Thanks for the reply. That makes me feel better that you were able to use a socket to get it on, but... I just know with my luck I’ll get it on and something will be a miss and I’ll need to take it off
Did everyone with issues getting the new wheel to go on smoothly have the cheaper Ali express wheel?
I don’t love the idea of forcing the new wheel on with an impact driver and may pay a couple hundred more for a wheel from a vendor that slides on correctly
tons of people. Justin @ Twisted tuning is a forum member and he can answer those questions more specifically, but everyone who has used them has nothing but good things to say.
Wow, even if you are buying the software and tune from them it’s an extra 300-700 to unlock it?
I was under the impression it wasn’t a very time intensive process. Maybe I’m wrong
I get that, but this quote from the Manhart article above makes me wonder if this type of lock is a completely differently animal.
“The reason for the update is connected to improved security for autonomous driving and other driving assistance features and keeping hackers away from potentially...
This doesn’t sound very promising at all for many new cars, not just bmws... perhaps the 2020s will indeed be the Supra that everyone wants years from now...
https://www.manhart-performance.de/en/2020/12/02/new-2020-2021-bmw-mini-models-not-tuneable-locked-bosch-ecu/
3 possibilities with the ECU from factory:
1. Unlocked (these seem to be pre Nov 2019ish builds, but there is variability)
2. Locked (Pre June 2020ish builds). These can be bench unlocked.
3. Locked Bosch Bootloader (June 2020ish and newer builds). These can’t be unlocked at all
My...
Right. I always let the car warm up, but if I feel like giving her a few revs I don't want my hand slapped!
I still don't think this is normal for those that are experiencing this issue, especially when it has been idling for a few minutes after a cold start.