Large Gear Indicator for Auto

Marsey76 · 05-18-2021, 03:48 AM

Does anyone know if there is a way to code a larger gear indicator for the 8 speed auto box?
I can to my 340i from a Jag XF where the gear indicator was a large front and centre display on the dash. Would be good if it was possible to get something similar on the 340.

Cheers
Chris

Ibo24 · 05-18-2021, 05:40 AM

Not possible buddy.

atzebmw · 05-18-2021, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Marsey76

Does anyone know if there is a way to code a larger gear indicator for the 8 speed auto box?
I can to my 340i from a Jag XF where the gear indicator was a large front and centre display on the dash. Would be good if it was possible to get something similar on the 340.

Cheers
Chris

You mean something like this?

frchdragon · 05-18-2021, 11:30 AM

Unfortunately it is an expensive upgrade... And I would do it if I could get a water temp gauge.

Marsey76 · 05-19-2021, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by atzebmw

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Originally Posted by Marsey76

Does anyone know if there is a way to code a larger gear indicator for the 8 speed auto box?
I can to my 340i from a Jag XF where the gear indicator was a large front and centre display on the dash. Would be good if it was possible to get something similar on the 340.

Cheers
Chris

You mean something like this?

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Originally Posted by atzebmw

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Originally Posted by Marsey76

Does anyone know if there is a way to code a larger gear indicator for the 8 speed auto box?
I can to my 340i from a Jag XF where the gear indicator was a large front and centre display on the dash. Would be good if it was possible to get something similar on the 340.

Cheers
Chris

You mean something like this?

That's the one. But unfortunately I don't have a digital cockpit. 😂

atzebmw · 05-19-2021, 08:59 PM

Then there’s no way.

C.Mesyil340 · 05-19-2021, 09:07 PM

you can have gear display with xhp trans tune but its not big and centered, it shows up right next to the D like when your shifter is in S(to the left)

Marsey76 · 05-20-2021, 03:10 AM

Thanks for the information guys. I have managed to code out the gear shift indicator so I am not being shown the suggested gear just that the current gear which is a big help.

I guess I am going to have to practice counting gear shifts.

rG-tom · 09-03-2021, 08:10 AM

im confused, when you're in manual it shows you clearly which gear you're in right in the middle, is this not what you want?

Marsey76 · 09-22-2021, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rG-tom

im confused, when you're in manual it shows you clearly which gear you're in right in the middle, is this not what you want?

It is yea but I feel it is a little bit on the small side. I would have preferred a larger display to make it easier to glance at to check which gear was selected.
On my Jag XF it was a large front and centre display which changed colour when getting close to the red line. This was easy to spot even when focused on the road.

teymur88 · 09-25-2021, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rG-tom

im confused, when you're in manual it shows you clearly which gear you're in right in the middle, is this not what you want?

Is it possible to see the gear indicator in D move?

Skyhigh · 09-25-2021, 03:43 PM

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Is it possible to see the gear indicator in D move?

Not on a stock car. Only with a transmission tune like xHP.

Billfitz · 09-25-2021, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Marsey76

I guess I am going to have to practice counting gear shifts.

I never did that when I drove an MT, all I looked at was the tach. I can't imagine why you'd want to do that with an automatic.

maximking · 10-04-2021, 12:37 AM

i can program it remotely , will show gears in D and S mode

Laurentfy · 10-28-2021, 09:54 AM

Hello, can you still program it (show gears in D mode) ? Thx

Marsey76 · 10-29-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

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Originally Posted by Marsey76

I guess I am going to have to practice counting gear shifts.

I never did that when I drove an MT, all I looked at was the tach. I can't imagine why you'd want to do that with an automatic.

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

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Originally Posted by Marsey76

I guess I am going to have to practice counting gear shifts.

I never did that when I drove an MT, all I looked at was the tach. I can't imagine why you'd want to do that with an automatic.

With a MT it is intuitive as to what gear you are in as you get used to the gear stick position. Completely different with the AT as you only have the numbers on the dash to go off. In my XF when in manual and dynamic mode the gear indicator was front and centre and even changed colour at the red line. It was easier than the BM to glance at to check gears.

Billfitz · 10-29-2021, 10:50 AM

If I was to use the manual mode I'd still be watching the tach, shifting up and down based on that.

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C.Mesyil340 New Member 6 Rep 6 Posts Drives: '16 340i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	you can have gear display with xhp trans tune but its not big and centered, it shows up right next to the D like when your shifter is in S(to the left)
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Marsey76 New Member 10 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW 340i F31 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the information guys. I have managed to code out the gear shift indicator so I am not being shown the suggested gear just that the current gear which is a big help. I guess I am going to have to practice counting gear shifts.
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maximking Banned 108 Rep 263 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Mars iTrader: (0)	i can program it remotely , will show gears in D and S mode
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8242 Rep 16,079 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	If I was to use the manual mode I'd still be watching the tach, shifting up and down based on that.
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