[shabadoo25]

Originally Posted by BMWDude49120

I'm not sure why you find my comment so funny. It wasn't meant as a joke.

I find it hilarious. With the paranoia and whatnot.

[utnuc]

I wonder if the performance center takes special requests like this...

[J1n]

+1

[noro]

Originally Posted by ptt127

Now they just need to do the same for Sport mode...

That's not how sport mode works? Jesus, this car is really just a pile of diluted dog poo poo. I better order more replacement parts for my ZHP.

[DrivenByE30]

Originally Posted by dd1981

Nope. I asked yesterday they said any type of reprograming takes 4-5 hours. You will be sporting one of their loaners in the mean time.

The Joy of Bureaucracy!

[///MPower]

Great news. Good move by BMW

[rsyed]

Originally Posted by dd1981

Nope. I asked yesterday they said any type of reprograming takes 4-5 hours. You will be sporting one of their loaners in the mean time.

did this an hour ago for a fellow bmw enthusiast here in vienna - took me exactly 2 mins...

[arnsbrae]

Is the stop start on the F10 as rough as the system on the F30? It's getting murdered over on that part of the forum.

[AP]

I wonder if this is country dependant?
I asked the very same question from a Uk dealer some time back and this was BMW UKs official reply

"Whilst it is technically possible to perform this operation,we are currently are having in-house discussions, as BMW may be obliged to inform DVLA that this modification has been performed, which could affect the way road tax is calculated for the vehicle.
I would therefore advise you from going down this route, as the benefits of the MSA stop-start function far outweigh any inconveniences the customer maybe experiencing during their early stages of ownership.
Furthermore, BMW customer care clinics have shown that in nearly all cases, customers believe the MSA stop-start function is a valid benefit to have and this is reflected by the growing number of car competitors who are also starting to introduce this feature into their range.
Finally, please be reminded that if the vehicle is an automatic, should a customer wish to deactivate the system on one occasion, the brake pedal can be depressed twice in quick succession whilst the vehicle is coming to a standstill"


Surprised that they say it takes 4 -5 hours to do when it can be coded in a matter of minutes , unless its to do with the software that the dealers have (which is not e-sys)

I've not tried the depressing the brake pedal twice in quick sucession myself.

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by rsyed

did this an hour ago for a fellow bmw enthusiast here in vienna - took me exactly 2 mins...

Is this coding, or youre a dealership? Im just stating what my service techs told me. They scheduled me for a loaner....I hope its 2 minutes, I hate leaving my car

[The X Men]

Originally Posted by arnsbrae

Is the stop start on the F10 as rough as the system on the F30? It's getting murdered over on that part of the forum.

The 328i's 4 cyl engine is pretty rough on start up and shut down, the F10 is smoother. Also, most of the F30 forum members are pretty young, they really dont care about save gas or reducing emission.

[BigKutta]

You know, now that there is an option to modify ASS, I am not sure I want to change it. Hmmmm...

[Asiann]

About time they came out with this! So tired of always pressing the button when I get in. I can imagine the wear and tear it causes to always have it start and stop.

[Grover432]

Originally Posted by rswbmw

I would agree, this should be standard feature. No cost to BMW and it provides convenience to their customers.

When I turn on SS it is also hidden behind the wheel, it would be nice to have a light come on in the instrument panel to indicate the status.

Do you think you need that. I mean, the first time you make a stop of more than 2 seconds, the car will shut off and you'll know ASS is enabled.

[The X Men]

Originally Posted by Asiann

I can imagine the wear and tear it causes to always have it start and stop.

What wear and tear would that be?

[Asiann]

Always having to start and stop I would think cause the starter to wear out quicker off the top of my head....it stops for everything pretty much

[ULTM135]

Just had my car done the Last User Mode ...can't be any happier. It should have been this way to begin with. Can you imagine that if you have to press that AC bottom every time you start the car just because the car is trying to save fuel?? I like the idea and new technology but it should be the owner's choice to turn the ASS on or not...

[Asiann]

Took my car in this past Sat and they advised me not to have the reprogramming done at this time. There were some issues where it did not or would not turn off and was stuck on the eco mode. They stated BMW is working to rewrite and it will be out maybe a month from now. I will get a call from my SA when it is available and will post.

[The X Men]

Originally Posted by Asiann

Always having to start and stop I would think cause the starter to wear out quicker off the top of my head....it stops for everything pretty much

The starter is beef up for cars with the ASS. Can you think of anything else?

[Asiann]

I would imagine the wear and tear of the engine components from excessive on/off depending on how much you start and stop.