BMW Flash

dtm126 · 03-12-2008, 03:38 AM

Does anyone know when the BMW FLASH will be available.

judec · 03-12-2008, 03:50 AM

I say never. Wanna bet?

Panoz · 03-12-2008, 06:32 AM

never

Tobias1980 · 03-12-2008, 06:35 AM

Again; never

Spazdoc · 03-12-2008, 06:46 AM

I remember all of the excitement about this, but with Dinan releasing theirs, it looks like the chance is negligible.

sparkyg · 03-12-2008, 07:33 AM

Just rumors, no proof of anything coming.

I'd say no. They gotta sell the M3

Bubbles · 03-12-2008, 07:53 AM

vaporware

bronco · 03-12-2008, 09:18 AM

blaghhhh - I will be very surprised if they even release one (at all)

Dr_Dirt · 03-12-2008, 09:47 AM

the BMW Performance store seems to be a bust....

ybbiz34 · 03-12-2008, 12:04 PM

Never

5soko · 03-12-2008, 12:13 PM

i agree never

benyl · 03-12-2008, 12:37 PM

Haha, I am sure that with the refresh in 2009 or 2010, we will see a ZHP with 10 more HP... probably cams or something... not software.

e46e92love · 03-12-2008, 01:08 PM

It actually just got released. My dealer just got three of them. Look under the BMWUS website under the "M" section, and you will find it listed as "M3".

radgator1 · 03-12-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by benyl

Haha, I am sure that with the refresh in 2009 or 2010, we will see a ZHP with 10 more HP... probably cams or something... not software.

It will include software I bet. It would be so easy for them to bump the HP with a little more boost. I agree though, no Flash for cars already sold but they will definitley do a ZHP model with probably more HP, maybe different color option, alcantera steering wheel and brake/suspension upgrade and maybe LSD, then charge like 7-10 grand for it pricing it right between the M3 and the 335i coupe.

ChaneRZ · 03-12-2008, 02:04 PM

foreva neva.

BzzzBom · 03-12-2008, 03:15 PM

This month according to BMW

Corsis · 03-12-2008, 03:25 PM

Any chance there will be a BMW performance set up at the NY Auto show later this month. I mean it would be a pretty good place to show off your new products and get excitement for a release. Im interested in the BMW intake, and supposed suspension package for the Xi's. If the flash is true, id be interested, i just hope no oil cooler is required.

vase330 · 03-12-2008, 04:07 PM

Midlife power upgrade in 2010

I think it will be less than Dinan and V2 levels too. If you want a flash, get Dinan, you'll wait for BMW untill hell freezes over. Why would they offer it now? The cars are selling very strongly. Leaves room for future engine upgrades too. And majority of the people see the after market solutions as unofficial and wont touch them even with a warranty. They will buy the next model year with a power bump. Power is power. If I can have it cheaply and safely, I am all in. Its all marketing, go get your flash if you want one.

jaaz · 03-12-2008, 04:19 PM

Take this for what it's worth (which may be nil): A Parts Manager at a local BMW dealership tells me that his contact in the R&D/Parts Department of BMWUSA says that BMW is considering offering such a reflash of the 335i ECU (I'm apparently not the first to have asked), but that no decision has been made and that the earliest you would see such a reflash offered would be October-November of this year.

I would normally discard his comments, but this Parts Manager has been dead-on in the past with other things he's told me. Nevertheless, as with most things in life, the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. BMWUSA has probably considered such a reflash, but I have to agree with those above that it is unlikely to see the light of day.

lauer87 · 03-12-2008, 04:29 PM

I think it will happen because benz is supposed to turbo the 350 in the C350 and it is rumored to be putting out around 350HP. Perhaps BMW thinks they should do this at around the same time as MB as opposed to letting them have a leg up. My .02$

ybbiz34 · 03-12-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lauer87

I think it will happen because benz is supposed to turbo the 350 in the C350 and it is rumored to be putting out around 350HP. Perhaps BMW thinks they should do this at around the same time as MB as opposed to letting them have a leg up. My .02$

Now that would be interesting.

BzzzBom · 03-12-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jaaz

Take this for what it's worth (which may be nil): A Parts Manager at a local BMW dealership tells me that his contact in the R&D/Parts Department of BMWUSA says that BMW is considering offering such a reflash of the 335i ECU (I'm apparently not the first to have asked), but that no decision has been made and that the earliest you would see such a reflash offered would be October-November of this year.

I would normally discard his comments, but this Parts Manager has been dead-on in the past with other things he's told me. Nevertheless, as with most things in life, the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. BMWUSA has probably considered such a reflash, but I have to agree with those above that it is unlikely to see the light of day.

I heard exactly the same thing at a BMW dealer but I heard they would offer the ECU reflash this Spring. I think the Fall seems more likely. The increase in HP / TQ will probably be similar to the JB2 or SSTT. Remember, the marginal cost for BMW to offer this is virtually zero so it is all profit.

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benyl Lieutenant 6 Rep 408 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '10 W204 w/m156 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Haha, I am sure that with the refresh in 2009 or 2010, we will see a ZHP with 10 more HP... probably cams or something... not software. __________________ E92 335iA, AW on BLK, Al trim, Premium, Nav, 6FL, CA, Sport, PDC, Paddles... W204 C63, OBS on BLK, Carbon Trim, Premium, Performance, Rev Cam, and stock exhaust...
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Corsis Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe, 98 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New City, NY iTrader: (0)	Any chance there will be a BMW performance set up at the NY Auto show later this month. I mean it would be a pretty good place to show off your new products and get excitement for a release. Im interested in the BMW intake, and supposed suspension package for the Xi's. If the flash is true, id be interested, i just hope no oil cooler is required.
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vase330 Colonel 102 Rep 2,760 Posts Drives: 19 E63S; 15.5 RangeRover ATB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arlington, Va iTrader: (1)	You probably will have to buy MY2010 to get same motor and a mild flash. Midlife power upgrade in 2010 I think it will be less than Dinan and V2 levels too. If you want a flash, get Dinan, you'll wait for BMW untill hell freezes over. Why would they offer it now? The cars are selling very strongly. Leaves room for future engine upgrades too. And majority of the people see the after market solutions as unofficial and wont touch them even with a warranty. They will buy the next model year with a power bump. Power is power. If I can have it cheaply and safely, I am all in. Its all marketing, go get your flash if you want one. __________________ E92 335 \| Space Gray \| Saddle Brown Dakota \| Dark Burl Trim \| ZPP \| ZSP \| AT \| Idrive \| 6FL \| FBO \| Dinan CAI \| Quaife LSD \| STG3 PROCede.
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jaaz CArbon BlAck 18 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i SAV Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Take this for what it's worth (which may be nil): A Parts Manager at a local BMW dealership tells me that his contact in the R&D/Parts Department of BMWUSA says that BMW is considering offering such a reflash of the 335i ECU (I'm apparently not the first to have asked), but that no decision has been made and that the earliest you would see such a reflash offered would be October-November of this year. I would normally discard his comments, but this Parts Manager has been dead-on in the past with other things he's told me. Nevertheless, as with most things in life, the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. BMWUSA has probably considered such a reflash, but I have to agree with those above that it is unlikely to see the light of day. __________________ 2011 X5 35i SAV Carbon Black M-Sport / Tech / Conv / CA / Twin Recaro Kid-Booster Seats
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lauer87 Lieutenant 8 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I think it will happen because benz is supposed to turbo the 350 in the C350 and it is rumored to be putting out around 350HP. Perhaps BMW thinks they should do this at around the same time as MB as opposed to letting them have a leg up. My .02$
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