09-10-2014, 05:40 PM | #1 |
Second Lieutenant
33
Rep 231
Posts |
A month of coding, my review.
Guys,
It's been about a month since I've had the coding done. Overall, I don't know if I would do it again. Here are all the options I sent to Alex, and what I think of them today. List of requests
So, overall, it's kind of a 50/50 if I would do this again. The anti-nag screens gone is VERY NICE. The comfort access think kind of sucks, as does the rearview camera either being always on or always off type of thing if you code it. Hope this helps someone!
__________________
------------
Everything is just for fun, and may or may not constitue real characters in actual life... ------------ |
09-11-2014, 10:29 AM | #2 |
Second Lieutenant
33
Rep 231
Posts |
I forgot to add a couple things to be aware of.
During the setup, my car turned off a couple of times, so try to pay attention and tell the coder if this happens. I didn't say something fast enough, and one of the writes failed. Because of this, I ended up driving around with some strange errors popping up until I could get back online with Alex. He ended up putting on a new file with no speed limiter. I have to admit I have not much chance of actually seeing this work in person, but I guess this is a new feature that is available now. Thanks!
__________________
------------
Everything is just for fun, and may or may not constitue real characters in actual life... ------------ |
Appreciate
0
|
10-16-2014, 11:41 PM | #3 | |
Captain
170
Rep 798
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-20-2014, 10:18 AM | #4 |
Second Lieutenant
33
Rep 231
Posts |
Sorry it took me a few days to respond e90potentialbuyer
__________________
------------
Everything is just for fun, and may or may not constitue real characters in actual life... ------------ |
Appreciate
0
|
10-20-2014, 02:07 PM | #5 |
Private
10
Rep 46
Posts |
I just had Alex re-code mine after the dealership re-flashed and erased everything! Super annoying!
Once again, Alex was great. Put everything back including Euro comp free of charge. He really does a great job and is a pleasure to work with. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
__________________
Drives:
2013 Alpine White M5 2014 X1 xDrive35i Cadillac Escalade Subaru Outback (it's required in Boulder!) |
Appreciate
0
|
10-20-2014, 04:25 PM | #6 | |
Private First Class
16
Rep 110
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-22-2014, 03:49 PM | #7 |
Second Lieutenant
33
Rep 231
Posts |
Alex says he can give you the Euro Competition Package flash with more horsepower and more torque on US M5's. I didn't try it since I was not comfortable with having my car re-flashed, but I want to hear what you think of it @m8
__________________
------------
Everything is just for fun, and may or may not constitue real characters in actual life... ------------ |
Appreciate
0
|
10-23-2014, 12:34 PM | #8 |
Private
10
Rep 46
Posts |
Euro Comp flash analysis:
During cold start up - definitely much raspier exhaust sound. The rpm's for the first few seconds are noticeably higher. Driving - car seems more responsive and my seat of the pants analysis tells me it feels more powerful. The tires seems to break loose a lot easier than before. Problems - none. I had this done by Alex a few months ago so lived with it for a while. Last dealership service, all was lost so I asked Alex to re-code. He replaced everything (and added in a few things that weren't around the first time) free of charge. During the time I drove the car after the coding was lost, the car definitely was slower and less responsive. More civilized you could say. After re-code (and Euro Comp), exhaust is raspier, throttle more responsive, and car accelerates noticeably better. Alex claims significant hp gains. I cannot confirm or deny but it certainly feels true. Hope this helps.
__________________
Drives:
2013 Alpine White M5 2014 X1 xDrive35i Cadillac Escalade Subaru Outback (it's required in Boulder!) |
Appreciate
0
|
10-23-2014, 12:51 PM | #9 |
Private
10
Rep 46
Posts |
One more thing: I did the Euro Comp flash because I am deathly afraid of any of the piggy back systems people are using. The last thing I want is to void my warranty. I am not technical (although I am still aspiring to be!) and don't want to have to install and remove items whenever I bring the car in for service. Alex assured me that the flash was not detectable which so far has been true. Seems like a very inexpensive way to increase hp and torque (I am told over 600 hp) without any worries. My $.02.
__________________
Drives:
2013 Alpine White M5 2014 X1 xDrive35i Cadillac Escalade Subaru Outback (it's required in Boulder!) |
Appreciate
0
|
10-30-2014, 10:05 AM | #14 |
BMW DRIVER ///M
106
Rep 317
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-30-2014, 10:33 AM | #15 | |
Alpina!
368
Rep 301
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-30-2014, 11:29 AM | #16 | ||
Private First Class
16
Rep 110
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
11-02-2014, 09:18 PM | #17 |
Second Lieutenant
33
Rep 231
Posts |
Can't be the 50 Jahre tune since he offered it to me in late July I think.
__________________
------------
Everything is just for fun, and may or may not constitue real characters in actual life... ------------ |
Appreciate
0
|
11-07-2014, 04:02 PM | #19 |
BMW DRIVER ///M
106
Rep 317
Posts |
Coding is extremely is easy, also flashing the ecu's is too. You just have to make sure you flashing with the right parameters. If this is happening remotely seems kinda odd if they are flashing a ECU since it requires a power charging source of 70amps. I would see this kinda of risky. I'm still curious on what he is flashing if he is flashing or coding ? To be honest most of the options we code bmw enables down the line. Maybe after they test them !
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-24-2014, 06:25 AM | #20 |
Command Sergeant Major of the Army
142
Rep 638
Posts |
Hello...E90 M3 owner here looking to move into an F10 M5.
I had Alex code my M3 a year or so ago and one of the options was Euro MDM (a tad less intrusive)...is this an option for the F10 M5?
__________________
2018 F82 M4 ZCP
2015 F13 M6 ZCP (gone) 2013 F10 M5 (gone) 2008 E90 M3 (gone) |
Appreciate
0
|
11-24-2014, 02:44 PM | #21 |
BMW DRIVER ///M
106
Rep 317
Posts |
No its is not. Well I haven't found anything on it.
I did that to my M3 also its was pretty nice, in MDM mode it would let the car slip much more. The F10 M5 in MDM mode lets it slip pretty similar to that or more. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-11-2015, 08:37 AM | #22 |
Captain
334
Rep 892
Posts |
Humm I think I will get this Euro Comp coded also. For those who have it any complaints so far?
__________________
2021 M5 (COMING SOON)
2015 M5 Imola Red (sold) 2008 Monaco Blue (sold) 2002 M5 Carbon Black (sold) should have never sold her |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|