Bootmod3 or OpenFlash?

Dwaynos · 08-20-2018, 01:25 PM

Looking at options for tuning the M5. I like the look of both of the above.

Which would you recommend? So far I've heard nothing but good things about bootmod3 but having come across Openflash I am now unsure. Openflash has the advantage of offering free Ots maps for life and seems to have plenty of user configurable options like bootmod3.

Id like to go stage 2 and fit catted downpipes but obviously dont want to push the engine to its limits, openflash offer a reduced torque map, not sure if this is available with bootmod3.

If anybody has any experience with either, please chime in and let me know what you think. Any long term users input would be greatly appreciated too.

Thanks

Pikey Motorsports · 08-20-2018, 02:33 PM

There’s a someone on here who’s run bm3 and just changed to open flash for burble feature mainly, I’m sure he will be along soon I think he only just got openflash today

I run bm3 stg2 and it’s great and very very fast! If you don’t want to push it with bm3 choose a lower fuel octane map

WickedBMW · 08-20-2018, 05:17 PM

I went with openflash.

jattxxxsaab · 08-20-2018, 11:08 PM

My car is being worked on by Shiv @ openflash as we speak.. attention to detail has been amazing so far by Shiv. I would highly suggest talking to him even if you chose to go in a different direction. My car is putting massive amount of power with everything stock. its not just brutal power, hes really fine tuning and making sure everything is stable and within limits. I have been really happy with his service and knowledge.

dsmclark · 08-21-2018, 03:34 AM

I'm just waiting on my files to be done. I had bm3 before and it was great and the level of service was amazing. But where I had to put the cats on and could only run stage 1 I thought I would try the openflash for the low torque option.

Can't go wrong with either though! the benefit of the Bootmod3 is they don't have to send you anything, as you can get the cable needed in the UK, so you can get the tune done pretty quick though as it took me a week to get the tablet from Openflash

Dwaynos · 08-21-2018, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dsmclark

I'm just waiting on my files to be done. I had bm3 before and it was great and the level of service was amazing. But where I had to put the cats on and could only run stage 1 I thought I would try the openflash for the low torque option.

Can't go wrong with either though! the benefit of the Bootmod3 is they don't have to send you anything, as you can get the cable needed in the UK, so you can get the tune done pretty quick though as it took me a week to get the tablet from Openflash

Do you still have your bm3 available?

Did you pay any import taxes on the openflash tablet?

dsmclark · 08-21-2018, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwaynos

Do you still have your bm3 available?

Did you pay any import taxes on the openflash tablet?

No its already gone mate.

Haven't heard anything from UPS but they normally contact us after things have been delivered as I got it sent to my work where we export/import all the time. There will only be VAT to pay on it tho and an admin handling fee

Dwaynos · 08-24-2018, 11:31 AM

Anyone else? I'm sure more than 3-4 people have their cars tuned using one the above methods.

wallyman424 · 08-24-2018, 02:49 PM

I'm using openflash. Mainly because they are planning on providing many more ots tunes than available on bm3. I've been very happy with it this far.

kdavid257 · 08-24-2018, 04:44 PM

Bm3 with no issues

apexlocator · 08-24-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jattxxxsaab

My car is being worked on by Shiv @ openflash as we speak.. attention to detail has been amazing so far by Shiv. I would highly suggest talking to him even if you chose to go in a different direction. My car is putting massive amount of power with everything stock. its not just brutal power, hes really fine tuning and making sure everything is stable and within limits. I have been really happy with his service and knowledge.

This is the ideal, a reputable local tuner, regardless of flash brand.

Mr. M6 · 08-25-2018, 05:45 AM

bm3 ots stage 2, giving good power, but only missing burbles with the ots maps... maybe openflash will be making ots with burble free so that is good point to go with them..

Mkai0 · 08-25-2018, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. M6

bm3 ots stage 2, giving good power, but only missing burbles with the ots maps... maybe openflash will be making ots with burble free so that is good point to go with them..

Agreed. However, HCP seems to be the best so far fine tuning the burbles. Some people have even reported losing power if burbles tunes aren’t performed correctly. Halim assured me his mild burble tune would work out well. So far so good.

Dwaynos · 08-25-2018, 12:11 PM

I cannot stand the burbles so that is not an issue for me. It seems many people, especially in the m3/m4 world are more focused on burbles than power and reliability when it comes to tuning.

SapphireM5 · 08-25-2018, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwaynos

I cannot stand the burbles so that is not an issue for me. It seems many people, especially in the m3/m4 world are more focused on burbles than power and reliability when it comes to tuning.

I have to agree, Im looking into possibly tuning my M5 soon, so keeping an eye on these threads.

TheHouseWon · 08-25-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kdavid257

Bm3 with no issues

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StatenEye · 08-26-2018, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jattxxxsaab

My car is being worked on by Shiv @ openflash as we speak.. attention to detail has been amazing so far by Shiv. I would highly suggest talking to him even if you chose to go in a different direction. My car is putting massive amount of power with everything stock. its not just brutal power, hes really fine tuning and making sure everything is stable and within limits. I have been really happy with his service and knowledge.

Is this the same Shiv that used to work with a tune called Proceede 8 or more years ago?

Pikey Motorsports · 08-26-2018, 04:47 PM

Burbles are coming for bm3 OTS Stage 2

Mr. M6 · 08-27-2018, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pikey Motorsports

Burbles are coming for bm3 OTS Stage 2

who told you that? any proof ?

Pikey Motorsports · 08-27-2018, 08:01 PM

Halim on protuningfreaks Facebook page

Mr. M6 · 08-28-2018, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pikey Motorsports

Halim on protuningfreaks Facebook page

can you link it or post screen shot because i didn't see anything...

proTUNING Freaks · 08-28-2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. M6

can you link it or post screen shot because i didn't see anything...

We've been working on incorporating previously custom tuned S63tu exhaust burble, its in testing and we're looking to release as part of the OTS maps update very soon

Link to facebook group in the signature below

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Dwaynos Captain 380 Rep 948 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Monte Carlo Blue Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Bootmod3 or OpenFlash? Looking at options for tuning the M5. I like the look of both of the above. Which would you recommend? So far I've heard nothing but good things about bootmod3 but having come across Openflash I am now unsure. Openflash has the advantage of offering free Ots maps for life and seems to have plenty of user configurable options like bootmod3. Id like to go stage 2 and fit catted downpipes but obviously dont want to push the engine to its limits, openflash offer a reduced torque map, not sure if this is available with bootmod3. If anybody has any experience with either, please chime in and let me know what you think. Any long term users input would be greatly appreciated too. Thanks
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Pikey Motorsports Lieutenant 139 Rep 420 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0)	There’s a someone on here who’s run bm3 and just changed to open flash for burble feature mainly, I’m sure he will be along soon I think he only just got openflash today I run bm3 stg2 and it’s great and very very fast! If you don’t want to push it with bm3 choose a lower fuel octane map
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WickedBMW Major 613 Rep 1,124 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M3 MT Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: BIMMERPOST.com iTrader: (5)	I went with openflash. __________________ ?When you have fast cars and bad luck, it's a lot easier to handle than having slow cars and bad luck.? Kevin Harvick
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jattxxxsaab Enlisted Member 4 Rep 37 Posts Drives: BMW m3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	openflash My car is being worked on by Shiv @ openflash as we speak.. attention to detail has been amazing so far by Shiv. I would highly suggest talking to him even if you chose to go in a different direction. My car is putting massive amount of power with everything stock. its not just brutal power, hes really fine tuning and making sure everything is stable and within limits. I have been really happy with his service and knowledge.
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Dwaynos Captain 380 Rep 948 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Monte Carlo Blue Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Anyone else? I'm sure more than 3-4 people have their cars tuned using one the above methods.
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wallyman424 Private 40 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2014 CP M5 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I'm using openflash. Mainly because they are planning on providing many more ots tunes than available on bm3. I've been very happy with it this far.
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Dwaynos Captain 380 Rep 948 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Monte Carlo Blue Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I cannot stand the burbles so that is not an issue for me. It seems many people, especially in the m3/m4 world are more focused on burbles than power and reliability when it comes to tuning.
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Pikey Motorsports Lieutenant 139 Rep 420 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0)	Burbles are coming for bm3 OTS Stage 2
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