[CosmosMpower]

For the uneducated, thoughts on ECUTek vs. BM3 if your ECU is unlocked?

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

For the uneducated, thoughts on ECUTek vs. BM3 if your ECU is unlocked?

If you want a flash and done tune then Bm3 is your ticket.

If you want something custom, true flex fuel without having to reflash, map switching from your steering wheel, and more custom and future items not yet released then Ecutek is your jam.

In my opinion they're not directly comparable since Ecutek provides custom coding on the factory ecu where BM3 only allows modification/access to the oe tables.

I'm travelling right now so hopefully that makes sense.

[Bimmer28312]

Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

If you want a flash and done tune then Bm3 is your ticket.

If you want something custom, true flex fuel without having to reflash, map switching from your steering wheel, and more custom and future items not yet released then Ecutek is your jam.

In my opinion they're not directly comparable since Ecutek provides custom coding on the factory ecu where BM3 only allows modification/access to the oe tables.

I'm travelling right now so hopefully that makes sense.

Pretty good info there thanks.

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

If you want a flash and done tune then Bm3 is your ticket.

If you want something custom, true flex fuel without having to reflash, map switching from your steering wheel, and more custom and future items not yet released then Ecutek is your jam.

In my opinion they're not directly comparable since Ecutek provides custom coding on the factory ecu where BM3 only allows modification/access to the oe tables.

I'm travelling right now so hopefully that makes sense.

Great info, 10 years ago I'd probably go ECUTek but i'm old and lazy now and just want to add some reliable power without fiddling too much.

[B2020]

ECUtek stage 1 tune no mods. Figured I'd post as there wasn't much out there when I was looking for info

[VIERsr]

FYI, Ecutek flash is still not available for new DMEs, just asked.

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by B2020

ECUtek stage 1 tune no mods. Figured I'd post as there wasn't much out there when I was looking for info

Every tuner is going to have a different Stage 1/2/etc... tune fyi as it's all bespoke tunes.

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by _RS4_

FYI, Ecutek flash is still not available for new DMEs, just asked.

It's always been available, however you need to unlock your ecu the old way by removing it and sending it out to a competent unlock provider. OBD Unlock is not available still.

[VIERsr]

Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

It's always been available, however you need to unlock your ecu the old way by removing it and sending it out to a competent unlock provider. OBD Unlock is not available still.

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[Commanderwiggin]

So I forgot to add this a couple weeks ago. Ecutek has on the fly map switching in addition to on the fly torque targets. Works instantly, while the car is running/driving. It's pretty silly to see how it feels without the car building any boost with a 50% reduction as an example but yeah. The other unique thing is the ethanol content flashes on the hp meter (% of the scale)...I had around 30% ethanol at the time I recorded this video. Just a few more examples of Ecutek taking full control of the car.

[Bimmer28312]

All this great stuff but not a single damn local shop can bench flash our locked DME's. Don't get it so much money out there to be made and not a single tune shop learns to bench flash the old school way

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by Bimmer28312

All this great stuff but not a single damn local shop can bench flash our locked DME's. Don't get it so much money out there to be made and not a single tune shop learns to bench flash the old school way

Tough to find a place; you may just have to bite down and ship out your ecu to a capable shop.

[Megator]

Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

So I forgot to add this a couple weeks ago. Ecutek has on the fly map switching in addition to on the fly torque targets. Works instantly, while the car is running/driving. It's pretty silly to see how it feels without the car building any boost with a 50% reduction as an example but yeah. The other unique thing is the ethanol content flashes on the hp meter (% of the scale)...I had around 30% ethanol at the time I recorded this video. Just a few more examples of Ecutek taking full control of the car.

Did u add a methanol sensor or does the car come with one?

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by Megator

Did u add a methanol sensor or does the car come with one?

I added an ethanol content sensor and zeitronix can-bus device to transmit the content over can.

See here:
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=101

[omasou]

BETA!!! what is gain worth toasting your engine QAing their "mods" and paying for the privilege on top of it!

[Detoxified]

Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

So I forgot to add this a couple weeks ago. Ecutek has on the fly map switching in addition to on the fly torque targets. Works instantly, while the car is running/driving. It's pretty silly to see how it feels without the car building any boost with a 50% reduction as an example but yeah. The other unique thing is the ethanol content flashes on the hp meter (% of the scale)...I had around 30% ethanol at the time I recorded this video. Just a few more examples of Ecutek taking full control of the car.

Love the video. What paddle extenders are those?

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by omasou

BETA!!! what is gain worth toasting your engine QAing their "mods" and paying for the privilege on top of it!

A privilege I'd pay to do again as it has been awesome and I've achieved "my" main goal of having a fully flex fuel vehicle with on-the fly map switching.

This isn't my first time at the rodeo and my tuner has been doing this for over 15years. This has been the easiest and most seamless experience when compared to the standalone experiences of the past and I've had no issues.

Also this has been out of beta for quite some time.

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by Detoxified

Love the video. What paddle extenders are those?

MMR Performance Aluminium Billet Gear Shift Paddle Set

[cecaa850]

Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

A privilege I'd pay to do again as it has been awesome and I've achieved "my" main goal of having a fully flex fuel vehicle with on-the fly map switching.

This isn't my first time at the rodeo and my tuner has been doing this for over 15years. This has been the easiest and most seamless experience when compared to the standalone experiences of the past and I've had no issues.

Also this has been out of beta for quite some time.

Ian mailed my dongle out 2 days ago. Can't wait to get started.

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by cecaa850

Ian mailed my dongle out 2 days ago. Can't wait to get started.

Welcome to the club! PM me if you have any questions.

[cecaa850]

Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

Welcome to the club! PM me if you have any questions.

Will do but I feel that I'm in pretty good hands as it is. Luckily I drive the N55 and can do this without pulling the ECM.

[cookiesowns]

Originally Posted by MR RIZK

cookiesowns regardless if it is the right or wrong way the takeaway is that you altered/programmed the factory logic to do what you wanted, and that in itself is awesome.

Sorry been too busy recently to go on forums. Thanks for the kind words!

As far as I know, it's still a worlds only & worlds first. I'm looking into how to get it to be slightly more aggressive in terms of target torque at launch, but honestly on street tires, even launching at 3K RPM is plenty,.

Originally Posted by cecaa850

Will do but I feel that I'm in pretty good hands as it is. Luckily I drive the N55 and can do this without pulling the ECM.

You sure are