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02-14-2026LAST POST
12-30-2025
Has anyone did a xHP transmission tune on a go5 x5 40i with a ecu tune like bm3 and what's your thoughts after ?
12-31-2025
Just browsing the X5 forums and saw this. I would highly recommend getting a tune from sutphin tuning or at least contacting him for options. I was able to flash his tune and avoid XHP all together on my M3. I have an x3 with xHP and need to get his tune on it as well. Some of their tunes are only offered via xHP but worth a shot to find out. Anyways the maps on xHP are just “ok”. The custom tune is much more crisp and better all around. He knows these transmissions and works magic!
12-31-2025
blackops23 wrote
Just browsing the X5 forums and saw this. I would highly recommend getting a tune from sutphin tuning or at least contacting him for options. I was able to flash his tune and avoid XHP all together on my M3. I have an x3 with xHP and need to get his tune on it as well. Some of their tunes are only offered via xHP but worth a shot to find out. Anyways the maps on xHP are just “ok”. The custom tune is much more crisp and better all around. He knows these transmissions and works magic!
How do I get ahold oh him ?
01-24-2026
I went ahead and bought xHP tune for my x5 after i tuned with bm3 all i can say is don't hesitate it's worth every penny and it's amazing the difference in the tuned transmission should've came from the factory this way
01-24-2026
I emailed them, and they are working on the m60i but cannot give an ETA at the moment.
02-09-2026
swainbmw wrote
I went ahead and bought xHP tune for my x5 after i tuned with bm3 all i can say is don't hesitate it's worth every penny and it's amazing the difference in the tuned transmission should've came from the factory this way
Awesome to hear. Can you give more of a description of what you have experienced as I’m considering. Thanks
02-09-2026
swainbmw wrote
I went ahead and bought xHP tune for my x5 after i tuned with bm3 all i can say is don't hesitate it's worth every penny and it's amazing the difference in the tuned transmission should've came from the factory this way
Nice - please elaborate. Grateful if we can get a video review too
02-10-2026
BimmerXdrive wrote
Awesome to hear. Can you give more of a description of what you have experienced as I’m considering. Thanks
The one thing I can say is, should have came from the factory this way in regards to shifting it doesn't even feel like the same car very quick and very smooth higher rev . I put xHP stage 2 on, drove it one day and it's never been back out due to snow so that's as much as I can elaborate at the moment but I definitely wouldn't hesitate. I also unlocked my ECU femto unlock and I put bootmod3 stage 1 93 octane that's right at 400 hp from 335 hp stock . I also have an active auto work downpipe I'm gonna change out then I can go to stage 2/ 93 octane that will be around 450 hp Make sure you order the dongle or it won't install
02-11-2026
swainbmw wrote
The one thing I can say is, should have came from the factory this way in regards to shifting it doesn't even feel like the same car very quick and very smooth higher rev . I put xHP stage 2 on, drove it one day and it's never been back out due to snow so that's as much as I can elaborate at the moment but I definitely wouldn't hesitate. I also unlocked my ECU femto unlock and I put bootmod3 stage 1 93 octane that's right at 400 hp from 335 hp stock . I also have an active auto work downpipe I'm gonna change out then I can go to stage 2/ 93 octane that will be around 450 hp Make sure you order the dongle or it won't install
Awesome, thanks for the info. I’m ready to pull the trigger on xhp. I will also be running it with RaceChip black piggy back tune which is equal to your bootmod3 stage 1 specs. I’m curious how xhp would feel on fully stock first tho. Hopefully you get more road time. I’d like to know more. Be well
02-14-2026
I've got xHP stg 3 on my X5. Changes the whole attitude of the vehicle. Had it paired with MHD+ Stg 2. Now with a DAW Hypercore and a custom tune it's like a whole different vehicle. I wish they came this way stock.

Bottom line, dont hesitate. Get the xHP trans tune.