[chris3g]

Just got CS steering flash and amber corner delete coding (to go with my CS yellow DRLs) done today by kubax86
Nice and easy !

[TselaG80]

Originally Posted by chris3g

Just got CS steering flash and amber corner delete coding (to go with my CS yellow DRLs) done today by kubax86
Nice and easy !

any noticeable difference ?

where in NJ you based out of

[PLF69]

It's cool we can grab all the coding from the CS/CSL models but they still do have different hardware (shocks, springs, sway bars) so any gains could be negligible or even not be optimized.

[chris3g]

Originally Posted by TselaG80

any noticeable difference ?

where in NJ you based out of

Too early to comment on the steering, havent had a chance to test it out yet. Huge difference in the look without the amber corners clashing with the yellow drls 😀 I’m in north jersey ramsey/mahwah area.

[chris3g]

Originally Posted by PLF69

It's cool we can grab all the coding from the CS/CSL models but they still do have different hardware (shocks, springs, sway bars) so any gains could be negligible or even not be optimized.

That’s part of the reason I only did the steering (that and I already have xhp tcu), I’m going to be installing Millway monoballs and am hoping between that and the software to replicate the more precise steering feel of the CS. If anything doesn’t work out with that it’s easy to flash back.

[kubax86]

Originally Posted by chris3g

Just got CS steering flash and amber corner delete coding (to go with my CS yellow DRLs) done today by kubax86
Nice and easy !

Thanks for honest feedback. Once you drive more let us know how you feel.

[TVonthe80]

Are you able to code the transmission TCU using protools? All of the demos I saw show the rear diff/steering/traction settings.

Also, has anyone tried coding the MDM settings to M3CS see if it adds the 10 step traction capability/Race mode? My 50J didn't offer the option to add it, and i'd love if i could enable it using protools

[Steveo]

What are the settings to change for CS steering and traction control?

[kubax86]

Originally Posted by TVonthe80

Are you able to code the transmission TCU using protools? All of the demos I saw show the rear diff/steering/traction settings.

Also, has anyone tried coding the MDM settings to M3CS see if it adds the 10 step traction capability/Race mode? My 50J didn't offer the option to add it, and i'd love if i could enable it using protools

Can’t solve transmission with protools

[TVonthe80]

Originally Posted by kubax86

Can’t solve transmission with protools

I figured that was the case, but i was being hopeful. I'm on the fence about xHP and was hoping to clone the CS trans without going that route.

I'll be sending you a PM, thanks!

[Steveo]

Transmission is easily done with Esys and latest psdzdata freely available

[81bear]

Originally Posted by Steveo

Transmission is easily done with Esys and latest psdzdata freely available

Have you coded the CS transmission tune? If so, how does it compare to stock?

[Steveo]

It transforms the experience of the car, quicker shifts in auto and manual mode bangs the gears in.

[81bear]

Originally Posted by Steveo

It transforms the experience of the car, quicker shifts in auto and manual mode bangs the gears in.

Nice!

Do you still get the horrible bog during wot shifts with the cs tune?

[hellcat2m4]

I wonder if the line pressure has been bumped (like the GTS flash for the f8x cars) to accommodate the added power of the CS.

I already have XHP, but am interested.

[ab987]

Anybody have any idea if this will work on an SP15 F97? Curious to try but is there a reason it definitely can't work?

[81bear]

Pulled the trigger on the full CS tune plus anti-dazzle through kubax86 and my initial impressions are wonderful!

Being honest I wasn’t sure there would be a drastically obvious difference between the standard trans tune vs the CS but there is.

Right off the bat the shifts in S3 are harder, 30% at least. Not enough to unsettle the car but you can feel a kick forward every time you shift. You can definitely notice something spicier with this transmission tune.

My biggest complaint with the stock tune was the delay during WOT shifting close to redline. I must have done at least 30 redline shifts at wot with only one (2-3 shift) that had the slightest cut in accelerating. It should be noted that this shift did bleed into redline so that could be part of the reason why there was a bit of a cut in acceleration.

As for shift speed, upshifts are faster and crisper (dct like). Downshifts are improved but not as pronounced.

Driving in D3 the trans drops gears faster and holds gears longer with perfect shifts at redline.

I’ve never experienced the xhp tune so I can’t compare. I’m sure if you are chasing PR’s the xhp will be the best option. However, I feel the CS tune is the closest thing to the sweet spot for those looking for a dct like experience without the jarring upshifts or excess wear and tear.

Again these are my initial impressions and I will check in after a week or so if anything changes.

[hellcat2m4]

Originally Posted by 81bear

Pulled the trigger on the full CS tune plus ant-dazzle through kubax86 and my initial impressions are wonderful!

Being honest I wasn’t sure there would be a drastically obvious difference between the standard trans tune vs the CS but there is.

Right off the bat the shifts in S3 are harder, 30% at least. Not enough to unsettle the car but you can feel a kick forward every time you shift. You can definitely notice something spicier with this transmission tune.

My biggest complaint with the stock tune was the delay during WOT shifting close to redline. I must have done at least 30 redline shifts at wot with only one (2-3 shift) that had the slightest cut in accelerating. It should be noted that this shift did bleed into redline so that could be part of the reason why there was a bit of a cut in acceleration.

As for shift speed, upshifts are faster and crisper (dct like). Downshifts are improved but not as pronounced.

Driving in D3 the trans drops gears faster and holds gears longer with perfect shifts at redline.

I’ve never experienced the xhp tune so I can’t compare. I’m sure if you are chasing PR’s the xhp will be the best option. However, I feel the CS tune is the closest thing to the sweet spot for those looking for a dct like experience without the jarring upshifts or excess wear and tear.

Again these are my initial impressions and I will check in after a week or so if anything changes.

The 2nd to 3rd shift delay at redline in D3 always drove me crazy! I bought XHP but i'm super curious how this compares since its BMW's actual mapping.

Also curious if the line pressure or anything else has been bumped.

Thanks for your impressions!

[81bear]

Originally Posted by hellcat2m4

The 2nd to 3rd shift delay at redline in D3 always drove me crazy! I bought XHP but i'm super curious how this compares since its BMW's actual mapping.

Also curious if the line pressure or anything else has been bumped.

Thanks for your impressions!

Yeah in D3 I didn’t experience any shifting delays. All shifts were seamless at redline.

They may have increased line pressure but I feel more confident as it’s to a degree BMW is comfortable with for warranty purposes. Oh and I forgot to mention my car has a JB4 running map 2 with HFC, drop in filters and the MPE exhaust.

In your case, based on the relatively low cost, it maybe worth giving it a try. Even if you prefer the xhp tune and switch back you still get the CS steering and MDM calibration.

[hellcat2m4]

Originally Posted by 81bear

Yeah in D3 I didn’t experience any shifting delays. All shifts were seamless at redline.

They may have increased line pressure but I feel more confident as it’s to a degree BMW is comfortable with for warranty purposes. Oh and I forgot to mention my car has a JB4 running map 2 with HFC, drop in filters and the MPE exhaust.

In your case, based on the relatively low cost, it maybe worth giving it a try. Even if you prefer the xhp tune and switch back you still get the CS steering and MDM calibration.

Yea i've been running BM3 OTS E50, and like you I like the idea of a BMW mapped trans as well. Hmmmm...decisions decisions!

[somer]

Originally Posted by hellcat2m4

Yea i've been running BM3 OTS E50, and like you I like the idea of a BMW mapped trans as well. Hmmmm...decisions decisions!

Yeah but those power levels will still have the torque limits baked into the TCU plus speed limiters per gear from what I understand. However if you do go that route please report your findings! The video below goes into some of the nitty gritty of the TCU tuning in some of the aspects listed above, probably worth a watch.

[hellcat2m4]

Will check this out now, thanks.