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Did any of you get the latest DME update ?
I have seen several posts (not here) about updating the DME software to the latest version from BMW....some people who got it done noticed improved performance and it got rid of some type of hesitation they had, that even VANOS overhaul didn't fix...
Has anyone done it? If yes, why did you do it? what did it help? how much did it cost?
if not, why not?
Is this something we should do, guys?
Just curious...
According to a post i saw on E46Fan., this is the latest DME version... : (Note the date)
Last edited by Washburn; 04-06-2011 at 04:29 PM.
2005 AW ZHP Coupe. CW, Alcantara, Leather st. wheel, HK, Xenons, Step, Dinan chip & air box, USASpec, Sprint Booster
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I got it when Jim uploaded the Shark...so I wouldn't have BMW only data.
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Thanks for sharing that! I asked my dealer to check my DME version when I went in to get car/key memory settings customized, and they told me "you have the newest firmware; updates are rare", but I suspect they didn't actually check since I didn't specifically address a complaint. Gonna go to an indy or another dealer and try again soon. Armed with this version info, I might get a better response (or at least a more concrete proof that my version is in fact the newest).
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Yep yep - I think we should all do this. At least verify that the latest is on it.
I have a dilemma though: and I am still looking for the answer on this:
my car (2005 ZHP) has a Dinan chip which the PO installed - IDK which one exactly. It also has a Dinan intake.
If i do the DME software update through the BMW dealer, would the settings affect/erase/replace the Dinan chip settings? How should I go about it, if I ever need to get the DME version upgraded WHILE keeping the Dinan software on my car?
2005 AW ZHP Coupe. CW, Alcantara, Leather st. wheel, HK, Xenons, Step, Dinan chip & air box, USASpec, Sprint Booster
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I did at my indy last month
2007 E90 328i, 2014 Jettak MKVI 1.8T
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Thanks - can you take a look at my original (1st) post and answer the questions, pls?
2005 AW ZHP Coupe. CW, Alcantara, Leather st. wheel, HK, Xenons, Step, Dinan chip & air box, USASpec, Sprint Booster
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well, it does make a difference, the car responds a little bit better in the 3.5-4.5K band.. That's what I noticed..
2007 E90 328i, 2014 Jettak MKVI 1.8T
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How much did it cost?
2005 AW ZHP Coupe. CW, Alcantara, Leather st. wheel, HK, Xenons, Step, Dinan chip & air box, USASpec, Sprint Booster
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@ my indy $30, but he didn't charge, did some other stuff at that time
2007 E90 328i, 2014 Jettak MKVI 1.8T
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Is the update zhp-only?
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