Flasher(droidpersonalflasher.com) that would be really neat.

Considering PTF made mention a desire to move away from TP because of 'its dependency on having to use a Windows machine' its not outside the realm of possibilities.

In any case..this is all speculation. I really do wish the tuners would simply be more transparent about the whole thing. Show us your R&D, your engineers/code monkeys sitting at a bench pushing buttons or something.

No idea what you just said LOL!

M4HCP · 09-01-2016, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by proTUNING Freaks

While testing with the local DCT M4 beta car we have gone through what is involved to program the TCU in detail at the comm protocol level. Nerdy things aside, shifts are more crisp, especially downshifts. Added clamping force on the clutches is also a great bonus. We're working on hooking it into the bootmod3 app so its just a flash away including restore back to stock programming. More to follow

All about those race car style downshifts 👌👌👌👌

EBM4 · 09-02-2016, 12:40 AM

Waiting....

CAOZKAN · 09-02-2016, 02:21 AM

Is it the same as GTS or VF TCU tune? If not what can you say about being better and why? I think you wouldn't want to compare it with another vendor but, I believe you can compare it with GTS tune at least

Also do you consider the changes of hardware from stock to GTS which were a part of another thread? You do a lot of testing, but still I'm a bit afraid when it comes to transmission.

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