DIY: E60 Sport Automatic Retrofit Redux
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Fixed: I was coding with the .MAN file setting selected in NCSExpert. Once i switched to the profile with .MAN file un checked and then programmed via ncsexpert, the factory default coding was used. Since I had my CAS and LMA enabled with the right options, it automatically set the COMBI for SAT. Now i see SPORT when i press the button AND get Throttle Blips!
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is there anyway to add the sport button without changing out the shifter? I had seen some sort of button mod on ebay awhile back. Or can I change the ECU portion but no the shifter?
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@funglenn: Check out this post https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...3/#post1387780. A member named hermman AFAIK has modded a standard shift box to a sport shift box.
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thanks-- I need a bit of clarification.
I am getting my transmission flashed, by someone, but they do not plan to update the VO. Will I have problems later? They have done it to other cars, but not sure about any error message later on--they just know it works and the transmission sport one.
I do plan to do the shifter piece later. Please help before I take it in! thanks. appreciate any input.
I am getting my transmission flashed, by someone, but they do not plan to update the VO. Will I have problems later? They have done it to other cars, but not sure about any error message later on--they just know it works and the transmission sport one.
I do plan to do the shifter piece later. Please help before I take it in! thanks. appreciate any input.
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thanks-- I need a bit of clarification.
I am getting my transmission flashed, by someone, but they do not plan to update the VO. Will I have problems later? They have done it to other cars, but not sure about any error message later on--they just know it works and the transmission sport one.
I do plan to do the shifter piece later. Please help before I take it in! thanks. appreciate any input.
I am getting my transmission flashed, by someone, but they do not plan to update the VO. Will I have problems later? They have done it to other cars, but not sure about any error message later on--they just know it works and the transmission sport one.
I do plan to do the shifter piece later. Please help before I take it in! thanks. appreciate any input.
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There won't be because don't need to code the SZL for this retrofit. Just code the KOMBI, remove $205 and code in $2TB option and you will get the SPORT logo displayed. To get the full benefit of SAT you need to flash the EGS to the $2TB firmware, otherwise you only get heavier steering and with no other benefits.
Of note I got no errors in flashing but I am afraid that I will have issues as I have no paddles but would like sport displayed in dash... Thoughts?
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Hello, my car is an E60 10/2008 with N43 B20A engine and automatic gear box.
I have retrofit a SAT/2TB with sport button and M5 steering wheel with paddles.
I have make the wiring for paddles (pins 12 & 13 form SZL to 10 & 11 at EBOX) and coding but I haven't t find a way to flash the EGS, I know that BMW has no available this option for 2 liter engine.
The result is that paddles are working as far as I move the gear shift from D position to M/S,
Typically as I know the paddles working as far as you press down or up button at D position.
Has anyone any solution about this topic?
Thank you, Prokopis.
I have retrofit a SAT/2TB with sport button and M5 steering wheel with paddles.
I have make the wiring for paddles (pins 12 & 13 form SZL to 10 & 11 at EBOX) and coding but I haven't t find a way to flash the EGS, I know that BMW has no available this option for 2 liter engine.
The result is that paddles are working as far as I move the gear shift from D position to M/S,
Typically as I know the paddles working as far as you press down or up button at D position.
Has anyone any solution about this topic?
Thank you, Prokopis.
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Just did this retrofit on my dad's 2010 535i as a gift.
Absolutely transforms the character of the car! Even more enjoyable than I was expecting.
I was able to flash the GKE according to terra's post (#31), and code an updated VO to the KOMBI so 'Sport' shows up in the cluster. I also coded the KGM with the SAT-appropriate steering values (see below).
Thanks a bunch to noquarter and terra (and the others from the original thread) to compile all the information in making this a relatively straightforward retrofit, even with my novice coding skills!
I coded the KGM with the updated VO as well to see what the new steering values would be, and decided to keep them this way as it corresponds to a more 'factory correct' retrofit. These are the new values (1 row is replaced by 3 for each of the 2 steering values):
GESCHWIN_WERTE_SPORT_KGM
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06
STROMWERTE_SPORT_KGM
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06
I believe the three values are the steps between which assist transitions at various speeds. At standstill/parking lot speeds, steering is much milder than the 'default' sport wert_01 setting. At speed, however, it tightens up significantly, and of course this is what we want when carving canyons. Maybe setting it to single-row wert_02 values is best here, and that's likely what I'd do if it were my car, but in this case, I opted to go for a 'stock' retrofit.
Absolutely transforms the character of the car! Even more enjoyable than I was expecting.
I was able to flash the GKE according to terra's post (#31), and code an updated VO to the KOMBI so 'Sport' shows up in the cluster. I also coded the KGM with the SAT-appropriate steering values (see below).
Thanks a bunch to noquarter and terra (and the others from the original thread) to compile all the information in making this a relatively straightforward retrofit, even with my novice coding skills!
I coded the KGM with the updated VO as well to see what the new steering values would be, and decided to keep them this way as it corresponds to a more 'factory correct' retrofit. These are the new values (1 row is replaced by 3 for each of the 2 steering values):
GESCHWIN_WERTE_SPORT_KGM
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06
STROMWERTE_SPORT_KGM
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06
I believe the three values are the steps between which assist transitions at various speeds. At standstill/parking lot speeds, steering is much milder than the 'default' sport wert_01 setting. At speed, however, it tightens up significantly, and of course this is what we want when carving canyons. Maybe setting it to single-row wert_02 values is best here, and that's likely what I'd do if it were my car, but in this case, I opted to go for a 'stock' retrofit.
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I have made these changes and I like it.
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06
STROMWERTE_SPORT_KGM
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06
So now I am wondering what Active Steering is compared to this? The amount of assist is changing with the speed of the car... isn't that what Active Steering is?
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06
STROMWERTE_SPORT_KGM
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06
So now I am wondering what Active Steering is compared to this? The amount of assist is changing with the speed of the car... isn't that what Active Steering is?