[kubax86]

Originally Posted by mynameisnick4

I am interested in this but have a few questions:

1. Will the dealer be able to see this change was made?
2. What happens if/when the flash gets reset by the dealer?
3. Is there a way we can verify the flash is still in place after a dealer service?
4. Will OTA software updates reset this?

1. If they dig in, yes. Doesn't flag it.
2. Need to reapply. We charge 30% of original price.
3. With E-sys yes
4. Absolutely

[ssgm1x]

Originally Posted by kubax86

Thanks for your review and using my services!

Can you also update 2023-2024 idrive from ID8 to ID8.5 since the 2025 models come with 8.5 ?

[LAGWAGN]

Originally Posted by ssgm1x

Can you also update 2023-2024 idrive from ID8 to ID8.5 since the 2025 models come with 8.5 ?

It’s different hardware. The older hardware is not compatible with 8.5+.

[mynameisnick4]

Originally Posted by kubax86

1. If they dig in, yes. Doesn't flag it.
2. Need to reapply. We charge 30% of original price.
3. With E-sys yes
4. Absolutely

Eh, so essentially we have to pay $60 every time there is a software update and potentially after every dealer visit. That sours me on it to be honest...

[Dave07997S]

Originally Posted by mynameisnick4

Eh, so essentially we have to pay $60 every time there is a software update and potentially after every dealer visit. That sours me on it to be honest...

Just don't do the OTA updates. They get stored in your BMW App.

[kubax86]

Originally Posted by mynameisnick4

Eh, so essentially we have to pay $60 every time there is a software update and potentially after every dealer visit. That sours me on it to be honest...

You just pay small fee for the time, also you can turn off OTA like many guys do.

[pabrognara]

Are these CSL tunings an optional to order along with '25G87 in US or UK?

[G87DRVR]

Originally Posted by pabrognara

Are these CSL tunings an optional to order along with '25G87 in US or UK?

No, cannot be ordered through the dealer.

[Granelli]

So to check back in after quite a bit of driving with the CSL Steering/Trans/DSC & LCI Flash. I'd say this is some of the best money ever spent on the numerous modified vehicles I've owned. The Steering flash makes the car so much nicer to drive in every scenario. The car feels solid and planted now. The Trans flash has become more noticeable with time. It's not only faster/more crisp but smoother downshifting/upshifting to the point that it is completely worth 3x the cost.

[kubax86]

Originally Posted by Granelli

So to check back in after quite a bit of driving with the CSL Steering/Trans/DSC & LCI Flash. I'd say this is some of the best money ever spent on the numerous modified vehicles I've owned. The Steering flash makes the car so much nicer to drive in every scenario. The car feels solid and planted now. The Trans flash has become more noticeable with time. It's not only faster/more crisp but smoother downshifting/upshifting to the point that it is completely worth 3x the cost.

Thanks and appreciate your input

[G87DRVR]

Originally Posted by Granelli

So to check back in after quite a bit of driving with the CSL Steering/Trans/DSC & LCI Flash. I'd say this is some of the best money ever spent on the numerous modified vehicles I've owned. The Steering flash makes the car so much nicer to drive in every scenario. The car feels solid and planted now. The Trans flash has become more noticeable with time. It's not only faster/more crisp but smoother downshifting/upshifting to the point that it is completely worth 3x the cost.

I tend to agree with you. Car feels more alive, as it should come from the factory. Will dyno my car asap, sadly I have no before.

[gabem2]

Just fyi I was informed by a “genius” tech at Sewell BMW in plano that the Lci update would void my warranty

[Angmar]

Originally Posted by gabem2

Just fyi I was informed by a “genius” tech at Sewell BMW in plano that the Lci update would void my warranty

Ofcourse it would…. Though considering there are people running around with 600-750 whp daily driving and beating the snot out of their cars and the only engine failures I’ve seen or read about are people making big power on aftermarket turbos I don’t think you have much to worry about. I’ve got 23000 miles on my 2024 of which most of the miles were with a RaceChip and xhp stage 3 trans tune with no issues to speak of other than the tires wear out too quick. I’ve done nothing other than stick to the condition based service through the dealer with no special oil or yada yada and always using 93/94 octane and I’ve gotta be making close to 600whp. My car is driven hard as well averaging 13mpg over the course of those 23k miles.

[BIGW0RM]

Didnt a member here get the M3/M4 tune on his G87? And then add Race chip to it too?

[anthemavm]

Do future software updates wipe this out from BMW?

[G87DRVR]

Originally Posted by anthemavm

Do future software updates wipe this out from BMW?

Yes.

[ScottyRyan2019]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

Didnt a member here get the M3/M4 tune on his G87? And then add Race chip to it too?

I read that someone did the RC chip from the M3/M4 and is running it on his M2. I'm not sure if that was on top of a stock 23/24 or the LCI 25 tune? I asked a vendor about doing this and was told RC and the vendor don't recommend it but was given no reason as to why. I left it at that.