Rod has tuned my 335I N54 6HP28 swap since day 1. We’ve done tons of testing and its such a night and day difference Rod Sutphin is one stand up guy, zero complaints with anything from him. If anyone is still on the fence after this video. Go ahead and pull the trigger, you will not be disappointed!
My best feedback for Sutphin trans tune is, it feels just as fast as stage 3 if not better. But it does it much smoother which for me tells me it's safer imo.
About time! I remember reaching out to him when he was only tuning 7 Speed trans! now there's hope! thanks for this info about to purchase mines RIGHT NOW!
Great video! From the email Rod sent along with the tune file, it looks like he want's you to upgrade the trans fluid if using Drag Mode, at least that's how I read it. I also went with the "Daily Driver-Part Time Hotrodder" setup: "If using Drag Mode Please upgrade your transmission/Gearbox fluid to Adrenaline ATF SS racing fluid or Amsoil TQ drive, if you live in a Euro area use Motual ATF VI. These upgraded Fluids will protect the clutches from the high HP/TQ of Wide Open Throttle Pulls."
Even if your boost is tapering, even if you HORSEPOWER is tapering, it's still usually best to shift near redline. The lower gears gives more mechanical advantage, so faster accell, even if you're above the power band.
I've recently gotten the Sutphin custom trans tune (rev46) and I've been running it for awhile (100+ miles now). Overall I think it really improves the shifts over stage 3 but I noticed my throttle response was a tad bit different from what it was on XHP stage 3. But that may be due to me being on the race map and not the hotrodder map. I'm also located in Socal so I experience a lot more stop and go traffic and streets than other people in the US (other than NY folks). The upshifts are incredibly fast on the custom tune and it is definitely worth it
Thanks for another great video! BTW, I finally got the O2 sensor rich/lean codes fixed on my 2018 M240i X with an MHD stage II tune. It turns out that the O2 sensors were not the culprits. Although the V-clamp appeared to be properly installed, there was a slight exhaust leak at the catted downpipe - turbo connection. Now that its fixed, and my car is running smoothly again, I'll go with your recommendation. Its is a daily driver and I don't track it, so am I correct in assuming Sutphin's "part time hotrodder" map is the way to go?
Glad you got it sorted. The map is really just up to your preferences. I got mine done before he added the names, but mine is not aggressive at all. Works great for my needs and daily driving.
Great info. I'm seriously considering a custom tune myself. My main complaint is the gearbox racing to 8th gear when steadily cruising in D (comfort). Out of interest when gently taking off and cruising in D (comfort) where does the RPM land when the gearbox shifts? Around 1,500rpm? I reckon this would be great as it's right at the start of the torque band
@@kern417 thanks Kern. Out of interest which tune setup did you go with? I'm assuming part time hotrodder? Also did you get any revisions or was the map perfect out the box?
The custom user settings are just a few tables. There are 800 to 1000 main tables that can be adjusted. There are many more tables than that, but not every table needs to be changed.
Would you recommend a custom tune or just the ots for the trans? , 2017 bmw 340i xdrive planning on just being stage 2 flex fuel , no drag or tracking just street
They should be largely similar but if you reference the part number then that will confirm you're buying the right part. 2 gallons should be more than enough
He can make them harder. For me it made shifts more snappy, like the buttons are more responsive. He also disabled the kickdown in manual mode while keeping it available in D. Lot's of cool ways to configure everything.
If you want more power and the features it comes with then yes it's worth it. I don't really use antilag but the no lift shift definitely makes a difference
I currently have a stage 1 mhd tune on my ‘18 440ixdrive and have a catless downpipe coming in. I am planning on flashing the xhp tune after I install the dp and go stage 2, what order do I need to do this in? I don’t want to fry the ECU by stacking two different tunes on there, do I have to untune the mhd and flash the xhp first then upload the stage 2? Let me know if anyone has any answers Thanks.
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You dropped this 👑
Rod has tuned my 335I N54 6HP28 swap since day 1. We’ve done tons of testing and its such a night and day difference
Rod Sutphin is one stand up guy, zero complaints with anything from him. If anyone is still on the fence after this video. Go ahead and pull the trigger, you will not be disappointed!
My best feedback for Sutphin trans tune is, it feels just as fast as stage 3 if not better. But it does it much smoother which for me tells me it's safer imo.
My favorite trans tune is a manual! But this is pretty cool what these timers can do with this new technology
It’s about time u got it, i got his trans tune and I love it 🔥
Stupid question , but i have ots xhp for a90 , whats your feed back on it
About time! I remember reaching out to him when he was only tuning 7 Speed trans! now there's hope! thanks for this info about to purchase mines RIGHT NOW!
Black Jesus for the B58 community 😂
Great video! From the email Rod sent along with the tune file, it looks like he want's you to upgrade the trans fluid if using Drag Mode, at least that's how I read it. I also went with the "Daily Driver-Part Time Hotrodder" setup:
"If using Drag Mode Please upgrade your transmission/Gearbox fluid to Adrenaline ATF SS racing fluid or Amsoil TQ drive, if you live in a Euro area use Motual ATF VI. These upgraded Fluids will protect the clutches from the high HP/TQ of Wide Open Throttle Pulls."
yep
Oh snap that outro tho! Fire 🔥 intro and outro! Keep up the good work Kern!
Literally just flashed my 340 with XHP last night, guess I have another I need to save up for now lol
Great content Kern!
Thank you 🙏🏾
Even if your boost is tapering, even if you HORSEPOWER is tapering, it's still usually best to shift near redline. The lower gears gives more mechanical advantage, so faster accell, even if you're above the power band.
Good information man. This kinda stuff makes me miss the VW when I had the APR Trans tune on the GTI
That's exactly what I was thinking about lol. Makes me want to tune the CC
Love my xHP stage 3 huge difference
Thanks Kern. 👍
I've recently gotten the Sutphin custom trans tune (rev46) and I've been running it for awhile (100+ miles now). Overall I think it really improves the shifts over stage 3 but I noticed my throttle response was a tad bit different from what it was on XHP stage 3. But that may be due to me being on the race map and not the hotrodder map. I'm also located in Socal so I experience a lot more stop and go traffic and streets than other people in the US (other than NY folks). The upshifts are incredibly fast on the custom tune and it is definitely worth it
Let him know. He can adjust it.
Just when I thought my mods were ending
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Thanks for the info
Thanks for another great video! BTW, I finally got the O2 sensor rich/lean codes fixed on my 2018 M240i X with an MHD stage II tune. It turns out that the O2 sensors were not the culprits. Although the
V-clamp appeared to be properly installed, there was a slight exhaust leak at the catted downpipe - turbo connection. Now that its fixed, and my car is running smoothly again, I'll go with your recommendation. Its is a daily driver and I don't track it, so am I correct in assuming Sutphin's "part time hotrodder" map is the way to go?
Glad you got it sorted. The map is really just up to your preferences. I got mine done before he added the names, but mine is not aggressive at all. Works great for my needs and daily driving.
I don’t know I’m pretty happy with XHP stage 3 , the car responds amazingly
absolutely agree with you, I love xhp in my m140
Do you drive in comfort mode most of the time? Is there a need to switch modes if you have this custom tune?
I’m very happy w 7g shifts on my N 55
Nice video
Great info. I'm seriously considering a custom tune myself. My main complaint is the gearbox racing to 8th gear when steadily cruising in D (comfort). Out of interest when gently taking off and cruising in D (comfort) where does the RPM land when the gearbox shifts? Around 1,500rpm? I reckon this would be great as it's right at the start of the torque band
Probably around there. The shift point is very much dependent on pedal position
@@kern417 thanks Kern. Out of interest which tune setup did you go with? I'm assuming part time hotrodder? Also did you get any revisions or was the map perfect out the box?
I actually got mine before he set that up, but it's on the more conservative side. No excessive lips are hard shifts. Just crisp smooth performance.
And yes i got 2 revisions and 1 test map
does the custom tune have access to mapping that is not in the user settings, or does the tune just dial in what is in the custom settings?
Yes he has access to both
The custom user settings are just a few tables. There are 800 to 1000 main tables that can be adjusted. There are many more tables than that, but not every table needs to be changed.
Im fbo a90 tune e mix xhp stage 3 is it worth it
Would you say it’s worth it if it had 90k miles on it!
Absolutely 😁
@@kern417 thank you for ur time
Would you recommend a custom tune or just the ots for the trans? , 2017 bmw 340i xdrive planning on just being stage 2 flex fuel , no drag or tracking just street
Custom
Worth upgrading from XHP Stage 2 Kern?
Yes that's what I did
Hey. Thanks for all the great informative videos. I have a 2016 340i how do i know exactly what transmission I have?
There was only one auto trans option. ZF8HP50
@@kern417 Cool Thanks, So the pan/filter is the same for HP45-50-70 are the same? If I go with the adrenaline fluid do i have to buy two gallons?
They should be largely similar but if you reference the part number then that will confirm you're buying the right part. 2 gallons should be more than enough
If I mostly use Manual shifting, does it improve anything?
I'd like harder shifts if possible
He can make them harder. For me it made shifts more snappy, like the buttons are more responsive. He also disabled the kickdown in manual mode while keeping it available in D. Lot's of cool ways to configure everything.
here with kern again making a video on something i just discovered or had an issue with recently
Right on time ⏰
Hi mate. I’m looking on getting MHD on my M140 Manuel. Is it worth getting ? Does the anti lag make a difference?
If you want more power and the features it comes with then yes it's worth it. I don't really use antilag but the no lift shift definitely makes a difference
Have you noticed an improvement in 60-130 times or just the quality of life better daily driving logic?
I'll have to test back to back to see. But shifts are smoother and crisper with less delay.
I currently have a stage 1 mhd tune on my ‘18 440ixdrive and have a catless downpipe coming in. I am planning on flashing the xhp tune after I install the dp and go stage 2, what order do I need to do this in? I don’t want to fry the ECU by stacking two different tunes on there, do I have to untune the mhd and flash the xhp first then upload the stage 2? Let me know if anyone has any answers Thanks.
They are completely separate tunes on completely separate modules. The order you flash doesn't matter and they don't affect each other.
Would you recommend a trans tune before something like a stage 1 ots map?
It's not necessary but it does improve the experience
New copyright free outro beatbox? wtf? for free? Ty
any idea who can help with a custom xhp tune for the g20 as rod is not yet doing the g20s
probably have to wait a bit. he's working on it
Does a trans tune eliminate the fart sound between shifts?
It can if you want it to. my car has no drama on shifts. if you listen to my car in the flex fuel tune video i had the custom tune on at the time.
Just hit 50k miles 2019 540xi stage 2 mhd dp intake tu pump should I do trans service before i flash xhp or even custom
No real need. I flashed xhp on mine before doing a service at 60k
did you use the trans oil he always recommends
Still no luck for the g30 540i 😢
Sorry man. It's such a similar platform but still complex to port these features since it's kind of a hybrid BMW setup
Cost??
Links is in the video description
It's called getting a manual.
My 440i is manual 😎 any other brain busters
@@kern417 your 340 should be as well.
Nope 😎
Too bad custom tune its not out for g series 😂
No way, sent my tuner a question about going with sutphin custom tune
Yesterday 😱
Is it an affiliated link???
Cause i was about to pull the target on that tune.
Now no more doubt, going to buy it.
Thanks mate
You will be fine the transmission tune is only for your transmission, it will not affect your tuners map
Nope no affiliate link. It goes straight to his site. But you can leave a comment that I recommended his service 🙂
@@kern417 bought it, will tell him it comes from your advice/video
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