Alex Alpine ECU Tune

ToddinTN · 04-04-2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mrdoja

It's like a drug. Started with stage 1, then 2, now E85..My name is Doug, and I'm an addict :-)

Yep.. E85 is on the horizon for me...

Stage 2 is the gateway....

m3jala · 04-05-2019, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mrdoja

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Originally Posted by m3jala

Going to graduate to the stage 2 big boy club soon. Woohoo.

It's like a drug. Started with stage 1, then 2, now E85..My name is Doug, and I'm an addict :-)

I keep telling myself a stage 2 tune is still oem+ :-)

DavidZ · 04-05-2019, 11:06 AM

I just wanted to verify: when we flash a more aggressive map and clear adaptations, does the DME incrementally try to reach the new targets or start with the new targets and back down if it "detects issues"? I would think it's the former but wanted to make sure.

Shredicus · 04-05-2019, 11:51 PM

Alex is the man. Originally got my tune from him way back in 2014 when I was still living in CA but have since moved out of state. I wanted to update to his latest optimizations of the tune and also check out some burble action so I purchased a cable from Alex. He sent superb instructions and I got everything updated remotely without a hitch. Car is running like a raped ape.

Thanks again Alex; great to see so many people running your tune on the forums nowadays!

Alex@Alpine · 04-09-2019, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidZ

I just wanted to verify: when we flash a more aggressive map and clear adaptations, does the DME incrementally try to reach the new targets or start with the new targets and back down if it "detects issues"? I would think it's the former but wanted to make sure.

Incrementally. If you flash/clear adaptions on a E9X M3 throw it on a dyno the first pull is usually a dud. Not until the 4th+ you start seeing gains. 200+ miles of driving you'll feel the car to run smoother and faster to response.

ryguy0492 · 04-09-2019, 12:35 PM

just checking, is stage 2 okay with just test pipes done? Still having secondary cats/resonators

Also this e85 stuff sounds interesting..

Alex@Alpine · 04-09-2019, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ryguy0492

just checking, is stage 2 okay with just test pipes done? Still having secondary cats/resonators

Also this e85 stuff sounds interesting..

You are fine both on stage 2 and e85 map

ryguy0492 · 04-09-2019, 12:48 PM

very cool thanks, I'm getting a used x-pipe this week to chop up and put test pipes on. Excited to try e85.

HeavyArmZ · 04-10-2019, 07:57 PM

Will the stage 1 tune erase the GTS flash currently on the car? Is a battery tender needed? I have the Deltran 1.25 amp 12 volt.

Route 16 · 04-10-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyArmZ

Will the stage 1 tune erase the GTS flash currently on the car? Is a battery tender needed? I have the Deltran 1.25 amp 12 volt.

It won’t erase the the GTS flash. Charging the car the night before is fine. The motor tune probably takes 10 min from start to finish

HeavyArmZ · 04-10-2019, 08:27 PM

Sounds good. Thanks for your help!

Dpc2u · 04-10-2019, 08:29 PM

If this is the 1st tune you are loading, it actually takes about an hour to make a backup file, 45 min, load 241e, 7 min, and then the tune, another 7 min. I kept a charger on it at 20 amps.

MechEngineer408 · 04-10-2019, 08:40 PM

FWIW I backed up the stock file, loaded 241e, and the tune with no tender attached. No issues. I did turn everything off and shut all the doors while everything was running.

SSII_E90M3 · 04-15-2019, 11:07 PM

E85 tune from Alex has improved my 1/4 mile time! I went from a 13.9 at 102mph, to a 13.5 at 104mph. On top of this improvement his customer service is great. Quick responses and great product. Will be doing DCT flash soon.

This is in Albuquerque NM with a density altitude of 7101.00 ft.

Alex@Alpine · 04-20-2019, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SSII_E90M3

E85 tune from Alex has improved my 1/4 mile time! I went from a 13.9 at 102mph, to a 13.5 at 104mph. On top of this improvement his customer service is great. Quick responses and great product. Will be doing DCT flash soon.

This is in Albuquerque NM with a density altitude of 7101.00 ft.

Very nice specially 7K above sea level

bmwm3s65 · 04-22-2019, 09:44 AM

Anyone know what the map request syntax is for e85? is it the e85 octane stage 2?

bmwm3s65 · 04-22-2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by glacket

Anyone know what the map request syntax is for e85? is it the e85 octane stage 2?

Alex sent me the correct syntax. Thanks!

714gt3cup · 04-22-2019, 08:18 PM

I’m getting an error code when trying to load the e85 file that says “error initializing hardware crypto routine” . My car is now full of e85 so I’m a bit stuck . Any ideas?

codinge90 · 04-22-2019, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 714gt3cup

I’m getting an error code when trying to load the e85 file that says “error initializing hardware crypto routine” . My car is now full of e85 so I’m a bit stuck . Any ideas?

Reach out to Alex directly, he's very quick to respond

714gt3cup · 04-23-2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by codinge90

Reach out to Alex directly, he's very quick to respond

I did and received an updated file very promptly, thank you ! E85 is awesome !

ItsGary · 04-23-2019, 06:43 PM

Been on the tune since September, cars been running great. Alex is quick to respond, never had any issues with response time

Powashiftin · 04-23-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

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Originally Posted by SSII_E90M3

E85 tune from Alex has improved my 1/4 mile time! I went from a 13.9 at 102mph, to a 13.5 at 104mph. On top of this improvement his customer service is great. Quick responses and great product. Will be doing DCT flash soon.

This is in Albuquerque NM with a density altitude of 7101.00 ft.

Very nice specially 7K above sea level

What would this time be at sea level ?

04-05-2019, 11:06 AM	#663
DavidZ Lieutenant 88 Rep 395 Posts Drives: '11.5 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kensington, MD iTrader: (1)	I just wanted to verify: when we flash a more aggressive map and clear adaptations, does the DME incrementally try to reach the new targets or start with the new targets and back down if it "detects issues"? I would think it's the former but wanted to make sure. __________________ -David
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04-05-2019, 11:51 PM	#664
Shredicus Major 543 Rep 1,122 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (12)	Alex is the man. Originally got my tune from him way back in 2014 when I was still living in CA but have since moved out of state. I wanted to update to his latest optimizations of the tune and also check out some burble action so I purchased a cable from Alex. He sent superb instructions and I got everything updated remotely without a hitch. Car is running like a raped ape. Thanks again Alex; great to see so many people running your tune on the forums nowadays!
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04-09-2019, 12:35 PM	#666
ryguy0492 Private First Class 28 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	just checking, is stage 2 okay with just test pipes done? Still having secondary cats/resonators Also this e85 stuff sounds interesting..
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04-09-2019, 12:48 PM	#668
ryguy0492 Private First Class 28 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	very cool thanks, I'm getting a used x-pipe this week to chop up and put test pipes on. Excited to try e85.
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04-10-2019, 07:57 PM	#669
HeavyArmZ Enlisted Member 10 Rep 39 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Will the stage 1 tune erase the GTS flash currently on the car? Is a battery tender needed? I have the Deltran 1.25 amp 12 volt.
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04-10-2019, 08:27 PM	#671
HeavyArmZ Enlisted Member 10 Rep 39 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Sounds good. Thanks for your help!
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04-10-2019, 08:29 PM	#672
Dpc2u Major 11314 Rep 1,065 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E60 M5, F15 X5, E46 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Middle Tennessee iTrader: (0)	If this is the 1st tune you are loading, it actually takes about an hour to make a backup file, 45 min, load 241e, 7 min, and then the tune, another 7 min. I kept a charger on it at 20 amps. __________________ E46, E60 M5, E93 M3, F15 X5 IG - @thebimmerhaus
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04-10-2019, 08:40 PM	#673
MechEngineer408 Private First Class 232 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (1)	FWIW I backed up the stock file, loaded 241e, and the tune with no tender attached. No issues. I did turn everything off and shut all the doors while everything was running.
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04-15-2019, 11:07 PM	#674
SSII_E90M3 New Member 6 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E90 M3 SSII Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (0)	E85 tune from Alex has improved my 1/4 mile time! I went from a 13.9 at 102mph, to a 13.5 at 104mph. On top of this improvement his customer service is great. Quick responses and great product. Will be doing DCT flash soon. This is in Albuquerque NM with a density altitude of 7101.00 ft.
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04-22-2019, 09:44 AM	#676
bmwm3s65 First Lieutenant 286 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E90 M3 6spd Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Anyone know what the map request syntax is for e85? is it the e85 octane stage 2?
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04-22-2019, 08:18 PM	#678
714gt3cup Private First Class 27 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2015 bmw m3, 2008 bmw e90 m3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I’m getting an error code when trying to load the e85 file that says “error initializing hardware crypto routine” . My car is now full of e85 so I’m a bit stuck . Any ideas?
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04-23-2019, 06:43 PM	#681
ItsGary Colonel 1473 Rep 2,340 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Been on the tune since September, cars been running great. Alex is quick to respond, never had any issues with response time __________________ '09 ///M3 Sedan - Jerez Black/Fox Red Ext. '09 335i Coupe - Alpine White/Black - SOLD
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