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Like quite a few people I'm new to the F01, had a 06 M6 vert before this. Ive already tinted the windows , lowered it on H&R springs and slapped on a set off 22's. Pretty happy overall. Anyone in Seattle know of someone that can do some coding?

Welcome. Sounds nice. Pics?

Congrats on the purchase. Would love to see pics


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What's the purpose to code your vehicle? Does it take the governor off and increase your HP or limitations on speed etc?

Appreciate if someone can fill me in.

Thanks!

Your probably referring to "Tuning" the car. That generally means you buy an aftermarket product install it under the hood and its helps your car squeeze out more power. Coding is something different. When "coding" u hook up a little handheld device to you electric panel where all your fuses are if im not mistaken ( I have never done it as I was advised it will VOID the warranty on the car). Coding can make your car do things like take away the chime when your seatbelt is not on. Allow u to watch DVD while driving. Fold the mirrors in when u press the lock botton on the remote, so on and so forth. There are many codes out there. Good Luck

Originally Posted by GetU1

Your probably referring to "Tuning" the car. That generally means you buy an aftermarket product install it under the hood and its helps your car squeeze out more power. Coding is something different. When "coding" u hook up a little handheld device to you electric panel where all your fuses are if im not mistaken ( I have never done it as I was advised it will VOID the warranty on the car). Coding can make your car do things like take away the chime when your seatbelt is not on. Allow u to watch DVD while driving. Fold the mirrors in when u press the lock botton on the remote, so on and so forth. There are many codes out there. Good Luck

Thanks GetU1!

Coding, unlike tuning cannot void your warranty.

Originally Posted by GetU1

Your probably referring to "Tuning" the car. That generally means you buy an aftermarket product install it under the hood and its helps your car squeeze out more power. Coding is something different. When "coding" u hook up a little handheld device to you electric panel where all your fuses are if im not mistaken ( I have never done it as I was advised it will VOID the warranty on the car). Coding can make your car do things like take away the chime when your seatbelt is not on. Allow u to watch DVD while driving. Fold the mirrors in when u press the lock botton on the remote, so on and so forth. There are many codes out there. Good Luck

Really? I was told by 3 different bmw service managers it does. I would love to get some coding done. How can I confirm?

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Hi all, coding is a way to set the computer to do different things that we here in the US (heck, maybe everywhere) don't get included, like auto fold the mirrors, HUD upgrade to show radio, turn signals, get rid of the beginning alarms on idrive, the seatbelt chime, etc etc etc...

Unless of course the OP really did mean tuning... But if they didn't, I understand its pretty easy to DIY or have one of the many people (particularly in the 5 forums) who can do it remotely for ya for a few hundred bucks.... V/r Tim


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Trying to post pics from an iPad any suggestions? I can't seem to upload them.

Originally Posted by Rosho808

Trying to post pics from an iPad any suggestions? I can't seem to upload them.

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Can anyone confirm in writing that coding wont void the warranty?? I havent been able to find it anywhere.

Bro, either 1 of 2 things:

1) They were lying to you because they didn't want you to code your car

2) They have no clue what they're talking about as many service people do not

In MOST cases (aside from retrofits), you are simply turning on/off features already present in the car. Everything is 100% reversible and undetectable by BMW computers.

If it voided your warranty have them put that in writing for you, please

Aside from that, hundreds of thousands of people would not be doing it/getting it done.

Originally Posted by GetU1

Really? I was told by 3 different bmw service managers it does. I would love to get some coding done. How can I confirm?

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Awesome!!!! In that case, where can I order the computer to code it so I can DIY


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Here are a few pics for those that asked..

Originally Posted by Rosho808

Here are a few pics for those that asked..

Parked right in a no parking... Nice

Originally Posted by Rosho808

Here are a few pics for those that asked..

Looking sweet there brother!! What kind of rims are those?

Originally Posted by TRIPLE_O

Bro, either 1 of 2 things:

1) They were lying to you because they didn't want you to code your car

2) They have no clue what they're talking about as many service people do not

In MOST cases (aside from retrofits), you are simply turning on/off features already present in the car. Everything is 100% reversible and undetectable by BMW computers.

If it voided your warranty have them put that in writing for you, please

Aside from that, hundreds of thousands of people would not be doing it/getting it done.

Gotcha! Sounds good, I would love to do some coding on my car. I found the cable on ebay looks like 30 bucks seams pretty resasonable. Anything else i need aside from laptop?

Nice!

Originally Posted by coco135

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Thanks!

Originally Posted by Mr.750

Parked right in a no parking... Nice

Haha just noticed that too! I was at buddy's shop so I think I'm ok!

Originally Posted by GetU1

Looking sweet there brother!! What kind of rims are those?

Thank you sir! They are Asanti AF-128 22x9.5 in front and 22x11 in back.