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Gearbox TCU tuning for BMW 1 Series 120d (163 hp)

F2x 2011 - 2015 · TCU: ZF 8HP

What we change in the gearbox

A tuned engine can be held back by the torque limits in the gearbox. We raise those limits in the gearbox control unit itself, which is better than hiding the torque from the gearbox in the engine ECU.

Faster shift timesGear changes are completed sooner.

Modified shift pointsThe gearbox shifts at engine speeds that suit the tuned engine.

Raised torque limitersThe gearbox accepts the higher engine torque and no longer holds it back.

Raised rpm limitsHigher shift and limiter speeds where the engine allows it.

Higher clutch pressure where neededMore clamping force, so the clutches hold the extra torque.

Gearbox control unit: ZF 8HP.

Four levels of gearbox tuning

Product	What is changed
Gearbox TCU tuning Stage 1 BASIC	Torque limits only.
Gearbox TCU tuning Stage 1	Torque limits, shift points, shift speed and rpm limit.
Gearbox TCU tuning Stage 2 BASE	Everything in Stage 1, plus launch settings and further extras. Includes 3 free revisions.
Gearbox TCU tuning Stage 3 BASE	Everything in Stage 2, plus clutch clamping pressure. Includes 3 free revisions.

Which level fits depends on how far the engine is tuned. Upload your original file and tell us the engine stage.

Engine modifications for this vehicle

These are changes to the engine control unit (ECU). They are separate from the gearbox tuning on this page.

Prices for this vehicle

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Tuning file	Price
Stage 1	70 credits (€98)
Stage 2 BASE	90 credits (€126)
Gearbox TCU tuning Stage 1 BASIC	75 credits (€105)
Gearbox TCU tuning Stage 1	99 credits (€138.60)
Gearbox TCU tuning Stage 2 BASE	150 credits (€210)
Gearbox TCU tuning Stage 3 BASE	195 credits (€273)

Options

Option	Ordered on its own	Added to a Stage 1 file
Hardcut Popcorn limiter for diesel	55 credits (€77)	+ 40 credits (€56)
VMAX speedlimit on/off higher/lower	40 credits (€56)	included
DTC off	45 credits (€63)	+ 30 credits (€42)
Start/Stop System Off	40 credits (€56)	+ 40 credits (€56)
Catalyst off	40 credits (€56)	+ 20 credits (€28)
DPF/OPF/GPF off	50 credits (€70)	+ 35 credits (€49)
Swirl flaps off	45 credits (€63)	+ 45 credits (€63)
EGR off	35 credits (€49)	+ 30 credits (€42)
AdBlue off	60 credits (€84)	+ 60 credits (€84)
TVA off	40 credits (€56)	+ 40 credits (€56)
AGS off	30 credits (€42)	+ 30 credits (€42)
Readiness ok	45 credits (€63)	+ 15 credits (€21)
Hot start fix	35 credits (€49)	+ 35 credits (€49)
IMMO_OFF	99 credits (€138.60)	+ 99 credits (€138.60)
Cloning (ECU/TCU)	199 credits (€278.60)	–
CVN correction	25 credits (€35)	+ 25 credits (€35)
Checksum Correction	10 credits (€14)	+ 10 credits (€14)

Most options cost less when you add them to a stage file than when you order them on their own.

Tools to read this vehicle

Tool	ECU read method	TCU read method
Flashtec CMD	Bench, Boot	OBD, Bench
PCMflash	Boot	–

Also listed for this vehicle: Alientech KESS3.

Results vary per vehicle, and what is possible can differ per software version. This applies to every modification we deliver, for the ECU and for the TCU. Upload your original file to check what is available for your vehicle.