DCT GTS Software Upgrade

KmndntKlink · 10-11-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M0J0

I have been driving this for about two weeks now. Best 125 bucks I have spent lately. It changes the car quite a bit. I did euro mdm a while ago and adds some fun to the car without turning the TC all the way off. This is more than just fun. It fixes a few headaches that annoyed me with the car. It also gives a performance boost you can feel. I have debated on test pipes and a tune, but I just don't see it worth the money. This is a bargain. It is a huge bargain if you have never coded your car before.

dude test pipes are awesome, you don't even know. match it with a tune (yes tunes are expensive, but it makes a huge difference in throttle & steering & power delivery). DCT flash is nice and all (still getting around to actually paying Alex to do it) but its not adding power like test pipes & a tune. test pipes are cheap and an awesome upgrade.

I agree all the coding features are small, but make a huge impact on daily driving joy.

Evan_RS · 10-11-2013, 07:51 PM

Hello Alex, when is the next time you are coming to Hawaii, Honolulu? Me are some of my friends would love to get this GTS software update

sg///M3 · 10-11-2013, 08:07 PM

+1 on the benefits of the GTS software. Upshifts are quicker under acceleration and downshifts snappier. It also seems to have largely remedied the downshift hesitation at low speeds. Well worth the money and the coding was a bonus. Thanks Alex!

KmndntKlink · 10-11-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sg///M3

+1 on the benefits of the GTS software. Upshifts are quicker under acceleration and downshifts snappier. It also seems to have largely remedied the downshift hesitation at low speeds. Well worth the money and the coding was a bonus. Thanks Alex!

good to know, i never understood why it hesitates so much. @ least m mode is quick lol. This will probably be my next upgrade

thorny · 10-11-2013, 08:44 PM

Alex knows what he is doing and very easy to work with. GTS software helps with low speed jerks and shifts are very quick. It changes exhaust note on shifts at moderate acceleration, sounds a little weird, but still highly recommended!

His price is the best too!

M3 Pilot · 10-11-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thorny

Alex knows what he is doing and very easy to work with. GTS software helps with low speed jerks and shifts are very quick. It changes exhaust note on shifts at moderate acceleration, sounds a little weird, but still highly recommended!

His price is the best too!

Can you expand a little what you meant by, "changes exhaust note on shifts at moderate acceleration" ?

Cheers

thorny · 10-11-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Pilot

Can you expand a little what you meant by, "changes exhaust note on shifts at moderate acceleration" ?

Cheers

It might be because I am supercharged (Ess625) and have Akra exhaust. Exhaust note has changed due to different way the box shifts, it is very hard to described how it changed. It used to be more snappy, like click-click-click with abrupt changes in RPMs, now the noise is somewhat smeared, not as snappy. Not sure if others experienced the same. Dont take it that it is worst, it is just different. This is mostly noticeable when accelerating at say 40% in lower gears.

M3 Pilot · 10-11-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thorny

It might be because I am supercharged (Ess625) and have Akra exhaust. Exhaust note has changed due to different way the box shifts, it is very hard to described how it changed. It used to be more snappy, like click-click-click with abrupt changes in RPMs, now the noise is somewhat smeared, not as snappy. Not sure if others experienced the same. Dont take it that it is worst, it is just different. This is mostly noticeable when accelerating at say 40% in lower gears.

I just bought the cable but haven't had time to get down to it.

I really need to make time to know what you guys are talking about.

Thanks

sg///M3 · 10-11-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thorny

It might be because I am supercharged (Ess625) and have Akra exhaust. Exhaust note has changed due to different way the box shifts, it is very hard to described how it changed. It used to be more snappy, like click-click-click with abrupt changes in RPMs, now the noise is somewhat smeared, not as snappy. Not sure if others experienced the same. Dont take it that it is worst, it is just different. This is mostly noticeable when accelerating at say 40% in lower gears.

I haven't really noticed this. I'm also supercharged with aftermarket exhaust.

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Originally Posted by M3 Pilot

I just bought the cable but haven't had time to get down to it.

I really need to make time to know what you guys are talking about.

Thanks

It only took about an hour to code & load the software, even with a few connection glitches. Pretty painless process.

Grapesape · 10-11-2013, 11:06 PM

I also feel it is more snappy, especially in the aggressive modes. Some people even say it's too snappy.

thorny · 10-12-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Grapesape

I also feel it is more snappy, especially in the aggressive modes. Some people even say it's too snappy.

I think it is like any exhaust sound discussion - totally hard to find an agreement

e46m3to135i · 10-12-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Valentino_RS

Hello Alex, when is the next time you are coming to Hawaii, Honolulu? Me are some of my friends would love to get this GTS software update

Just give Alex a call. He did the GTS flash for me and another guy here via remote. If you need the cable just shoot me a PM and you can borrow it.

-Nick

MWM3 · 11-06-2013, 11:21 PM

Can anyone confirm if you can default to higher D modes besides D2 with the GTS software?

e46m3to135i · 11-07-2013, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MWM3

Can anyone confirm if you can default to higher D modes besides D2 with the GTS software?

With the GTS flash, you can only change the default M mode setting. The D mode cant be changed from the default setting of D2 on start up.

lve2xlr8 · 11-07-2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by thorny

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Originally Posted by M3 Pilot

Can you expand a little what you meant by, "changes exhaust note on shifts at moderate acceleration" ?

Cheers

It might be because I am supercharged (Ess625) and have Akra exhaust. Exhaust note has changed due to different way the box shifts, it is very hard to described how it changed. It used to be more snappy, like click-click-click with abrupt changes in RPMs, now the noise is somewhat smeared, not as snappy. Not sure if others experienced the same. Dont take it that it is worst, it is just different. This is mostly noticeable when accelerating at say 40% in lower gears.

I know exactly what you're talking about. This actually bothers me quite a bit. Where it seemed the US program would cut throttle in between shifts, the gts software almost seems to slip into gear at partial throttle at higher rpms. Everything else is great, but this annoys as I preferred the sound of the US with my Akra

JDM3 · 11-07-2013, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lve2xlr8

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Originally Posted by thorny

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Originally Posted by M3 Pilot

Can you expand a little what you meant by, "changes exhaust note on shifts at moderate acceleration" ?

Cheers

It might be because I am supercharged (Ess625) and have Akra exhaust. Exhaust note has changed due to different way the box shifts, it is very hard to described how it changed. It used to be more snappy, like click-click-click with abrupt changes in RPMs, now the noise is somewhat smeared, not as snappy. Not sure if others experienced the same. Dont take it that it is worst, it is just different. This is mostly noticeable when accelerating at say 40% in lower gears.

I know exactly what you're talking about. This actually bothers me quite a bit. Where it seemed the US program would cut throttle in between shifts, the gts software almost seems to slip into gear at partial throttle at higher rpms. Everything else is great, but this annoys as I preferred the sound of the US with my Akra

Agreed. Just drive more aggressively and its sounds better

MWM3 · 11-12-2013, 03:54 PM

I met up with Alex to get some coding + DME 240E + GTS DCT done to the car. Definitely a significant improvement as others have said. The car pulls a lot harder now and it has smoothed out a lot of the issues I had with DCT and power down low (likely attributable to the DME update). This is a no-brainer if you haven't updated yet.

e92s65 · 11-13-2013, 07:28 PM

Alex been super response and answering all my question can't wait to get my GTS DCT flash!

E92inSG · 11-13-2013, 08:56 PM

Alex is the man!!! Due to time difference with me being halfway around the globe I couldn't really get a decent appointment to do the coding. But a simple message to Alex's mobile and he was good to go even though he had just brushed his teeth and was getting ready for bed!

Coding done! GTS DCT done in under an hour! That's what I call customer service!!!!!

webninja · 11-16-2013, 12:06 AM

Another Alex fan here - just finished getting a few things coded plus the GTS DCT. Wow, does it snap when it shifts now, plus in regular D2 it's smoother, and shifts very calmly when you're not on it.

Alex was great to work with - don't hesitate to get the GTS DCT or any other coding from him, top notch service.

BMW3DK · 11-16-2013, 10:11 AM

Hey Alex,

what would you say about doing a m3 in Sweden pr. remote...

//
Chris

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Originally Posted by E92inSG

Alex is the man!!! Due to time difference with me being halfway around the globe I couldn't really get a decent appointment to do the coding. But a simple message to Alex's mobile and he was good to go even though he had just brushed his teeth and was getting ready for bed!

Coding done! GTS DCT done in under an hour! That's what I call customer service!!!!!

Alex@Alpine · 02-05-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW3DK

Hey Alex,

what would you say about doing a m3 in Sweden pr. remote...

//
Chris

Hey Chris, I do worldwide, no problem

10-11-2013, 07:51 PM	#156
Evan_RS Captain 135 Rep 810 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (17)	Hello Alex, when is the next time you are coming to Hawaii, Honolulu? Me are some of my friends would love to get this GTS software update
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10-11-2013, 08:07 PM	#157
sg///M3 Lieutenant 6 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	+1 on the benefits of the GTS software. Upshifts are quicker under acceleration and downshifts snappier. It also seems to have largely remedied the downshift hesitation at low speeds. Well worth the money and the coding was a bonus. Thanks Alex!
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thorny Captain 83 Rep 954 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (9)	Alex knows what he is doing and very easy to work with. GTS software helps with low speed jerks and shifts are very quick. It changes exhaust note on shifts at moderate acceleration, sounds a little weird, but still highly recommended! His price is the best too!
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Grapesape Private First Class 12 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2016 Mineral white m4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	I also feel it is more snappy, especially in the aggressive modes. Some people even say it's too snappy.
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11-06-2013, 11:21 PM	#167
MWM3 Banned 41 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Can anyone confirm if you can default to higher D modes besides D2 with the GTS software?
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11-12-2013, 03:54 PM	#171
MWM3 Banned 41 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I met up with Alex to get some coding + DME 240E + GTS DCT done to the car. Definitely a significant improvement as others have said. The car pulls a lot harder now and it has smoothed out a lot of the issues I had with DCT and power down low (likely attributable to the DME update). This is a no-brainer if you haven't updated yet.
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11-13-2013, 07:28 PM	#172
e92s65 New Member 4 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 92 m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: san jose iTrader: (0)	Alex been super response and answering all my question can't wait to get my GTS DCT flash!
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11-13-2013, 08:56 PM	#173
E92inSG Captain 553 Rep 815 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Asia iTrader: (1)	Alex is the man!!! Due to time difference with me being halfway around the globe I couldn't really get a decent appointment to do the coding. But a simple message to Alex's mobile and he was good to go even though he had just brushed his teeth and was getting ready for bed! Coding done! GTS DCT done in under an hour! That's what I call customer service!!!!! __________________ IG @f80_guy
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11-16-2013, 12:06 AM	#174
webninja First Lieutenant 23 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (5)	Another Alex fan here - just finished getting a few things coded plus the GTS DCT. Wow, does it snap when it shifts now, plus in regular D2 it's smoother, and shifts very calmly when you're not on it. Alex was great to work with - don't hesitate to get the GTS DCT or any other coding from him, top notch service.
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