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EuroCarFan · 17th March 2009, 15:54

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Originally Posted by NASCAT

Scoopz,

Many thanks for taking the time to document the whole process step by step including pics & vids. I don't think we could ask for any better. Well maybe an inperson private lesson in a demo so as not to tear up our own car! LOL!

My question being, has any US Spec M5 or M6 owner found a BMW enthusiast / import mods company that knows how to reprogram the US Spec ECU to Non US Spec Standards enabling Launch the REAL Launch Control, raise the 150mph limit etc!!

Michael

Turner Motorsport posted about being able to do the Euro LC a while back but I don't see it on their website. There was a thread on it on this forum.

Also, more recently Singh Autosport also stated they can do this and I think their price is around $2500.

NASCAT · 17th March 2009, 15:56

Thanks ECF, I'll contact both & post the results for the benefit of others! $2500 might not be worth it for the # of times I plan to use it!

EuroCarFan · 17th March 2009, 16:04

Here's the thread where this topic was recently discussed. It also has a link to the old thread from Turner. Has anyone experienced this launch contol from this company yet?

The cost for the Singh Autosport programming is actually $2495 (close enough). I believe $1500 is for their software tune that increases power, throttle response, rev limiter and speed limiter and then there's an additional $1K for the Euro LC. To get the Euro LC, you have to get the base software first but you can get the base software without doing the Euro LC and so, only spend $1500.

I've talked with Jags, owner of Singh Autosport a couple years ago as he's local here. Very knowledgeable guy. They do software tunes for a lot of high end exotics.

ur20v · 17th March 2009, 16:46

Have you tried DMS, I think they do the Euro LC. sales@dmsautomotive.com www.dmsautomotive.com

Jay

NASCAT · 17th March 2009, 16:59

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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan

Here's the thread where this topic was recently discussed. It also has a link to the old thread from Turner. Has anyone experienced this launch contol from this company yet?

The cost for the Singh Autosport programming is actually $2495 (close enough). I believe $1500 is for their software tune that increases power, throttle response, rev limiter and speed limiter and then there's an additional $1K for the Euro LC. To get the Euro LC, you have to get the base software first but you can get the base software without doing the Euro LC and so, only spend $1500.

I've talked with Jags, owner of Singh Autosport a couple years ago as he's local here. Very knowledgeable guy. They do software tunes for a lot of high end exotics.

I read thru all the Will Turner posts & I'm sure he knows what he's doing. $2500 for the upgrades is one thing, driving or shipping my car to MD for 3 days is another. Just not feasible for me personally, so the search continues.

Great info, I appreciate everyones posts & the info you've shared.

NASCAT · 17th March 2009, 20:02

[/quote]The cost for the Singh Autosport programming is actually $2495 (close enough). I believe $1500 is for their software tune that increases power, throttle response, rev limiter and speed limiter and then there's an additional $1K for the Euro LC. To get the Euro LC, you have to get the base software first but you can get the base software without doing the Euro LC and so, only spend $1500.

I've talked with Jags, owner of Singh Autosport a couple years ago as he's local here. Very knowledgeable guy. They do software tunes for a lot of high end exotics.[/quote]

EuroCarFan,

I e-mailed Singh Autosport & received a phone call from Jags in less than 1 minute! I gave him chit stating he needed to work on his response time. LOL! I don't think I could say it any better or any more accurately than you did above. Very knowlegeable & friendly gentlemen. No pressure, very modest about his company & their accomplishments. He's going to e-mail me the procedure for removing & shipping the components necessary for completing the upgrade. I think I'm in!

ur20v · 17th March 2009, 20:21

Here is how to remove the ecu.

Its under this cover. Make sure your ignition is off!

Jay

NASCAT · 17th March 2009, 20:24

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Originally Posted by ur20v

Here is how to remove the ecu.

Its under this cover. Make sure your ignition is off!

Jay

Thanks Jay!

I can't view the pics? Can anyone else?

ur20v · 17th March 2009, 20:28

I couldn't myself, but when I rechecked they were back??!. Let me know if you can see them now. I can email them to you if you PM me.

Jay

EuroCarFan · 17th March 2009, 22:34

The cost for the Singh Autosport programming is actually $2495 (close enough). I believe $1500 is for their software tune that increases power, throttle response, rev limiter and speed limiter and then there's an additional $1K for the Euro LC. To get the Euro LC, you have to get the base software first but you can get the base software without doing the Euro LC and so, only spend $1500.

I've talked with Jags, owner of Singh Autosport a couple years ago as he's local here. Very knowledgeable guy. They do software tunes for a lot of high end exotics.[/quote]

EuroCarFan,

I e-mailed Singh Autosport & received a phone call from Jags in less than 1 minute! I gave him chit stating he needed to work on his response time. LOL! I don't think I could say it any better or any more accurately than you did above. Very knowlegeable & friendly gentlemen. No pressure, very modest about his company & their accomplishments. He's going to e-mail me the procedure for removing & shipping the components necessary for completing the upgrade. I think I'm in![/quote]

That's great! Once you pull the trigger, can you update the other thread that discusses this mod specifically so members can read of your experiences?