Can you display Speed in instrument cluster?

328i2013 · 10-10-2012, 08:18 PM

First post here after picking up my 328i

I don't see a way to display digital speed in the instrument cluster. Only shows when I enable cruise. Is there a way to display this so I don't have to rely on the analog speedometer?

bcl0328 · 10-11-2012, 07:14 AM

should have got the HUD! jk, i don't know if there is a way.

derek335i · 10-11-2012, 07:27 AM

should have got the HUD man! its really handy.

but in this case you probably wanna get your car coded, so it will have the speed showing in the instrument cluster

328i2013 · 10-11-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by derek335i

should have got the HUD man! its really handy.

but in this case you probably wanna get your car coded, so it will have the speed showing in the instrument cluster

I actually would have totally got the HUD if I knew that digital speed can't be displayed otherwise. The HUD cost would have been negated by savings in speeding tickets because I'm not used to looking at the analog speedometer

JUSKIDN · 10-11-2012, 09:35 AM

yes the mileage shown in the the cluster is just the average MPH

derek335i · 10-11-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 328i2013

I actually would have totally got the HUD if I knew that digital speed can't be displayed otherwise. The HUD cost would have been negated by savings in speeding tickets because I'm not used to looking at the analog speedometer

yea man thats the reason i had HUD on mine.

but im sure you can get it coded.

G16grancoupe · 10-11-2012, 11:16 AM

Is that confirmed that in US you code the car to have a digital speed reading?? I didn't order the HUD and really need a fix for that.

328i2013 · 10-11-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nick2013328i

Is that confirmed that in US you code the car to have a digital speed reading?? I didn't order the HUD and really need a fix for that.

I don't know of anyone who has successfully done this coding yet.

Frogman · 10-11-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nick2013328i

Is that confirmed that in US you code the car to have a digital speed reading?? I didn't order the HUD and really need a fix for that.

It's on the F10 coding cheat sheet, but I have not tried to see if it works on an F30 or not.

I think the digital speed would show up where the BC values are (range, average speed, etc). That's even lower on the dash than the analog speedo.

If you are willing to experiment with your car, I have the coding equipment. PM me if you are interested.

john08135i · 10-11-2012, 01:11 PM

I cant find it to code for the F30.
If i remember right there was a hidden menu to enable it on my 135i.

raleedy · 10-11-2012, 01:16 PM

I know this isn't what the OP asked, but I really don't get it. Reading a needle on a dial is much, much faster and more accurate than reading two or three digits in a display. Movement and rate of change are also more obvious and easier to take in.

ZheHbKa · 10-11-2012, 01:18 PM

yes, search the forum find a coder near you and in 5 mins you'll have that and bunch of other unlocked items

wynden · 10-11-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by raleedy

I know this isn't what the OP asked, but I really don't get it. Reading a needle on a dial is much, much faster and more accurate than reading two or three digits in a display. Movement and rate of change are also more obvious and easier to take in.

Perhaps so, but a digital readout would be very helpful for those of us who have the steering and seating set up for optimal ergonomics and as a result can't read the analog speedo because the steering wheel blocks the view.

328i2013 · 10-11-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by raleedy

I know this isn't what the OP asked, but I really don't get it. Reading a needle on a dial is much, much faster and more accurate than reading two or three digits in a display.

Wait? Am I reading this right? Is this a joke?

G16grancoupe · 10-11-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogman

It's on the F10 coding cheat sheet, but I have not tried to see if it works on an F30 or not.

I think the digital speed would show up where the BC values are (range, average speed, etc). That's even lower on the dash than the analog speedo.

If you are willing to experiment with your car, I have the coding equipment. PM me if you are interested.

hmm ill definitely send you a PM soon car comes oct 24t they say!

ZheHbKa · 10-12-2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 328i2013

Wait? Am I reading this right? Is this a joke?

i'll have to disagree, here u get instant speed and i stopped looking at the needle after having the digital speedo. try it, it doesnt void any warranties and you can switch it to mpg or other screen if u dont like it

328i2013 · 10-12-2012, 08:12 AM

After 2 days, still hating lookin at the needle.

john08135i · 10-12-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

i'll have to disagree, here u get instant speed and i stopped looking at the needle after having the digital speedo. try it, it doesnt void any warranties and you can switch it to mpg or other screen if u dont like it

what did you code to get that?

ZheHbKa · 10-12-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by john08135i

what did you code to get that?

i wasnt doing the coding myself so i cant tell you exactly, search for "onebadmofo" he can help you, he's very good with coding for all models

reidpath · 10-12-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 328i2013

I don't know of anyone who has successfully done this coding yet.

Yes - in KOMBI - 3000 - BC_DIGITAL_V

Change it from nicht_aktiv to aktiv

abstractmethod · 10-13-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by reidpath

Yes - in KOMBI - 3000 - BC_DIGITAL_V

Change it from nicht_aktiv to aktiv

I'm interested in trying this as well... do you know for sure this works?

reidpath · 10-13-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by abstractmethod

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Originally Posted by reidpath

Yes - in KOMBI - 3000 - BC_DIGITAL_V

Change it from nicht_aktiv to aktiv

I'm interested in trying this as well... do you know for sure this works?

Yep it works on my 05/2012 328 sport. I'll post a pic when I get home

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