Which DCT tune?

Josparky · 08-16-2016, 10:13 AM

Hi guys

I'm sure this has been debated before... But I can't find a straight forward answer.

Wish to get a DCT tune but dunno which one to get?
BPM seems to be the priciest... Is there a reason for it being more expensive than ESS or Evolve DCT tunes?

Which one's the best or are they pretty much the same?

My car's mechanically all stock but planning on getting the BPM or ESS tune later..

Thx

dparm · 08-16-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Josparky

Hi guys

I'm sure this has been debated before... But I can't find a straight forward answer.

Wish to get a DCT tune but dunno which one to get?
BPM seems to be the priciest... Is there a reason for it being more expensive than ESS or Evolve DCT tunes?

Which one's the best or are they pretty much the same?

My car's mechanically all stock but planning on getting the BPM or ESS tune later..

Thx

BPM seems to win on customer service alone.

///M Power-Belgium · 08-16-2016, 10:51 AM

I have 3 years the BPM engine tune and DCT software upgrade , and I'm very happy with it !
Of course the customer service and knowledge from Mike is outstanding as well

In short...BPM is the best out there !

BPMSport · 08-16-2016, 01:01 PM

You're better off waiting and getting the engine and DCT tune at the same time, and then reach out to us for a discount code for the package.

E90Dave · 08-16-2016, 01:53 PM

Get BPM engine and trans tune at same time Mike is second to none

///Matthew · 08-16-2016, 06:50 PM

I have nothing to compare it to other than stock, but I absolutely love the DCT tune that I got from Mike at BPM. I didn't think there was much room for improvement over the stock DCT software, I only upgraded since Mike was working on my car anyway. I was pleasantly surprised when I took the car out for the first time with the BPM software. Amazing.

jdub486 · 08-16-2016, 08:00 PM

I'm running the BPM stage 2 engine tune, but the Dinan DCT tune. Very happy with both. BPM customer service has been top notch. Dinan customer service is not great. For whatever it's worth, my dealer was not able to successfully flash the Dinan DCT software when the BPM was installed. The Dinan DCT program had to be flashed first, and then BPM.

The Dinan DCT flash only cost me $225. A noticeable improvement in clutch engagement from a dead stop, downshifting, upshifting (faster) and overall smoother in Drive mode. Also, you notice quicker reverse engagement.

BPM DCT will allow you to flash yourself and switch between stock, EURO, and tuned.

roastbeef · 08-16-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

You're better off waiting and getting the engine and DCT tune at the same time, and then reach out to us for a discount code for the package.

i think i remember reading somewhere that if someone had a tune from you and the dealer wiped it doing warranty work that you re-program for free/small fee. is that accurate?

BPMSport · 08-16-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

You're better off waiting and getting the engine and DCT tune at the same time, and then reach out to us for a discount code for the package.

i think i remember reading somewhere that if someone had a tune from you and the dealer wiped it doing warranty work that you re-program for free/small fee. is that accurate?

Customers with the tune can reload it with their BPM cable in 5 minutes

Icecreamfoo · 08-17-2016, 02:01 PM

I went with BPM DCT tune and have never looked back since

I've had several different OE DCT software over the years, from stock to GTS, as well as euro stock version, compared to those I felt BMP's DCT tune is just much more refined. For a non-track car that I have fun with on the streets, overall the shifts are just that much smoother in all driving modes.

The car/tranny also jerks very little when you coast down to a stop, which is a big plus for me in street driving; personally I think Mike's tune handles this aspect much better than the GTS or the Euro software.

And like many above have mentioned, top notch customer service...

burnrbr · 08-17-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Icecreamfoo

I went with BPM DCT tune and have never looked back since

I've had several different OE DCT software over the years, from stock to GTS, as well as euro stock version, compared to those I felt BMP's DCT tune is just much more refined. For a non-track car that I have fun with on the streets, overall the shifts are just that much smoother in all driving modes.

The car/tranny also jerks very little when you coast down to a stop, which is a big plus for me in street driving; personally I think Mike's tune handles this aspect much better than the GTS or the Euro software.

And like many above have mentioned, top notch customer service...

The smoother downshifting may persuade me to go with BMP.

oolas3 · 08-17-2016, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jdub486

I'm running the BPM stage 2 engine tune, but the Dinan DCT tune. Very happy with both. BPM customer service has been top notch. Dinan customer service is not great. For whatever it's worth, my dealer was not able to successfully flash the Dinan DCT software when the BPM was installed. The Dinan DCT program had to be flashed first, and then BPM.

The Dinan DCT flash only cost me $225. A noticeable improvement in clutch engagement from a dead stop, downshifting, upshifting (faster) and overall smoother in Drive mode. Also, you notice quicker reverse engagement.

BPM DCT will allow you to flash yourself and switch between stock, EURO, and tuned.

+1. My exact set-up too except I paid $150 for the Dinan DCT tune when it was on sale (when they use to have sales but that's another thread). Highly recommended on both. Also agree about customer service. BPM is great and Dinan is not so great.

EJT86 · 08-17-2016, 05:14 PM

Are there any that don't defaul to "D"? This is the only reason I've not gotten one I always drive in "S"

cmo_93 · 08-17-2016, 07:00 PM

I used Alex @ Alpine, no complaints thus far.

I have not dealt with BPM but I will say:

BPM, Alex and AA will be the only ones getting my business as long as I own this m3, based off of customer service alone.

Redd · 08-17-2016, 07:20 PM

I have BPM Stage 2 and Alpine DCT. Loving both, and both are awesome to deal with.

72dan · 08-30-2016, 03:16 AM

I just had Alex at Alpine put his DCT tune on my 09 M3 last weekend.

It is day and night over what the factory had installed.
For the first time I can put the car in drive and it selects the proper gears.

It fixed a lot of the issues where at low rpms the shifting was very lazy.

In M mode manually shifting it will now chirps the tires into 3rd gear. I run 265/30/19 Advan AD08R up front 275/35/19 rear, those are sticky tires to chirp into 3rd.

Downshifting it matches rpm's better, I don't feel a downshift coming into a corner, just hear it in the rpm's going up.

I am really impressed and pleased with the tune.

bgalex · 08-30-2016, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

You're better off waiting and getting the engine and DCT tune at the same time, and then reach out to us for a discount code for the package.

How much is for a DCT tune? Please PM details

Mmn710 · 08-30-2016, 10:46 PM

Alex @ alpine. Really makes a difference.

Cbozz · 08-30-2016, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

You're better off waiting and getting the engine and DCT tune at the same time, and then reach out to us for a discount code for the package.

Do you tune DCT for ESS SC too?

GeorgeA · 08-31-2016, 12:12 AM

Mine was done by Alex at Alpine and I'm very happy with it!

schlichtm3 · 08-31-2016, 05:36 AM

Since two Years my Stock M3 drives with the BPM Tune Stage I and DCT Tune. I'm very happy, much better than the stock DCT software. BPM - They have very good and Support. This was very important for me, because i live in Germany. THX BPM !!!!

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Josparky Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3; 2012 E88 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Which DCT tune? Hi guys I'm sure this has been debated before... But I can't find a straight forward answer. Wish to get a DCT tune but dunno which one to get? BPM seems to be the priciest... Is there a reason for it being more expensive than ESS or Evolve DCT tunes? Which one's the best or are they pretty much the same? My car's mechanically all stock but planning on getting the BPM or ESS tune later.. Thx __________________ [2011 E92 M3 Jerez Black] evolve stage II \| alpine dct & mdm \| resonated test pipes \| rays forged G25 \| vorsteiner gts-v front lip \| metak rear diffuser \| awron gauge
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///Matthew Major 196 Rep 1,231 Posts Drives: 2013 M3, 1999 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (3)	I have nothing to compare it to other than stock, but I absolutely love the DCT tune that I got from Mike at BPM. I didn't think there was much room for improvement over the stock DCT software, I only upgraded since Mike was working on my car anyway. I was pleasantly surprised when I took the car out for the first time with the BPM software. Amazing. __________________ 2013 Santorini Blue M3 1999 Estoril Blue M3 mfatuation.com
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jdub486 Captain 273 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 19' M2C dct/ e90 335d dd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	I'm running the BPM stage 2 engine tune, but the Dinan DCT tune. Very happy with both. BPM customer service has been top notch. Dinan customer service is not great. For whatever it's worth, my dealer was not able to successfully flash the Dinan DCT software when the BPM was installed. The Dinan DCT program had to be flashed first, and then BPM. The Dinan DCT flash only cost me $225. A noticeable improvement in clutch engagement from a dead stop, downshifting, upshifting (faster) and overall smoother in Drive mode. Also, you notice quicker reverse engagement. BPM DCT will allow you to flash yourself and switch between stock, EURO, and tuned.
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Icecreamfoo Second Lieutenant 134 Rep 272 Posts Drives: Boosted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Santa Monica/Yorba Linda iTrader: (48)	I went with BPM DCT tune and have never looked back since I've had several different OE DCT software over the years, from stock to GTS, as well as euro stock version, compared to those I felt BMP's DCT tune is just much more refined. For a non-track car that I have fun with on the streets, overall the shifts are just that much smoother in all driving modes. The car/tranny also jerks very little when you coast down to a stop, which is a big plus for me in street driving; personally I think Mike's tune handles this aspect much better than the GTS or the Euro software. And like many above have mentioned, top notch customer service... __________________ ~ S65 + Harrop Love ~
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EJT86 Brigadier General 2383 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2018 BMW M2 [0.00]	Are there any that don't defaul to "D"? This is the only reason I've not gotten one I always drive in "S"
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cmo_93 Lieutenant 201 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 981 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	I used Alex @ Alpine, no complaints thus far. I have not dealt with BPM but I will say: BPM, Alex and AA will be the only ones getting my business as long as I own this m3, based off of customer service alone.
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Redd Brigadier General 3900 Rep 4,167 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	I have BPM Stage 2 and Alpine DCT. Loving both, and both are awesome to deal with.
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72dan Private 48 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 DCT coupe white/beige Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 coupe [0.00]	DCT Tune I just had Alex at Alpine put his DCT tune on my 09 M3 last weekend. It is day and night over what the factory had installed. For the first time I can put the car in drive and it selects the proper gears. It fixed a lot of the issues where at low rpms the shifting was very lazy. In M mode manually shifting it will now chirps the tires into 3rd gear. I run 265/30/19 Advan AD08R up front 275/35/19 rear, those are sticky tires to chirp into 3rd. Downshifting it matches rpm's better, I don't feel a downshift coming into a corner, just hear it in the rpm's going up. I am really impressed and pleased with the tune. __________________ Regards, 72dan
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schlichtm3 Driver 157 Rep 155 Posts Drives: M4 Competition 2019 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Since two Years my Stock M3 drives with the BPM Tune Stage I and DCT Tune. I'm very happy, much better than the stock DCT software. BPM - They have very good and Support. This was very important for me, because i live in Germany. THX BPM !!!!
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