XHP FLASHTOOL - Tuning for BMW DKG 6/8 or 7-speed automatic transmission!

Thomas Wachsmuth 25 January 2022 Reviews, Tips, products, information & Co., Tuning Wiki

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Recently updated on March 17, 2023 at 08:31 am

With the xHP flash tool you can see all maps of the automatic transmission Edit completely and freely! Simply connect the Android smartphone to the vehicle via OBD and choose one of the pre-configured calibrations, or edit hundreds of maps to your liking yourself! And at gear tuning it's not just about getting the most out of the transmission or speeding up gear changes. A modern automatic transmission is essentially integrated into the vehicle and has a significant impact on how the car behaves. Whether it's the daily traffic jam on the way to work, typical city traffic or an ambitious drive on the racetrack, the gear setting shapes the driving experience. And since everyone has different expectations of the automatic, the behavior of the automatic transmission can be influenced. The xHP flash tool wants to give all BMW drivers with automatic transmission what BMW once promised in its brochures: Driving pleasure!

the XHP FLASH TOOL

With over 200 supported BMW models from 2003 to 2018 (as of 01.2022), the xHP Flashtool is the world's leading solution to unlock the hidden potential of the automatic transmission! You can easily and safely change the automatic transmission data set and benefit from new functions, faster shift times and new possibilities in just a few minutes! Intuitive interfaces and detailed descriptions guide the user safely through the process!

predefined setups are available

make your own settings
read out adaptations and error codes
restore the original software at any time using a backup copy

the different levels of the xHP maps

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The steps are individually tailored to the respective vehicle type. Therefore, the functions may vary depending on the base vehicle. According to the supplier, all configurations are developed according to the possibilities and limitations of the transmission.

Level 1

Gear display in the speedometer display in all modes (D1..D6, S1..S6, M1..M6) (not all vehicles)

D-optimized shift points for sporty and comfortable driving with Fuel savings of up to 5%.
Optimized control of the torque converter lockup in gears 1 to 3. Less slip, more direct starting.
Increased torque limits for tuned engines.

Optimized shift points for uphill and downhill driving. No more inappropriate shifts on inclines.
Optimized warm-up behavior.

Level 2

Gear display in the speedometer display in all modes (D1...D6, S1...S6, M1...M6) (not all vehicles).

Optimized switching points for uphill and downhill gradients. No more inappropriate shifts on inclines.
Optimized warm-up behavior.
Optimized shift points in D for better acceleration at medium/high loads.

Approximately 25% faster shifting in D/S/M modes
Faster response to manual shift commands.
Optimized control of the torque converter lockup in gears 1 to 3. Less slip, more direct starts.

Even higher torque limits for tuned engines.

Level 3

Gear display in the speedometer display in all modes (D1...D6, S1...S6, M1...M6) (not all vehicles).
Optimized shift points in D for better acceleration at medium/high loads.

Automatic downshifts in M mode.
"True manual mode": no more forced upshifts in M mode.
Approximately 25% faster gear changes in D/S mode.

Approximately 50% faster shifting in M mode.
Faster response to manual shift commands.
Optimized shift points for uphill and downhill driving. No more inappropriate shifts on inclines.

Raising the torque limit.
Optimized warm-up behavior.
Optimized control of the torque converter lockup in gears 1 to 3. Less slip, more direct starting.

Be careful with vehicles from Alpina

Incidentally, the situation is not quite as simple with vehicles from Alpina. At least if the Alpina does NOT have the gearbox prescribed by the chassis number. This is the case, for example, with the current B5 G31 Touring with V8 BiTurbo and 608 / 621 hp. This is based on a 540i xDrive, which actually has a six-cylinder (B58B30) and the ZF8hp50 gearbox ex works.

However, Alpina stuffs a heavily revised N63B44-V8 from the M550i into the Touring, including the ZF8hp75/76 automatic. Of course, the xHP app cannot know this and assumes that a 540i xDrive is to be optimized. The following video shows what happens if you flash the automatic system anyway. So if you drive an Alpina, then you have to stop BEFORE Consultation with the extremely friendly support of xHP!

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