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      03-13-2023, 01:01 PM   #23
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Just used this... their menus changed a little tiny bit and I forgot to include the paper with all my info inside the box also lol. Fingers crossed all good. Paid $291 to get it there in 2 days (leaving Monday, received by noon Wednesday)
Send them an email and give them a heads up when it's closer to delivery.
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Send them an email and give them a heads up when it's closer to delivery.
I did - they acknowledged and triple checked to make sure I had the BM3 license tied to my VIN lol (which it is)
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      03-13-2023, 11:35 PM   #25
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Nice man! That's a relief.
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      03-14-2023, 08:47 AM   #26
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Just got the Supra DME back from FEMTO yesterday. Took about 2 weeks total but my wire didn't get to them immediately since I sent it late on a Friday. Three of my banks didn't allow international wire transfers, so make sure your bank allows it! BoA saved the day surprisingly.

Overall, it was a smooth experience. Thanks for making this post, it gave me the confidence to try and tackle it myself.

Now just need to install it and see if MHD flashes. Also need to make sure the Over-the-air updates are not enabled. That would suck lol
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Just got the Supra DME back from FEMTO yesterday. Took about 2 weeks total but my wire didn't get to them immediately since I sent it late on a Friday. Three of my banks didn't allow international wire transfers, so make sure your bank allows it! BoA saved the day surprisingly.

Overall, it was a smooth experience. Thanks for making this post, it gave me the confidence to try and tackle it myself.

Now just need to install it and see if MHD flashes. Also need to make sure the Over-the-air updates are not enabled. That would suck lol
Have we ever met someone that had their unlock wiped by an update? Not sarcasm, serious question.
Just sucks with as finicky as ID8 is , no updates could suck.
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I'll have a funny story which I'll share here when the ECU returns. Long story short: High DHL agent shipping off your ECU - will lead to delays.
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I'll have a funny story which I'll share here when the ECU returns. Long story short: High DHL agent shipping off your ECU - will lead to delays.
Bahahaha. Not funny. But Bahahaha
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Send them an email and give them a heads up when it's closer to delivery.
Excellent write-up! Can you provide their email address?
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I'll have a funny story which I'll share here when the ECU returns. Long story short: High DHL agent shipping off your ECU - will lead to delays.
Fill us in when you get your ECU back. Hopefully didn't get delayed too much. 😂

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Excellent write-up! Can you provide their email address?
Sure. Femto@femtoevo.com
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Fill us in when you get your ECU back. Hopefully didn't get delayed too much. 😂



Sure. Femto@femtoevo.com
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Sorry, missed this. 750 EUR for unlock to FEMTO at the time.

Shipping will be different for everyone but you can get a basic quote on the DHL website shipping to Finland.

$595 for BM3 license. Includes 1 map of your choosing.

$1049 for a custom flex fuel Paul Johnson tune. Still in the remote tuning process as I just had shoulder surgery and had to pause everything until I can drive again.
I apologize in advance since I have a 2021 G20 M340ix and this might be a stupid question but the M340ix is not considered a "M" car as specified by FEMTO pricing here, correct?...

"- Prices are: EUR 750/each ECU for the M series cars, EUR 600/each ECU for others"

In other words, it will be 600 EURO for me correct?
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I apologize in advance since I have a 2021 G20 M340ix and this might be a stupid question but the M340ix is not considered a "M" car as specified by FEMTO pricing here, correct?...

"- Prices are: EUR 750/each ECU for the M series cars, EUR 600/each ECU for others"

In other words, it will be 600 EURO for me correct?
Message femto on Instagram or email them for that answer
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Why are you people doing business with anything affiliated with Russia? Am I the only person wondering this?
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Why are you people doing business with anything affiliated with Russia? Am I the only person wondering this?
Femto is in finland, and last i checked is the only place that can unlock dme's. Unless you have a better solution?
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Femto is in finland, and last i checked is the only place that can unlock dme's. Unless you have a better solution?
Yeah, it's a Finnish organization
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Yeah, it's a Finnish organization
How do you plan on running 9s in your G8x?
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How do you plan on running 9s in your G8x?
By exercising patience, so as to not contribute economic means directly against US Foreign Policy to our largest adversary and violator of sovereign territory.

Have any of you thought about how easily code could be implanted in your cars to track and record any number of things? I sure hope none of you work in or are affiliated with the defense or IT industries.

I'm done here.
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Well that escalated quickly
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I heard the Chinese spy balloons were sending out forced OTA updates and bricking cars.
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Many of you have already sent out your DMEs to FEMTO already but for those who haven't and are curious about the process, this is what I did. Did everything at home and scheduled a DHL pick up. Pretty easy and save yourself some money by doing it yourself. I also attached the to and from tracking information so you can see the timeline. You do need to reach out to FEMTO directly first either by email or Instagram prior to doing any of this. They'll provide their address and contact information. Once they receive your package, they'll reach out and request a wire transfer before they perform any work. I sent my wire via my Chase bank account online as my Credit Union did not offer this service.

Hope it helps!

Attachment 3087558
Attachment 3087559
Attachment 3087560

DHL.COM -> SHIP -> SHIP NOW

I used Ship as a Guest. If you already have an account, I suppose you can use that.

SELECT - PARCEL & DOCUMENTS

Attachment 3087561

Enter your address information and the information that FEMTO provides you via email. I left EORI Number blank and did not change Tax Document Type

Attachment 3087562

SHIPMENT DETAILS SELECT - PACKAGES

PURPOSE OF SHIPMENT - RETURN FOR REPAIR

CHECK MARK - ACTIONS
DESCRIPTION - USED ENGINE CONTROL UNIT FOR TESTING. TEMPORARY EXPORT

UNIT VALUE - $40. This is a FEMTO request as anything more than 40 EUR may draw attention from customs as well as tax on receiver end.

WHERE WAS ITEM MADE? - GERMANY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Used Engine Control Unit for testing. Temporary export and [...]
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By exercising patience, so as to not contribute economic means directly against US Foreign Policy to our largest adversary and violator of sovereign territory.

Have any of you thought about how easily code could be implanted in your cars to track and record any number of things? I sure hope none of you work in or are affiliated with the defense or IT industries.

I'm done here.
Lol. This guy.

Russia is super interested in tracking a bunch of g80 owners. They’ll know which shows to avoid when we turn mdm off and get crazy.
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