Here's what I want to code...

JFB · 03-24-2015, 08:16 PM

So here's what I'd like to code...

-shut off that stupid gong
-remove the splash screen warning
-DVD in motion
-folding mirrors when I lock
-shut off the beep when I unlock the car (but I like it when I lock)

What is the cheapest way for me to do that? I was looking at bmwwhat but it doesn't seem to do it all... Then I looked at bav tech and that is wayyy too pricey. So I'm not sure which route I should go...

Suggestions?

Rewted · 03-24-2015, 08:19 PM

Roughly $60 to code remotely. I don't recall the UID of the guy that does it, hopefully he see's this.

WingZeroX5 · 03-24-2015, 08:56 PM

Cheapest way is to get an old laptop and do it yourself

JFB · 03-25-2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

Cheapest way is to get an old laptop and do it yourself

With what software? And hardware? I must need a cable I'm sure...

Helmsman · 04-01-2015, 08:45 AM

I use BMWhat, brilliant. Not sure about DVD in motion but believe it sort the rest.

On top the code scan/reset and engine parameter reading in my mind make this app a no brainer.

dozaiya · 04-01-2015, 09:03 AM

i think there are several coding tutorials on the e90 forum

Haywood · 04-01-2015, 11:32 AM

BPM Sport. Mike Benvo is the best.

Scrippy · 04-02-2015, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFB

So here's what I'd like to code...

-shut off that stupid gong
-remove the splash screen warning
-DVD in motion
-folding mirrors when I lock
-shut off the beep when I unlock the car (but I like it when I lock)

What is the cheapest way for me to do that? I was looking at bmwwhat but it doesn't seem to do it all... Then I looked at bav tech and that is wayyy too pricey. So I'm not sure which route I should go...

Suggestions?

Buy a cable and do it yourself. Very few coders modify FA_Write properly. That means they code parameters in the modules but if your battery dies and the modules reset as a result.....you lose custom coding. So if you paid for that and it erased you'd be pissed. I recommend buying a cable to code yourself and update modules if they are available. Besides paying someone on a forum is ridiculous! These people charging to help are duechey!

M3Bimmer77 · 05-08-2015, 12:28 PM

OP, what software did you buy? I need some coding but would like to do it myself.

JFB · 05-08-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Bimmer77

OP, what software did you buy? I need some coding but would like to do it myself.

I didn't. Found a local guy and got it coded... Price was right, and he was good, not to mention fast....

Sorry can't help you any more than that. Really happy about the coding though!

radiofrequency · 05-09-2015, 08:17 AM

I have used Mike Benvo (search BPM) on two occasions and he is a distinct pleasure to work with. He's also been doing this for years, and many on the forum have used his services, so don't just take my word for his reputation. Aside from the performance gains and making my DCT ultra smooth. I believe he can assist with your needs. I had one of the last 2011's without the Combox, and he was able to coach me through the install of the unit and perform the coding remotely. PS: He works a lot of hours so it's best to arrange an appointment with him, he will sell a cable to you and perform the needed coding remotely.

Slalom · 05-09-2015, 08:44 AM

Mike did my M3 and it was great. I needed the radio coded to receive European frequencies for safety reasons because I was living there for 3 years. BMW said that it could not be done.

Mike did it and a few other non-performance changes. In transit by sea the battery had been disconnected, but the coding was not lost. However when the deal installed the NA maps the coding was lost. Mike was able to restore it in no time.

Despite that, would like to learn to code the E9x cars as my wife has one and I would like to add the speed display to hers as well as door unlock (all doors) and mirror fold in.

Scrippy · 05-11-2015, 04:50 PM

Bmw what app will do all but DVD in motion. That cost me $250 online. Guy sent me a file....I burned it to disk.....put it in DVD player....done DVD in motion.

ZIPNBYE · 06-07-2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

I use BMWhat, brilliant. Not sure about DVD in motion but believe it sort the rest.

On top the code scan/reset and engine parameter reading in my mind make this app a no brainer.

What cable do you have for your Wifi connection?

CognitiveDistortion · 06-08-2015, 06:29 PM

Alex can do all that for you remotely and it shouldn't be more then a couple of hundred bucks.

I had mine done few weeks back and I couldn't be happier. He can smooth out the DCT shifts too.
http://www.alpinemss.com/mobile/default.aspx

K_style · 06-14-2015, 08:59 AM

Where in Canada are you?

I have BMWhat and can help you if you are near Montreal

JFB · 06-14-2015, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by K_style

Where in Canada are you?

I have BMWhat and can help you if you are near Montreal

Oh... Too bad. I am in montreal and got everything coded already.

I wanted to get bmwwhat but saw they have a new transmitter coming out... I got tired of waiting for it, but will do once it comes out...

How do you like it?

03-24-2015, 08:16 PM	#1
JFB Captain 206 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 LSB Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montreal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	Here's what I want to code... So here's what I'd like to code... -shut off that stupid gong -remove the splash screen warning -DVD in motion -folding mirrors when I lock -shut off the beep when I unlock the car (but I like it when I lock) What is the cheapest way for me to do that? I was looking at bmwwhat but it doesn't seem to do it all... Then I looked at bav tech and that is wayyy too pricey. So I'm not sure which route I should go... Suggestions? __________________ Today's gains far outweigh tomorrow's losses.
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Rewted Captain 313 Rep 909 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Roughly $60 to code remotely. I don't recall the UID of the guy that does it, hopefully he see's this.
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WingZeroX5 Colonel 766 Rep 2,361 Posts Drives: F80 / F30 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (14)	Cheapest way is to get an old laptop and do it yourself
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Helmsman Major General 4467 Rep 7,110 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	I use BMWhat, brilliant. Not sure about DVD in motion but believe it sort the rest. On top the code scan/reset and engine parameter reading in my mind make this app a no brainer.
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M3Bimmer77 Captain 340 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 2011.5 M3 E90 Jet Black Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: West Palm Beach iTrader: (2)	OP, what software did you buy? I need some coding but would like to do it myself.
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radiofrequency Field Marshall 307 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 ZCP, 2021 M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in Africa iTrader: (0)	I have used Mike Benvo (search BPM) on two occasions and he is a distinct pleasure to work with. He's also been doing this for years, and many on the forum have used his services, so don't just take my word for his reputation. Aside from the performance gains and making my DCT ultra smooth. I believe he can assist with your needs. I had one of the last 2011's without the Combox, and he was able to coach me through the install of the unit and perform the coding remotely. PS: He works a lot of hours so it's best to arrange an appointment with him, he will sell a cable to you and perform the needed coding remotely.
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Slalom Major 509 Rep 1,345 Posts Drives: 04 Z4, 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa and Collelongo (AQ) Italy iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Z4 [0.00] 2018 BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	Mike did my M3 and it was great. I needed the radio coded to receive European frequencies for safety reasons because I was living there for 3 years. BMW said that it could not be done. Mike did it and a few other non-performance changes. In transit by sea the battery had been disconnected, but the coding was not lost. However when the deal installed the NA maps the coding was lost. Mike was able to restore it in no time. Despite that, would like to learn to code the E9x cars as my wife has one and I would like to add the speed display to hers as well as door unlock (all doors) and mirror fold in.
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Scrippy Lord Scrip 1813 Rep 3,013 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LA,Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Bmw what app will do all but DVD in motion. That cost me $250 online. Guy sent me a file....I burned it to disk.....put it in DVD player....done DVD in motion. __________________
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CognitiveDistortion Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 242 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Alex can do all that for you remotely and it shouldn't be more then a couple of hundred bucks. I had mine done few weeks back and I couldn't be happier. He can smooth out the DCT shifts too. http://www.alpinemss.com/mobile/default.aspx
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