Hey All,

I figured I'd post this since I don't anyone else talking about this. BM3 added support for F56/55/57/60 etc (basically B48 minis) a few months ago. I'd been using the NM power module on my 2019 JCW F60 for a year and was looking for something that would provide a more linear and consistent power band rather than amplify the punch existing tune which is a little breathless at the top end.

So, I took the dive and after working with protuning freaks support successfully flashed an OTS 91 octane stage 1 tune to the car.

I'm happy to answer specifics if you have them but the biggest things I notice:
- The power band is way less punchy at low RPMs.
- Also, the power band pulls HARD all the way to red line. This is exactly what I was looking for!
- It feels decidedly faster than the NM Power module (I had it on low).
- The car, in general, just feels like it's opened up a lot more. The power is consistent. The throttle response is consistent. It's just... better in every way!

It's been two days since I flashed it and a few weeks leading up to it where I was debating if I wanted to nuke my warranty. But so far, I feel very validated with the decision.

Ask away if you have questions!

 

Here is a link to the bm3 flash:
https://www.protuningfreaks.com/coll...per-s-jcw-tune

 

How do you know if you have a high compression B48 or low compression?

Also, how can you check if your car has the November 2019+ software update?

Did you get the ENET cable to change maps via smartphone?

 

How do you know if you have a high compression B48 or low compression?
The JCW models are low compression. The non-JCW F-Series are high compression. Bootmod will automatically detect it.

Also, how can you check if your car has the November 2019+ software update?
Send support an email with a picture of your current software versions as read by bootmod (you can do this without paying for a license). You will need an ENET cable for this.

Did you get the ENET cable to change maps via smartphone?
I bought an ENET cable to connect to my laptop.

 

What was the install/flash process like? Did you have to log a drive and send it in?

 

nope I just bought the license, connected my laptop to the car via OBD ENET and then clicked flash.

In my case, the original flash failed but their support team got back to me in a day with the working steps to fix it

 

I installed BM3 on my 2017 F60 S ALL4 a few weeks ago (transmission is an 8 speed automatic). BM3 added a lot of power but I had issues with the OTS 91 ACN tune. Every couple days the car would throw a drivetrain error for implausible torque value. Pro Tuning Freaks was responsive and had me take logs and made a few adjustment maps to test (I tried 3 test maps based on log feedback). It felt pretty good and I did not see errors after the adjustments but I have decided to go back to stock for the time being.

I went back to stock for a couple reasons:

1. I took logs on a few days ago, when it was a bit hotter out, and the timing did not look great. This was despite running 93 octane "Top Tier" fuel on a 91 octane tune (with new plugs and coils)
2. The biggest factor for flashing back to stock was that I have seen a number of over-boosts of around 20.5 psi when the target is 17.4; and one really big over-boost of 24.9 psi at 17.4 psi target.

As much as I love the extra power of the tune, I figure I'll wait to see if updates get released down the road before running it again. This is my daily driver and I'm only willing to absorb a certain level of risk. Hitting just under 25psi is the "nail in the coffin" for right now.

* I do want to mention that it's possible that there's just something with my car that's causing problems, however, it's been running great stock. I think it's good practice for anyone running a tune to take logs just to make sure everything looks good.

Edit: I had originally posted the highest over-boost was 25.4 psi. I double checked the logs and found one at 24.9 psi. Either it went that high more than once or I mis-remembered the exact number (I took a lot of logs).

 

If there is no back-and-forth logging and reflashing, then you effectively have a "bench" tune. Even though you are not mailing your ECU, its still a bench tune. Best performance will come from an actual tune with data logging during the process.

 

No doubt - a custom tune is always best!

I did a couple "mexican" highway pulls to check timing and boost in third gear and everything looks good. Timing is bang-on across all cylinders and boost is fantastic. The max boost I saw was 21psi. Feels great!

 

Do you mind posting a couple of your logs? I'm curious how they look.

 

Here's a few - some are 2nd gear and some are third

 

These look way better than mine. Might have something to do with temperature as my intake air temps were much higher. I also have an S so it's running at higher compression.

 

Hello everyone,i came frome China,i have F60 S tooooo!And i was flashed BM3 91ost stage1 ,this is my log,there is something wrong in lgnition time 1,this is my LOG ,https://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=6184...6283fe0a324,do you have same trouble?

 

Do you mind upload your LOG?Thanks

 

https://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=612a...0b434470bff4dc

This is my last one off the line from 1st gear into 4th. I have a bunch of others that I could upload some more later. Some look better and some look worse. This was a test map based off the OTS because the original OTS kept throwing a drivetrain error every couple days.

 

your log looks like mine....i don't know what happend in my car,i was cheaked allthing...

 

hello how did you find custom tune....i want it too..............

 

I had messaged bootmod3 support regarding the drivetrain codes and they made some changes for a test file for me. I still had some timing issues and overboost after 3 different test files though.

 

Yep，me toooooo.......still have wrong....https://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=6184...83fe0a324,look this

 

Really appreciate your post and replies here. I'm new to the idea of tuning and want to learn some basics so I can upgrade my 2017 F60 All4 Base.
I've checked out some "reputable" videos on youtube to get started for dummies. LOL

Question: Every time I look up tuning kits I don't quite see verbiage to feel good about the fact that I am purchasing the right product; so:
1. Do I have to buy a kit labeled: "2017 F60 All4 Base" or can i buy any mini F60 tuning kit? I am not an "S" but I want a little more power.
2. Also, I have a manual 6spd 1.5L 3cyl. Is this an issue with tuning? Will I have to adjust my shifting?
3. Besides the tuning kit, cold air intake, and exhaust upgrade, and maybe high-heat spark plugs, is there anything else recommended?

**My goal is actually just to get enough performance that is easily maintained. I will be living on the road full time and plan to travel a lot with my mini!
Thanks in Advance.

 

Get in touch with @Lou@Prototype-R He can tell you what you need and what to expect, without trying to sell you on something you don’t want

 

Does anyone have a custom tune based off the stage 2 bootmod3 tune that I could take a look at and make fit my 2017 countryman s all4?