Shark - BMW Forum

-pimpin328is- · 10-12-2004, 09:11 AM

Has anyone every had their bimmer sharked at the dealership? Ive heard it can be done. If not, who can do it?

Deloriant · 10-12-2004, 09:18 AM

You can do it yourself.

komodo · 10-12-2004, 09:23 AM

Yes, even for those not mechnically inclined it's very simple.

I did it myself in just under twenty minutes. All you need is a battery charger.

kearnyme · 10-12-2004, 09:34 AM

What exactly do you guys mean by sharking?

97alpineM3 · 10-12-2004, 10:24 AM

Its a computer software upgrade... much like a chip.. but due to the OBD-II limitations.. ( I think, not exactly sure why not a chip ) but it flashes your computer system with new software... just like a chip it replaces stored info like rev limiters... top speed governers... ect.. fuel mapping... and a few more things.... Turner Motorsports sells them.. made by Jim Conforti... its a great upgrade....

Les

-pimpin328is- · 10-12-2004, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by Deloriant@Oct 12 2004, 08:18 AM
You can do it yourself.

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I don't think you understood my question. My question was if the dealership could shark my car (acually do the reprogramming there at the dealership) Not if the dealership can reprogram my car with something i bought from conforti, dinan, ect

TMac325is · 10-12-2004, 06:57 PM

im not sure why or what type of software the dealership would put into that car... that type of mod would definately void the powertrain warranty

i dont know why the dealership would even carry that type of software

RIBEMR26 · 10-12-2004, 07:08 PM

If you found a dealer that would do something like that they would probably charge you thousands of dollars maybe by upgrading the ECU or something ridiculous...

but I have a feeling they would tell you it would void the warranty....

-pimpin328is- · 10-12-2004, 07:10 PM

I don't know either, but ive heard they can hook your car up to a computer and undo the things bmw does to limit power. Who knows, maybe im just crazy and im pulling this out of my ass but i thought i heard it from somewhere

RIBEMR26 · 10-12-2004, 07:15 PM

Call and ask...i'm sure they would jump at the opportunity to make money if it were possible...

NeverLeaned · 10-12-2004, 10:01 PM

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You can do it yourself.

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I don't think you understood my question. My question was if the dealership could shark my car (acually do the reprogramming there at the dealership) Not if the dealership can reprogram my car with something i bought from conforti, dinan, ect

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Sure... the dealership updates the programming on ODBII cars all the time.

To not answer your question, but add a nice twist.... BMW of Greenwich, Conn. is also an authorized Dinan shop!. Very rich neighborhood, lots of peeps there buy M3's then roll it across the lot straight into the dinan garage to be worked out.

Someday................ Someday............

BaLAnCe17 · 10-13-2004, 12:07 AM

i am debating whether or not to do it to my car? does it make that much difference in HP. i haev the figures from websites, but i need some views on the product. thanx

BaLAnCe17 · 10-13-2004, 12:07 AM

i am debating whether or not to do it to my car? does it make that much difference in HP. i haev the figures from websites, but i need some views on the product. thanx