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bootmod3: Selective Code Removal through Map Config - New Feature!

By Bertan Kazazic

We've added a new feature to enable users to selectively remove DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) on maps. In the cases of extensive hardware mods relating to the engine or its accessories there are times when its nice to turn off certain codes from coming up.

This DOES NOT in any way help resolve any mechanical issues one may be having. In some other cases, turning off a code will also not resolve an issue where additional custom tuning is necessary to fully address the problem.

However, in situations where the source/cause of a given code are well understood and users are comfortable turning it off to 'clean things up' this is a really neat feature to get that done.

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bootmod3 v0.10.093 system update - Now Available!

By Bertan Kazazic

bootmod3 system update 0.10.093 is out along with the new OBD Agent. Changes include:

  • Additional vehicle support
  • Ability to datalog secondary DME on dual DME cars (e.g. S63tu, N63tu)
  • Changes to datalogging configuration screen splitting Default and Other channels along with an Advanced tab for configuring RAM channels covering a large number of new channels across various software versions supported. "Advanced" tab isn't available outside of bm3 internal dev test cars just yet but will be open to a wider beta and public release very soon. More details to follow soon.
  • Offline Mode menu item accessible while logged in to allow for easy toggle between online and offline modes while logged in
  • Various minor UI updates and fixes

Number of other really cool tuning features are in the works and hoping to release them soon.

App releases to iOS App Store and Google Play store on the way!

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bootmod3 S58 support F97 F98 X3M X4M - Now Available!

By Bertan Kazazic

bootmod3 S58 support F97 F98 X3M X4M - Now Available!

bootmod3 S58 release is now live!

Take your 2019+ BMW F97 F98 X3M X4M to new heights with our freshly released S58 OTS maps and custom tuning. Full custom tuning support with end user map configuration support available on macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. From stock to tuned in ~3mins, just seconds to switch maps, start here!

Shoutout and a huge thank you to everyone part of our S58 beta for outstanding work during dev and OTS map testing AIM Performance @bm3tuning european auto source.

For S58 software licensing and feature details including power gains click here.

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bootmod3 New Updates - Now Available!

By Dzenan Becic

v0.10.089 is now available. Updates include:
  • Updated 4bar TMAP support including an option to use 'ORIGINAL' for it (for custom tuning)
  • Cold start (cat heating) map config change for MG1 Aurix cars B58-T0-C and B58-T0-D cars (Supra, G05 X5, etc).
  • More DTC (trouble codes) English translations added
  • Implemented a change to recoding the DME on MEVD cars (N13, N20, N55, S55, S63tu, N63tu), should remove need to Online Recode for good. Keeping the Online Recode button under Diagnostics still for the time being.
  • Diagnostics -> Read codes, fixed issue with descriptions not showing up.
  • Popup error that mentioned Needing full flash before recoding, resolved.
  • Offline mode: Fixed menu items not showing up after last release's Help menu addition
  • About Screen, reset settings button fix

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bootmod3: Update for Map Configuration Screen

By Bertan Kazazic

bootmod3: Update for Map Configuration Screen

Map configuration screen descriptions for all settings and values available.

This should help those using the screen for the first time get a sense of what the values are if or when they may not be clear. I realize some of you will enjoy these being added right in the screen even though all of them are documented in the actively maintained bootmod3 User Manual.

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bootmod3: GTS Startup Roar (Race Start) for BMW F and G series B58 and B48 engine vehicles, including A90 Toyota Supra

By Bertan Kazazic

bootmod3: GTS Startup Roar (Race Start) for BMW F and G series B58 and B48 engine vehicles, including A90 Toyota Supra

UPDATE: 0.10.083 is now out. Joining the club with the S55 and recent N55 release, map configuration now also includes Startup Roar for B58 and B48 F and G series vehicles, including the A90 Supra!

As usual, Web version is up to date with the latest, android some time later today and iOS once Apple approves the app release (anywhere between 1-5 days if no complaints from their end).

More updates to follow soon!

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bootmod3: MaxCool Mode + Startup Roar for N55 Vehicles!

By Srdjan Bajat

New bootmod3 features!

First one is ‘MAX cooling mode’ - this will reduce your water coolant targets by 10 degrees Celsius and applies to ALL engines and ROM versions!

Moreover, for the B series engines this enables the intercooler pump to be active at all times to lower intake air temperatures 🙌🏼

We also added GTS startup roar for the N55 EWG and PWG172X!

All of this is to be found under the ‘config’ menu on each map.

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bootmod3 for BMW B48 Engine Vehicles - Now Available! BMW Fxx Gxx 120I 125I 220I 225I 320I 330I 420I 430I 520I 530I X3/X4 20I 30I

By Srdjan Bajat

bootmod3 closed beta for the B48 engines has been a great success and we're excited to announce the wait is finally over!

Our development and testing teams have worked tirelessly on BMW B48 engine feature support over the past few months. Once B58 was released back in April focus shifted to B48 testing with a wider closed beta. Initial flash time that includes unlocking the DME is around 3 minutes and switching maps takes just 19 seconds using the standard ENET-OBD cable available on Amazon/eBay or through even some authorized dealers.

Licenses and more info can be seen by clicking on the link provided below:

https://49859382.xyz/collections/bootmod3-menu/products/bootmod3-b48-bmw-fxx-gxx-tune

B48 FEATURES INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE TODAY

Top speed limiter removal
Exhaust burble adjustments in app on any map (OTS and custom)
Exhaust flap adjustments
Cold start (cat heating on startup) removal for quieter cold start
Cat efficiency check (CEL) removal for de-cat downpipes (for off-road use)
Maps for upgraded turbos
E85, race gas and meth injection tuning
Custom Throttle mapping

Power and torque gains differ between the 20i and 30i models due to slight changes in engine setup as well as factory power curves. Here is a breakdown of the gains in percentages compared to stock, see below. We're also attached some sample dyno graphs on a 20i and a 30i test vehicles.

B48 20i:
Stage 1 91 octane: up to 42% HP / 46% TQ
Stage 1 93 octane: up to 46% HP / 48% TQ
Stage 1 E30 octane: up to 53 % HP / 50% TQ
Stage 2 91 octane: up to 50% HP / 48% TQ
Stage 2 93 octane: up to 54% HP / 50% TQ
Stage 2 E30 octane: up to 60% HP / 55% TQ

B48 30i
Stage 1 91 octane: up to 14% HP / 26% TQ
Stage 1 93 octane: up to 16% HP / 26% TQ
Stage 1 E30 octane: up to 20% HP / 28% TQ
Stage 2 91 octane: up to 16% HP / 28% TQ
Stage 2 93 octane: up to 18% HP / 28% TQ
Stage 2 E30 octane: up to 22% HP / 30% TQ
Stage 2 AGG (Aggressive burble) versions of maps available
Race gas maps are on the way!

B48 engine BMW Vehicles supported (if your B48 vehicle is not listed please inquire with us):
2016–2019 F20/F21 120i/125i
2016–present F22/F23 220i/230i
2016–2019 F30/F31/F34 320i/330i
2016–present F32/F33 420i/430i
2016-present F32/F33/F36 420i/430i
2017–present G30/G31 520i/530i
2017-present G01 X3 20i/30i
2018-present G02 X4 20i/30i

NOTE: Latest G series model support (e.g. 2019 G20 330i) come with a different flavor of the Bosch MG1 DME (MG1 Aurix) and support for their OBD unlock is coming out very soon.


Its been a ton of fun working through the initial development and w're really looking forward to seeing where the platform takes us from here!

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