CodingChris
BMW coding specialist. E-Sys, ISTA, Bimmercode.
Ambient lighting retrofit on E90 - possible?
Yes its possible but its not a simple plug and play. The E90 didnt come with ambient lighting from factory so you need aftermarket LED strips. The best approach is fiber optic stri...
5 months ago
Remote coding service - activated all hidden features on my F30
Remote coding is great for people who dont want to invest in their own E-Sys setup. The tuner connects to your car via TeamViewer and an ENET cable. Just make sure you use a reputa...
5 months ago
E-Sys coding cheat sheet for G20/G21
Great resource! One thing to add - for G20 you need E-Sys 3.33+ with PSdZData 4.32 or newer. Older versions wont have the correct FDL files for G series. Also make sure to create a...
5 months ago
WTS: Wagner Tuning FMIC for F30/F32 - used 6 months
Textar pads are great. OEM quality at half the price. I use them on all my BMWs.
6 months ago
BMW G70 740i B58 — first impressions and tuning plans
Bimmercode already has partial support for the G70 — you can do ambient lighting, digital speedo, and most comfort coding. The seatbelt chime disable works too. Make sure you are o...
6 months ago
BMW Apple CarPlay retrofit — wireless vs wired, all options explained
I have tested all four options on different BMWs and the OEM NBT EVO retrofit is by far the best experience. The wireless CarPlay connection is stable, the interface is smooth, and...
6 months ago
G20 320d vs 330i - which is better for tuning?
I had the same dilemma and went 330i. No regrets. Yes fuel costs more but the driving experience is so much better. Life is short, get the petrol.
7 months ago
Dyno day results - 5 BMWs tested back to back
the 330d making 670nm is wild. thats more torque than most sports cars. diesel torque is no joke
7 months ago
MHD Flasher vs BM3 - comparison for B58 tuning
BM3 for B58 all the way. The datalogging is superior and the custom map support is better. MHD is catching up but BM3 has been on B58 longer.
7 months ago
DPF delete on 320d F30 - complete guide
Important note for anyone reading this: DPF delete is illegal for road use in most EU countries. You can get fined and fail MOT/TUV. Only do this if the car is for off-road or trac...
8 months ago
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BMW coding specialist. E-Sys, ISTA, Bimmercode.
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