[The-Traveler]

In the e-series days you could flash m3 gts transmission software onto normal dct and the dealer wouldn’t care. I did it with winkfp.

I’m looking for a warranty capable way to flash my 250hp 2018 to have 288hp like the 2021. The engines are the same, so I don’t see why this shouldn’t work unless the DME hardware is different.

Not interested in bolting cheating devices to the motor to trick the DME, unless it’s Dinan and it won’t affect warranty. Unfortunately they don’t list the 530e on their site.

Thanks.

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by The-Traveler

In the e-series days you could flash m3 gts transmission software onto normal dct and the dealer wouldn’t care. I did it with winkfp.

I’m looking for a warranty capable way to flash my 250hp 2018 to have 288hp like the 2021. The engines are the same, so I don’t see why this shouldn’t work unless the DME hardware is different.

Not interested in bolting cheating devices to the motor to trick the DME, unless it’s Dinan and it won’t affect warranty. Unfortunately they don’t list the 530e on their site.

Thanks.

I think you are right that it must be software controlled. Whether that software is hackable is another question.

I THINK the difference is that for 2021 they are providing additional short term boost. If you were in Europe, you could get a 545e that would do more than that including the sweet BMW I6 ICE. BUT the company won't sell that car in the US or Canada.

[Dalex33]

Have you tried measuring HP when being in sport mode and having the gear lever in to the side in S/M - it boosts your HP to LCI levels

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by Dalex33

Have you tried measuring HP when being in sport mode and having the gear lever in to the side in S/M - it boosts your HP to LCI levels

I was thinking it probably would as I have passed cars on a steep hill going very fast.

[The-Traveler]

Originally Posted by Dalex33

Have you tried measuring HP when being in sport mode and having the gear lever in to the side in S/M - it boosts your HP to LCI levels

I'll try today

[The-Traveler]

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

I was thinking it probably would as I have passed cars on a steep hill going very fast.

Nope it maxed out at one notch past 240hp

[Dalex33]

Odd, I have the MY2020, but this guy have the 2018 and gets the proper HP

Feel free to watch the whole thing but around 2:15 /2:30 he reaches the 280/290 hp

[E-Man_DFW]

Nothing 'warranty capable' but if you are ready to flash warranty aside, I would recommend MG Flasher. I have a 530e and am on Stage 1 about to go Stage 2 with a catless DP.