[F36 435d]

Hi All,

Does anybody know of anywhere or anyone which can flash Alpina Software to the ZF 8 Speed Gearbox in my 2015 Bmw 435d Xdrive GC.

Had quotes from a couple of places but they are miles away, just looking for somewhere closer.

Cheers

[sahajesh]

Originally Posted by F36 435d

Hi All,

Does anybody know of anywhere or anyone which can flash Alpina Software to the ZF 8 Speed Gearbox in my 2015 Bmw 435d Xdrive GC.

Had quotes from a couple of places but they are miles away, just looking for somewhere closer.

Cheers

Where had you seen it already and what were the prices?

[F36 435d]

Bavarian coding Simon will do it for £90, based in Southampton.

TC Performance in London do it.

Artur Idziak a member of the 3 fivers group UK on Facebook will do it for £80, based in Edinburgh.

Just looking for someone in the north west, Manchester area ?

[mikeoz]

Any one know a place in or near Cambs or Eastern regions?

[hardparker]

I thought the Alpina flash was for the ZF 6AT only.

[F36 435d]

Originally Posted by hardparker

I thought the Alpina flash was for the ZF 6AT only.

No, a few people have had it done on the ZF 8 Speed Auto.

[mikeoz]

Yeah I guess there must be one as there is a zf in the new Alpina?

[Dr Forinor]

Originally Posted by F36 435d

Artur Idziak a member of the 3 fivers group UK on Facebook will do it for £80, based in Edinburgh.

How do I get in contact with Artur Idziak?

I am based in Aberdeen mostly, I assume this is probably my closest bet?

[Gixerste]

Forgive my ignorance but what does this do to the ZF box ?

[mikeoz]

Well I had it on my E90 335i and thought it transformed the car.
Gave it smoother faster and more aggressive changes in sport mode

[F36 435d]

Originally Posted by Dr Forinor

How do I get in contact with Artur Idziak?

I am based in Aberdeen mostly, I assume this is probably my closest bet?

He is on facebook. If you message me your number i will pass it onto him ?

[F36 435d]

Originally Posted by Gixerste

Forgive my ignorance but what does this do to the ZF box ?

Faster, Smoother Shifts, the revs are higher before changing gear & It shows which gear you are when you are in D.

[stu14t]

Originally Posted by Gixerste

Forgive my ignorance but what does this do to the ZF box ?

it was a popular mod on E90's

See Here

[Drew474]

Pretty tempted by this. What the situation with warranty? Can they pick it up?

[F36 435d]

Originally Posted by Drew474

Pretty tempted by this. What the situation with warranty? Can they pick it up?

Originally Posted by Drew474

Pretty tempted by this. What the situation with warranty? Can they pick it up?

Not sure to be honest, good question for others. It doesn't really matter to me as my warranty in the engine/drivetrain etc... Is invalidated anyway due to an Ecu Remap.

I will try and find out though.
I may be arranging a meet of some sort with a minimum of 5 people in the North West/Manchester area for someone to come and travel and do them altogether.

[cesare87]

Originally Posted by mikeoz

Any one know a place in or near Cambs or Eastern regions?

Would like to know this also.

[Ajs_435d]

I'm sure @teaston had this done - don't know if he quoting works?

It was me who firstly enquired about it off a German guy who did it, arsoul was the first do have it done.

Its not vastly different so don't get your hopes up, yes it shifts smoother, but not so much quicker, shows you what gear your in, but I don't believe it shifts higher up the rev range, actually shifts lower down the rev range to take advantage of torque.

Remember it's based on alpina which was a 330d retro fitted with twin turbo which I believe is slightly different configuration. I also believe it's not worth doing unless your remapped. The old zf6hp boxes or slush boxes were pretty crap and could be improved on both my mates e92 335i and my e92 335d, the zf8 box is much better and thus improvements are smaller.

The whole process takes circa 10 minutes. I'm in the process of downloading the massive 64gb of files to do it which is nearly done. If you have all the necessary files it can be done remotely with teamviewer etc.

With a bit of luck I might be downloaded this weekend and do a little write up and video.

[t5pilot]

Originally Posted by Ajs_435d

I'm sure @teaston had this done - don't know if he quoting works?

It was me who firstly enquired about it off a German guy who did it, arsoul was the first do have it done.

Its not vastly different so don't get your hopes up, yes it shifts smoother, but not so much quicker, shows you what gear your in, but I don't believe it shifts higher up the rev range, actually shifts lower down the rev range to take advantage of torque.

Remember it's based on alpina which was a 330d retro fitted with twin turbo which I believe is slightly different configuration. I also believe it's not worth doing unless your remapped. The old zf6hp boxes or slush boxes were pretty crap and could be improved on both my mates e92 335i and my e92 335d, the zf8 box is much better and thus improvements are smaller.

The whole process takes circa 10 minutes. I'm in the process of downloading the massive 64gb of files to do it which is nearly done. If you have all the necessary files it can be done remotely with teamviewer etc.

With a bit of luck I might be downloaded this weekend and do a little write up and video.

I've just had mine done. The latest Alpina ZF8 flash is from the D3. Never had my E90 done, but on my mapped 35d xd it's fantastic. Correct above, changes sooner to use the torque, my MPG has improved by 3pmg so far. When pressing on, Sport mode really is good - And changes to 8th (eventually)!

[Ajs_435d]

Good feedback, sorry I couldn't remember username knew it started with a T ha.

I use eco Pro a lot not sure if it'll improve Mpg?

Is it correct it doesn't shift much faster? And I presume changing up earlier is that in sport mode? I'd hazard a guess around 4800 as that's when torque dips off considerably? When remapped.

What's the exact differences?

[t5pilot]

Originally Posted by Ajs_435d

Good feedback, sorry I couldn't remember username knew it started with a T ha.

I use eco Pro a lot not sure if it'll improve Mpg?

Is it correct it doesn't shift much faster? And I presume changing up earlier is that in sport mode? I'd hazard a guess around 4800 as that's when torque dips off considerably? When remapped.

What's the exact differences?

All modes are modified. I've briefly tried eco-pro, which still changes earlier, but the throttle response is still somewhat retarded. It does change faster & smoother in all modes... And the box seems far more adaptive in response to throttle pattern.

I will get round to a proper review-type write up.... Eventually.

[F36 435d]

Originally Posted by t5pilot

All modes are modified. I've briefly tried eco-pro, which still changes earlier, but the throttle response is still somewhat retarded. It does change faster & smoother in all modes... And the box seems far more adaptive in response to throttle pattern.

I will get round to a proper review-type write up.... Eventually.

Originally Posted by t5pilot

All modes are modified. I've briefly tried eco-pro, which still changes earlier, but the throttle response is still somewhat retarded. It does change faster & smoother in all modes... And the box seems far more adaptive in response to throttle pattern.

I will get round to a proper review-type write up.... Eventually.

Sounds interesting ! Thanks for the info !
Where did you get it done can I ask ?

[t5pilot]

I went down to see vorph who is a top bloke.