coding in Philly area?

tma1c · 01-26-2011, 09:02 PM

Anyone know of places in Philly where I can get some coding done on my 2008 e93 m3? Stuff like...

- new lci tail lights retro kit
- Enable remote folding mirrors and windows/sunroof opening/closing
- Disable hardtop opening/closing speed limit
- Enable TV/DVD-in-motion
- Enable Euro front blinkers
- Enable M3 digital speedometer
- Enable remote trunk opening/closing (X5/X6 only)
- Disable iDrive warning

thanks

themi

PNF · 02-04-2011, 01:36 PM

I went to AK Motorwerk to code my LCI tails,.

They also work on all of the code list you have as well

awesome guys to work with!

KyLu II · 02-06-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PNF

I went to AK Motorwerk to code my LCI tails,.

They also work on all of the code list you have as well

awesome guys to work with!

+1 on AKM http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=349665
1648 Millstone River Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

tma1c · 02-06-2011, 03:27 PM

Thanks guys! I guess nothing in Philly.

mainstray · 02-09-2011, 10:05 AM

Good info! Thanks!

gjpinoy · 07-14-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tma1c

Thanks guys! I guess nothing in Philly.

find anyone?

Digitalwok · 07-14-2011, 08:29 PM

Try this one:
http://www.bavarianspecialties.com/home.shtml

tma1c · 07-22-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gjpinoy

find anyone?

Yeah, VAC motorsports in Philadelphia.

Ali.K_BMW · 07-23-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tma1c

Yeah, VAC motorsports in Philadelphia.

I have to check them out. thanks

gjpinoy · 07-24-2011, 03:18 PM

how much they charge?

tma1c · 07-25-2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gjpinoy

how much they charge?

depends on what u want. I got a package deal so I don't know. Call and ask for CJ and tell them Themi sent you. They are very good and specialize in bmws. I will probably have them install my ESS SC when I get one.

gjpinoy · 07-25-2011, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tma1c

Anyone know of places in Philly where I can get some coding done on my 2008 e93 m3? Stuff like...

- new lci tail lights retro kit
- Enable remote folding mirrors and windows/sunroof opening/closing
- Disable hardtop opening/closing speed limit
- Enable TV/DVD-in-motion
- Enable Euro front blinkers
- Enable M3 digital speedometer
- Enable remote trunk opening/closing (X5/X6 only)
- Disable iDrive warning

thanks

themi

Whats does Disable hardtop opening/closing speed limit mean?
Does it mean open/close faster?
OR
Does it mean open/close while the car is moving/in drive?

tma1c · 07-25-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjpinoy

Whats does Disable hardtop opening/closing speed limit mean?
Does it mean open/close faster?
OR
Does it mean open/close while the car is moving/in drive?

You can drive at a slow speed and put your top down. I didn't buy that option yet. Not on the top of my list.

Race_Doc11 · 07-25-2011, 03:15 PM

I don't get these 2? can any one explain?
Enable Euro front blinkers ??
Enable M3 digital speedometer (Don't we have it already?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tma1c

You can drive at a slow speed and put your top down. I didn't buy that option yet. Not on the top of my list.

hercesq71 · 12-19-2014, 12:37 PM

I made my first visit to VAC motorsports on Wednesday. I retrofitted some LCI headlights and taillights to my pre-LCI BMW 335xi. On the phone, they told me if they were successful at programming the car the charge would be $150. They said if they were unsuccessful, they would only charge me 75.

Everyone there seemed really nice and I was very happy to discover this new place. However, when they were finished, they had only accomplished extinguishing the error lights and my instrument cluster. In addition, hey had messed up a number of other things that they were not able to fix, such as deleting my cornering lights, messing up my adaptive headlight function, my fog light function, and being unable to make the three LED lights illuminate. It is clear that they are not a place to visit for coding BMWs and they were trying to learn at my expense.

The gentleman who did it was very nice and expressed an interest in learning a little bit more about coding, but clearly at this point they are not equipped to do it. As such, they should not be taking this kind of work, much less charging for it.

The worst thing about it was that when they were finished messing things up, they presented me with the bill for 425 dollars!!

When I complained about this, the technician told me that he spent a lot of time on the car. I explained that had I known it would be for over $400, I never would have gone to them for the coding in the first place. They lowered the bill to 325 and refused to negotiate any further. I am sorry guys, I really liked you, but that was just not very nice to do to a brand-new customer.

Essentially what happened was I paid them double to screw up my car! Now I have to pay someone else to fix what they did!

I would never recommend VAC motorsports for coding anyone's vehicle. Sorry guys.

GreeKon · 12-19-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hercesq71

I made my first visit to VAC motorsports on Wednesday. I retrofitted some LCI headlights and taillights to my pre-LCI BMW 335xi. On the phone, they told me if they were successful at programming the car the charge would be $150. They said if they were unsuccessful, they would only charge me 75.

Everyone there seemed really nice and I was very happy to discover this new place. However, when they were finished, they had only accomplished extinguishing the error lights and my instrument cluster. In addition, hey had messed up a number of other things that they were not able to fix, such as deleting my cornering lights, messing up my adaptive headlight function, my fog light function, and being unable to make the three LED lights illuminate. It is clear that they are not a place to visit for coding BMWs and they were trying to learn at my expense.

The gentleman who did it was very nice and expressed an interest in learning a little bit more about coding, but clearly at this point they are not equipped to do it. As such, they should not be taking this kind of work, much less charging for it.

The worst thing about it was that when they were finished messing things up, they presented me with the bill for 425 dollars!!

When I complained about this, the technician told me that he spent a lot of time on the car. I explained that had I known it would be for over $400, I never would have gone to them for the coding in the first place. They lowered the bill to 325 and refused to negotiate any further. I am sorry guys, I really liked you, but that was just not very nice to do to a brand-new customer.

Essentially what happened was I paid them double to screw up my car! Now I have to pay someone else to fix what they did!

I would never recommend VAC motorsports for coding anyone's vehicle. Sorry guys.

You fuckin PAID them?!

I would LOVEEEE for someone to try that shit with me.

beyondM · 12-19-2014, 05:07 PM

Used alex@alpine to remotely code my car and upgrade my dct software. Had great experience. Process took 30 mins. He missed an option I wanted and fixed it the next day.

hercesq71 · 12-20-2014, 07:32 AM

Do you have Alex's contact info?

beyondM · 12-20-2014, 08:26 AM

You can pm him at alex@alpine

His site is www.alpinemss.com

TRS_Tom · 12-23-2014, 08:00 AM

If you , or anyone else, is still looking, go to Helix in Manyunk (just outside of Center City). They are all awesome there and super reasonable! (and they have cookouts!)

Website = http://store.helix13.com/

I had them code my 08 e92 for many of the options on your list.

From5ToM24 · 12-23-2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TRS_Tom

If you , or anyone else, is still looking, go to Helix in Manyunk (just outside of Center City). They are all awesome there and super reasonable! (and they have cookouts!)

Website = http://store.helix13.com/

I had them code my 08 e92 for many of the options on your list.

Can you PM me the price you paid?

TommyLights · 12-24-2014, 10:29 PM

I think my boy Ryan works at Helix. I can pm you his info tomorrow, he knows how to code and won't rip you off like most other folks.

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hercesq71 Private First Class 18 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Hockenheim Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Medford, NJ iTrader: (1)	I made my first visit to VAC motorsports on Wednesday. I retrofitted some LCI headlights and taillights to my pre-LCI BMW 335xi. On the phone, they told me if they were successful at programming the car the charge would be $150. They said if they were unsuccessful, they would only charge me 75. Everyone there seemed really nice and I was very happy to discover this new place. However, when they were finished, they had only accomplished extinguishing the error lights and my instrument cluster. In addition, hey had messed up a number of other things that they were not able to fix, such as deleting my cornering lights, messing up my adaptive headlight function, my fog light function, and being unable to make the three LED lights illuminate. It is clear that they are not a place to visit for coding BMWs and they were trying to learn at my expense. The gentleman who did it was very nice and expressed an interest in learning a little bit more about coding, but clearly at this point they are not equipped to do it. As such, they should not be taking this kind of work, much less charging for it. The worst thing about it was that when they were finished messing things up, they presented me with the bill for 425 dollars!! When I complained about this, the technician told me that he spent a lot of time on the car. I explained that had I known it would be for over $400, I never would have gone to them for the coding in the first place. They lowered the bill to 325 and refused to negotiate any further. I am sorry guys, I really liked you, but that was just not very nice to do to a brand-new customer. Essentially what happened was I paid them double to screw up my car! Now I have to pay someone else to fix what they did! I would never recommend VAC motorsports for coding anyone's vehicle. Sorry guys.
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TommyLights Colonel 213 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Man Join Date: Jul 2010 iTrader: (12)	I think my boy Ryan works at Helix. I can pm you his info tomorrow, he knows how to code and won't rip you off like most other folks.
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