Sports displays in iDrive

MrPogle · 03-17-2016, 03:09 PM

Anyone actually use them?

Anyone think they are a bit out of place in a car like the 5-series?

Johnny Grabble · 03-17-2016, 03:54 PM

They're a bit of fun. I don't use them, prefer to keep my eyes on the road but my son likes watching them.

IanS100 · 03-17-2016, 06:29 PM

I switched them on once and then straight off again, I couldn't see the point in them and preferred to see the map / iDrive info

shiner · 03-18-2016, 06:46 AM

I rarely use them. Interesting sometimes to know what power is being thrown out in various throttle, gear and load positions though.
Hand on heart, bit of a gimmick I think!

F36 435d · 03-28-2016, 04:46 PM

Is this an optional extra ? I dont seem to have it on my car. Its a 2013 F10 535d M Sport and it has all the modes Sport, Sport +, Comfort, Comfort +, Eco Pro. It also has adaptive drive if this has an affect ?

remmib · 03-29-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by x540d

Is this an optional extra ? I dont seem to have it on my car. Its a 2013 F10 535d M Sport and it has all the modes Sport, Sport +, Comfort, Comfort +, Eco Pro. It also has adaptive drive if this has an affect ?

It's not an option, but I believe it came for the LCI so yours to old.

TopQuark · 03-29-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by x540d

Is this an optional extra ? I dont seem to have it on my car. Its a 2013 F10 535d M Sport and it has all the modes Sport, Sport +, Comfort, Comfort +, Eco Pro. It also has adaptive drive if this has an affect ?

It can be coded in.

F36 435d · 04-02-2016, 10:31 AM

I missed the LCI by a month

and how and who could code this ? what is the cost ?
Thanks

Hasser · 04-02-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by x540d

I missed the LCI by a month

and how and who could code this ? what is the cost ?
Thanks

see the bimmer tech website for coding this in.

can be done via USB now.

F36 435d · 04-02-2016, 05:37 PM

Cool, I like the sports display ! I might get that. My car is remapped, would it show the measurement up to the power or will it go off with scale ?

IanS100 · 04-04-2016, 11:02 AM

it would be more useful if the sport display showed some relevant engine info such as oil and water temperature or even gave us some additional simulated gauges, instead we've got a useless gimmick.

martin mustang · 04-05-2016, 02:03 AM

With you on this one, mind you I always liked BMW for having the oil temp dial rather than the water temp one in Audis and others, and glad to have the oil back with the f10 back after going missing with e60.

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Originally Posted by IanS100

it would be more useful if the sport display showed some relevant engine info such as oil and water temperature or even gave us some additional simulated gauges, instead we've got a useless gimmick.

HighlandPete · 04-05-2016, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by IanS100

it would be more useful if the sport display showed some relevant engine info such as oil and water temperature or even gave us some additional simulated gauges, instead we've got a useless gimmick.

Agree, it would so useful to have a menu option to see the key data without having to go through the hidden menu. Data is all there, just a simple gauge like display would be good. Oil, water, voltage, etc.

AP · 04-05-2016, 05:45 AM

I always feel that products get "dumbed" down and information hidden away as it may be felt that most people simply are not interested (probably true)
I supposed the software is designed so if there are readings outside of normal parameters, it will warn you, otherwise there is no need for you to know.

Mac B · 04-05-2016, 02:37 PM

My 530D SE was built December 2013 - should it have this option? If so, where do I find it?

AP · 04-05-2016, 02:46 PM

I'm pretty sure it was introduced with the LCI models

Your only option is to go the coding route. I'm sure I read that it was a bit hit and miss and only worked with some engines.

A quick google shows the values for CIC or NBT are:-
3000 EFF_DYN_SPORT_CID set to: aktiv

3000 EFF_DYN_SPORT_UNIT set to: aktiv

to change to Ibft and HP in KOMBI

3008 DREHMOMENT set to: lb_ft (displays ft lb)

3008 LEISTUNG set to: ps (displays hp)

IanS100 · 04-05-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AP

....... and information hidden away as it may be felt that most people simply are not interested (probably true)

I imagine even fewer people are interested in the 'sport display' yet BMW have deemed that to be of interest & value.

MrPogle · 04-05-2016, 04:22 PM

Could be worse. Some owners of other marques are subject to boost gauges and 2-axis g-meters. At least we are spared that.

Johnny Grabble · 04-05-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPogle

Could be worse. Some owners of other marques are subject to boost gauges and 2-axis g-meters. At least we are spared that.

...if you really must there is a g-meter available which displays on the iDrive screen via the BMW laptimer app...
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/bmw_apps_2013/apps/bmw_m_laptimer/
.. Just sayin'...

martin mustang · 04-05-2016, 05:26 PM

For a 2013 you should be able to code this, I did check this with an independent BMW specialist that installs BMW original Sat Nav some time ago and it was down to cars produced from 2012 onward not sure the exact month, my one a 2011 so not an option.

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Originally Posted by Mac B

My 530D SE was built December 2013 - should it have this option? If so, where do I find it?

535i MSport · 05-02-2016, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by IanS100

it would be more useful if the sport display showed some relevant engine info such as oil and water temperature or even gave us some additional simulated gauges, instead we've got a useless gimmick.

Yes it would!

Sfgfsfghhh · 05-02-2016, 04:20 PM

I bought an app and Bluetooth dongle to check come codes on mine a few months ago.

Although gimmicky there are lots of customisable, real time screens you can add to the phone/tablet, I only used it a couple of times for my 0-60 for as laugh.

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MrPogle Captain 69 Rep 605 Posts Drives: F10 550i M-Sport LCI Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Sports displays in iDrive Anyone actually use them? Anyone think they are a bit out of place in a car like the 5-series?
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IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	I switched them on once and then straight off again, I couldn't see the point in them and preferred to see the map / iDrive info
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shiner First Lieutenant 44 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 535D MSport Touring Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (0)	I rarely use them. Interesting sometimes to know what power is being thrown out in various throttle, gear and load positions though. Hand on heart, bit of a gimmick I think! __________________ 2015 F11 535D M Sport Touring, Space Grey, VDC, HUD, Comfort Seats, Sport Auto, Pro Media. GONE 2013 Z4 35is + tons of options. CURRENT
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F36 435d Second Lieutenant 173 Rep 278 Posts Drives: Individual Speed Yellow 435d M Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Is this an optional extra ? I dont seem to have it on my car. Its a 2013 F10 535d M Sport and it has all the modes Sport, Sport +, Comfort, Comfort +, Eco Pro. It also has adaptive drive if this has an affect ?
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F36 435d Second Lieutenant 173 Rep 278 Posts Drives: Individual Speed Yellow 435d M Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Cool, I like the sports display ! I might get that. My car is remapped, would it show the measurement up to the power or will it go off with scale ?
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IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	it would be more useful if the sport display showed some relevant engine info such as oil and water temperature or even gave us some additional simulated gauges, instead we've got a useless gimmick.
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AP Major General 2773 Rep 5,089 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I always feel that products get "dumbed" down and information hidden away as it may be felt that most people simply are not interested (probably true) I supposed the software is designed so if there are readings outside of normal parameters, it will warn you, otherwise there is no need for you to know.
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Mac B Private 7 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 520D SE saloon (G30) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	My 530D SE was built December 2013 - should it have this option? If so, where do I find it?
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AP Major General 2773 Rep 5,089 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'm pretty sure it was introduced with the LCI models Your only option is to go the coding route. I'm sure I read that it was a bit hit and miss and only worked with some engines. A quick google shows the values for CIC or NBT are:- 3000 EFF_DYN_SPORT_CID set to: aktiv 3000 EFF_DYN_SPORT_UNIT set to: aktiv to change to Ibft and HP in KOMBI 3008 DREHMOMENT set to: lb_ft (displays ft lb) 3008 LEISTUNG set to: ps (displays hp)
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MrPogle Captain 69 Rep 605 Posts Drives: F10 550i M-Sport LCI Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Could be worse. Some owners of other marques are subject to boost gauges and 2-axis g-meters. At least we are spared that.
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Sfgfsfghhh Registered 5 Rep 3 Posts Drives: F11 530d Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I bought an app and Bluetooth dongle to check come codes on mine a few months ago. Although gimmicky there are lots of customisable, real time screens you can add to the phone/tablet, I only used it a couple of times for my 0-60 for as laugh.
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