SA blowing smoke.......

[gogoevo]

Greetings,

I recently had my car (09 E92 DCT) in for routine maintenance and was told I was behind two versions of the ECU/DME software. I was also told that if I opted for the upgrades it might mess with the DME resulting in HP loss??

I did a quick search via Google, and this site, and couldn't find anything specific. I have no idea what version I'm at now, or what version(s) they claim I need. It sould be noted that I have the full RPi exhaust installed along with Macht Schnell air filter.

Is there any creditability to these claims?

Thanks for any advice

[bogdan]

Originally Posted by gogoevo

Greetings,

I recently had my car (09 E92 DCT) in for routine maintenance and was told I was behind two versions of the ECU/DME software. I was also told that if I opted for the upgrades it might mess with the DME resulting in HP loss??

I did a quick search via Google, and this site, and couldn't find anything specific. I have no idea what version I'm at now, or what version(s) they claim I need. It sould be noted that I have the full RPi exhaust installed along with Macht Schnell air filter.

Is there any creditability to these claims?

Thanks for any advice

Reprogramming the DCT for shift response has no bearing on the HP level of the car. They might have to reset the "adaptations" of the vehicle so it might "feel different," but it will not change the power output.

If that would have been the case, all the DCT owners would have been screaming bloody murder by now.

[Lemans_Blue_M]

Originally Posted by gogoevo

Greetings,

I recently had my car (09 E92 DCT) in for routine maintenance and was told I was behind two versions of the ECU/DME software. I was also told that if I opted for the upgrades it might mess with the DME resulting in HP loss??

I did a quick search via Google, and this site, and couldn't find anything specific. I have no idea what version I'm at now, or what version(s) they claim I need. It sould be noted that I have the full RPi exhaust installed along with Macht Schnell air filter.

Is there any creditability to these claims?

Thanks for any advice

Correct, you will lose 50 crank hp as a result of the upgrade...

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by gogoevo

Greetings,

I recently had my car (09 E92 DCT) in for routine maintenance and was told I was behind two versions of the ECU/DME software. I was also told that if I opted for the upgrades it might mess with the DME resulting in HP loss??

I did a quick search via Google, and this site, and couldn't find anything specific. I have no idea what version I'm at now, or what version(s) they claim I need. It sould be noted that I have the full RPi exhaust installed along with Macht Schnell air filter.

Is there any creditability to these claims?

Thanks for any advice

what is sad but true, is nothing a SA or CA tell you has any credibility

[JCtx]

He's talking about the ECU/DME software folks, which controls the engine as well.

OP, good question, but you should ask them why they told you that. Unless the new software retards timing, it shouldn't affect engine power, but you never know. I used to have an Acura that was noticeably 'detuned' after new software due to some cars having chronic pinging. They didn't tell me that initially, and when I told them my car felt lethargic and wanted it the way it was before, they said couldn't do that . So yes, it's possible, but unlikely without somebody here having raised big time hell already . Keep us posted.

[bogdan]

Originally Posted by !Xoible

what is sad but true, is nothing a SA or CA tell you has any credibility

Yes, don't trust me, I have no clue what I'm talking about....

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by bogdan

Yes, all the people that work at dealerships are stupid.

not stupid, but the things they say have no credibility

[bogdan]

Originally Posted by !Xoible

not stupid, but the things they say have no credibility

So, since I've been working for BMW and MINI Service for 3.5+ years, I have no credibility?

I'm confused all of a sudden.

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by bogdan

So, since I've been working for BMW and MINI Service for 3.5+ years, I have no credibility?

I'm confused all of a sudden.

you, my friend, might be the exception

look around you, and tell me the percentage of people that you think know their stuff... you might know ur shit, but if you are to take your car in would you accept what you're told as facts? or do you question everything that you're told?

[bogdan]

Originally Posted by !Xoible

you, my friend, might be the exception

look around you, and tell me the percentage of people that you think know their stuff... you might know ur shit, but if you are to take your car in would you accept what you're told as facts? or do you question everything that you're told?

I look at some of the stories on here from you guys/gals and wonder wether some of these Service guys are even qualified to write the alphabet....

I'm lucky for having this hunger for knowledge in relation to cars outside of my job also... guess this makes me better at my job than the rest of the "regular," writers.

p.s. I was just razzing you for the sweeping generalization.