Alex Alpine ECU Tune

Alex@Alpine · 09-29-2019, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by R-35

I just loaded the stage 2 93 octane map....quick question, can I use 94 octane with the 93 octane map since the gas stations around me don't have 93 octane, I just want to make sure it won't mess up the engine timing or anything like that.

Canadian Chevron 94 octane is almost equivalent to 91 shell. If your vehicle is Canadian spec and you requested 94 octane I made you a map equivalent to a 91 octane map, pumping 93 octane is no problem.

Everyone else if you are on a higher octane map do not ever pump lower octane fuel, switch the map or go to stock.

R-35 · 09-29-2019, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

Canadian Chevron 94 octane is almost equivalent to 91 shell. If your vehicle is Canadian spec and you requested 94 octane I made you a map equivalent to a 91 octane map, pumping 93 octane is no problem.

Everyone else if you are on a higher octane map do not ever pump lower octane fuel, switch the map or go to stock.

Am I better off switching to the 91 octane map and using Shell 91 octane fuel then? or is there a slight performance increase using the Petrol-Canada ultra 94 octane fuel with the Canadian spec 93/91 octane map....I don't want to be wasting money on higher octane fuel if there's no real difference. Thanks for the help.

Alex@Alpine · 09-29-2019, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by R-35

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Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

Canadian Chevron 94 octane is almost equivalent to 91 shell. If your vehicle is Canadian spec and you requested 94 octane I made you a map equivalent to a 91 octane map, pumping 93 octane is no problem.

Everyone else if you are on a higher octane map do not ever pump lower octane fuel, switch the map or go to stock.

Am I better off switching to the 91 octane map and using Shell 91 octane fuel then? or is there a slight performance increase using the Petrol-Canada ultra 94 octane fuel with the Canadian spec 93/91 octane map....I don't want to be wasting money on higher octane fuel if there's no real difference. Thanks for the help.

I'm not a fan of the 94 from chevron

Alex@Alpine · 10-08-2019, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by m7mad

Borla exhaust catless with stage 2 burble tune.. BACKFIRE !!!

Nice

jballer123 · 10-10-2019, 09:01 PM

hi i am trying to load another one of Alexs tunes and my Ams says its expired, has anyone else experienced this, thank you!!!

vitalsigns · 10-10-2019, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jballer123

hi i am trying to load another one of Alexs tunes and my Ams says its expired, has anyone else experienced this, thank you!!!

Happened to me this weekend. Alex was quick to provide a link to an update:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pe4...P8aAPJwwb/view

jballer123 · 10-10-2019, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vitalsigns

Happened to me this weekend. Alex was quick to provide a link to an update:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pe4...P8aAPJwwb/view

thank you!!

Aries326 · 10-17-2019, 09:22 AM

Just got my AA test pipes. I'll be requesting a new file from Alex to upload. Besides Stage 2, what else did you all with Stage 2 request? I'll be running 93 octane.

Is it ok to drive the car home with the Stage 1 tune and then flash the car when I get home or should I just have the garage flash it for me? Thanks.

that_grey_m3 · 10-17-2019, 03:02 PM

Does Alex offer a cold start rev limiter protection feature? I already have the stage 2, but I would like to add this feature.

Alex@Alpine · 10-18-2019, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

Does Alex offer a cold start rev limiter protection feature? I already have the stage 2, but I would like to add this feature.

It's standard anytime you select cold start delete I lower red line until the oil temp heats up.

that_grey_m3 · 10-18-2019, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

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Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

Does Alex offer a cold start rev limiter protection feature? I already have the stage 2, but I would like to add this feature.

It's standard anytime you select cold start delete I lower red line until the oil temp heats up.

Can I get the cold start limited protection without deleting the cold start?

Alex@Alpine · 10-18-2019, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

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Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

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Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

Does Alex offer a cold start rev limiter protection feature? I already have the stage 2, but I would like to add this feature.

It's standard anytime you select cold start delete I lower red line until the oil temp heats up.

Can I get the cold start limited protection without deleting the cold start?

Yes

ciges · 10-19-2019, 08:14 PM

How can I get updated AMS.exe,getting version expired message on screen?

vitalsigns · 10-19-2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ciges

How can I get updated AMS.exe,getting version expired message on screen?

See post #842

bb_00 · 10-20-2019, 05:54 PM

Hi Alex,

I had my battery changed recently by a local shop and not sure if the ECU was reset. However I found the car isn't as preppy as before when I had your Stage 1. Not sure if it's a psychological thing but is there a way to verify if I still have your Stage 1 tune intact?

Aries326 · 10-21-2019, 02:11 AM

Alex,
I recently sent you an email for a new tune (sent to the "files" email address. What's the turn around time? I was hoping to take the car this week to get the test pipes installed and the tune done. Also, how do I set up the time for the GTS DCT flash? Thanks!

tigermack · 10-21-2019, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bb_00

Hi Alex,

I had my battery changed recently by a local shop and not sure if the ECU was reset. However I found the car isn't as preppy as before when I had your Stage 1. Not sure if it's a psychological thing but is there a way to verify if I still have your Stage 1 tune intact?

You can hook up the laptop and reset adaptation... but I think the car is always learning at the beginning after battery change so it always feel a little sluggish, from my experience.

omgzirra_exe · 10-22-2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Aries326

Alex,
I recently sent you an email for a new tune (sent to the "files" email address. What's the turn around time? I was hoping to take the car this week to get the test pipes installed and the tune done. Also, how do I set up the time for the GTS DCT flash? Thanks!

for DCT flash, you tell him the date and time and DO not be late. have everything set up and ready to go.

Fezza · 11-04-2019, 05:22 PM

I was running Alpine's stage 2 tune and thought it was great, then I read Alex has a specific tune for the Akra Evo (which I do have) so I requested that and damn I didn't think it'd get any better but it did! noticeable increase in low end torque and cars feels like a different beast now

noremaC · 11-05-2019, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

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Originally Posted by dakarwu

Can we request an e85 tune or is that a seperate purchase?

You can add e85 to your tune purchase for $100.

Is anything else needed to leverage the e85 tune, i.e. flex fuel kit? Do you have any whp/wtq numbers for the e85 tune?

Powashiftin · 11-05-2019, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fezza

I was running Alpine's stage 2 tune and thought it was great, then I read Alex has a specific tune for the Akra Evo (which I do have) so I requested that and damn I didn't think it'd get any better but it did! noticeable increase in low end torque and cars feels like a different beast now

Where did you read that? I'd love to know if he has other specific tunes.

omgzirra_exe · 11-06-2019, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by noremaC

Is anything else needed to leverage the e85 tune, i.e. flex fuel kit? Do you have any whp/wtq numbers for the e85 tune?

you don't need a flexfuel kit. the kit that you buy just adjust based on ethanol rating.

alex tune lets you run full e85 without any other modifications.

10-10-2019, 09:01 PM	#841
jballer123 First Lieutenant 66 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2011m3 zcp Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (6)	hi i am trying to load another one of Alexs tunes and my Ams says its expired, has anyone else experienced this, thank you!!!
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Aries326 Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si, 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.00]	Just got my AA test pipes. I'll be requesting a new file from Alex to upload. Besides Stage 2, what else did you all with Stage 2 request? I'll be running 93 octane. Is it ok to drive the car home with the Stage 1 tune and then flash the car when I get home or should I just have the garage flash it for me? Thanks. __________________
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that_grey_m3 Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 228 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 M3 6 spd Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	Does Alex offer a cold start rev limiter protection feature? I already have the stage 2, but I would like to add this feature.
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10-19-2019, 08:14 PM	#849
ciges Private First Class 91 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 IB SLICKTOP 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	How can I get updated AMS.exe,getting version expired message on screen? __________________
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bb_00 Private First Class 18 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hi Alex, I had my battery changed recently by a local shop and not sure if the ECU was reset. However I found the car isn't as preppy as before when I had your Stage 1. Not sure if it's a psychological thing but is there a way to verify if I still have your Stage 1 tune intact?
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10-21-2019, 02:11 AM	#852
Aries326 Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si, 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.00]	Alex, I recently sent you an email for a new tune (sent to the "files" email address. What's the turn around time? I was hoping to take the car this week to get the test pipes installed and the tune done. Also, how do I set up the time for the GTS DCT flash? Thanks! __________________
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Fezza Second Lieutenant 149 Rep 254 Posts Drives: '11 Japan Red E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	I was running Alpine's stage 2 tune and thought it was great, then I read Alex has a specific tune for the Akra Evo (which I do have) so I requested that and damn I didn't think it'd get any better but it did! noticeable increase in low end torque and cars feels like a different beast now
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