Best flash tune for N55 DCT

EB89 · 06-13-2016, 07:20 AM

Hey guys, I'm after some advice please.

I want a flash tune, but my car is N55 and DCT which rules out MHD, I believe COBB make a flashing device that will work, but are other options? Whats the best flash only tune I can apply to my car for N55 and DCT? I want to get rid of the JB4, no piggy back anymore.

Cheers

bradsm87 · 06-13-2016, 07:24 AM

I believe Cobb is the only custom tuneable option. There are off-the-shelf pricey flash options sourced from europe but they are a one size fits all flash that isn't editable.

I'd go Cobb and put lots of pressure on them to further N55 development.

EB89 · 06-13-2016, 07:35 AM

I was just looking at their site and it seems they don't support DCT, only MT and AT :/

aaron_ · 06-13-2016, 05:16 PM

There's no n55 at. All are dct (in Australia anyway)

Maybe they mean dct?

tawfeeqh · 06-13-2016, 05:39 PM

- ESS Tuning

- PP Performance - The Victorian distributor is Evolve Technik. Just go on the Evolve Technik website, I remember seeing a NSW distributor as well. I am not sure how they compare to ESS but from my understanding its also a bench flash like ESS where your ecu is removed then put back after some modification

bradsm87 · 06-13-2016, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by aaron_

There's no n55 at. All are dct (in Australia anyway)

Maybe they mean dct?

Maybe you're referring to 135i? Not the case for 335i.

JASE335 · 06-13-2016, 06:41 PM

I found this on the E9x M3 Forum, not sure if it applies to 335's but for $60 worth looking into EB

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...hlight=gts+dct

Edit: sorry this is trans flash only.

Coupes33 · 06-13-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EB89

I was just looking at their site and it seems they don't support DCT, only MT and AT :/

I just had a look at the Cobb Tuning website and it covers an Accessport for a 2011 BMW 335i DCT.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 06-13-2016, 11:00 PM

Cobb certainly works on N55 DCT

Thinking of ditching the JB?

_ink · 06-14-2016, 03:01 AM

Definitely not applicable to non M's also.

Cobb's you're only scalable solution here Eb.

Performance wise, you're just FBO currently right? Just curious on the reason to ditch the JB.

EB89 · 06-14-2016, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by _ink

Definitely not applicable to non M's also.

Cobb's you're only scalable solution here Eb.

Performance wise, you're just FBO currently right? Just curious on the reason to ditch the JB.

Yeah just FBO and not looking to go further to be honest. At this point I just want a stable car, I've had heaps of battery issues, and I'm striping out everything that's been added, Camera module, JB4, JB4 Connect, CTEK Battery Sense etc, I think I've done something that's draining the battery.

The car is my daily and I use it at work, I have to carry around a battery jump starter and it embarrassing having to pop the hood and jump it randomly.

The issue may not be anything added and rather another par that has failed, but doing this I can at least rule it out, because I'm sure the first thing anyone would say is, remove what you have added :/

To be honest the JB4 was in and working before I had battery issues, but I'm not going any further performance mods and I feel that a straight flash and forget is what I want.

EB89 · 06-14-2016, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

Cobb certainly works on N55 DCT

Thinking of ditching the JB?

Yeah Stu, as above^ looking to ditch it for those reasons

_ink · 06-14-2016, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by EB89

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

Definitely not applicable to non M's also.

Cobb's you're only scalable solution here Eb.

Performance wise, you're just FBO currently right? Just curious on the reason to ditch the JB.

Yeah just FBO and not looking to go further to be honest. At this point I just want a stable car, I've had heaps of battery issues, and I'm striping out everything that's been added, Camera module, JB4, JB4 Connect, CTEK Battery Sense etc, I think I've done something that's draining the battery.

To be honest the JB4 was in and working before I had battery issues, but I'm not going any further performance mods and I feel that a straight flash and forget is what I want.

Seeing that you're a quite techy guy, I think you'll regret it. ? however, Stu has achieved some really good results and figures from his custom flash tunes on the n55.

With your draining issues, have you made sure the battery is coded correctly? This definitely would not be the JB4. More likely to be the dashcam power module.

Might want to take it to a stealer to hook up to their diagnostics system to trace.

EB89 · 06-14-2016, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

Seeing that you're a quite techy guy, I think you'll regret it. ? however, Stu has achieved some really good results and figures from his custom flash tunes on the n55.

With your draining issues, have you made sure the battery is coded correctly? This definitely would not be the JB4. More likely to be the dashcam power module.

Might want to take it to a stealer to hook up to their diagnostics system to trace.

Yeah I charged the original battery at least 5 times from a full discharge, then purchased a brand new one and registered it with iCarly immediately.

I have a hunch the drain issue is the water pump, it keeps turning on ever if the car is cold.

I may go back to the JB4 in the future to get mor involved with the techy aspects, but I'm losing interest due to all the issues I'm having :/

Dealer here are fuck wits, but there is a local place that might be able to help.

If I can strip the add ons out, then go to someone and say, battery is new, shits fucked, find the problem, then they can't throw it back on me

CashedUpBogan · 06-14-2016, 08:00 PM

Sounds like your dash cam and power module are junk and draining the battery. I'll buy it off you for cheap

totti84 · 06-14-2016, 08:27 PM

EDIT: just read your battery is new. JB4 will not affect your battery performance/issues. A dash cam or any aftermarket hard wired accessories are most probably doing the damage.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 06-14-2016, 08:42 PM

do you have an oil catch can by any chance? I can't remember what it is exactly but this can sometimes drain the battery (not the actual presence of a catch can - but something gets unplugged which causes a pump to run)

joshe92 · 06-14-2016, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradsm87

I believe Cobb is the only custom tuneable option. There are off-the-shelf pricey flash options sourced from europe but they are a one size fits all flash that isn't editable.

I'd go Cobb and put lots of pressure on them to further N55 development.

I heard they are not doing anything for the N55 and E92 platform anymore

EB89 · 06-15-2016, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

do you have an oil catch can by any chance? I can't remember what it is exactly but this can sometimes drain the battery (not the actual presence of a catch can - but something gets unplugged which causes a pump to run)

Ahh yes I do and I have heard the pump running all the time!

I'll give this a go, thanks Stu!

EB89 · 06-15-2016, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CashedUpBogan

Sounds like your dash cam and power module are junk and draining the battery. I'll buy it off you for cheap

Haha, power problems started before the BlackVue went in, plus the install of the rear and front camer cabling is a bitch, I'll never take them out.

DR-JEKL · 06-15-2016, 03:14 AM

do you have maxcool function enabled on the JB4?

EB89 · 06-15-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

do you have maxcool function enabled on the JB4?

I don't know, I havnt heard of it.

All I know is my water pump starts up, I took the coolant resevour cap off to confirm that, can see coolant being sprayed while the pump is running.

I'll look into the max cool option, thanks DR J!

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EB89 Brigadier General 541 Rep 3,131 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia, NSW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e92 [0.00]	Best flash tune for N55 DCT Hey guys, I'm after some advice please. I want a flash tune, but my car is N55 and DCT which rules out MHD, I believe COBB make a flashing device that will work, but are other options? Whats the best flash only tune I can apply to my car for N55 and DCT? I want to get rid of the JB4, no piggy back anymore. Cheers __________________ / MHD Stage 2+ / AR CATLESS DP / PE MOD 4 INCH TIPS / BMR FMIC / K&N DROP IN / BMS CP /
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bradsm87 Lieutenant Colonel 596 Rep 1,693 Posts Drives: F25 LCI xDrive30d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I believe Cobb is the only custom tuneable option. There are off-the-shelf pricey flash options sourced from europe but they are a one size fits all flash that isn't editable. I'd go Cobb and put lots of pressure on them to further N55 development.
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JASE335 Private 26 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 335i E90 2008 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	GTS DCT Software Upgrade I found this on the E9x M3 Forum, not sure if it applies to 335's but for $60 worth looking into EB http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...hlight=gts+dct Edit: sorry this is trans flash only. __________________ 2008 (pre LCI) 335i E90 6AT Sapphire Black- MHD Wedge Custom E60 Map - Fuel It Stage 2 LPFP - Alpina Trans Flash - AFE Stage 2 Intake - RB Inlets & Outlets - Wagner Performance Intercooler - BMS catch can, RB PCV Valve - Whiteline Rear Subframe Bushings - Dunlop Sportmaxx RT - M3 219M 18" Wheels - Akebono Ceramic Pads - M3 Steering Wheel & M3 DCT Paddles - M3 LCI Novillo leather full interior Last edited by JASE335; 06-13-2016 at 07:15 PM..
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 814 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	Cobb certainly works on N55 DCT Thinking of ditching the JB?
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CashedUpBogan Lieutenant Colonel 281 Rep 1,808 Posts Drives: State Transit Bus Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Sounds like your dash cam and power module are junk and draining the battery. I'll buy it off you for cheap
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totti84 Major 114 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: N54 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i M Sport [0.00]	EDIT: just read your battery is new. JB4 will not affect your battery performance/issues. A dash cam or any aftermarket hard wired accessories are most probably doing the damage.
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 814 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	do you have an oil catch can by any chance? I can't remember what it is exactly but this can sometimes drain the battery (not the actual presence of a catch can - but something gets unplugged which causes a pump to run)
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