Bad News for the Tuning Community?

Jm_m2_87 · 12-15-2021, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jjschube

Whatever happened to the Carbahn piggyback? Still in development?

I just talked with Chris about another car, but he said they were just waiting for a test car to be available - software was completed a month ago. The one that they had set up was a no show. If anyone wants a free controller, they are looking for a Dyno car, & I assume you just need to call them.

21M2 · 12-15-2021, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jm_m2_87

I just talked with Chris about another car, but he said they were just waiting for a test car to be available - software was completed a month ago. The one that they had set up was a no show. If anyone wants a free controller, they are looking for a Dyno car, & I assume you just need to call them.

Yes I have taken that spot. Cheers

Anonymoose · 12-15-2021, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 21M2

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Originally Posted by Jm_m2_87

I just talked with Chris about another car, but he said they were just waiting for a test car to be available - software was completed a month ago. The one that they had set up was a no show. If anyone wants a free controller, they are looking for a Dyno car, & I assume you just need to call them.

Yes I have taken that spot. Cheers

Thank you because I'm waiting on them to get it ready.

TheoIam · 12-16-2021, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 21M2

Yes I have taken that spot. Cheers

Did you drive down to the San Jose location. That’s where I got my Stage one done. Super nice folks and I got to meet Steve while I was there.

21M2 · 12-16-2021, 06:37 PM

Yes I have to drive it to San Jose.

kimbow · 12-19-2021, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 21M2

Yes I have to drive it to San Jose.

Do you know the way to San Jose? La la la la la. Seasons greetings to you all

Drew415 · 12-19-2021, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kimbow

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Originally Posted by 21M2

Yes I have to drive it to San Jose.

Do you know the way to San Jose? La la la la la. Seasons greetings to you all

anyone know if carbahns tune is applicable for post 06/2020 DMEs?

Jm_m2_87 · 12-19-2021, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew415

anyone know if carbahns tune is applicable for post 06/2020 DMEs?

It’s a piggy back unit, so yes.

21M2 · 12-21-2021, 01:50 PM

So I dropped off my 2021 M2C at Carbahn this morning. Steve and Chris will be installing the piggybank tune they have developed that should be for sale soon. I will keep you all posted.

FaRKle! · 12-21-2021, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 21M2

So I dropped off my 2021 M2C at Carbahn this morning. Steve and Chris will be installing the piggybank tune they have developed that should be for sale soon. I will keep you all posted.

Do they have the latest ISTA to test if the new piggyback detection routine picks it up?

21M2 · 12-21-2021, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FaRKle!

Do they have the latest ISTA to test if the new piggyback detection routine picks it up?

I have no idea what you just wrote? If you are asking about if BMW will pick it up and void the warranty the answer is No! Carbahn has guaranteed the full warranty.

pz619 · 12-21-2021, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 21M2

I have no idea what you just wrote? If you are asking about if BMW will pick it up and void the warranty the answer is No! Carbahn has guaranteed the full warranty.

BMW would void the warranty. Carbahn would simply pick up the coverage gaps, provided you pay for the matching warranty.

21M2 · 12-21-2021, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pz619

BMW would void the warranty. Carbahn would simply pick up the coverage gaps, provided you pay for the matching warranty.

True! They said I could bring it to any dealership and if it's an issue they would handle it.

TheoIam · 12-22-2021, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 21M2

True! They said I could bring it to any dealership and if it's an issue they would handle it.

That is one of the main reasons I went with them and the warranty. I figured if noting happens within the 2y of warranty I had when it was installed the tune is solid and good to go.

yaymitch · 12-22-2021, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew415

anyone know if carbahns tune is applicable for post 06/2020 DMEs?

I would like to know also... not talking about the piggyback version

21M2 · 12-22-2021, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by yaymitch

I would like to know also... not talking about the piggyback version

No! the only tune available through Carbahn for post 6/2020 is a piggyback. My car is there now so they can do the development on the piggybank.

DadVibes · 12-23-2021, 02:48 PM

Just to confirm I'm understanding correctly, so long as my M2C has a build date prior to 6/2020, I should have the unlockable/tunable ECU, correct?

I ran my VIN through a couple of online decoders and both seem to indicate a build date of January, 2020. If my understanding is correct, this means I can use Bootmod3. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

squixs · 12-23-2021, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by S4toM3

Just to confirm I'm understanding correctly, so long as my M2C has a build date prior to 6/2020, I should have the unlockable/tunable ECU, correct?

I ran my VIN through a couple of online decoders and both seem to indicate a build date of January, 2020. If my understanding is correct, this means I can use Bootmod3. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

It can be tuned via BM3, but it does require a bench unlock. After 06/2020, a bench unlock is no longer possible.

shahano · 12-27-2021, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DadVibes

Just to confirm I'm understanding correctly, so long as my M2C has a build date prior to 6/2020, I should have the unlockable/tunable ECU, correct?

I ran my VIN through a couple of online decoders and both seem to indicate a build date of January, 2020. If my understanding is correct, this means I can use Bootmod3. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

That is corret. You still need a bench tune though.

SEAT TIME RULES · 12-27-2021, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shahano

That is corret. You still need a bench tune though.

Just to make sure everyone understands..

You need to either pull the DME and ship it to a vendor , or drop the car at a vendor that can modify/unlock it for you.

The vendor can then install whatever tune they have that you want. BM3, Ecutek, Carbahn, etc...

OR, once the OBDII port is open from the unlock you can install a tune thru the port yourself with the proper cable and software.

shahano · 12-27-2021, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SEAT TIME RULES

Just to make sure everyone understands..

You need to either pull the DME and ship it to a vendor , or drop the car at a vendor that can modify/unlock it for you.

The vendor can then install whatever tune they have that you want. BM3, Ecutek, Carbahn, etc...

OR, once the OBDII port is open from the unlock you can install a tune thru the port yourself with the proper cable and software.

So you can take it to any tuner/shop that know how to bench the ECU. You are then free to add any software that you would like. Once it is benched you can add bm3, ecutek or whatever software that you like. All you need is an OBDII to ethernet/usb cable.

SEAT TIME RULES · 12-28-2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shahano

So you can take it to any tuner/shop that know how to bench the ECU. You are then free to add any software that you would like. Once it is benched you can add bm3, ecutek or whatever software that you like. All you need is an OBDII to ethernet/usb cable.

That's correct...

The shops will want to sell you the tune as well.

You pay the same from the tuning co as the shop that's licensed AFAIK.

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21M2 Private First Class 218 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 21 M2, 20 Macan Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	So I dropped off my 2021 M2C at Carbahn this morning. Steve and Chris will be installing the piggybank tune they have developed that should be for sale soon. I will keep you all posted.
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