Startup in Sport?

[B_Hxn]

I have an M3 competition.
I know to do this on the F30 you would have to code it, but with this car, is it possible to set it so it starts up in Sport automatically? Or will it always start in comfort?

Thanks!

[jd__m4]

Nope, always comfort. I’ve trained myself to just hit M1 as part of my start up routine

[m4h2o]

Originally Posted by B_Hxn

I have an M3 competition.
I know to do this on the F30 you would have to code it, but with this car, is it possible to set it so it starts up in Sport automatically? Or will it always start in comfort?

Thanks!

No

[B_Hxn]

Originally Posted by m4h2o

No

Cheers.
Yeah, me too. I hit the M1 immediately. I'm just greedy and want the flaps to be open straight away lol

[mrkmtchll]

Originally Posted by B_Hxn

Cheers.
Yeah, me too. I hit the M1 immediately. I'm just greedy and want the flaps to be open straight away lol

Bimmercode it to keep the valves open.

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by mrkmtchll

Bimmercode it to keep the valves open.

What parameter is this? I didn’t know BimmerCode does this.

[biggripper]

Originally Posted by B_Hxn

Cheers.
Yeah, me too. I hit the M1 immediately. I'm just greedy and want the flaps to be open straight away lol

If you want the flaps open right from the start, get a CG Precision Valve controller and configure it to default to open. I have had Four different S55 engined cars and I've installed one of these on all of them.

[B_Hxn]

Originally Posted by biggripper

If you want the flaps open right from the start, get a CG Precision Valve controller and configure it to default to open. I have had Four different S55 engined cars and I've installed one of these on all of them.

I have thought about this. The ones I've seen seem to be controllable from the indicator, which seems like a pain in the arse to me.
Do you have one with a remote?
Did you install yourself?

Thanks

[biggripper]

Originally Posted by B_Hxn

I have thought about this. The ones I've seen seem to be controllable from the indicator, which seems like a pain in the arse to me.
Do you have one with a remote?
Did you install yourself?

Thanks

The one I have requires no programming. It comes with a key fob with "on/off" buttons. You do have the option of syncing the fob to two of your homelink buttons which is usually what I do. Yes I've installed all mine myself. Very easy. You basically just remove one but from the rear exhaust hanger, slide the unit on the bolt, put the nut back on, and retighten. Then you just plug it in to the existing valves. Aside from the one nut you have to remive, the install is literally plug and play.

Normally I backed the car onto a set of race ramps for the install. But even that's not completely required one time I didn't have access to my race ramps, so I just backed the car on to a curb at the opening of my folks driveway. Worked like a charm.

[EricP3]

Originally Posted by biggripper

If you want the flaps open right from the start, get a CG Precision Valve controller and configure it to default to open. I have had Four different S55 engined cars and I've installed one of these on all of them.

If you want flaps open all the time just unplug the sensors on the exhaust. Easy and free and reversible. I don't get why anyone would buy a valve controller unless they actually just want to be able to open/close it frequently outside of using eco/sporrt/s+.

[biggripper]

Originally Posted by EricP3

If you want flaps open all the time just unplug the sensors on the exhaust. Easy and free and reversible. I don't get why anyone would buy a valve controller unless they actually just want to be able to open/close it frequently outside of using eco/sporrt/s+.

I do prefer to have full control. One reason, is that I want to be able to actually fully close the valve for cold starts in the morning to quiet the car so I don't piss off my neighbors. i'm usually starting my car about five in the morning

[RoundelM3]

And by the way, you cannot "code" the F30 to start in Sport mode, either - nor any other BMW, for that matter.

[biggripper]

Originally Posted by RoundelM3

And by the way, you cannot "code" the F30 to start in Sport mode, either - nor any other BMW, for that matter.

I have my F48 X1 coded to start in sport mode. Did it via Bimmercode.

[B_Hxn]

Originally Posted by biggripper

The one I have requires no programming. It comes with a key fob with "on/off" buttons. You do have the option of syncing the fob to two of your homelink buttons which is usually what I do. Yes I've installed all mine myself. Very easy. You basically just remove one but from the rear exhaust hanger, slide the unit on the bolt, put the nut back on, and retighten. Then you just plug it in to the existing valves. Aside from the one nut you have to remive, the install is literally plug and play.

Normally I backed the car onto a set of race ramps for the install. But even that's not completely required one time I didn't have access to my race ramps, so I just backed the car on to a curb at the opening of my folks driveway. Worked like a charm.

This is super, super useful to know.

Thanks!

[SPAIN M4]

https://www.mosselmanturbo.com/en/icontrol

[RoundelM3]

Originally Posted by biggripper

I have my F48 X1 coded to start in sport mode. Did it via Bimmercode.

Your X1 is based on a MINI (UKL) platform with a different electronic system. Not the same as a genuine BMW.

[biggripper]

Originally Posted by RoundelM3

Your X1 is based on a MINI (UKL) platform with a different electronic system. Not the same as a genuine BMW.

This is true.