Recall 2011 n55. May

M135 · 07-15-2011, 02:19 PM

So anyone with the new icon have a 6 speed manual? I am just wondering if the new icon is only for those with the auto?

N55_BBM · 07-15-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by M135

So anyone with the new icon have a 6 speed manual? I am just wondering if the new icon is only for those with the auto?

read the post above.........

M135 · 07-15-2011, 02:47 PM

Yep just noticed, arg

Tweeked SRT4 · 07-16-2011, 10:53 AM

I just looked at my car and it's a 4/10 build.

11N55 · 07-31-2011, 02:41 PM

I just had my software updated and the car feels a lot smoother especially between gear changes! I also replaced the RunFlats (Hankook V12) with those 2 things being done the car feels so much nicer!

Dackelone · 07-31-2011, 03:54 PM

I know you guys have a N55 and I have a N54 but... one thing I noticed after my SW update was the engine idle's a lot lower than before. I'd say 600 rpms when warm post SW update. 750 before the SW update. IF you have the latest SW update you should have the new DSC icon when its turned off.

As you all know I am not a fan of the SW update on my N54 since it gutted the performance. I also know most guys with a N55 seem to love the SW update.

M135 · 08-01-2011, 08:25 AM

I forgot about this thread. Just wanted to post that over on n54tech.com we determined that you do not have to have the new icon to have the new DME. The components are seperate. I have the newest DME, but still have the old logo.

doublevanosrc · 10-09-2011, 06:12 PM

Fellow N55ers DO NOT DO THE UPDATE!!! It will neuter your car!! I had it done last week and I regret it!!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=594712

M135 · 10-09-2011, 09:10 PM

I'd suggest getting the juice box stage 2 since you have the update........way better!

doublevanosrc · 10-10-2011, 12:16 AM

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I'd suggest getting the juice box stage 2 since you have the update........way better!

Where can i get the jb3 stage 2?

M135 · 10-10-2011, 08:10 AM

www.burgertuning.com

DrPig57 · 10-10-2011, 02:44 PM

I would like to see how many of you can force BMW Not to do the SW update. If you take it in for any reason, they will update it.

1SerieStud · 10-10-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPig57

I would like to see how many of you can force BMW Not to do the SW update. If you take it in for any reason, they will update it.

Ok, count me as #1. I have declined every possible update since I purchased my car in July last year, successfully, and still running like a beast 23k miles later.

DrPig57 · 10-10-2011, 04:00 PM

Your car has been in for service and they did not do the SW update because you told them not to do it? As far I know, this has been the only update on the 2011 135i. What other updates have there been?

1SerieStud · 10-10-2011, 04:04 PM

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Your car has been in for service and they did not do SW update because you told them not to do it?

100% Correct, 3 times - when I went in for my "break in" oil change (out of pocket of course) they told me there was a pending update, I declined. Then went in for a "7500 miles" (another out of pocket) oil change and was told now I had 2 pending updates, I declined again. Finally went in for the 15k miles oil change, and was reminded that there were 2 pending updates and I declined one more time.

I don't see the difficulty in declining them? I had already heard about the negative reviews of the update so I simply told them I didn't want it done.

DrPig57 · 10-10-2011, 04:20 PM

I was incorrect. I assumed BMW would force you to do it. My car doesn't run bad, but I took off my JB3 and that made a huge difference in performance. My SA told me to take it off before I brought it in.

1SerieStud · 10-10-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPig57

I was incorrect. I assumed BMW would force you to do it. My car doesn't run bad, but I took off my JB3 and that made a huge difference in performance. My SA told me to take it off before I brought it in.

No problem. That's what this board is for...to provide feedback and help others. I had no difficulty in declining and neither should you. I think they only force anything that's considered "security/safety" related, which is not the case of these updates. But yes, it is a great idea for you to take off anything that alters the performance of your car while it's at the dealer if you value your manufacturer warranty at all.

doublevanosrc · 10-10-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

100% Correct, 3 times - when I went in for my "break in" oil change (out of pocket of course) they told me there was a pending update, I declined. Then went in for a "7500 miles" (another out of pocket) oil change and was told now I had 2 pending updates, I declined again. Finally went in for the 15k miles oil change, and was reminded that there were 2 pending updates and I declined one more time.

I don't see the difficulty in declining them? I had already heard about the negative reviews of the update so I simply told them I didn't want it done.

Smart guy I applaud you for sticking to your guns.

Dackelone · 10-16-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by M135

I forgot about this thread. Just wanted to post that over on n54tech.com we determined that you do not have to have the new icon to have the new DME. The components are seperate. I have the newest DME, but still have the old logo.

Can you point us to that thread? I'd like to read that.

Just to be clear... it looks like BMW's latest SW update impacts negatively on N55 and N54 performance. I would not have it done - IF you can decline the update.

M135 · 10-17-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Can you point us to that thread? I'd like to read that.

Just to be clear... it looks like BMW's latest SW update impacts negatively on N55 and N54 performance. I would not have it done - IF you can decline the update.

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showth...t=13189&page=2

Posts 33-42 are my situation specifically, but Terry show the map 6 test here with JB3 stage 1:

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=608

My curve was very similar, and my stage 1 at +5 PSI was strong as hell.

Dackelone · 10-17-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by M135

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showth...t=13189&page=2

Posts 33-42 are my situation specifically, but Terry show the map 6 test here with JB3 stage 1:

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=608

My curve was very similar, and my stage 1 at +5 PSI was strong as hell.

Thanks for those links. So you can only tell by the shape of the graph curve. Surely there must be a way to read the BMW DME SW version. ? I just bought a BT scan tool... but I do not see any SW version. Just in one screen for the DME... but the version number is just blank. That might be bc I have a German SW tune based on the latest BMW SW update. You wouldn't know exactlt where BMW puts that info would you? Or point me to a page on BavarianTech's website?

TIA
Dackel

M135 · 10-17-2011, 11:19 AM

I'm not 100%, but I thought if you just take your keyfob to a BMW dealer they can tell you DME version right off of that? I don't have a BT scanner, only had the CAN tool from BMS

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DrPig57 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i M// package Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I would like to see how many of you can force BMW Not to do the SW update. If you take it in for any reason, they will update it. __________________ Don't force me to taunt you a second time
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DrPig57 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i M// package Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Your car has been in for service and they did not do the SW update because you told them not to do it? As far I know, this has been the only update on the 2011 135i. What other updates have there been? __________________ Don't force me to taunt you a second time
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DrPig57 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i M// package Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I was incorrect. I assumed BMW would force you to do it. My car doesn't run bad, but I took off my JB3 and that made a huge difference in performance. My SA told me to take it off before I brought it in. __________________ Don't force me to taunt you a second time
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