Alex Alpine ECU Tune

Tellmee · 12-06-2022, 10:20 AM

After I got stage 2 tune, my car keeps rev bouncing when in idle/cold. It doesn't do it when the car is in operating temp. Has anyone experienced this? When car is returned to stock file it doesn't do that.

ConceptE92 · 12-14-2022, 10:22 PM

Any more promos going on before Xmas?

tldude876 · 12-16-2022, 02:53 PM

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Any more promos going on before Xmas?

+1

Rochen_00 · 12-23-2022, 02:30 PM

I have a doubt, if I have installed a tune for 98oct and put 100-102oct gas in it should I have problems?

1FastSicilian · 01-20-2023, 09:48 AM

has anyone had luck with passing NYS inspection with a stage 2 tune?

zcp312 · 01-20-2023, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tellmee

After I got stage 2 tune, my car keeps rev bouncing when in idle/cold. It doesn't do it when the car is in operating temp. Has anyone experienced this? When car is returned to stock file it doesn't do that.

I had this issue when I had this stage 2 tune the entire time leading up to summer 2022. Got a different vendor tune and issue is gone

Tellmee · 01-20-2023, 12:05 PM

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I had this issue when I had this stage 2 tune the entire time leading up to summer 2022. Got a different vendor tune and issue is gone

Which one did you go with?

zcp312 · 01-20-2023, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tellmee

Which one did you go with?

Randy's Epic Motorsports tune

Hein Jockins · 01-21-2023, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tellmee

After I got stage 2 tune, my car keeps rev bouncing when in idle/cold. It doesn't do it when the car is in operating temp. Has anyone experienced this? When car is returned to stock file it doesn't do that.

Maybe get alex to turn off cold start if you're catless? For the record, I had limp mode issues with Alex's tune and flashed to stock and it went away. Switched to Epic and car runs perfect

romero1990 · 01-28-2023, 12:00 PM

Has Alex not been active recently? Shot emails for turn questions but doesn't seem to get any response

Mimmer · 01-28-2023, 01:23 PM

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Has Alex not been active recently? Shot emails for turn questions but doesn't seem to get any response

He is just busy. Might take a little follow up. So you got be little patient for a one man show ...

smokinjoe64 · 02-11-2023, 07:08 PM

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Has Alex not been active recently? Shot emails for turn questions but doesn't seem to get any response

My sense, Alex remains super responsive and customer centric overall.

Recently requested advice on Stage II catless tune concern, with my mods. He responded to my email same day along with additional Q&A exchanges.

Bottom line - received an updated tune requested in <48 hrs including weekend.

Outcome - Perfection...performance is best ever!

I'm a RESULTS oriented guy...very pleased!

GinTonic · 03-30-2023, 09:52 PM

Stage 1 software worth getting? I have an AFE intake and Turner exhaust.

Jerezblack.m3 · 03-31-2023, 05:42 PM

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Stage 1 software worth getting? I have an AFE intake and Turner exhaust.

Yes, i had the stage 1 tune before going catless. It still gained a decent power and the torque curve is better than stock.

KTNTN · 04-10-2023, 09:12 AM

It’s been a few years since loading the stage one tune. Going catless and will be loading stage two. I had ecu and DCT tunes done but can’t remember which cable was for ecu. Is it the black cable for ecu or the blinky light cable for DCT?

Thanks

M3JayM · 04-10-2023, 09:31 AM

Any necessary engine component upgrades to support a stage 1 tune? Pulleys?

KTNTN · 04-10-2023, 08:26 PM

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Any necessary engine component upgrades to support a stage 1 tune? Pulleys?

Nope.

M3JayM · 04-11-2023, 01:54 PM

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Nope.

Any recommended optional upgrades for peace of mind for running stage 1 on an otherwise stock engine (other than DCT GTS flash)?

KTNTN · 04-11-2023, 10:11 PM

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Any recommended optional upgrades for peace of mind for running stage 1 on an otherwise stock engine (other than DCT GTS flash)?

Stage one isn’t much. It updates to last engine calibration and gives it a bit better throttle response. They say it adds some hp but it was nothing very noticeable. I would recommend the DCT tune. It makes it less clunky at low speeds and speeds up the shifts. It was much more noticeable than ecu tune.

M3JayM · 04-12-2023, 05:37 AM

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Stage one isn’t much. It updates to last engine calibration and gives it a bit better throttle response. They say it adds some hp but it was nothing very noticeable. I would recommend the DCT tune. It makes it less clunky at low speeds and speeds up the shifts. It was much more noticeable than ecu tune.

Yeah I’ve already got the DCT tune from Alex and love it. Considering stage 1 in future for the torque boost.

plope90 · 08-25-2023, 03:45 PM

Chiming in to say that I've loaded a Stage 2 tune on 91 Octane.
Car is 6mt, has test pipes, and axleback.

Installation instructions are sufficient (read the .txt file along with the video).
It probably won't be going on a dyno anytime soon, but the car seems to have picked up a moderate amount of torque in the low to midrange.

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KTNTN Private 22 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	It’s been a few years since loading the stage one tune. Going catless and will be loading stage two. I had ecu and DCT tunes done but can’t remember which cable was for ecu. Is it the black cable for ecu or the blinky light cable for DCT? Thanks
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plope90 New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E90 M3 2008 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Chiming in to say that I've loaded a Stage 2 tune on 91 Octane. Car is 6mt, has test pipes, and axleback. Installation instructions are sufficient (read the .txt file along with the video). It probably won't be going on a dyno anytime soon, but the car seems to have picked up a moderate amount of torque in the low to midrange.
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