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      11-06-2014, 10:47 AM   #67
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M1:
- Throttle: Efficient
- Suspension: Comfort
- Steering: Comfort
- Transmission: D1
- DSC: On
- HUD: M view

M2:
- Throttle: Sport Plus
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: S3
- DSC: Off
- HUD: M View
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      11-07-2014, 03:18 PM   #68
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OK, so after having lived with the car a little longer, here are my new settings:

I now have MDM activated in the "Comfy DD" M1 setting; I find the regular DSC way too castrating. Since I only use DCT "D" mode on the daily drive and since it already defaults to D1, I prefer to have M1 set with DCT in S1. If I want "D" mode, I simply flick the shift lever to the right and get D1.

I also toned down the DCT to S2 for the "spirited street" M2 setting. I find that the aggresive shifts in S3 caused too much MDM intervention; I find S3 perfect for the track with DSC off though.

M1 (Comfy DD):
- Throttle: Efficient
- Suspension: Comfort
- Steering: Comfort
- Transmission: S1
- DSC: MDM
- HUD: None

M2 (Spirited street / Wet track):
- Throttle: Sport
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport Plus
- Transmission: S2
- DSC: MDM
- HUD: None

M2 (Dry track):
- Throttle: Sport Plus
- Suspension: Sport Plus
- Steering: Sport Plus
- Transmission: S3
- DSC: Off
- HUD: None

I am still pissed about the default start-up settings . BMW, are you listening

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      12-31-2014, 08:54 AM   #69
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Throttle: Sport Plus
Suspension: Sport
Steering: Sport
Transmission: S3
DSC: Off
HUD: Mview

M2
Throttle : Efficient
Suspension: Comfort ( bumpy pot-hole filled streets of LA)
Steering: Sport
Transmission: S2
DSC: MDM
HUD: Mview
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      12-31-2014, 11:52 AM   #70
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My current WINTER settings are as follows:

M1 - Winter:
- Throttle: Sport
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: S2
- DSC: On
- HUD: M View

M2 - Winter:
- Throttle: Efficient
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: D1
- DSC: On
- HUD: M View

Once I get the PSS back on and temps go back up in spring, I'll change these as follows:

M1:
- Throttle: Sport
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: S3
- DSC: MDM/Off
- HUD: M View

M2:
- Throttle: Efficient
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: D1
- DSC: MDM
- HUD: M View

Basically M1 is my "default" setting, while M2 is for rush hour or heavy stop and go traffic, on the phone, or eating a cheeseburger...
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      12-31-2014, 04:03 PM   #71
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M1
Throttle/Exhaust - Efficient
Suspension - Comfort
Steering - Comfort
DCT - D2
DSC - On
HUD - Standard

M2
Throttle/Exhaust - Sport Plus
Suspension - Sport
Steering - Sport
DCT - D3
DSC - MDM
HUD - M
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      12-31-2014, 04:45 PM   #72
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M1
Throttle - Sport
Suspension - Sport
Steering - Sport
3 pedals
DSC - MDM
HUD - M

M2
Throttle - Sport Plus
Suspension - Sport Plus
Steering - Sport plus
3 Pedals
DSC - Off
HUD - M
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      12-31-2014, 04:53 PM   #73
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Always in manual mode.

M1 (most used):
Throttle ........ Sport+
Suspension ... Comfort
Steering ....... Sport
DCT ............. D2
DSC ............. On
HUD.............. Standard

M2:
Throttle ........ Sport+
Suspension ... Sport+
Steering ....... Sport
DCT ............. D3
DSC ............. MDM (or off)
HUD ............. M
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      12-31-2014, 05:22 PM   #74
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M1:
- Throttle: Sport Plus
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: D3
- DSC: MDM
- HUD: Standard

M2:
- Throttle: Sport Plus
- Suspension: Sport Plus
- Steering: Sport Plus
- Transmission: S3
- DSC: Off
- HUD: M View
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      01-02-2015, 12:45 PM   #75
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Interesting the number of people going DSC off. Is this strictly for track or on streets as well?
Mine is my DD (not track duty... yet) and I keep off DSC


M1:
- Throttle: Sport Plus
- Suspension: Comfort
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: 6MT
- DSC: Off
- HUD: M View

M2:
- Throttle: Sport Plus
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: 6MT
- DSC: Off
- HUD: M View
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      02-19-2015, 10:14 AM   #76
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M1 Daily Driving:
Throttle Sport
Suspension Sport+
Steering Comfort
Transmission S3
DSC On
HUD M mode

M2 Fantasy Driving:
Throttle Sport +
Suspension Sport +
Steering Comfort
Transmission S3
DSC MDM
HUD M mode


I haven't seen anyone post this combo yet. IMHO, steering is best in comfort mode in any combination, and closest to the feel of my old E93. Transmission 3 is the closest simulation to the DCT I'm used to from my E93 as well, the other two settings just feel normal to me. Sport + throttle is cool, but challenging for driving around the city. Sport + suspension makes up a little for the lack of stiffness of the convertible, less noise from the roof panels. MDM mode is as daring as I get, no desire to do donuts through intersections. Only complaint about the M mode HUD is when I need to use GPS, instructions relocate to the console and they are hard to follow. Subtle difference between the two modes but just right for 90% of my normal usage. If I have someone new in the car, I usually start off with everything in comfort mode, transmission on 1, then step it up to show the difference. It is a perplexing oversight to not let us set the preferences for startup though, but I just hit M1 as soon as I turn on the car and get on with it. It's hard not to enjoy this car no matter what you do!

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      02-19-2015, 10:22 AM   #77
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EDIT: Updated since I got my car!! Not much change

M1:
- Throttle: Efficient
- Suspension: Comfort
- Steering: Comfort
- Transmission: D1
- DSC: On
- HUD: N/A

I pretty much always drive shifting myself when the car is up to temp though, so I end up in S2 when I engage the paddle shifters/gear lever.

M2:
- Throttle: Sport Plus
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: S3
- DSC: MDM
- HUD: N/A
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      02-19-2015, 10:36 AM   #78
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M1:
- Throttle: Sport
- Suspension: Comfort
- Steering: Comfort
- Transmission: D2
- DSC: On
- HUD: N/A

M2:
- Throttle: Sport Plus
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: S3
- DSC: On
- HUD: N/A

M1 is my daily mode, M2 is my daily "fun" mode. I set both modes with DSC on because I rarely drive the car at the most extreme mode. If I do, I set it manually.
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      03-14-2015, 09:23 AM   #79
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Anybody know if you can code yet for standard settings yet as opposed to hitting the M1/M2 button?
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      03-14-2015, 10:05 AM   #80
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M1 (DD):
- Throttle: Sport (Efficient in city traffic)
- Suspension: Comfort
- Steering: Sport (Comfort in city traffic)
- Transmission: D1
- DSC: On
- HUD: Standard

M2 (Spirited ):
- Throttle: Sport Plus
- Suspension: Sport
- Steering: Sport Plus
- Transmission: S3
- DSC: MDM
- HUD: MView
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      03-18-2015, 10:08 PM   #81
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M1:
Throttle:Sport
Suspension: Sport
Steering: Sport Plus
Transmission: Manual
DSC: On
HUD: On

M2:
Throttle:Sport
Suspension: Sport Plus
Steering: Sport Plus
Transmission: Manual
DSC: On
HUD: M view

My m1&2 buttons aren't really that much different from each other. I can't seem to find one setting that I really want to stay in all the time. I'm constantly changing the settings manually and almost always use comfort and efficient modes unless I'm doing spirited driving.
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      03-31-2015, 12:33 PM   #82
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M1:
Throttle:Sport
Suspension: N/A (KW Coilovers)
Steering: Sport
Transmission: Manual
DSC: MDM


M2:
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Suspension: N/A (KW Coilovers)
Steering: Sport Plus
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I saw the top gear episode with the m4 and clarkson noted that the car is easiest to get sideways and keep sideways with steering in comfort. Since I just got mine and haven't had time (north east weather sucks) to track it, I can't comment on the validity of his statement. I have a track day coming up next month and will know soon.
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      04-02-2015, 01:49 PM   #84
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I prefer the normal view in the HUD, so I'm not using the M button anymore. It means a few more button presses every time I start the car. Oh well.
I programmed one of the radio buttons for HUD on and HUD off so you can still use the M buttons and then simply push, in my case number seven... Toggles the HUD off and on with one button.
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M1:
- Throttle: Sport
- Suspension: NA
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: S1
- DSC: On
- HUD: Standard

M2:
- Throttle: Sport
- Suspension: NA
- Steering: Sport
- Transmission: S3
- DSC: MDM
- HUD: M View
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Daily Drive
Engine: Efficient
EDC: Comfort
Steering: Comfort
DSC: MDM
DCT: S1
Start/Stop: On (only activates if I flick it in D)

Sporty Street
Engine: Sport
EDC: Sport
Steering: Sport+
DSC: MDM
DCT: S2
Start/Stop: On (only activates if I flick it in D)

Track
Engine: Sport+
EDC: Sport+
Steering: Sport+
DSC: Off
DCT: S3
Start/Stop: who cares, I don't stop on the track
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      09-24-2015, 11:41 PM   #87
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My preferences…

M1: (daily driving)
Throttle: Sport
Steering: Comfort
Suspension: Comfort
M-DCT: Manual/S2
Start/Stop: Off

M2:
Throttle: Sport
Steering: Comfort
Suspension: Sport
M-DCT: Manual/S3
Start/Stop: Off
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DSC: MDM
Curious why MDM for DD "traffic" mode ?
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Start/Stop: On (only activates if I flick it in D)
So it activates only in D?interesting... But you drive in S1 so I guess it doesn't activate for you.
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Sporty Street
Engine: Sport
Why not Sports+, do you see some shortcoming here?
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Steering: Sport+
I have been alway curious about S+ steering, I must be very weak, but I find it very heavy. Can you elaborate on its application or intended usage in this situation?

I guess you don't have adaptive suspension, so is what is the equivalent mode of a car without it to car with it? Sports mode? Thanks you!
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