01-29-2024, 05:52 AM | #177 |
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What size box are you guys using or does anyone have the dimensions of the dme?
Are you just using regular bubble wrap when sending the ecu? When trying to find out how to package the dme for shipping I've come across a bunch of search results that say to use anti static bags and shipping materials. Is that just overkill? |
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01-29-2024, 07:36 AM | #178 | |
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2 layers of big bubble wrap on all sides, wrap, don’t tape. Smallest box possible (cut to a perfect fit, you pay by inch to ship). Weight should be 5lbs total with box. I think the unit was about 10x8x2.5 inches. Remember not to tape it shut since the courier has to look at it.
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01-29-2024, 02:50 PM | #180 |
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Any box, but one easy for customs to open and check is best. I happened to have a box where the lid folds and tucks into the front and sides.
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02-09-2024, 10:31 AM | #182 |
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I sent my dme out Tuesday to Femto looks like it should be back to me this coming Tuesday so looks like a 1 week total turn around time for southern Arizona.
I went to a DHL location when I shipped it out and when I tried to tell them to put it down as a temporary export and that it's a used ecu for testing and return they told me there was nowhere to input that information and I had to choose from a drop down menu they had for shipment purpose. The best options were Return for Repair and return after repair. Since their instructions say to list it as "for testing" and not for repair I didn't know what to choose so I said return after repair. It made it through customs to get there so hopefully it makes it back ok as well. Also I saw that some people had added remote start through Femto at the beginning of this thread so I asked if they could add the drift analyzer and 10 level traction control and remote start. But Femto put in the comments, "Not possible to add any of the requested features stated in your comment." Do they still add remote start? |
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02-12-2024, 09:17 PM | #184 |
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My dme is supposed to be here tomorrow but I just noticed on my invoice they had added "for femto obd". I'm pretty certain I clicked the option for a bootmod3 unlock. I'm hoping it's just something generic on the invoice portion and I don't need to send it back. I hope it's not because I asks in the comment section for remote start and they don't do that anymore. I emailed them to see which unlock they did. Waiting to hear back from them.
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02-12-2024, 09:45 PM | #185 | |
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What type set up u plan on running? |
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I have ARM resonated downpipes and a Bootmod3 Flexfuel kit coming in the mail right now. Eventually I'll probably add a mid pipe, port injection and XHP trans flash. UPDATE: Femto is being very supportive and offered a discount to help me out even though it was my mistake not making sure I selected the right option. It seems they made a one off decision to help me out so I don't want to put how much they are helping out so I wouldn't expect it as something they'll do for everyone. But its still a pretty stand up move in my book. Last edited by M4Martin; 02-13-2024 at 09:44 AM.. Reason: Additional Info Update |
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Sharing my experience:
Followed this write up and saved myself close to $500 aka the price of the bm3 license. 7 days total including the weekend. DHL shipping was 181 with 30% coupon and 900 total for unlock and return shipping paid to FEMTO. 6 March - DHL pickup 8 March - FEMTO received 11 March - FEMTO shipped 13 March - Received back and installed @Jon H: I'm on idrive7, was using the BMW app to get the fuel level percentage and calculate e mixture via the e85 calc. Now that disabled the OTA updates in Settings - Privacy the app no longer works, even if the phone is plugged into the car. How are you getting the app to show you fuel level % without jeopardizing the unlock? |
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Maybe it's an x3m thing. But there is nothing in the privacy menu within idrive or the bmw app that says software update for me. I went into individual in idrive and enabled My BMW App and portal only and after ~15 minutes it is working again.
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you mean for the shipping label? its working for us
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