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      05-16-2020, 01:35 AM   #67
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im surprised you didnt go for the xhp license and app,,you get 3 stages and can swap them about,,can run diagnostics and all sorts with it..then if that doesnt float ya boat,,rod sutphin modifies the xhp into his own version,,supposed to be mental,,,alpina flash is quite old and way behind the times like xhp,,i honestly think the 8 speed box is fine,,i did look into the xhp,,but didnt think i need it,,good luck with car.
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      05-16-2020, 01:43 AM   #68
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im surprised you didnt go for the xhp license and app,,you get 3 stages and can swap them about,,can run diagnostics and all sorts with it..then if that doesnt float ya boat,,rod sutphin modifies the xhp into his own version,,supposed to be mental,,,alpina flash is quite old and way behind the times like xhp,,i honestly think the 8 speed box is fine,,i did look into the xhp,,but didnt think i need it,,good luck with car.
Thanks mate.

There's a few posts on F30post for XHP. Few have mentioned that you can't seem to use 8th gear in sport (S8) with XHP. Not sure if that will change in later versions.

Its somthing to consider in the future and I'll keep an eye out on the XHP threads.
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      05-16-2020, 05:11 AM   #69
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Coding Update:

Coding and Flashing done last night to add the following:

-Alpina TCU Flash (D1 - D8) , S8 is also now avaolable in sport mode

- Apple Car Play

- IDrive 6 Upgrade

- 2020-2 Nav Maps

- Active Sound Upgrade

Work was carried out by Simon (Bavarian Coding)


Coded folding mirrors on lock myself this morning using BimmerCode.

That Alpina Flash has transformed the car and compliments the remap! Never stopped smiling when I took it for a test drive earlier. Couldn't wait to get the food shop done so I could get back in the car

Really want to get some.features unlocked, but i mine is an AUC car wtih 5 months warranty left, dont want them to reject a warrenty repair if i need it
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      05-16-2020, 07:55 AM   #70
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Thanks mate.

There's a few posts on F30post for XHP. Few have mentioned that you can't seem to use 8th gear in sport (S8) with XHP. Not sure if that will change in later versions.

Its somthing to consider in the future and I'll keep an eye out on the XHP threads.
So I tested this out on my xHP Stage 3 N55 x3 yesterday... sure enough it was still in 6th in sport driving mode, at about 60 mph. But this is totally what I would expect from an aggressive transmission tune in sport mode! In comfort, even in stage 3 flash, it very quickly shifts up to D8.

Now if that’s too aggressive for you, there’s also stage 1 which (I believe) doesn’t modify shift points basically at all from stock, & stage 2 which is in the middle.

Thanks, Junebug85 for the Pm!
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      05-16-2020, 04:48 PM   #71
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Coding Update:

Coding and Flashing done last night to add the following:

-Alpina TCU Flash (D1 - D8) , S8 is also now avaolable in sport mode

- Apple Car Play

- IDrive 6 Upgrade

- 2020-2 Nav Maps

- Active Sound Upgrade

Work was carried out by Simon (Bavarian Coding)


Coded folding mirrors on lock myself this morning using BimmerCode.

That Alpina Flash has transformed the car and compliments the remap! Never stopped smiling when I took it for a test drive earlier. Couldn't wait to get the food shop done so I could get back in the car

Really want to get some.features unlocked, but i mine is an AUC car wtih 5 months warranty left, dont want them to reject a warrenty repair if i need it
Mine is an AUC too with warranty expiring in Oct 2020.

I think worst case would be that the dealer would reset the systems if there was a fault related to the I Drive and you would lose the coding.

It's a risk
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      05-16-2020, 05:06 PM   #72
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Mine is an AUC too with warranty expiring in Oct 2020.

I think worst case would be that the dealer would reset the systems if there was a fault related to the I Drive and you would lose the coding.

It's a risk
I would not mind if thats all that would happen, but dont want to get and then aomething bigs blows and they refuse to fix it

Dis you look into bimmercode ?
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      05-16-2020, 06:16 PM   #73
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Mine is an AUC too with warranty expiring in Oct 2020.

I think worst case would be that the dealer would reset the systems if there was a fault related to the I Drive and you would lose the coding.

It's a risk
I would not mind if thats all that would happen, but dont want to get and then aomething bigs blows and they refuse to fix it

Dis you look into bimmercode ?
I've got a few things coded with that already.

Start Stop Off all the time
Fold Mirrors on Lock
Rear DRL on
Door Handle lights on reverse
Acoustic Lock

Always feel on edge when coding options as the various modules throw errors and the car beeps and bongs. On restart all is fine.

BimmerCode has a nice interface and easy to use. I always make sure the ipad is fully charged and also the engine is running. I played around alot with expert mode in my F30 but not so much in this car. I also take pics of what I changed and write down the menus and changes in a note book.

The things that Bavarain Coding did for me were out of my comfort zone. I know some have coded the Alpina Flash themselves aswel as other options using Esys? but i'm not that confident with the complex stuff.
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      05-16-2020, 07:33 PM   #74
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I've got a few things coded with that already.

Start Stop Off all the time
Fold Mirrors on Lock
Rear DRL on
Door Handle lights on reverse
Acoustic Lock

Always feel on edge when coding options as the various modules throw errors and the car beeps and bongs. On restart all is fine.

BimmerCode has a nice interface and easy to use. I always make sure the ipad is fully charged and also the engine is running. I played around alot with expert mode in my F30 but not so much in this car. I also take pics of what I changed and write down the menus and changes in a note book.

The things that Bavarain Coding did for me were out of my comfort zone. I know some have coded the Alpina Flash themselves aswel as other options using Esys? but i'm not that confident with the complex stuff.

I might get a decent local coder to look at mine, must get a wish list.

Can you tell me more about the idrive 6 upgrade, i thought this was a hardware only.mod ?
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      05-17-2020, 08:19 AM   #75
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I've got a few things coded with that already.

Start Stop Off all the time
Fold Mirrors on Lock
Rear DRL on
Door Handle lights on reverse
Acoustic Lock

Always feel on edge when coding options as the various modules throw errors and the car beeps and bongs. On restart all is fine.

BimmerCode has a nice interface and easy to use. I always make sure the ipad is fully charged and also the engine is running. I played around alot with expert mode in my F30 but not so much in this car. I also take pics of what I changed and write down the menus and changes in a note book.

The things that Bavarain Coding did for me were out of my comfort zone. I know some have coded the Alpina Flash themselves aswel as other options using Esys? but i'm not that confident with the complex stuff.

I might get a decent local coder to look at mine, must get a wish list.

Can you tell me more about the idrive 6 upgrade, i thought this was a hardware only.mod ?
I had ID5 before and it was a software update to get it to 6.

I know that some people have swapped out there whole Idrive system to get the latest one. Took around 50 mins to get it from 5 to 6. No mods to hardware.
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I had ID5 before and it was a software updtae to get it to 6.

I know that some people have swapped out there whole Idrive system to get the latest one. Took around 50 mins to get it from 5 to 6. No mods to hardware.
What year is your car ? I dont think i have id5 ,mine is a 2016 but was built 2015.
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      05-17-2020, 10:32 AM   #77
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I had ID5 before and it was a software updtae to get it to 6.

I know that some people have swapped out there whole Idrive system to get the latest one. Took around 50 mins to get it from 5 to 6. No mods to hardware.
What year is your car ? I dont think i have id5 ,mine is a 2016 but was built 2015.
2016 (Registered in May).

Can you post a pic of your idrive main menu. ID5 have the small tiles for each option, ID6 has bigger ones...

5 and 6 comparison
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I had ID5 before and it was a software updtae to get it to 6.

I know that some people have swapped out there whole Idrive system to get the latest one. Took around 50 mins to get it from 5 to 6. No mods to hardware.
What year is your car ? I dont think i have id5 ,mine is a 2016 but was built 2015.
2016 (Registered in May).

Can you post a pic of your idrive main menu. ID5 have the small tiles for each option, ID6 has bigger ones...

5 and 6 comparison
This thread is gold! Just got my F06 this past weekend and this is giving me great ideas/guidance on what to do with my new baby!
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hmm ive never noticed it not do this, need to test

- Goes into S8 and doesn't stop at S7
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Just updating my mod thread...

- Rear Roundel Surround now in black gloss

- TCR Motorsport Paddles added
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you do it yourself ? looking to get a few bits done on my space grey 640d,,maybethe wing repeaters,,already got front grille
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you do it yourself ? looking to get a few bits done on my space grey 640d,,maybethe wing repeaters,,already got front grille
Yes mate, did it myself.

Not much chrome left on the car now.

Was experimenting with wrapping the front and rear badge edges in gloss black.

You can buy some black edged badges from IND for $115. bit steep bit i'm sure they will be of good quality. tried to wrap the front. Think it came out ok, just need to heat the edge for a seamless finish.

Will leave for a few days to see...
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Just updating my mod thread...

- Rear Roundel Surround now in black gloss

- TCR Motorsport Paddles added
i think i like these,
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Just updating my mod thread...

- Rear Roundel Surround now in black gloss

- TCR Motorsport Paddles added
i think i like these,
After driving around with them for a week or so, I find them so much better. The position of them is more outwards too which is nice along with the feel
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Updates...

A few modifications done again recently. Just updating the personal build thread.

Pedal Covers Fitted

Roundel Edges Wrapped Gloss Black

Custom Steering Wheel Fitted (with bespoke options)
- Flat Bottom
- Full Smooth Nappa Leather
- Mid Grey Centre Stripe (12 o clock)
- Mid Grey Stitching
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Tinted Rear Lights and Reflectors
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Updates...

A few modifications done again recently. Just updating the personal build thread.

Pedal Covers Fitted

Roundel Edges Wrapped Gloss Black

Custom Steering Wheel Fitted (with bespoke options)
- Flat Bottom
- Full Smooth Nappa Leather
- Mid Grey Centre Stripe (12 o clock)
- Mid Grey Stitching
- TCR Autosport Paddles

Tinted Rear Lights and Reflectors
Did you took the rear lights and reflectors off? I would do mine as well but don't fancy taking them off..
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got to say i really detest tinted rear lights..but as long as your happy.
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