BM3 vs MHD

[JayKno]

Hey Guys,

So I just sold my e93 335i and stepped up to a F82.

I'm ready to tune my car but can't decide between BM3 and MHD.

I used MHD (and jb4) on my 335i and was very happy with it.

I figured I'd be using MHD this time around as well but it looks like BM3 has the lead, at least for now.

I have tuner that can tune using either platform, but prefers MHD. Honestly I'd prefer MHD as long as it had all the features of BM3.

I'm just interested in a custom tune, but also want the GTS DCT tune and burble adjustment.

Any input is appreciated!

Thanks.

[franzzz]

openflashtablet ? why not ?

Uncrypted OTS Map, pnp solution, etc etc

[mike@x-ph.com]

Bm3 and its not even close.

[JayKno]

Yeah Ive decided to go with BM3, even tho I prefer mhd, it seems like they are still catching up. I'll probably switch back to mhd once they are a little more developed.

That said, I'm ready to pull the trigger. I see a few guys selling used, and reason to purchase new vs "used"?

[ronanz]

Originally Posted by JayKno

Yeah Ive decided to go with BM3, even tho I prefer mhd, it seems like they are still catching up. I'll probably switch back to mhd once they are a little more developed.

That said, I'm ready to pull the trigger. I see a few guys selling used, and reason to purchase new vs "used"?

If you indeed plan on switching to MHD later down the line...buying bm3 New will allow you to re-sell the license

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[domino_z]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Bm3 and its not even close.

based on features or driveability of the ots maps?

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by domino_z

based on features or driveability of the ots maps?

Only thing MHD has over BM3 right now are:

* True Offline Flasher
* True Offline Mode for Diagnostics, Logging, etc
* Granular options for Adaptations Reset

BM3 wins everything else, especially when it comes to quick support response.

[chewbakam4]

Once you download the map you’d want to flash BM3 is as offline as me at a club on a Saturday night LMAO!! Same goes for logging. I always datalog with bm3 in offline mode as my internet cuts out while driving in the goonies

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by chewbakam4

Once you download the map you’d want to flash BM3 is as offline as me at a club on a Saturday night LMAO!! Same goes for logging. I always datalog with bm3 in offline mode as my internet cuts out while driving in the goonies

You need internet connection to authenticate before BM3 lets you go into Offline Mode. MHD does not require an internet connection at all after you download the full app.

[chewbakam4]

That’s done just once or else it’d make no sense. Once you do that you don’t need any login just click that offline mode button which goes yellow when it detects the car.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by domino_z

based on features or driveability of the ots maps?

Everything, maps, features & support

[JayKno]

so you cant resell a "used" license?

[blockdoc]

Originally Posted by JayKno

so you cant resell a "used" license?

Nope. BM3 can only be transferred once

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by chewbakam4

That’s done just once or else it’d make no sense. Once you do that you don’t need any login just click that offline mode button which goes yellow when it detects the car.

This just validates my point that BM3 requires an internet connection for auth initiation before it lets you access [Offline Mode]. Their way of caching credentials isn't through a unique OAuth token stored within the Java applet directory. Relying solely on the browser cache could pose a nuisance for those who have their browsers set to clear cache at application exit.

After MHD is installed via the Google Play store, it does not require an internet connection at all... however, this doesn't make MHD the better flash platform, true offline mode is just one of the very few advantages it has over BM3.

[TheirThere]

Originally Posted by JayKno

Hey Guys,

So I just sold my e93 335i and stepped up to a F82.

I'm ready to tune my car but can't decide between BM3 and MHD.

I used MHD (and jb4) on my 335i and was very happy with it.

I figured I'd be using MHD this time around as well but it looks like BM3 has the lead, at least for now.

I have tuner that can tune using either platform, but prefers MHD. Honestly I'd prefer MHD as long as it had all the features of BM3.

I'm just interested in a custom tune, but also want the GTS DCT tune and burble adjustment.

Any input is appreciated!

Thanks.

Are you still running BM3 or have you switched over to MHD?