Selecting M DTC settings using console buttons vs. using M Drive buttons

///M/// · 03-08-2016, 08:42 AM

So it is pretty obvious that the M1 and M2 buttons are basically used as shortcut keys to switch over to user pre-defined settings with a single push of a button. However, I could swear I always feel like the car feels more responsive in M modes vs arriving at the same settings using the individual buttons. For example, for daily driving I use Sport/Comfort/Comfort. I can choose this option either by 5 clicks of three different buttons or a single click of the M1 button. However, the latter feels more responsive

I know it's all in my head but anyone else experience this as well?

mkoesel · 03-08-2016, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dsm918

I know it's all in my head but anyone else experience this as well?

Definitely in your head, yes.

However, ignorance is bliss. I'll bet your radio stations would sound louder and clearer if you selected those manually too. Maybe try it out.

Maineiac · 03-08-2016, 09:15 AM

Off topic, but my tach doesn't show the icons for the steering, suspension, etc. Mine is a '15. Probably a software update is needed?

///M/// · 03-08-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Maineiac

Off topic, but my tach doesn't show the icons for the steering, suspension, etc. Mine is a '15. Probably a software update is needed?

No. You change it in the idrive under settings>Display. You sat one year on this?

Maineiac · 03-08-2016, 09:25 AM

Purchased the car in November. Got to drive it about 400 miles and it's been in storage waiting for snow to melt. Thanks for the heads up on the iDrive settings; I'll take a look.

Brasko · 03-12-2016, 11:45 AM

That MPG tho.

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///M/// Brigadier General 1862 Rep 3,661 Posts Drives: 2016 Manual AW F80 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (6)	Selecting M DTC settings using console buttons vs. using M Drive buttons So it is pretty obvious that the M1 and M2 buttons are basically used as shortcut keys to switch over to user pre-defined settings with a single push of a button. However, I could swear I always feel like the car feels more responsive in M modes vs arriving at the same settings using the individual buttons. For example, for daily driving I use Sport/Comfort/Comfort. I can choose this option either by 5 clicks of three different buttons or a single click of the M1 button. However, the latter feels more responsive I know it's all in my head but anyone else experience this as well? Attached Images __________________ ========================= 2016 F80 M3 AW/SO (Manual) - Picked up at the Welt 08/28/15 My Amazing European Delivery Story Last edited by ///M///; 01-22-2017 at 05:20 PM..
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Maineiac Private 19 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BSM M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maine iTrader: (1)	Off topic, but my tach doesn't show the icons for the steering, suspension, etc. Mine is a '15. Probably a software update is needed?
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Maineiac Private 19 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BSM M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maine iTrader: (1)	Purchased the car in November. Got to drive it about 400 miles and it's been in storage waiting for snow to melt. Thanks for the heads up on the iDrive settings; I'll take a look.
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Brasko #LSBM3 1420 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Oregon / Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 1984 BMW R65 [0.00] 2020 Ford F-150 XLT ... [0.00] 2003 Mitsubishi Evo ... [0.00] 2016 M3 Competition ... [10.00]	That MPG tho. __________________ /// M3
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