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Posted 08 July 2009 - 04:57 AM
im looking at building a bmw laptop, the software(dvd or HDD) and obd 2 cables are easy to get hold, what i am asking is is it necessary to use an IBM T30 or can any laptop with a
serial port be used instead? any advice for cables and interface?
thanks
serial port be used instead? any advice for cables and interface?
thanks
2003 BMW 530 d SE. Silver Grey, Grey Dakota leather, Steptronic Auto, Business nav, Electric sunroof, PDC, Auto dim. folding mirrors, Auto A/C, Cd changer, Through loading system with Ski bag. Software ISTA/P V33.0
Retrofits :- L7 front and rear mids, front and rear tweeters, Headlight washers, MP3 playback, Extended lights package, Boot release button, Auto folding mirrors.
Mods :- LED amber side repeaters, LED Number plate lights, LED map lights, Chrome door lock pins, 5 series.net REG. plate holder, ECU remap 468Ilbs torque.
Extra Boot lid light DIY
Retrofits :- L7 front and rear mids, front and rear tweeters, Headlight washers, MP3 playback, Extended lights package, Boot release button, Auto folding mirrors.
Mods :- LED amber side repeaters, LED Number plate lights, LED map lights, Chrome door lock pins, 5 series.net REG. plate holder, ECU remap 468Ilbs torque.
Extra Boot lid light DIY
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 04:58 AM
BLooD, on Jul 8 2009, 05:57 AM, said:
im looking at building a bmw laptop, the software(dvd or HDD) and obd 2 cables are easy to get hold, what i am asking is is it necessary to use an IBM T30 or can any laptop with a
serial port be used instead? any advice for cables and interface?
thanks
serial port be used instead? any advice for cables and interface?
thanks
wow I like how you think, B
BTW is there a software I can load on my regular laptop to be able to "hack" into my car?
I really wish I could just update the car for a few things - like DRLs and MP3 capability, too...
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 05:02 AM
2003 BMW 530 d SE. Silver Grey, Grey Dakota leather, Steptronic Auto, Business nav, Electric sunroof, PDC, Auto dim. folding mirrors, Auto A/C, Cd changer, Through loading system with Ski bag. Software ISTA/P V33.0
Retrofits :- L7 front and rear mids, front and rear tweeters, Headlight washers, MP3 playback, Extended lights package, Boot release button, Auto folding mirrors.
Mods :- LED amber side repeaters, LED Number plate lights, LED map lights, Chrome door lock pins, 5 series.net REG. plate holder, ECU remap 468Ilbs torque.
Extra Boot lid light DIY
Retrofits :- L7 front and rear mids, front and rear tweeters, Headlight washers, MP3 playback, Extended lights package, Boot release button, Auto folding mirrors.
Mods :- LED amber side repeaters, LED Number plate lights, LED map lights, Chrome door lock pins, 5 series.net REG. plate holder, ECU remap 468Ilbs torque.
Extra Boot lid light DIY
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 05:06 AM
BLooD, on Jul 8 2009, 06:02 AM, said:
So basically, for the same money a dealer would charge me to update my software, I can get this and never have to pay the dealer for updates? where do I get updates s/w from though?
Sorry if I'm acting a little "noob" with all these questions - I've been looking for something like this for a WHILE!
Thanks a LOT, BLooD!
'06 530Xi Sport Stick with a few mods and a few more on the way...
Alpina Centric Rotors Hawk Performance Hoen Endurance RPI BMC
Rev It Up Anthony@BimmerBrakes Acute Performance BMW of Newport's Garry Romani
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 05:12 AM
that's the problem, v32 is the last progman version, its ISTA/p now which is a totally different system
2003 BMW 530 d SE. Silver Grey, Grey Dakota leather, Steptronic Auto, Business nav, Electric sunroof, PDC, Auto dim. folding mirrors, Auto A/C, Cd changer, Through loading system with Ski bag. Software ISTA/P V33.0
Retrofits :- L7 front and rear mids, front and rear tweeters, Headlight washers, MP3 playback, Extended lights package, Boot release button, Auto folding mirrors.
Mods :- LED amber side repeaters, LED Number plate lights, LED map lights, Chrome door lock pins, 5 series.net REG. plate holder, ECU remap 468Ilbs torque.
Extra Boot lid light DIY
Retrofits :- L7 front and rear mids, front and rear tweeters, Headlight washers, MP3 playback, Extended lights package, Boot release button, Auto folding mirrors.
Mods :- LED amber side repeaters, LED Number plate lights, LED map lights, Chrome door lock pins, 5 series.net REG. plate holder, ECU remap 468Ilbs torque.
Extra Boot lid light DIY
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 05:15 AM
BLooD, on Jul 8 2009, 06:12 AM, said:
that's the problem, v32 is the last progman version, its ISTA/p now which is a totally different system
So for every successive software update for the car, you have to update your laptop's software - am I understanding you correctly?
'06 530Xi Sport Stick with a few mods and a few more on the way...
Alpina Centric Rotors Hawk Performance Hoen Endurance RPI BMC
Rev It Up Anthony@BimmerBrakes Acute Performance BMW of Newport's Garry Romani
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 05:22 AM
v_therussian, on Jul 8 2009, 11:15 AM, said:
So for every successive software update for the car, you have to update your laptop's software - am I understanding you correctly?
that's how it seams to me as well, if i can do it i will build a progman v32 and DIS v57 machine, need to find out about the OBD 2 cable and interface for the laptop first,
plus whether i need a IBM T30 or any laptop., if i do it it will not happen over night, fighting the wife for money and im only an average earner lol
2003 BMW 530 d SE. Silver Grey, Grey Dakota leather, Steptronic Auto, Business nav, Electric sunroof, PDC, Auto dim. folding mirrors, Auto A/C, Cd changer, Through loading system with Ski bag. Software ISTA/P V33.0
Retrofits :- L7 front and rear mids, front and rear tweeters, Headlight washers, MP3 playback, Extended lights package, Boot release button, Auto folding mirrors.
Mods :- LED amber side repeaters, LED Number plate lights, LED map lights, Chrome door lock pins, 5 series.net REG. plate holder, ECU remap 468Ilbs torque.
Extra Boot lid light DIY
Retrofits :- L7 front and rear mids, front and rear tweeters, Headlight washers, MP3 playback, Extended lights package, Boot release button, Auto folding mirrors.
Mods :- LED amber side repeaters, LED Number plate lights, LED map lights, Chrome door lock pins, 5 series.net REG. plate holder, ECU remap 468Ilbs torque.
Extra Boot lid light DIY
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 05:32 AM
I might know someone I can ask about it, but its a friend of a friend, so it won't be easy or fast...
'06 530Xi Sport Stick with a few mods and a few more on the way...
Alpina Centric Rotors Hawk Performance Hoen Endurance RPI BMC
Rev It Up Anthony@BimmerBrakes Acute Performance BMW of Newport's Garry Romani
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 05:48 AM
interesting project it is! please keep us posted.
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 06:32 AM
Phantom Mark, on Jul 8 2009, 11:51 AM, said:
PM sent re: funds + lappy
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2003 BMW 530 d SE. Silver Grey, Grey Dakota leather, Steptronic Auto, Business nav, Electric sunroof, PDC, Auto dim. folding mirrors, Auto A/C, Cd changer, Through loading system with Ski bag. Software ISTA/P V33.0
Retrofits :- L7 front and rear mids, front and rear tweeters, Headlight washers, MP3 playback, Extended lights package, Boot release button, Auto folding mirrors.
Mods :- LED amber side repeaters, LED Number plate lights, LED map lights, Chrome door lock pins, 5 series.net REG. plate holder, ECU remap 468Ilbs torque.
Extra Boot lid light DIY
Retrofits :- L7 front and rear mids, front and rear tweeters, Headlight washers, MP3 playback, Extended lights package, Boot release button, Auto folding mirrors.
Mods :- LED amber side repeaters, LED Number plate lights, LED map lights, Chrome door lock pins, 5 series.net REG. plate holder, ECU remap 468Ilbs torque.
Extra Boot lid light DIY
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 07:50 AM
I'm waiting for my cables and i've got all the software... so we'll see what happens. 
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 08:27 AM
Heh, I got my already for over one year 
When I get back I write how to install and where you can find DIS for free.
All you need is :
1. Laptop best with rs232 port
2.Obd2 cabel ----> rs232 or for USB (with these are some problems to work)
3.Windows
4.VMvare - program for making virtual computers on your laptop is needed to mkae one with unix OS and on this machine you will install DIS Gt1 full original BMW software for all models
There is also easiest way, just to install INPA - BMW software what they use on manufacture - installed on Windows.
At end of the week I past all links for neccesary software
When I get back I write how to install and where you can find DIS for free.
All you need is :
1. Laptop best with rs232 port
2.Obd2 cabel ----> rs232 or for USB (with these are some problems to work)
3.Windows
4.VMvare - program for making virtual computers on your laptop is needed to mkae one with unix OS and on this machine you will install DIS Gt1 full original BMW software for all models
There is also easiest way, just to install INPA - BMW software what they use on manufacture - installed on Windows.
At end of the week I past all links for neccesary software
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 08:39 AM
Maybe I can help fund you the cables/leads and other bits, because of the distance I sadly cannot help you with the laptop tho 
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