♛ OFFICIAL ♛ HEX Tuning BMW (F8x) ECU & TCU Software Re-Release

[514kicks]

Originally Posted by VF-Engineering

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A HUGE Thank You shout out to all of you who made
HEX Tuning purchases in July. We had another record
month for BMW ECU Software sales and couldn't have
done it without those of you here on BimmerPost!


Some of you will also be receiving an nice surprise as we
randomly threw in some FREE t-shirts from our sample run
of VF Engineering and HEX Tuning apparel.

Let us know what you think and we'll be adding these to
our website very soon!

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Amazing and congrats

That black "staytuned" t-shirt looks awesome

[m3rxn]

Hi there, just wondering if the auto start/stop option coded out in the stage 1 tune?

[VF-Engineering]

Originally Posted by m3rxn

Hi there, just wondering if the auto start/stop option coded out in the stage 1 tune?

Yes, we disable the auto start/stop on tuned vehicles.

[m3rxn]

^thank you

[VF-Engineering]

While this is not M3/M4 (S55) content, here is a solid review
by a recent HEX Tuning customer.

You see the unboxing, reading process, initial unlock/flashing
process,...and best of all, his initial driving impressions.


The process is the same for the S55, and the excitement is even
greater as you're gaining even more power on these M3/M4 cars.

[Bmwlmr99]

Just upgraded to stage 2 with downpipes, car rides like stock till a mustang ,dodge or corvette appears

[VF-Engineering]

Originally Posted by Bmwlmr99

Just upgraded to stage 2 with downpipes, car rides like stock till a mustang ,dodge or corvette appears

As it should!

Really appreciate the feedback. People like to underestimate
how potent a properly tuned S55 can be.

Keep in mind that our Stage TWO is knocking on the door
of 10.xx 1/4 mile times, on stock turbos, and pump fuel!
No need to fool around with alternative fueling, or to spin
those factory turbos outside of their optimal efficiency
range to run with the supercars!

[Bmwlmr99]

Finally changed out the plugs .... To NGK 97506, gapped to 0.025.....the bosch pluggs from the factory were gapped to 0.035 ....I had a stage one hex tune and things were good with the stock pluggs, but upgrading to stage 2 hex caused a horrible miss at full throttle .... so i had to swapp plugs.... car runs like stock but also pulls like a beast in sport plus, great tune

[NH3]

I installed HEX Stage 1 on my 2017 F80 about 6 months ago. Enjoy the tune but I noticed two bugs:

After installing the tuned file, I lost the ability to display the M-Performance view on the head-up display (this shows speed, gear, and a semi-circular graphic that indicates RPMs in the windshield). I also lost the ability to display turn-by-turn directions on the head-up display. Basically, the only thing that did show up on my head-up display post-tune is speed.

Recently, I flashed back to stock prior to a maintenance appt with BMW this past weekend and both M-View and turn-by-turn directions functioned again, so I'm positive it's the tuned file that disabled both of these items.

Recently submitted a new stock file (post maintenance appt) and waiting for my new tuned file. Hoping that these issues are resolved and wondering if they're known?

Thanks!

***UPDATE***

Installed BMW 254 software version. Issues are resolved!! I don't know if it's my imagination, but I could swear the car pulls even harder than before. Thanks and keep doing what you're doing!!

[VF-Engineering]

Originally Posted by NH3

***UPDATE***

Installed BMW 254 software version. Issues are resolved!! I don't know if it's my imagination, but I could swear the car pulls even harder than before. Thanks and keep doing what you're doing!!

Thanks for the posted update!

Our guess is that it was a settings issue. Nothing in
our string of calibrations affects the heads up display,
but when you re-flash these ECU's, many of those
programmable options/settings do revert back to
default.


All's well that ends well, so as long as you're back to
normal (or even better than the norm), we're happy
if you are!

As for the the car feeling like it's pulling harder, again
our guess is that it's based on the fresh adaptation. The
current software version (which hasn't changed for you)
absolutely rips! Have fun and be safe.

[VF-Engineering]

Happy Monday!

Just thought we'd start off the week with some visual
excitement. Many of you know by now that we like to
cater to drivers who like to actually get out and drive,
whether that be on the open highway, local mountain
roads, or at the race track.

Will Wattanawongkiri, owner of WWR Racing, is one of
those guys. Will purchased his HEX Tuning Software and
VF Engineering/CSF cooling package from the folks at
Mod Bargains in La Habra, CA... then made some time
to swing by our dyno facility to make some noise.

[VF-Engineering]

We've had a recent flurry of PM's regarding whether we have
plans to offer our software files through any other brand of
delivery system.

We're not sure of the reason for the recent influx of the same
question, but thought we would answer within this thread as
it seems to be topical at the moment, and some of you may
be curious as well.

The short answer is no; at least not at this point in time.



As many of you who are reading this may well know, there are
essentially two parts of the flash tuning process;

• The delivery system which allows the end user to read/write to their ECU
• The actual software calibrations which control the drivability/power delivery

It's arguably the software calibrations themselves which serve
the more significant function, as that's essentially what you are
relying on to deliver the advertised features, performance, and
confidence in safety/reliability that you are paying for.

At the end of the day a great delivery system with just mediocre
software is only going to provide only mediocre results; While a
great calibration strategy will deliver great results regardless of
the delivery system.



While we would love to make our software accessible to the widest
range of customers possible, the current landscape of $300-$500
flashes, and independent "hobbyist tuners"* selling files for little
to no cost, it's unfortunately creating a skewed perception of value.

Ultimately it's up to the consumer to decide which is going to be
more important to them, and while there is seemingly a demand
for our software with the added functionality provided by some of
these more recent delivery systems; our software calibrations are
essentially our IP (intellectual property) which is a direct result of
the amount of time / effort / expertise that we put into our own
development / testing / and validation.



With our software for the BMW F8X M3/M4 starting at $695 we do
feel that we have a strong offering for proven turn-key options
that also include a full 30-day money back guarantee.

The point of the money back guarantee is to further demonstrate
our confidence, and to create an opportunity for our customers to
start with an option that allows them to judge for themselves
whether the product is worth every dollar that they are paying.



If you scroll back to the very first few posts of this thread you will
see a wealth of information including dyno plots and first person
reviews.

Additionally we have created a thread - "TWO Dynos - HEX Tuning" ← (click link to jump)
which has provided addition insight into our facility and the process
of measuring power for the sake of responsibly advertising power
gains for all of our products.

This particular thread is now nearing it's THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
with over 375,000 views, and 100 pages of replies! We want to give
a huge THANK YOU to all of our Bimmerpost customers, and would
like to encourage any potential customers to continue to use this as
a resource during your software buying process!

[dtmwerksm3]

Edit, scratch that.

[dtmwerksm3]

Got a question, the efficient, sport, and sport + modes don't affect the power output it only affects the amount of "burble", right?

[VF-Engineering]

Originally Posted by dtmwerksm3

Got a question, the efficient, sport, and sport + modes don't affect the power output it only affects the amount of "burble", right?

That is technically correct.
It does though, have an effect on power "delivery".

Just as they do on a completely stock car, the various drive modes
scale the throttle sensitivity and (for DCT cars) torque limits when
driving in 'Auto'.


We get this question quite a bit as it seem that lots of owners like
to drive in Sport PLUS when the cars are completely stock. Once
they are tuned, it's no longer as much of a "necessity" for the car
to feel as exciting / lively / responsive since you have significantly
more torque.

+90-100 ft. lbs at the wheels for Stage ONE...
... and +115-125 ft. lbs. at the wheels for Stage TWO.

[VF-Engineering]

Just wanted to give a quick heads up ...

In addition to the price reduction from earlier this year, today we are offering
an additional 10% discount* on all ECU Software using the code: Memorial2019.

Act quick because the discount code will expire at midnight (PST) tonight - no exceptions.



(*Online purchases only. We will be open with limited staff today for any questions, or help ordering online if needed.)

[alz0rz]

Almost 2.5 years on Stage 1, 20K miles later, still running strong.

I suppose I should check in to see if there is anything worth 'updating'?

I got in before all of the flash tune craze so I have the cable. What are my options?

[VF-Engineering]

While our HEX Tuning Stage ONE Software is still by far our #1
selling software power level for the S55, there's been a surprising
increase in the number of requests for our CS Power Level option
which is based on the factory power class of software from BMW.

The dyno plot below is from a 2016 BMW M3 (DCT) which recently
came in for our CS Power Level upgrade;

As you can see, it's an easy path to an additional +30HP & +50 TQ
at the wheels with absolutely no other changes. This is not a bad option
for those customer who are new to the tuning world and just want to
"dip their toes in the water".



BMW has done a tremendous job differentiating their model lineup -
Standard / ZCP / GTS / CS - with different power class options which
are primarily based on software calibration (with the exception of the
water injection system for the GTS, of course).

To show the customer the full potential of the S55 motor with no other
hardware changes, and the limitations of our CA 91 Octane fuel quality,
we offered to flash his ECU with our Stage ONE software level while the
car was strapped down on the dyno - which essentially eliminates any
of the conditional variables that one would encounter through multiple
dyno sessions.

The end results can be seen in the dyno plot below, and offer the best
possible apples-to-apples comparison in regards to the delta change
between Stock < CS Power Level < HEX Tuning Stage ONE.

With no other changes, under the same run conditions, and with the
same fuel quality, we pick up another +28HP & +50 TQ at the wheels.

That makes for a total net gain of +58 horsepower and +102 torque
at the wheels between Stock < HEX Tune Stage ONE.
(right on par with what we've advertised for Stage ONE since 2015!)



The best part is that the customer now has options for multiple power
levels, and the ability to choose freely between the various file options,
all of which have been properly engineered, tested, and validated for
the added confidence that comes with a proven turn-key solution!

The following quote is from the customer after his first week with the
CS Power Level file;

Just wanted to say thanks again for your time last week.
The cars feels better than ever and is exactly what I was
looking for. I'm really glad I got the chance to try out the
software before my lease return and I am actually thinking
about buying it out now. Abe helped me over the phone on
tuesday with the flash to Stage 1 and all I can say is WOW!
I probably wont keep it on there for every day, but I'm glad
you guys talked me into trying both options.

Give my thanks to gary and nick and I'll let you know what I
do with the car after next month. Stage 2 maybe! ;-)

[paulo_f80m3]

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.. )

[dtmwerksm3]

Originally Posted by paulo_f80m3

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.. )

Did they just start offering the "Cold Start Delete" as an option? I've talked with VF before and its not offered, reason why I had to move to bootmod3.

[paulo_f80m3]

Originally Posted by dtmwerksm3

Did they just start offering the "Cold Start Delete" as an option? I've talked with VF before and its not offered, reason why I moved to bootmod3.

Wish I could answer that question. I know for a fact though that the cold start is gone on my vehicle.

[Mandi90TT]

Originally Posted by dtmwerksm3

move to bootmod3.

Wise choice.