240E Software Update

vincE92M3 · 02-08-2016, 08:39 AM

Has anyone had their software updated to the latest 240E version in Atlanta?

I was asking my SA at Global BMW about this the last time my car was in for service and he mentioned that they typically only update the software if there is an issue that would be remedied with a refresh.

CognitiveDistortion · 02-08-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vincE92M3

Has anyone had their software updated to the latest 240E version in Atlanta?

I was asking my SA at Global BMW about this the last time my car was in for service and he mentioned that they typically only update the software if there is an issue that would be remedied with a refresh.

I am looking to upgrade mine to the latest with Alex (remotely).

Sunny D · 02-08-2016, 12:23 PM

I too want to have mine updated in ATL. Was thinking about getting the BPM tune, they include the update.

CognitiveDistortion · 02-08-2016, 02:37 PM

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I too want to have mine updated in ATL. Was thinking about getting the BPM tune, they include the update.

Isn't the BPM tune $1000+?

If you are only looking for 240/241 then Alex will do it for a fraction of that price.

vincE92M3 · 02-08-2016, 06:23 PM

Interesting that it can be done remotely. I'm gonna look into Alex's service.

Apparently his 240E update includes Euro-MDM as well.

Sunny D · 02-08-2016, 06:50 PM

I was told that updates like this could not be done remotely, and BMP/dealer updates are the only way. Has that changed? Alex can do the updates, but needs to be local from what I heard.

Sunny D · 02-09-2016, 06:04 AM

I stand corrected, Alex can do it! Shoot him an email for the details.

ebisu8 · 02-12-2016, 09:18 PM

I have the BPM Stage II and it included the update. The euro mdm has to be coded in and I don't believe it is included in the 240e update. I also have a coding session that I need to schedule with BPM to get all the features I want.

The BPM tune is amazing btw.

vincE92M3 · 02-12-2016, 10:47 PM

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I have the BPM Stage II and it included the update. The euro mdm has to be coded in and I don't believe it is included in the 240e update. I also have a coding session that I need to schedule with BPM to get all the features I want.

The BPM tune is amazing btw.

I remember you mentioning that the other day. Getting a tune has always been tempting, but I would hate for something to happen and it void my extended warranty...

ebisu8 · 02-15-2016, 08:19 AM

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I remember you mentioning that the other day. Getting a tune has always been tempting, but I would hate for something to happen and it void my extended warranty...

I hear you on the warranty. From what I have read and all the reviews, the tune seems to be top notch and I don't believe that I've read of something happening from their tune. Let temptation win over for a tune!

vincE92M3 · 02-15-2016, 08:30 AM

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I hear you on the warranty. From what I have read and all the reviews, the tune seems to be top notch and I don't believe that I've read of something happening from their tune. Let temptation win over for a tune!

I'm going to keep this in mind, Dom... haha

I did get updated to 241E and Euro-MDM coded this weekend

ebisu8 · 02-15-2016, 08:45 AM

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I hear you on the warranty. From what I have read and all the reviews, the tune seems to be top notch and I don't believe that I've read of something happening from their tune. Let temptation win over for a tune!

I'm going to keep this in mind, Dom... haha

I did get updated to 241E and Euro-MDM coded this weekend

Nice! I need to schedule my coding session soon too! I can't wait for the Euro MDM!

vincE92M3 · 02-15-2016, 08:48 AM

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Nice! I need to schedule my coding session soon too! I can't wait for the Euro MDM!

I couldn't test it out with this cold ~30* weather this weekend, but hopefully for the next mountain run or track day!

CognitiveDistortion · 02-15-2016, 04:21 PM

Vince, did you end up going with Alex for the update?

vincE92M3 · 02-15-2016, 07:10 PM

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Vince, did you end up going with Alex for the update?

No, I didn't. We exchanged a few emails, but he ultimately stopped responding.

I went with Nivedh at www.bmcoding.com. He's local here in Atlanta and it was a fraction of what Alex charges for his remote coding.

ebisu8 · 02-15-2016, 07:14 PM

Oh dang I didn't realize that NivedH did coding, nice!

CognitiveDistortion · 02-24-2016, 08:43 PM

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No, I didn't. We exchanged a few emails, but he ultimately stopped responding.

I went with Nivedh at www.bmcoding.com. He's local here in Atlanta and it was a fraction of what Alex charges for his remote coding.

How does the car drive now with the 241E? Is there a big difference in throttle response and overall dynamics?

Down_Shift · 02-26-2016, 11:40 AM

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No, I didn't. We exchanged a few emails, but he ultimately stopped responding.

I went with Nivedh at www.bmcoding.com. He's local here in Atlanta and it was a fraction of what Alex charges for his remote coding.

How does the car drive now with the 241E? Is there a big difference in throttle response and overall dynamics?

There hasn't been an update to the ignition/drive ability since 240. And that's if you were coming from a 08/00.

You're essentially just getting bug fixes for the OS. If you weren't noticing them prior, you won't much afterward.

Euro mdm is coded in and if you want slightly noticeable gains - tune like bpm.

The downside of buying a already tweaked out M engine.

CognitiveDistortion · 02-26-2016, 07:32 PM

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There hasn't been an update to the ignition/drive ability since 240. And that's if you were coming from a 08/00.

You're essentially just getting bug fixes for the OS. If you weren't noticing them prior, you won't much afterward.

Euro mdm is coded in and if you want slightly noticeable gains - tune like bpm.

The downside of buying a already tweaked out M engine.

I have a 2009 M3 and I'm not sure what version its running. Only thing I've done is the Dct flash with Alex. I don't think previous owner did any upgrades.

CognitiveDistortion · 04-04-2016, 09:32 AM

Met up with Niv this weekend and got the car upgraded to latest. I was running 220 and after the upgrade to latest there is definitely some difference in cold starts and idle RPMs.

Coding session was good and quick, Niv was able to show me some cool stats about my car (max speed attained and at what mileage, how many total redlines etc.). Highly recommend him.

Sunny D · 04-05-2016, 03:11 PM

Funny, had mine done on Sunday as well. Update was great, and it was easy to notice improved power below 4k. Sadly, only hit the rev limiter 19 times... I need to drive my car harder. 😎

vincE92M3 · 04-05-2016, 04:08 PM

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Funny, had mine done on Sunday as well. Update was great, and it was easy to notice improved power below 4k. Sadly, only hit the rev limiter 19 times... I need to drive my car harder. 😎

Great to hear. Which release did you come from?

Apparently I hit the rev limiter 43 times...

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CognitiveDistortion Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 242 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Met up with Niv this weekend and got the car upgraded to latest. I was running 220 and after the upgrade to latest there is definitely some difference in cold starts and idle RPMs. Coding session was good and quick, Niv was able to show me some cool stats about my car (max speed attained and at what mileage, how many total redlines etc.). Highly recommend him.
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Sunny D Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (2)	Funny, had mine done on Sunday as well. Update was great, and it was easy to notice improved power below 4k. Sadly, only hit the rev limiter 19 times... I need to drive my car harder. 😎
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