F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > 2012-2019 BMW 3 and 4-Series Forums > Regional Forums > UK > First Service - Feels very responsive
ARMA SPEED
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-20-2016, 01:36 AM   #1
....,,,,..,,..
General
No_Country
6732
Rep
20,651
Posts

Drives: xxxx
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: xxxx

iTrader: (0)

First Service - Feels very responsive

Well I had my first service on Monday, other than the un-courtesy car and washing the bloody car, everything went well.

When I picked the car up I thought it felt a bit responsive, put it down to just me.

However have put a few hundred miles on since Monday, it looks like I had a software update, as when I checked Idrive it said 'latest software installed' and not usual message.

Been up and down A5 and ithe throttle response is brilliant, I actually found myself checking it was in comfort and not sport at one point, however sport is even better, just breath on the pedal.

Let my wife drive the car last night and she noticed how lively (for a diesel) it felt.

Both throttle and gear changes seem more instantaneous and don't need as much movement on the pedal.

The A5 route was Tamworth to Bangor, so quite varied and couple M54, M6 toll blasts.
Appreciate 1
      07-20-2016, 03:38 AM   #2
Bee Pee
Brigadier General
United Kingdom
1736
Rep
4,494
Posts

Drives: AW M2 DCT
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SW London

iTrader: (3)

Its usual, at service time, to reset adaptions for throttle [and g/box if AT] so feels spritely initially.
__________________
Fettled M135i EB AT - gone but not forgotten:
AW M2 DCT
Appreciate 0
      07-20-2016, 04:08 AM   #3
dopper99
Lieutenant General
3511
Rep
11,285
Posts

Drives: Golf R Mk8
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: UK

iTrader: (1)

I'd agree, my 335d seemed to have a bit more "go" after its service.

Just hope your fuel consumption doesn't suffer with this new found performance.
__________________

Current:
Golf R Mk8
Previous:
Golf R Mk7.5
Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe
F80 M3 Competition Pack
Appreciate 0
      07-20-2016, 04:20 AM   #4
335d Touring Xdrive
Captain
335d Touring Xdrive's Avatar
United Kingdom
318
Rep
821
Posts

Drives: 2016 335d Touring
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Northumberland

iTrader: (0)

Didn't you know that BMW install a running in map? They then change it at first service, to give you the full beans. It's to protect the engine while running it in.




















































Only kidding,

I bet it makes you love your car even more than you already do.
Appreciate 0
      07-20-2016, 06:45 AM   #5
....,,,,..,,..
General
No_Country
6732
Rep
20,651
Posts

Drives: xxxx
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: xxxx

iTrader: (0)

I understand the idea of resetting gearbox, throttle etc and if I had been gentle with car it might make a difference, however it has mainly been driven in sports and paddles.

Fuel economy lol, never think about it.

I do think that they must evolve software / firmware as time passes, it's standard through life management.

I am still changing (at some fucking point) to petrol.

I am exceptionally impressed with the 'new' setting.
Appreciate 0
      07-20-2016, 07:06 AM   #6
Nickc1982
Private First Class
United Kingdom
29
Rep
179
Posts

Drives: 340i
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Bristol

iTrader: (1)

I have heard that there is a recent software update out which has improved the engine low done and steering/suspension settings.

Nick
Appreciate 0
      07-20-2016, 07:47 AM   #7
teaston
Banned
No_Country
10991
Rep
32,881
Posts

Drives: X3 M40d
Join Date: May 2012
Location: The High Seas

iTrader: (1)

How have you only just had your first service, you've had that car for years haven't you?!

I got mine in February and i'll be booking the first service next month!
Appreciate 0
      07-20-2016, 07:58 AM   #8
Wills2
Barge driver
Wills2's Avatar
Ukraine
8616
Rep
12,401
Posts

Drives: 730d
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

I'd be surprised if they did a full software update as that takes time and they usually charge for that unless there is a fault and they then can update under warranty.

You can check what software you're running by exporting your profile onto a USB it will show you the version, this is different to the idrive stuff you see which is just media/telephone etc..

More likely that the adaption has been reset.
__________________
730d/Z4C
Appreciate 0
      07-20-2016, 11:16 AM   #9
PaulT_M5
Captain
England
288
Rep
637
Posts

Drives: San Marino Blue F90
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Midlands, England

iTrader: (0)

My car had it's end of warranty check last week and, as part of that, the dealer did a full update of all the systems to the latest version.

I've now got new satnav graphics and updated images in the cluster display that I've noticed and had to update esys and psdzdata as the ones I was using (and used to remove my coding changes before taking it in) couldn't code the car.
Appreciate 0
      07-20-2016, 12:07 PM   #10
....,,,,..,,..
General
No_Country
6732
Rep
20,651
Posts

Drives: xxxx
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: xxxx

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by teaston View Post
How have you only just had your first service, you've had that car for years haven't you?!

I got mine in February and i'll be booking the first service next month!
Yeah 16k miles, since June 2014.

In that time for my daily commuter transport, I have had new pads, 2 new tyres and 3 inner tubes, new studs for my pedals (flats).

Majority of my driving 200 + miles return trips etc.

North wales, Cambridge, Newcastle, Heathrow type of stuff.

Local stuff tended to use our other car(s).
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:33 AM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST