Alex Alpine ECU Tune

ItsGary · 07-31-2021, 11:04 AM

Oh shit an update?

Will send Alex an email when I have the time and go look for my cable somewhere haha.

javie90 · 08-03-2021, 06:22 PM

So I updated to stage 2 about 2 weeks ago and have since gone to a trackday and driven a couple hundred miles with no issue. I am now getting an increased emissions message.
Could this be something non-cat related? Can I use the software to clear this and see if something pops up again?

genebike · 08-03-2021, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by javie90

So I updated to stage 2 about 2 weeks ago and have since gone to a trackday and driven a couple hundred miles with no issue. I am now getting an increased emissions message.
Could this be something non-cat related? Can I use the software to clear this and see if something pops up again?

Use the tool, or another, to read the code(s) and share them here.

MPizza · 08-12-2021, 08:30 AM

have there been any updates to the GTS DCT tune since May?

Alex@Alpine · 08-12-2021, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MPizza

have there been any updates to the GTS DCT tune since May?

Has not

Idfkman · 08-14-2021, 03:18 PM

Just purchased my Stage 2 e85 tune and received my OBD2 adapter. Sent the tune request over Friday night and will be loading it as soon as I get it back.

Process has been pretty streamlined thus far and am eager to test out the tune.

I've been on dinan's stage 1 and 2 tunes. Stage 1 was fine. Reliable. Got my car to 120k. Stage 2 since then to about 145k. Not a big fan of it but it works. Just feel like something better and less conservative is out there, hopefully this.

Goal is 400rwhp with my mods and e85 tune.

QQ- is there a thread discussing Alex's 3.62 DCT Tune someone can point me to? Alex mentioned it's existence in an email exchange but I'd like to read up on it if there's any folks running it. Appreciate anyone's help finding some info.

Matthew III · 08-18-2021, 02:30 PM

FYI Im selling my unused, unmated E92 M3 tune + coding + cables for $650 shipped. Decided to sell the bimmer and need to sell this too. dm me

Leonardo629 · 08-21-2021, 04:53 AM

hi Alex, sent you a PM, tried to flash to 241E via a DCAN cable, now car cannot start, see if you can help.

HGreen335 · 08-24-2021, 11:34 AM

Anyone running the full e85 tune that can report (roughly) how many miles they get out of a tank?

omgzirra_exe · 08-24-2021, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HGreen335

Anyone running the full e85 tune that can report (roughly) how many miles they get out of a tank?

270

phantome46 · 08-30-2021, 04:43 AM

I’m sorry if I’m asking a stupid question but I’m based in the uk and therefore feel like it’s a little bit more of a risk to take this tune versus taking it to shop and having it done.

I dropped Alex and email and he promptly came back saying the price and a shipping fee for the VIN coded lead.

How is the tune uploaded? Does he connect to the car via laptop and upload the tune for me or do I have to upload it myself?

Is it easy and is there no room for error? I would hate to get it wrong and have a car I cannot use?

Any advice? Also recommendations on which test pipes I can use? Any?

tdott · 08-30-2021, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantome46

I’m sorry if I’m asking a stupid question but I’m based in the uk and therefore feel like it’s a little bit more of a risk to take this tune versus taking it to shop and having it done.

I dropped Alex and email and he promptly came back saying the price and a shipping fee for the VIN coded lead.

How is the tune uploaded? Does he connect to the car via laptop and upload the tune for me or do I have to upload it myself?

Is it easy and is there no room for error? I would hate to get it wrong and have a car I cannot use?

Any advice? Also recommendations on which test pipes I can use? Any?

Yes it's easy, you load the software on a computer and follow the prompts and it loads the tune file Alex sends you.

There are several videos on YouTube you can search for. All the different tunes use the same software, so the process is the same for any of the tuners.

0100 · 08-30-2021, 05:13 PM

Alex do you offer ignition timing for 94 octane?

Alex@Alpine · 08-30-2021, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 0100

Alex do you offer ignition timing for 94 octane?

Yes

Idfkman · 08-30-2021, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

Quote:

Originally Posted by HGreen335

Anyone running the full e85 tune that can report (roughly) how many miles they get out of a tank?

270

About the same here.

daijc · 09-03-2021, 07:10 PM

has anyone ran the stage 1 tune while catless? I have the akrapovic evo but find the current stage 2 tune runs quite hot on track.

MP0W3RD · 09-05-2021, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daijc

has anyone ran the stage 1 tune while catless? I have the akrapovic evo but find the current stage 2 tune runs quite hot on track.

What track are you going to?

Running 20 minute sessions on a two mile track, I am not exceeding 275 oil temp on catless stage 2.

MechEngineer408 · 09-06-2021, 10:51 PM

When was the last update to the DCT GTS tune? Mine's about 2 years old.

Throatpunch · 09-07-2021, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdM1nsarEas$

How do I get the updated tune if it was done at a shop (acm)?

Im in same situation- u have to go back to acm

zcp312 · 09-08-2021, 03:55 PM

Just flashed the latest stage 2 tune from June and got my car on the dyno. Great linear power and I'm getting 383whp/288wtq. I posted additional details and video in a separate thread below if anyone's interested. Great job Alex, loving how the car feels!

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...o_threadrating

dakarwu · 09-13-2021, 12:48 PM

Is the full e85 tune still the one where you need to fill 91 every 3 tanks and switch tunes?

Idfkman · 09-15-2021, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dakarwu

Is the full e85 tune still the one where you need to fill 91 every 3 tanks and switch tunes?

I believe it's recommended to run regular gasoline through the system every now and again but not a requirement. I run e85 75% of the time.

I think issues arise when the e85 is sitting in your tank for an extended amount of time and not being used as it degrades faster.

07-31-2021, 11:04 AM	#1343
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08-03-2021, 06:22 PM	#1344
javie90 Private 14 Rep 91 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: los angeles, ca iTrader: (4)	So I updated to stage 2 about 2 weeks ago and have since gone to a trackday and driven a couple hundred miles with no issue. I am now getting an increased emissions message. Could this be something non-cat related? Can I use the software to clear this and see if something pops up again?
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08-12-2021, 08:30 AM	#1346
MPizza Private First Class 248 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	have there been any updates to the GTS DCT tune since May?
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08-14-2021, 03:18 PM	#1348
Idfkman Lieutenant 473 Rep 468 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Just purchased my Stage 2 e85 tune and received my OBD2 adapter. Sent the tune request over Friday night and will be loading it as soon as I get it back. Process has been pretty streamlined thus far and am eager to test out the tune. I've been on dinan's stage 1 and 2 tunes. Stage 1 was fine. Reliable. Got my car to 120k. Stage 2 since then to about 145k. Not a big fan of it but it works. Just feel like something better and less conservative is out there, hopefully this. Goal is 400rwhp with my mods and e85 tune. QQ- is there a thread discussing Alex's 3.62 DCT Tune someone can point me to? Alex mentioned it's existence in an email exchange but I'd like to read up on it if there's any folks running it. Appreciate anyone's help finding some info. __________________ 10 E90 M3 /// Dinan Intake, X Pipe, Exhaust, Underdrive, 3.62 Diff, Coilovers, Alpine e85 Tune - sold 16 F80 M3 /// MaxPSI 4 Pin, DP, CP, SL Mid-Pipe, TMIC, KW HAS, EU5's, AB Performance Flex Tuned
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08-18-2021, 02:30 PM	#1349
Matthew III Smooth Operator 35 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	FYI Im selling my unused, unmated E92 M3 tune + coding + cables for $650 shipped. Decided to sell the bimmer and need to sell this too. dm me
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08-21-2021, 04:53 AM	#1350
Leonardo629 Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (10)	hi Alex, sent you a PM, tried to flash to 241E via a DCAN cable, now car cannot start, see if you can help.
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08-24-2021, 11:34 AM	#1351
HGreen335 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 284 Posts Drives: N54 335i, S65 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Anyone running the full e85 tune that can report (roughly) how many miles they get out of a tank? __________________ 2009 E92 M3 Coupe DCT (Alpine White/Black Novillo) Borla Exhaust, VRSF Test Pipes, BMC Filter, Alpine Tune, ST Coilovers, Stoptech ST60 2007 E92 335i Coupe 6MT (Space Grey/Coral Red) VRSF Downpipes, BMS DCI, Bigtom FMIC, E-85, JB4 ISO/MHD
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08-30-2021, 04:43 AM	#1353
phantome46 Captain 113 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Convertible - Sakhir Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Herts iTrader: (2)	I’m sorry if I’m asking a stupid question but I’m based in the uk and therefore feel like it’s a little bit more of a risk to take this tune versus taking it to shop and having it done. I dropped Alex and email and he promptly came back saying the price and a shipping fee for the VIN coded lead. How is the tune uploaded? Does he connect to the car via laptop and upload the tune for me or do I have to upload it myself? Is it easy and is there no room for error? I would hate to get it wrong and have a car I cannot use? Any advice? Also recommendations on which test pipes I can use? Any?
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08-30-2021, 05:13 PM	#1355
0100 Mmmmmmmm 14 Rep 39 Posts Drives: e36 m3 / e90 m3 zcp Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Alex do you offer ignition timing for 94 octane?
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09-03-2021, 07:10 PM	#1358
daijc Private 33 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	has anyone ran the stage 1 tune while catless? I have the akrapovic evo but find the current stage 2 tune runs quite hot on track.
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09-06-2021, 10:51 PM	#1360
MechEngineer408 Private First Class 204 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	When was the last update to the DCT GTS tune? Mine's about 2 years old.
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09-08-2021, 03:55 PM	#1362
zcp312 ///M 95 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Just flashed the latest stage 2 tune from June and got my car on the dyno. Great linear power and I'm getting 383whp/288wtq. I posted additional details and video in a separate thread below if anyone's interested. Great job Alex, loving how the car feels! https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...o_threadrating
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09-13-2021, 12:48 PM	#1363
dakarwu Private First Class 49 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Dakar Yellow E92 M3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Is the full e85 tune still the one where you need to fill 91 every 3 tanks and switch tunes?
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