SMG Softare Update

Heisenburg · 22-10-2014, 08:44 PM

Got this done at BMW last week, who also updated the engine software while they were at it.

Just wondering if these two updates go hand-in-hand, and if the engine update is likely to affect any existing remapping to the car?

Cheers

Paddy

Clubber · 22-10-2014, 09:36 PM

Is this a new update that came out or the last one and you just updated it ?

Heisenburg · 22-10-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Clubber

Is this a new update that came out or the last one and you just updated it ?

Just the last one.

adem.csl · 23-10-2014, 12:42 AM

If bmw do gearbox and engine ecu together it will wipe any remap you have had!evolve will reinstall their map free of charge but not sure on other tuners!!

I had update 9 this year and only got Gearbox Software update on its own by Gareth at bartletts as i don't have the software!!

Its very agressive and very quick once updated s5 is now s3 and the new s5 is even quicker gearchange and the down shift blip rev range has changed making a more agressive blip when changing down gear!!

Heisenburg · 23-10-2014, 06:56 AM

Cheers Adam...thought as much.

My limiter was also previously removed...do you know if this is likely to be affected also?

Trawler · 23-10-2014, 07:04 AM

Maybe a silly question, but why are BMW updating the software on a ten year old car? Is the software update for the E46 M3 in general, or just for the csl?

Reluctant to update as I'm happy with mine on road/track and especially when parking as I have only inches to play with. It's like parking in between two cars with another one parked close on the other side of the road.

digi · 24-10-2014, 03:29 PM

is it called version 9? I'm not sure which version I'm running, but if there is a new one GREAT!

adem.csl · 24-10-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by digi

is it called version 9? I'm not sure which version I'm running, but if there is a new one GREAT!

I don't know if its called version 9'but its the 9th outta a maximum 14 darren at bartletts told me.

Im extremely happy with mine

Not sure but bmw may have reset your limiter heisenburg?you will have to try it!

Rutkowski · 25-10-2014, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Trawler

Maybe a silly question, but why are BMW updating the software on a ten year old car? Is the software update for the E46 M3 in general, or just for the csl?

Reluctant to update as I'm happy with mine on road/track and especially when parking as I have only inches to play with. It's like parking in between two cars with another one parked close on the other side of the road.

if it is a better software, why not? this is a difference between BMW and i.e a Ford company... I'm glad that I have the SMG M3

Khantouch · 25-10-2014, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heisenburg

Got this done at BMW last week, who also updated the engine software while they were at it.

Just wondering if these two updates go hand-in-hand, and if the engine update is likely to affect any existing remapping to the car?

Cheers

Paddy

Is there any charge for the update or is it completed routine whilst in for work?

22-10-2014, 08:44 PM	#1
Heisenburg S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Stevenage Posts: 91 Casino cash: $18407	SMG Softare Update Got this done at BMW last week, who also updated the engine software while they were at it. Just wondering if these two updates go hand-in-hand, and if the engine update is likely to affect any existing remapping to the car? Cheers Paddy

22-10-2014, 09:36 PM	#2
Clubber S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2010 Location: Istanbul Posts: 359 Casino cash: $6310	Is this a new update that came out or the last one and you just updated it ? __________________ Can, '04 M3 CSL ,'87 M3

23-10-2014, 12:42 AM	#4
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	If bmw do gearbox and engine ecu together it will wipe any remap you have had!evolve will reinstall their map free of charge but not sure on other tuners!! I had update 9 this year and only got Gearbox Software update on its own by Gareth at bartletts as i don't have the software!! Its very agressive and very quick once updated s5 is now s3 and the new s5 is even quicker gearchange and the down shift blip rev range has changed making a more agressive blip when changing down gear!! __________________ Bmw in the blood!!

24-10-2014, 03:29 PM	#7
digi S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 486 Casino cash: $4428	is it called version 9? I'm not sure which version I'm running, but if there is a new one GREAT! __________________ E46 M3 CSL + R35 GTR (bolt on mods 600bhp) + 458 Italia + LP560-4 + Audi S5

23-10-2014, 06:56 AM	#5
Heisenburg S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Stevenage Posts: 91 Casino cash: $18407	Cheers Adam...thought as much. My limiter was also previously removed...do you know if this is likely to be affected also?

23-10-2014, 07:04 AM	#6
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	Maybe a silly question, but why are BMW updating the software on a ten year old car? Is the software update for the E46 M3 in general, or just for the csl? Reluctant to update as I'm happy with mine on road/track and especially when parking as I have only inches to play with. It's like parking in between two cars with another one parked close on the other side of the road.