[rkobo928]

Just got the BM3 wireless OBDII
Adapter. Looking to get a BM3 tune, but here is my screenshot. Anyone have to get their’s bench unlocked?

How much was it?

Thanks

[choppedliver]

There are 2 DMEs. In Australia it cost me $875 for both.

Might be cheaper places in the US.

EDIT: you should only need bench unlock not FEMTO as the DME pre-July. Fingers crossed.

[rkobo928]

Originally Posted by choppedliver

There are 2 DMEs. In Australia it cost me $875 for both.

Might be cheaper places in the US.

EDIT: you should only need bench unlock not FEMTO as the DME pre-July. Fingers crossed.

Thanks! If they unlock and you flash back to stock and go into dealer, will they lock it again?

[oldtexasdog]

I picked up one of these so I would not have to worry about it.
M-Link MG1/MD1 at Home Bench Backup - Recover - Flashback - Unlock
https://missiontuning.com/m-link-5/m-link.html

[choppedliver]

Originally Posted by rkobo928

Thanks! If they unlock and you flash back to stock and go into dealer, will they lock it again?

My understanding is only if they do an update. Being a pre-LCI 2020 like mine I’ve never had the dealer update anything. I think the pre-LCI 2020 is a fairly unique model and there are no updates. It can’t do OTA as the IDrive is I think v6.5 etc etc.

I hadn’t thought about whether I flash to stock or leave it. It’s not like they won’t find its tuned if there is an issue so I probably won’t even go back to stock for when it goes in.

[rkobo928]

Thanks for all the comments!

What tunes are you all running?

JB4 Piggyback? Racechip? BM3 seems pretty popular?!

[choppedliver]

I have BM3 OTS 93 stage 1. Massively noticeable. Based on other cars it's not only quicker to 100, but should a full 2 seconds quicker 100-200. It really pushes you back in the seat on a roll.

I plan to custom tune once I get bored.

[WretchedRefuse]

Originally Posted by choppedliver

I plan to custom tune once I get bored.

That sounds exciting! Let us know how that goes when you're ready. Do you plan any other mods before getting a custom tune? I've been thinking about the AA catted downpipe and cooler plugs, but that's about it.

[choppedliver]

Originally Posted by WretchedRefuse

Do you plan any other mods before getting a custom tune? I've been thinking about the AA catted downpipe and cooler plugs, but that's about it.

Good question. I like how quiet the car is now when not in sport so I probably won’t go catless. AA Catted downpipe might be an answer, but I don’t know how much better over stock it is.

I’m probably better of getting a custom ethanol tune. Plugs etc.

Given Bjames93 is low 10s and I think his only hardware mod is intakes, and standard downpipes, I might focus on the tuning side.