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  1. 22 hours ago, Bostrom_NZ said:

    @How are you finding the tune, noticeable gains from stock?

    Yeah I can't tell really but yes there are big gains performance wise on stage 1 MHD.
    Look it's like $2-300 it's not even something to think about just do it.

    @Matth5 did your charge pipe rip? or just blow off? Mine blew off with MHD tune too but it was 2 minute job to put it back on. It hasn't ripped on me. I'm running stage 1 - 98ron fuel map for the last 6 months and my car has 160,000km mileage. So if yours actually ripped or was damaged, maybe it was worn more or bad luck or higher boost I dont know. 

    But as I said above I've ordered a new metal one because it's worth it


  2. I've ordered / waiting for

    VRSF:
    Charge pipe
    Silicone inlet hoses
    5" Street step intercooler

    Keeping the car very stock so no downpipes etc that messes with OEM spec / emissions etc.

    Already running MHD Stage 1 tune 98 fine

    The price of the VRSF is reasonable and quality is good from reviews.
    Cheaper than COBB / other bigger names.


  3. I tend to hook up the battery charger - trickle seems to suffice. And if I'm doing a long flash with MHD, I also pull fuse number 70 to stop the LPFP constantly whirring away for 38 minutes. Depending on what you read, both ECU and TCU flashes should have a reset of adaptions after. So after the MHD update today, I reset the throttle adaptions from the app, fired up the engine, off again and disconnected the negative terminal on the battery for about 10 mins...I guess that bit's worth about 2 hundy...

    all sounds good. Just the part about on/off again.

    I've read multiple times that turning an engine on/off briefly isn't good in terms of flooding the engine.

    Seems to be conflicting comments out there about adaptations but your version makes sense.


  4. I'm exploring alloy charge pipe purely as preventative maintenance.

    In that case, from a legal / fair trade perspective;

    Insurance companies cannot arbitrarily deny a claim because you've made a modification, even if it is in their terms & conditions.

    Particularly if you replaced a rubber hose with a alloy version for durability and your claim is unrelated

    It's all about practicality. If you are making the car more reliable, it's in the interests of the insurance company.

    However ECU tune probably not the best idea for mechanical insurance lol


  5. Did you guys flash alpina yourselves or have someone do it for you? If so who please and roughly how much.

    I can show you how to do it if you're local (CBD auckland)

    Probably best though that people get the software and flash themselves to limit hassles if something goes wrong

    FYI flashing Alpina including setup time etc should take max 20 minutes + on road testing time to check all is working.

    For a workshop to do this $200-300 is around 2.5 - 3hours labour which is a little on the high side but you should also factor in that they will be quoting buffer to allow for anything going wrong, and perhaps a little for liability insurance in case something goes really wrong.

    So yeah it seems a lot but that's what happens when you want someone else to do something for you & provide you a guarantee/responsibility if something goes wrong!


  6. Hi there

    Is anyone able to help with wiring up a replacement rear view mirror (auto dimming)?

    e90 3 series sedan

    I have replacement auto-dim mirror + retrofit harness + diy instructions

    Has anyone done it before or is tech savvy and could help (Auckland)

    Ref: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=450516

    bmw e82-e90-e92 retrofit interior mirror guide.pdf


  7. Mirrors are interchangeable across models

    E90 E91 E92 E82 E81 E60 X5 X6 etc.

    Search ebay "Bmw rear view mirror homelink" you'll find heaps.

    I'm buying one myself soon with high beam assist + homelink + auto dim.

    FYI: Homelink from USA will not work in new zealand, and homelink from Europe mirrors will render the remote useless.

    Long story short

    NZ / USA car mirrors have 315mhz key fobs + 300 range mhz garage opener

    Europe car mirrors have 400+ mhz key fobs + 400mhz garage opener.

    So you need a USA mirror + europe homelink. It' s not easy to swap the homelink but it's possible.

    hope this helps get you started


  8. Okay update

    I flashed MHD again today

    * Linear throttle

    * turbo rattle fix 50%

    I tried wide open throttle on motorway and at around 3/4k I got the sudden kick of power which got the car moving.

    Braked instantly and realized that is a fair amount of power. So in my opinion I haven't really seen much benefit under 60kmh in terms of 0-50kmh but yes I think 80-100 has improved.

    Alpina transmission

    Please do me a favour monitor your fuel usage before and after.

    I think the newer alpina uses more fuel in D drive around town. I am currently 12.3L/100km average mix highway and suburb.

    Will switch back to common alpina which shifts earlier and test.


  9. Alpina Transmission

    Naki which Alpina did you flash? There are 2. One is common, the other is said to be slightly smoother (higher RPM shift)

    MHD Flash

    I flash MHD stage 1 stock (98 ron) today.
    I set the Turbo Rattle fix to Minimum Rattle (More lag) as I heard people complain.

    I have emailed the MHD creator to ask for clarification on performance difference with Turbo Rattle fix on


  10. Guys thanks for replies and pms.

    Jin108 generously loaned his cable yesterday.

    So far I have flashed the Alpina B3 gearbox transmission profile.

    You can google it to read more but basically it makes the gearbox shift smoother faster etc.

    I will flash the ecu map today.

    I will try to do some coding too to change some features.

    Let me know if anyone needs help with this as my laptop is setup with the software now

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