SMG Softare Update - Page 4

adem.csl · 03-11-2014, 08:48 PM

[quote=NZ_M3;175348]What a load of rubbish .. there's only been 5 software versions (current 7843255) ...

Ok fair enough i see it now the latest code!that is cos ive only just found the paperwork so i apologise and i now agree it is the 5th update!
I did state that i WAS TOLD i never said i could prove it.but i found the paperwork and its correct so APOLOGIES misinformed to my knowledge

However i still believe this update is better by far then the last one i had.
So thank you for clearing it up and i still stand by the quality of the company that did the update

Thank you im happy with mine!

adem.csl · 04-11-2014, 04:09 PM

Ok an update.i ve spoken with the company that installed my update and i misunderstood what i was told so here goes:ive had 9 updates of a maximum of 14 before the ecu needs replacing.the 9 updates are not 9 different updates but possibly the same updates done once or twice before hence i understood i had 9 updates so apologies for misleading anyone i genuinely misunderstood what i was told.

So as the tech and nzm3 say there are indeed 5 updates for the csl

Hope that clears it up for everyone

Also autologic have quoted me £10k for their software so im gonna redirect people wanting updates to bartletts.damien offers super service and great prices

Thanks

trackm3 · 04-11-2014, 04:27 PM

ETA Motorsport near Brands Hatch have Autologic so if you need anyone in the South East ?

_Nathan_ · 04-11-2014, 10:21 PM

The later software slows the change down and smooths it out, I think I ran the original version when I raced with SMG, I certainly flashed it backwards to make the shift more aggressive.

I'd go with NZ if he states revision 3 was the peak.

NZ_M3 · 04-11-2014, 11:45 PM

All of our cars came out from the factory with 2 flashes of the software ... an original and a delivery software ... then there was a BMW actioned update, so most of these modules should have at least 3 flashes taken up already.

My post was originally to make sure that you weren't getting duped by companies that offer these upgrades - not intended to offend! Apologies if it came across that way.

I am still searching for that very first software version that all our cars came with but was over-written by the factory when the cars were delivered - it has a part number that isn't shown on any BMW's system, so I presume it was a prototype software.

As for software versions and what they do - my feel (and having tested a few of them out in my own car over a period of time) is that with each version it has gotten softer and smoother but also with less clutch slurring.

I still currently have the latest software in the car in the spare SMG module and I must say I have grown to like this version a lot more now as it certainly seems to provide much more mechanical sympathy to the components during shifts of varying speeds and throttle application.

My thoughts - most likely a worthy update if you want longevity and less clutch slurring, but maybe not so if you long for that bang away super fast gear changes and feel like you are a F1 super star.

adem.csl · 05-11-2014, 11:19 PM

Glad we are all cleared up guys everyone has an opinion on which version they prefer
Because nz-m3 has tried all the updates he probably has the best idea on which he believes is best but we all drive different and have different preferences

Thank you nz-m3 dude you have been there done that and i respect your opinion

digi · 06-11-2014, 04:31 PM

dame, now I'm up in arms which to get or not.

Can any BMW specialist do this as I don't want to take it back to BMW here. What equipment do they need for me to check the current update and to reflash to any of the 5 versions.

Much harder than reflashing my GTR with the idiot proof COBBS.

terraphantm · 12-11-2014, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZ_M3

I am still searching for that very first software version that all our cars came with but was over-written by the factory when the cars were delivered - it has a part number that isn't shown on any BMW's system, so I presume it was a prototype software.

There are two HW versions listed in the daten files for which there are no 0PAs included -- 7834326A and 7834530A... does the part number you have seem close to either? Could possibly be hidden away in some really old DIS versions. We do have prototype MSS52 software afterall

FWIW - the one dump I have from a real CSL (no idea whose it is) only has 1 flash recorded

NZ_M3 · 13-11-2014, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terraphantm

There are two HW versions listed in the daten files for which there are no 0PAs included -- 7834326A and 7834530A... does the part number you have seem close to either? Could possibly be hidden away in some really old DIS versions. We do have prototype MSS52 software afterall

FWIW - the one dump I have from a real CSL (no idea whose it is) only has 1 flash recorded

All the DMEs have 1 flash ... One of the prototype CSLs ended up in New Zealand as it was destined to be a BMW Driver Training ride car before it was crashed - that car had the prototype tune - I honestly can't recall the HW number now - I'll see if I can somehow get the guy to supply it again - as that motor and DME is now in a racecar.

That dump is probably from my car?? Is it software 0401 or 0301?

CSLScot · 16-11-2014, 10:43 AM

So will dealers do the latest SMG update if you ask them to (& only if you ask them to?) & do they charge for this service (e.g. if the car ais alreDy in for some other work)?

03-11-2014, 08:48 PM	#31
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	[quote=NZ_M3;175348]What a load of rubbish .. there's only been 5 software versions (current 7843255) ... Ok fair enough i see it now the latest code!that is cos ive only just found the paperwork so i apologise and i now agree it is the 5th update! I did state that i WAS TOLD i never said i could prove it.but i found the paperwork and its correct so APOLOGIES misinformed to my knowledge However i still believe this update is better by far then the last one i had. So thank you for clearing it up and i still stand by the quality of the company that did the update Thank you im happy with mine! __________________ Bmw in the blood!! Last edited by adem.csl; 03-11-2014 at 08:51 PM.

04-11-2014, 04:09 PM	#32
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	Ok an update.i ve spoken with the company that installed my update and i misunderstood what i was told so here goes:ive had 9 updates of a maximum of 14 before the ecu needs replacing.the 9 updates are not 9 different updates but possibly the same updates done once or twice before hence i understood i had 9 updates so apologies for misleading anyone i genuinely misunderstood what i was told. So as the tech and nzm3 say there are indeed 5 updates for the csl Hope that clears it up for everyone Also autologic have quoted me £10k for their software so im gonna redirect people wanting updates to bartletts.damien offers super service and great prices Thanks __________________ Bmw in the blood!!

04-11-2014, 10:21 PM	#34
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	The later software slows the change down and smooths it out, I think I ran the original version when I raced with SMG, I certainly flashed it backwards to make the shift more aggressive. I'd go with NZ if he states revision 3 was the peak. __________________ Nathan

05-11-2014, 11:19 PM	#36
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	Glad we are all cleared up guys everyone has an opinion on which version they prefer Because nz-m3 has tried all the updates he probably has the best idea on which he believes is best but we all drive different and have different preferences Thank you nz-m3 dude you have been there done that and i respect your opinion __________________ Bmw in the blood!!

06-11-2014, 04:31 PM	#37
digi S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 486 Casino cash: $4438	dame, now I'm up in arms which to get or not. Can any BMW specialist do this as I don't want to take it back to BMW here. What equipment do they need for me to check the current update and to reflash to any of the 5 versions. Much harder than reflashing my GTR with the idiot proof COBBS. __________________ E46 M3 CSL + R35 GTR (bolt on mods 600bhp) + 458 Italia + LP560-4 + Audi S5

04-11-2014, 04:27 PM	#33
trackm3 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 411 Casino cash: $18073	ETA Motorsport near Brands Hatch have Autologic so if you need anyone in the South East ?

04-11-2014, 11:45 PM	#35
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	All of our cars came out from the factory with 2 flashes of the software ... an original and a delivery software ... then there was a BMW actioned update, so most of these modules should have at least 3 flashes taken up already. My post was originally to make sure that you weren't getting duped by companies that offer these upgrades - not intended to offend! Apologies if it came across that way. I am still searching for that very first software version that all our cars came with but was over-written by the factory when the cars were delivered - it has a part number that isn't shown on any BMW's system, so I presume it was a prototype software. As for software versions and what they do - my feel (and having tested a few of them out in my own car over a period of time) is that with each version it has gotten softer and smoother but also with less clutch slurring. I still currently have the latest software in the car in the spare SMG module and I must say I have grown to like this version a lot more now as it certainly seems to provide much more mechanical sympathy to the components during shifts of varying speeds and throttle application. My thoughts - most likely a worthy update if you want longevity and less clutch slurring, but maybe not so if you long for that bang away super fast gear changes and feel like you are a F1 super star.

16-11-2014, 10:43 AM	#40
CSLScot S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 147 Casino cash: $6357	So will dealers do the latest SMG update if you ask them to (& only if you ask them to?) & do they charge for this service (e.g. if the car ais alreDy in for some other work)?