Coding the steering

dinonz · 08-08-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dirksterzel

Sadly the entries are not always complete words but often some codes that probably only the BMW engineer who invented them understands

I figured as much. If I had a very large indoor garage I would just try a few and see what it does

t335xi · 08-30-2013, 02:41 PM

SO it sounds like you figured out how to code steering?

coolnesh · 09-25-2013, 01:06 PM

Has anyone figured out if this is possible?

Can the steering be coded to be stiffer (like how it feels in sport or sport+) but in comfort on a non DHP?

f30coyote · 09-25-2013, 01:21 PM

Yes it is. I coded the sport mode configuration pop up as JesseSrq said in a previous post. I do not have DHP and now I can separate chassis and drivetrain in sport mode. All I do now is put in on sport during hwy driving and I get the stiffer steering without the shift points. Best "mod" you can make!

shag · 09-25-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by f30coyote

Yes it is. I coded the sport mode configuration pop up as JesseSrq said in a previous post. I do not have DHP and now I can separate chassis and drivetrain in sport mode. All I do now is put in on sport during hwy driving and I get the stiffer steering without the shift points. Best "mod" you can make!

Whoa. Nice going!!!

coolnesh · 09-26-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by f30coyote

Yes it is. I coded the sport mode configuration pop up as JesseSrq said in a previous post. I do not have DHP and now I can separate chassis and drivetrain in sport mode. All I do now is put in on sport during hwy driving and I get the stiffer steering without the shift points. Best "mod" you can make!

Good to know and thanks for the info.
But I am assuming the "mod" would only be possible in the Sport mode - invariably you would be loosing the the Sport Throttling and keeping just the chassis/steering firmness. And that this would not be a configurable mod in the comfort mode?

f30coyote · 09-26-2013, 06:54 PM

Correct - only in sport mode. But, all you have to do then to get the shift points too is either select sport + or move your shift lever to the left while in sport. Seems the same to me.

JamesMA · 09-26-2013, 09:41 PM

Cool and I see you are local. I have DHP and really find the only thing I would change on the car is the steering. I know they will not got back to hydrolic, but it would be nice if they would release an optional patch - like the ASS save last setting - for those who want it, which would give me the sport steering feel in comfort and something more in Sport/ Sport+.

I mean the fat that the steering changes at all says it can be done. I am going to pester my dealer some more.

shag · 11-11-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by f30coyote

Correct - only in sport mode. But, all you have to do then to get the shift points too is either select sport + or move your shift lever to the left while in sport. Seems the same to me.

Can you change the shift points using iDrive? e.g. I want the stiffer steering wheel but sometimes I still want the tighter shift points.

My understanding is that Sport mode does alter the shift points but it doesn't shift as fast as when it's in S. It really felt like the transmission was acting like an SSG transmission when in S-mode - shifting was pretty quick/hard. I did not experience that in D in Sport mode, but I did notice the higher shifting points.

f30coyote · 11-11-2013, 07:20 PM

Honestly not sure. I like the setup I have now with the sport mode only changing the chassis and using shifter in S when I want spirited driving.

endless402 · 12-25-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by f30coyote

Correct - only in sport mode. But, all you have to do then to get the shift points too is either select sport + or move your shift lever to the left while in sport. Seems the same to me.

How was that done?

drexplode · 01-18-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by endless402

How was that done?

also interested in step-by-step instructions

c40oz · 02-16-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by f30coyote

Honestly not sure. I like the setup I have now with the sport mode only changing the chassis and using shifter in S when I want spirited driving.

How were you able to re-code that? Any instruction or link would be much appreciated! I've been relying on turning off all nannys to get stiffer chassis and steering feel while leaving the comfort throttle mapping for a less volatile throttle input. This also activates the eLSD. But I like your option for the sport mode for daily driving.

f30coyote · 02-16-2014, 09:17 PM

This is how you code to configure sport mode.

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Originally Posted by JesseSRQ

I think I answered my own question last night. After coding Macro_fds to the value popup_and_config, I have the option to configure the Sport mode to include chassis and/or powertrain settings. When I select chassis only, the steering is set to the stiffer Sport mode but the throttle response and transmission behavior remain in the Comfort settings. This is great for highway driving where I want to be in 8th gear and have less float to the steering.

c40oz · 02-17-2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by f30coyote

This is how you code to configure sport mode.

Nevermind! Was looking for a from start to finish tutorial on how and what you need to do it.

carzaddict · 02-17-2014, 12:55 PM

There is a way to activate the "Sports" setting via coding on iDrive.

once you enable it, through iDrive you can control what you want to change when you put the car in Sport mode. You can either select Drivetrain only (gas pedal).....Chassis only (steering).....or both.

ive done this to my car and confirmed it works...ill take a screenshot later

ScarecrowBoat · 02-17-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by c40oz

Nevermind! Was looking for a from start to finish tutorial on how and what you need to do it.

Same...

shag · 03-09-2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JesseSRQ

I think I answered my own question last night. After coding Macro_fds to the value popup_and_config, I have the option to configure the Sport mode to include chassis and/or powertrain settings. When I select chassis only, the steering is set to the stiffer Sport mode but the throttle response and transmission behavior remain in the Comfort settings. This is great for highway driving where I want to be in 8th gear and have less float to the steering.

Hmm. I tried coding this today, the menu shows up, but any attempt to select Drivetrain only or Chassis only fails - the checkmark stays on Drivetrain & Chassis. But I've got NBT navigation, you seem to have HU_CIC... that might be it. Too bad...

So it works for HU_CIC cars but not HU_NBT cars... unless I can find another coding option to fix this.

TufftyUK · 09-17-2018, 10:36 AM

Did we ever get a conclusive answer to this? I want the opposite result, light steering in Sport+

By using the iDrive menu I can change from light to heavy in Sport but Sport+ is always heavy.

A lot of what is described earlier in this post is not coding it's just iDrive set-up!

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f30coyote Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2013 335iX Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Yes it is. I coded the sport mode configuration pop up as JesseSrq said in a previous post. I do not have DHP and now I can separate chassis and drivetrain in sport mode. All I do now is put in on sport during hwy driving and I get the stiffer steering without the shift points. Best "mod" you can make! __________________ 335iX M-Sport \| Estoril Blue II \| Black Dakota \| Aluminum Hex \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| Technology \| 403M Wheels \| 8SPAT w/paddles \| Blacked Out Kidney Grills \| Rear Spoiler
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f30coyote Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2013 335iX Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Correct - only in sport mode. But, all you have to do then to get the shift points too is either select sport + or move your shift lever to the left while in sport. Seems the same to me. __________________ 335iX M-Sport \| Estoril Blue II \| Black Dakota \| Aluminum Hex \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| Technology \| 403M Wheels \| 8SPAT w/paddles \| Blacked Out Kidney Grills \| Rear Spoiler
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JamesMA Lieutenant 81 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Cool and I see you are local. I have DHP and really find the only thing I would change on the car is the steering. I know they will not got back to hydrolic, but it would be nice if they would release an optional patch - like the ASS save last setting - for those who want it, which would give me the sport steering feel in comfort and something more in Sport/ Sport+. I mean the fat that the steering changes at all says it can be done. I am going to pester my dealer some more. __________________ 2023 G80 ///M3x Comp. BSM on Black M Brakes Gone: 2018 F80 ///M3 ZCP 6 MT, 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport
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f30coyote Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2013 335iX Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Honestly not sure. I like the setup I have now with the sport mode only changing the chassis and using shifter in S when I want spirited driving. __________________ 335iX M-Sport \| Estoril Blue II \| Black Dakota \| Aluminum Hex \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| Technology \| 403M Wheels \| 8SPAT w/paddles \| Blacked Out Kidney Grills \| Rear Spoiler
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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)	There is a way to activate the "Sports" setting via coding on iDrive. once you enable it, through iDrive you can control what you want to change when you put the car in Sport mode. You can either select Drivetrain only (gas pedal).....Chassis only (steering).....or both. ive done this to my car and confirmed it works...ill take a screenshot later __________________ 2015i Cadillac Escalade ESV
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TufftyUK Private 14 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2018 335dxM Shaddow Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Herts, UK iTrader: (0)	Did we ever get a conclusive answer to this? I want the opposite result, light steering in Sport+ By using the iDrive menu I can change from light to heavy in Sport but Sport+ is always heavy. A lot of what is described earlier in this post is not coding it's just iDrive set-up!
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