Let's see your e9x!

[0-60motorsports]

I installed factory black chrome grilles

Looks beautiful

[Tbonem3]

I saw a set for $600 I think on ECS! I got very lucky and got these second hand for $200. They're 9.8/10 basically new. They're so much nicer than typical plastic gloss or matte grilles. I realy really wanted to stay away from modding the grilles, but these black chrome, like I have on my X7, are so nice.

[bigjae46]

I installed factory black chrome grilles

Can you still get them? I looked a couple of years ago and they were NLA.

[Tbonem3]

I installed factory black chrome grilles

[DrM3]

AW/FR 138010_b2d3970ed39c4da999b4b2b86bda210e_mv2 (1).WEBP
6MT

138010_b2d3970ed39c4da999b4b2b86bda210e_mv2 (1).WEBP

[IamFODI]

Sold my DCT moonroof and picked up a 6MT slicktop 🤓

Nice!

[kaiv]

Sold my DCT moonroof and picked up a 6MT slicktop 🤓

[Dash1]

I've had the GTS DCT version for over 3 years. I wouldn't ever want to go back. It's nice starting in D2 and immediately switching to a manual setting that rev matches when clicking the shifters.

[kaiv]

There's actually a DIY here on the forums ahah https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/e...-gts-dct-flash

To anyone else reading this who wants to give this a try, you'll also need to figure how to setup WinKFP and import the files. Google "winkfp import daten" should be all you need.

Anyways, curious to hear your thoughts!

[Tbonem3]

I was able to get a hold of the pretty newish v69 daten files (we specifically want e89 folder) despite most download links being dead these days. Here's the process for anyone else who's interested, though this info can be found on other sites with a quick search:

Instructions on GTS Tune
-Make sure your battery is good if not get a battery charge
-Open drivers door and turn ignition ON (cluster guage on)
-connect cable to obd connector of car
-Load Winkpf software
-Press (F1) comfort mode
-Press (F3) Update ZUSB
-Choose ECU GS40
-Press (F2) Choose ZUSB
-Choose ECU GS40 and next to it there will be ZB-Numbers..Find 7845773
-Click ok
-If you have done it correctly so far you will see at the top Assembly Identification number 7845773 (M3 GTS assembly line file) and it will automatically reference the software 7845773
-Press (F4) Enter VIN ( make sure you double check you have entered the correct VIN numbers)
-click ok
-Press DONE (F8)
-Press (F3) Program
-Pop up window will say you can code the ECU 63 more times, click ok
-Flashing begins and you will have to wait till it reaches 100%
-once it reaches 100% it will pop up again saying you have 62 more times to program the ECU, click ok
-Programming again starts, wait until this reaches 100%*
-If everything is done correctly, then you will get a pop up screen saying programming done, click ok

Of course you need a good kdcan cable, power back up and correct settings for the cable and winkfp

Here's the link to reddit page where someone pasted links for download of daten and other important files:
https://www.reddit.com/r/E90/comments/z2rdoy/gdrive_links_to_bmw_software/?share_id=nRe4caYDJL6n_5Adnj7zA&utm_content=1&utm_ medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source= share&utm_term=1

I think I'll try GTS 773 first, but if it's too brutal, then I'll go "back down" to the 869 u.s.

[kaiv]

All you need is WinKFP with the E89 daten files, then you can try them all and see which suits you best
From my notes,

7848442 - CRT

7845773 - GTS

7847868 - Euro

7847869 - US

[Tbonem3]

Ok thanks I'll keep researching but perhaps that file could be an improvement enough it sounds like

[kaiv]

But what about the lag when going from reverse to neutral to first? That's the main reason I want to try a gts dct tune (not crt)

That's the reason I had flashed the CRT tune in the first place. Bit too much delay there and also clutch slip upon engagement from a stop with whatever was the original software (did not check what #). FWIW I also did a full reset/relearn/readapt at the same time so I'm not sure how much that helped vs the software alone. What I can say is that it's now super smooth and still quite quick and sharp. Super happy personally but YMMV I guess.

[Tbonem3]

But what about the lag when going from reverse to neutral to first? That's the main reason I want to try a gts dct tune (not crt)

[kaiv]

Do you recall the ZB number you used? I’ve also been using the CRT tune and agree the aggressive upshift is a bit much. May have to try flashing back to the US tune.

7847869
I'm very happy with it, enjoying the car more TBH.
Try it and share your thoughts!