DCT GTS Software Upgrade

SDPLV · 11-19-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Weyne Masters

That should' be cause you are rookie in this FORUM

And you're a veteran of some sort - who can't get work done on his M3 for 6 months?

Don't hate. The man does strong work, and the GTS flash is just awesome.

Alex@Alpine · 11-21-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Weyne Masters

His awser avaibility tô do that!

Because I have asked you Wayne to make your appoints VIA email. You always want to whatsapp the appointment. Send me an appointment time & day in PST to alex@alpinemss.com I will make it happen for you. The first time you received your package I did your vehicle within 1 day of you receiving it, am I wrong?

Weyne Masters · 11-21-2016, 12:29 PM

About last time I need to be honest you did Great!

dparm · 11-21-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GLTSRY1905

Sorry for the noob question. Picked up my e92 dct 2 months ago. So don't really have much experience with dual clutches in general. Will this affect the lifespan of the dct? Since it's shifting "faster" which probably results in a little harsher shifts. Basically it's working harder than the stock software.

Yes, in theory, it should cause more wear.

rich4life611 · 11-21-2016, 01:44 PM

Placed my order the other day! Very excited to see the difference!

JDM_CL9 · 11-22-2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rich4life611

Placed my order the other day! Very excited to see the difference!

You won't be disappointed! The drive-ability, smoothness, and speed is improved noticeably!

SDPLV · 11-22-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GLTSRY1905

Sorry for the noob question. Picked up my e92 dct 2 months ago. So don't really have much experience with dual clutches in general. Will this affect the lifespan of the dct? Since it's shifting "faster" which probably results in a little harsher shifts. Basically it's working harder than the stock software.

DCT may work slightly harder but the rest of the car is benefitting from the smoother shifts. (And of course your joints)...

Before this update I never drove the car in "D" mode cause the car acted like it had its own agenda while in lower gear, now I'm not opposed to it cause it acts more civilized at low speeds.

Now to see what updating the engine from 190E to 241E might do...

Fearce · 11-22-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Yes, in theory, it should cause more wear.

I don't think there's enough information to determine that. It could be such an improvement in operation that it actually reduces wear.

Regardless, I will certainly be updating my DCT to this version.

Bus Driver · 11-22-2016, 04:45 PM

Hoping to get a used 2010 E92 M3 with Evolve and DCT tune soon. Not sure what the car's base software.
How do I know what's my base software and if I get my local BMW dealer to flash me the latest 240e , will I need to get Evolve to send me a new file for this?

cvstar9M3 · 01-27-2017, 08:13 PM

Thinking of getting this aggressive GTS coding... I've had my 2011 e90 zcp for about two months and sometimes around town I really dislike the DCT transmission... car feels sluggish... taking off from start there is definitely a lag (specially when the car is cold)... there is a slag when backing up as well. Is this service still available?

becausephilchow · 01-28-2017, 05:43 AM

Didnt' get mine from Alex, but, I can say with the GTS Flash, the DCT Transmission is heavily improved!

SDPLV · 01-28-2017, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cvstar9M3

Thinking of getting this aggressive GTS coding... I've had my 2011 e90 zcp for about two months and sometimes around town I really dislike the DCT transmission... car feels sluggish... taking off from start there is definitely a lag (specially when the car is cold)... there is a slag when backing up as well. Is this service still available?

If you feel its sluggish and lagging its not the GTS DCT flash you need but the ECU update, and Stage 1 ECU Tune (map to 91 or above octane).

DCT update fixes the ridiculous stock bucking effect at lower gears.

Honestly, you should just do both though.Very improved drive from stock which at times is frustrating.

It is available, just reach out to Alex or check his website.

Helmsman · 01-28-2017, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cvstar9M3

Thinking of getting this aggressive GTS coding... I've had my 2011 e90 zcp for about two months and sometimes around town I really dislike the DCT transmission... car feels sluggish... taking off from start there is definitely a lag (specially when the car is cold)... there is a slag when backing up as well. Is this service still available?

This is odd, mines never been acting like that (2nd box due to dealer mistake). Understand the US of some reason get a different SW version but frustrating if that makes the product worse.
However, I do wait for the cold cycle to end as there is definitely more initual clutch slip otherwise.

ripper0306 · 01-28-2017, 09:31 AM

Posted to follow, I need that GTS Tune !

SDPLV · 01-28-2017, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bus Driver

Hoping to get a used 2010 E92 M3 with Evolve and DCT tune soon. Not sure what the car's base software.
How do I know what's my base software and if I get my local BMW dealer to flash me the latest 240e , will I need to get Evolve to send me a new file for this?

Yes, there will be a tuned map file.

Alex is easy to work with and can give you customized maps. I have no experience with Evolve but chances are it is very similar (just more expensive).

TomHudson · 01-28-2017, 11:15 AM

Have the GTS tune and upgraded M dynamic mode as well. Awesome...

With regards to wear, I would think the slower clutch grab would be harder on clutch life than a faster one.

JPSurratt2005 · 01-28-2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TomHudson

Have the GTS tune and upgraded M dynamic mode as well. Awesome...

With regards to wear, I would think the slower clutch grab would be harder on clutch life than a faster one.

From what I can tell after about 10k miles with the software update, S4 grabs like S5 used to, so I just use S4 driving around town and S5 when I'm going M mode balls out. The rev match is also more aggressive. My guess would be any extra wear would probably only be expected in S5 when it's grabbing super hard. Barks the tires 1-2 and 2-3.

SDPLV · 01-28-2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSurratt2005

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Originally Posted by TomHudson

Have the GTS tune and upgraded M dynamic mode as well. Awesome...

With regards to wear, I would think the slower clutch grab would be harder on clutch life than a faster one.

From what I can tell after about 10k miles with the software update, S4 grabs like S5 used to, so I just use S4 driving around town and S5 when I'm going M mode balls out. The rev match is also more aggressive. My guess would be any extra wear would probably only be expected in S5 when it's grabbing super hard. Barks the tires 1-2 and 2-3.

Thats exactly the same settings I use. Local roads S4 and until oil is at optimal temp, S5/M-mode once car is warmed up and I can break free of traffic on highway. (Although with the ECU tune it kicked it up another notch.)

Ibo24 · 02-09-2017, 07:31 AM

Will this work on a 335i 2012 with DCT?

Kash · 02-10-2017, 06:40 PM

Dinan is running 50% off for tunes. Is that better than GTS tune? Or is it an compliment on top of GTS tune?

Sellout · 02-11-2017, 03:25 PM

I'd be shocked if the Dinan DCT software(or any other, really) was anything other than a GTS file with maybe a slight adjustment to the shift time.

JamesT335I · 02-13-2017, 01:38 AM

what's the current going price for this tune alex?

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Bus Driver Enlisted Member 11 Rep 40 Posts Drives: M4 Sakhir Orange Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Hoping to get a used 2010 E92 M3 with Evolve and DCT tune soon. Not sure what the car's base software. How do I know what's my base software and if I get my local BMW dealer to flash me the latest 240e , will I need to get Evolve to send me a new file for this?
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01-27-2017, 08:13 PM	#296
cvstar9M3 Major 314 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: 2011 MR e90ZCP 6-MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: The Bean iTrader: (1)	Thinking of getting this aggressive GTS coding... I've had my 2011 e90 zcp for about two months and sometimes around town I really dislike the DCT transmission... car feels sluggish... taking off from start there is definitely a lag (specially when the car is cold)... there is a slag when backing up as well. Is this service still available? __________________ 2011 MR e90ZCP, 6-mt 2011.75 e90 M3 ZCP, DCT, ZP2, ZCV, JB w/ 2Toned FoxRed/Black Interior - SOLD
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01-28-2017, 05:43 AM	#297
becausephilchow Lieutenant 187 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (2)	Didnt' get mine from Alex, but, I can say with the GTS Flash, the DCT Transmission is heavily improved!
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ripper0306 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 233 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Black & White Edition Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: French Riviera (South of France) iTrader: (1)	Posted to follow, I need that GTS Tune ! __________________ BMW M3 E92 Black & White Edition \| BMWP Kidneys \| Carbon Spoiler/Lip/Diffuser \| Akrapovic Evolution + Delete R \| OEM Black ZCP Wheels Honda S2000 04' - Bilstein B14 \| Aero Kit \| HKS Spec-L \| KN FIPK
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TomHudson Major 667 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Have the GTS tune and upgraded M dynamic mode as well. Awesome... With regards to wear, I would think the slower clutch grab would be harder on clutch life than a faster one.
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02-09-2017, 07:31 AM	#305
Ibo24 New BMW owner 148 Rep 653 Posts Drives: BMW 420i F36 2018 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 316d F30 [0.00]	Will this work on a 335i 2012 with DCT?
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02-10-2017, 06:40 PM	#306
Kash Private First Class 63 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 DCT AW/FR Join Date: May 2013 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Dinan is running 50% off for tunes. Is that better than GTS tune? Or is it an compliment on top of GTS tune? __________________ 2011 M3 E92 Alpine White/Fox Red DCT
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Sellout Private 21 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I'd be shocked if the Dinan DCT software(or any other, really) was anything other than a GTS file with maybe a slight adjustment to the shift time.
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02-13-2017, 01:38 AM	#308
JamesT335I Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 296 Posts Drives: M3 2009 E92 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: King george, VA iTrader: (1)	what's the current price? what's the current going price for this tune alex?
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