Description
bootmod3 is the cloud-based flash tuning platform for the BMW factory DME, with a full web interface and iOS/Android apps. Flash, switch maps and datalog over the OBD port in minutes — no bench unlock, no shipping your DME away.
Supplied and supported by Xatrix. Flash it yourself at home, or have your car flashed and health-checked in-house at our Bradford (West Yorkshire) or Lyne (Surrey) workshops — book a slot here.
Build the ultimate tune for your N20 N26 powered vehicle and go from stock to full race calibration, and everywhere in between, with a map switch in the provided mobile app. bootmod3 calibrates the factory vehicle modules over the OBD port in a matter of minutes in the convenience of your driveway or anywhere internet access is available.
For the additional OTS maps bundle, please see Bootmod3 BMW N20 N26 F Chassis OTS Maps Bundle (Inc. 125i, 328i, 420i & 528i).
Want flash access to ALL OTS maps for your platform? Grab the OTS Maps Bundle.
Questions? Email info@xatrix.co.uk or drop into either workshop.
Hardware Requirement
A free OBD ENET cable is included with this license. Need a spare or replacement? The cable is available separately here.
Prefer wireless? The Bootmod3 Wireless OBDII WiFi ENET CANbus Flash Adapter lets you flash and datalog straight from your phone — no laptop needed.
Features
bootmod3 app and cloud services offer many unique features not found in any other flash tune including and currently available:
- Mobile app (iOS and Android) and Web (http://www.bootmod3.net)
- One OTS map/tune included with the purchase
- Datalogging over 200 diagnostic channels, up to 40 channels concurrently
- Datalog sharing and charting without a need to upload to 3rd party websites or apps using the mobile app or web browser
- Cloud based storage for map data and datalogs
- Reverting back to stock performance map and re-locking the DME to stock programming
- Live Dash - realtime vehicle parameter monitoring via in-app guages
- Diagnostics
- Read and clear trouble codes in all vehicle modules
- Reset learned adaptations (octane, knock, Valvetronic, etc)
- ECU power reset
- (Optional) Off the shelf (OTS) tunes for 91/93/Race gas/E85 octane (SEE HERE)
- (Optional) Custom tuning available through tuners in the bootmod3 Tuner Directory. bootmod3 contains a full map editor so you can tune your car yourself or with your local tuner of choice as well.
Power Gains
The gains depend on map and octane used. Below are the typical gains.
N20 (low-compression 28i)
- Stage 1 91 octane: 16%HP / 20%TQ
- Stage 1 93 octane: 18%HP / 22%TQ
- Stage 2 91 octane: 20%HP / 24%TQ
- Stage 2 93 octane: 22%HP / 25%TQ
- Stage 1 E30 octane: 21%HP / 24%TQ
- Stage 2 E30 octane: 25%HP / 27%TQ
N20 (PWG 20i)
- Stage 1 91 octane: up to 24%HP / up to 38%TQ
- Stage 1 93 octane: up to 26%HP / up to 38%TQ
- Stage 2 91 octane: up to 28%HP / up to 42%TQ
- Stage 2 93 octane: up to 30%HP / up to 42%TQ
- Stage 2 E30 octane: up to 33%HP / up to 45%TQ
- Stage 2 racegas: up to 33%HP / 45%TQ
N20 (EWG 20i)
- Stage 1 91 octane: 48%HP / 54%TQ
- Stage 1 93 octane: 52%HP / 56%TQ
- Stage 2 91 octane: 54%HP / 58%TQ
- Stage 2 93 octane: 56%HP / 60%TQ
Map Features
- Top speed limiter removal
- Higher rev limiter
- Exhaust burble
- Cold start cat heat cycle and cat efficiency check removed (for off-road use)
- Maps for upgraded turbos
- E85/blend, race gas and meth injection tuning
- Custom Throttle mapping
- Backend Flash maps for use with piggybacks such as the JB4
For more info take a look at the FAQ here!
Compatibility
N20/N26 Engines
BMW F chassis 125i, 220i, 228i, 320i, 328i, 420i, 428i, 520i & 528i with the N20 and N26 engine.
Note:
- If your car is a March 2019+ model, If your car needs a bench unlock, no couriering your DME around the country — our in-house ECU unlocking service handles it same-day at either workshop.
- Cars with the latest 2019+ BMW software can also be affected and may require a bench unlock to flash over OBD — available in-house at Xatrix.
Installation
DME removal from the engine bay for unlocking OBD programming is NO LONGER REQUIRED. However, Vehicles with November 2019+ software updates MAY require DME unlock done on the bench to enable OBD flashing. If your car needs a bench unlock, no couriering your DME around the country — our in-house ECU unlocking service handles it same-day at either workshop.
Part Number
BM3-003
Warranty
Performance software and hardware may void portions of your vehicle manufacturer's warranty and may affect emissions compliance. Some products are intended for off-road / motorsport use only — please check your local regulations.