How do I select Sport Mode (discreetly)

ThreethirtyDee · 10-05-2013, 08:09 AM

Is there a way to stop the central screen showing any changes to the drive mode. It broadcasts to all the occupants that the drive is about to get "interesting" and I'm always getting told off

I've tried the obvious. Leave all passengers behind, leave it in sport mode all the time but wondered if this was possible?

HFW003 · 10-05-2013, 08:40 AM

There is a setting you can change in the IDrive so it doesn't show.

NISFAN · 10-05-2013, 08:42 AM

As above, disable Sport display

davethefish · 10-05-2013, 04:56 PM

i found the same rather annoying,
receiving some disapproving looks from my passengers (particularly the wife), as if they were about to be involved in some kind of 'fast and furious' street race,
not merely selecting a setting suited to the type of road

do you have a manual or auto gear box?
as the auto box will select sport auto when the selector moved to the right, and sport manual if a higher or lower gear is then manually selected.
with the gear setting only showing on the instrument cluster, not the main display screen.
a more stealthy sport mode

SomeRandomer123 · 10-06-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

As above, disable Sport display

Yep, buried somewhere in Vehicle Settings

venkata · 10-06-2013, 04:09 AM

It was great at first as you could "show off" the modes, but it's at the point of embarrassing now and switched it off...

ThreethirtyDee · 10-06-2013, 11:06 AM

Thanks all. Should save on a few disapproving glances.
Mine's an auto and I find the throttle response better than selecting sport via the gearbox.

carzaddict · 10-06-2013, 11:41 AM

yeah my father in law gave me shit when i switched into sport the other day.

Captain Cow Pat · 10-06-2013, 12:22 PM

Reading this post about how to turn off that display has been a life saver. Every time I switch into sport mode I can see my wife grab hold of the door handle and the side of the seat as if I'm about to turn into a hooligan. When all I want is the car to be more responsive at a junction or roundabout. Now she has no idea. Fantastic.

SteveChester · 10-08-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ThreethirtyDee

Is there a way to stop the central screen showing any changes to the drive mode. It broadcasts to all the occupants that the drive is about to get "interesting" and I'm always getting told off

I've tried the obvious. Leave all passengers behind, leave it in sport mode all the time but wondered if this was possible?

It would be great if you could rename them as well, so Sport mode became Drift mode!

gatsojon · 10-08-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by venkata

It was great at first as you could "show off" the modes, but it's at the point of embarrassing now and switched it off...

Went through the exact journey myself. All stealth now

pferdestarke · 10-08-2013, 03:26 PM

Yes time to switch mine off too. Had enough of the graphics and the moaning from the passenger seat as though I'm about to commit a crime.

My dad also questioned why I'd gone for a drive the other day as well. As though you shouldn't drive unless you've got a reason for being in the car.

FastLaneJB · 10-08-2013, 04:27 PM

The most interesting fact in this thread is not about disabling the sports display but that we all fear our wives. I'm glad I'm not alone... Group hug? Hehe.

BMWSKI · 10-08-2013, 04:56 PM

What have people set-up within sport mode? Suspension, throttle etc...
Cheers.

Captain Cow Pat · 10-09-2013, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWSKI

What have people set-up within sport mode? Suspension, throttle etc...
Cheers.

Everything

Jools-Devon · 10-10-2013, 06:26 PM

I have now joined the stealth club.....

.... I also found that pressing and holding the mode switch will move directly between Eco pro and Sport, missing out comfort, making the change even more stealthy!

Captain Cow Pat · 10-11-2013, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jools-Devon

I also found that pressing and holding the mode switch will move directly between Eco pro and Sport, missing out comfort, making the change even more stealthy!

Sneaky

PJJ · 10-11-2013, 03:33 AM

Whilst on the subject of the display, what you guys use as the default display? I kind of miss the default menu/desktop view of my E91 and wish there was similar on the F31.

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ThreethirtyDee Private First Class 26 Rep 153 Posts Drives: G30 530d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Shropshire iTrader: (0)	How do I select Sport Mode (discreetly) Is there a way to stop the central screen showing any changes to the drive mode. It broadcasts to all the occupants that the drive is about to get "interesting" and I'm always getting told off I've tried the obvious. Leave all passengers behind, leave it in sport mode all the time but wondered if this was possible?
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5685 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	There is a setting you can change in the IDrive so it doesn't show.
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NISFAN Major General 3487 Rep 9,709 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	As above, disable Sport display
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davethefish Captain 131 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 320i Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bedworth iTrader: (0)	i found the same rather annoying, receiving some disapproving looks from my passengers (particularly the wife), as if they were about to be involved in some kind of 'fast and furious' street race, not merely selecting a setting suited to the type of road do you have a manual or auto gear box? as the auto box will select sport auto when the selector moved to the right, and sport manual if a higher or lower gear is then manually selected. with the gear setting only showing on the instrument cluster, not the main display screen. a more stealthy sport mode
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ThreethirtyDee Private First Class 26 Rep 153 Posts Drives: G30 530d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Shropshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks all. Should save on a few disapproving glances. Mine's an auto and I find the throttle response better than selecting sport via the gearbox.
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carzaddict Lieutenant Colonel 158 Rep 1,573 Posts Drives: 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	yeah my father in law gave me shit when i switched into sport the other day. __________________ 2015i Cadillac Escalade ESV
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Captain Cow Pat Lieutenant 50 Rep 542 Posts Drives: VO F31 330d xDrive M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Reading this post about how to turn off that display has been a life saver. Every time I switch into sport mode I can see my wife grab hold of the door handle and the side of the seat as if I'm about to turn into a hooligan. When all I want is the car to be more responsive at a junction or roundabout. Now she has no idea. Fantastic. __________________
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pferdestarke Private First Class 17 Rep 147 Posts Drives: f30 320D M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yes time to switch mine off too. Had enough of the graphics and the moaning from the passenger seat as though I'm about to commit a crime. My dad also questioned why I'd gone for a drive the other day as well. As though you shouldn't drive unless you've got a reason for being in the car.
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FastLaneJB Captain 75 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M760Li Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: East England iTrader: (0)	The most interesting fact in this thread is not about disabling the sports display but that we all fear our wives. I'm glad I'm not alone... Group hug? Hehe.
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BMWSKI Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: E63 AMG Saloon :) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	What have people set-up within sport mode? Suspension, throttle etc... Cheers.
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10-10-2013, 06:26 PM	#16
Jools-Devon Enlisted Member 3 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 320d Touring Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Devon iTrader: (0)	I have now joined the stealth club..... .... I also found that pressing and holding the mode switch will move directly between Eco pro and Sport, missing out comfort, making the change even more stealthy!
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10-11-2013, 03:33 AM	#18
PJJ Enlisted Member 1 Rep 37 Posts Drives: F31 330D Join Date: May 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Whilst on the subject of the display, what you guys use as the default display? I kind of miss the default menu/desktop view of my E91 and wish there was similar on the F31.
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