Sport display in instrument cluster

Bayern1 · 08-18-2014, 06:55 AM

Just got my 2015 BMW 550i. When you switch to sport or sport+ the instrument cluster is supposed switch to a different display. The manual says in the settings menu go to instrument cluster then select Eco friendly or driving mode. However, when I do that it doesn't give me the option to select driving mode.
The car is a blast to drive, true luxury with an amazing engine.

BMW FOREVER · 08-18-2014, 07:28 AM

You need to have the 6WB instrument cluster for that..in the US you only get the 6WA

Bayern1 · 08-18-2014, 07:50 AM

Thanks, BMW FOREVER, that explains it.

AddyDaddy · 02-06-2015, 04:31 AM

I just worked on trying to figure it out. I want the alternate displays too!!

Is there a hack that can do it for us in america? Hate seeing things I dont have!

marsb007 · 02-07-2015, 08:56 AM

Yes, you can change your display to 6wb. Bimmer-tech sells it for about $2k. You can then code your car. I haven't done the install but allegedly takes about 10-20 mins.

For me the price is prohibitive on a lease, especially when the model changes in about 1 yr (hence can't reuse).

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Bayern1 Private 11 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 550i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Sport display in instrument cluster Just got my 2015 BMW 550i. When you switch to sport or sport+ the instrument cluster is supposed switch to a different display. The manual says in the settings menu go to instrument cluster then select Eco friendly or driving mode. However, when I do that it doesn't give me the option to select driving mode. The car is a blast to drive, true luxury with an amazing engine.
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BMW FOREVER First Lieutenant 164 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2014 535i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	You need to have the 6WB instrument cluster for that..in the US you only get the 6WA
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Bayern1 Private 11 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 550i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks, BMW FOREVER, that explains it.
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AddyDaddy Major 515 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: i5 M60, M5's, 535.335, M550i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Here iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 i5 M60 [8.25] 2019 BMW M550i Evol ... [7.50]	I just worked on trying to figure it out. I want the alternate displays too!! Is there a hack that can do it for us in america? Hate seeing things I dont have!
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marsb007 First Lieutenant 328 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 2024 iX M60 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Yes, you can change your display to 6wb. Bimmer-tech sells it for about $2k. You can then code your car. I haven't done the install but allegedly takes about 10-20 mins. For me the price is prohibitive on a lease, especially when the model changes in about 1 yr (hence can't reuse).
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