M3/M4 Options and Features FAQs

goatfarmer1970 · 08-12-2017, 08:18 PM

It looks like keyless entry is standard, but does it sound right that you need the Executive Package to get keyless start? Thanks.

Thescout13 · 08-12-2017, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goatfarmer1970

It looks like keyless entry is standard, but does it sound right that you need the Executive Package to get keyless start? Thanks.

It does not.

rohani · 11-06-2017, 03:18 AM

Niiice, Thank you

uniqueMR · 12-24-2017, 08:58 PM

Excellent...Very Detailed...

col2y · 03-27-2018, 01:02 PM

Thanks for this post!

Sir Loin · 03-27-2018, 01:57 PM

Is this post still useful 4 years after I started it? It could use some update on the new LCI and new features and options.

Mousejunior · 03-31-2018, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Loin

Is this post still useful 4 years after I started it? It could use some update on the new LCI and new features and options.

Yes it is. I just ordered the car and would appreciate if you continue to make update to this thread especially with the new LCI models.

SHAF R · 06-12-2018, 11:18 AM

Thanks Sir Loin Well done - thanks for taking the time to put this together.

Poiseuille · 06-12-2018, 02:41 PM

Yes, absolutely, keep the thread going. I've never contributed anything, but I've read every single post.

kh4l4f · 06-29-2018, 11:47 AM

All i need in one topic !

thanks you guys

Racer20 · 06-29-2018, 09:52 PM

Since this post got resurrected, I just want to note that suspension technology is changing very quickly these days (it may not seem like it, but every month I hear about a new shock absorber technology being introduced), so it's possible that some of the comments I made a few years ago are out of date by the time someone reads this.

juventino · 07-07-2018, 07:09 PM

great

CZAZ · 09-30-2018, 08:54 AM

Appreciate the information. I'm new to the forum and just purchased a 2016 M4 Coupe. Extremely happy so far and looking forward to interacting with other enthusiasts!

SOLIDM4 · 12-04-2018, 03:20 PM

Very informative, especially for New people =)

Mmason1130 · 03-10-2019, 01:58 PM

Thanks!

meadowsdb · 03-14-2019, 11:19 PM

This was very helpful and informative for a new Bimmer enthusiast. Thank you!

ChienPH · 07-10-2019, 02:00 AM

This is perfect!! Thanks so much! Very useful and easy to find the answers I need.

victoriaCooperCars · 07-19-2019, 09:31 AM

Hi guys, are these US specs?

Sir Loin · 07-19-2019, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victoriaCooperCars

Hi guys, are these US specs?

Yes.

blacksheepwall · 10-13-2020, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Loin

I want to put together a thread with links to the most popular topics on the new M3 and M4's options and features. If you have suggestions on links to add to the list, please post below.

User Manual:
English
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=952797

Package Related:
Executive Package:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=948914

Driver Assistance Plus Package:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=945054
Video of Surround View/Side-Top cameras operation:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...3#post16224953
Picture of regular HUD and M HUD:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1007713

Speed Limit Info:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=962157

LED lighting information:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=944264

LED and Xenon headlights Side-By-Side Comparison:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8#post15341768

HUD
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=950234
Screenshot and a video of the HUD in action:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...4&postcount=90
Direct link to 4:19 of this youtube video:

Options:

Full Leather vs. Extended Leather:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=938660

Cloth Seats Pictures:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...1#post16212801
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...2#post16428012

M Adaptive Suspension:
BMW M3 / M4 Chassis: Deep Dive and Interview (Standard Suspension vs. M Adaptive Suspension):
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=16219521

Racer20, a chassis engineer, Explains how M Adaptive Suspension works:
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=942225

Racer20 Reviews M Adaptive Suspension During His European Delivery Trip:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=16220902

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=942225
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=893448
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=951270
Look for Racer20's posts for details

Blank Button for cars equipped with the standard Passive suspension:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=29

6NS Enhanced USB and Smartphone integration:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=945964
Specifically this post by GregW:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&postcount=123

Aluminum Blade Trim and Wood Trim Pictures:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...4#post16132124

19" wheels comparison:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=963211

18" and 19" wheels weight:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8#post16426788

If you need a skinny spare tire for long road trips:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...2#post16335182

Carbon Ceramic Brakes and M Compound Brakes:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=971411
An opinion piece on CCB in general:
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...ic-brakes.html
CCBs not covered under the BMW Maintenance Program:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...6#post16196496

Video of How Carbon Ceramic Brakes Are Made:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&postcount=146

F8x Console Buttons (Near the shift lever)
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=940111

Compilation of Color Picture threads
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=953954

Features:
M Servotronic EPS Steering:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=960886

M Drive and M Driving Dynamics:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=946048

Sound and Exhaust System:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=979417

Launch Control:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...1&postcount=72

How To Activate Launch Control:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0#post16647620

M Laptimer App:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=959475

Demonstration of iDrive playing different video and music media:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1005632

Other:
Don't press the SOS button until your dealer has uploaded you car's data:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1020350

BMW University F80/F82 Complete Technical Info
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...1#post16359941

BMW M3 / M4 Engine (S55): Deep Dive and Interview
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=975864

M3 / M4 Nurburgring Time, Electric Steering Manual Transmission & Other Tech Highlights w/ BMW M Reps
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=934947

Animated Comparison between M3/M4 and 3/4 Series M Sport:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=959533

F80/F82 M3/M4 Break-In, Oil, Launch Control Tidbits from Owners Manual
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=965749

Answers from BMW to Frequently Asked Questions
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=973551

BMW Press Kit PDF Document for M3 and M4:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=989531

BMW Individual Program Discussion
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=975428

Reviews:
Compilation of first drive reviews:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=983106

Scanned Magazine Reviews:

Road & Track September 2014 Review:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...4#post16398404

August 2014 Car And Driver: M4 vs 911 (Scan)
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...5#post16206605

September 2014 European Car Review:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...7#post16281927

July 2014 BBC Top Gear - BMW M4 vs. C7 Corvette Stingray:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1003069

August 2014 Motor Trend M3 and M4 Review:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8#post16197628

Car Magazine Comparison test: M4 VS 911S VS F-type S (Scans)
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=988629

Sport Auto review of the M3 and M4 (Scans)
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=988340

BBC Top Gear June 2014 M3-M4 Test (Scans)
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=988763

Evo Magazine Full M4 review + Jaguar F-type twin test (Scans)
Scan is in post 20 in this thread http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=986615
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...4&postcount=20

awesome

sheva3000 · 06-29-2021, 12:46 PM

thanks

jaykojc · 07-19-2021, 10:34 AM

Thanks! This is perfect.

08-12-2017, 08:18 PM	#67
goatfarmer1970 Enlisted Member 15 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	It looks like keyless entry is standard, but does it sound right that you need the Executive Package to get keyless start? Thanks.
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Sir Loin M3AT LOVER 328 Rep 1,858 Posts Drives: Silverstone F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Is this post still useful 4 years after I started it? It could use some update on the new LCI and new features and options. __________________ 2015 F80 M3 \| SSII ext SO int \| M-DCT \| 19" Black Wheels
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06-29-2018, 09:52 PM	#77
Racer20 Major 1037 Rep 1,192 Posts Drives: F80 M3, 228i THP, E46 ZHP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI iTrader: (0)	Since this post got resurrected, I just want to note that suspension technology is changing very quickly these days (it may not seem like it, but every month I hear about a new shock absorber technology being introduced), so it's possible that some of the comments I made a few years ago are out of date by the time someone reads this. __________________ 2015 M3, 2005 330i ZHP, 2015 228i 6MT Track Handling Pack, 2007 M Coupe (Sold)
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CZAZ Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2016 MBW M4 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	Appreciate the information. I'm new to the forum and just purchased a 2016 M4 Coupe. Extremely happy so far and looking forward to interacting with other enthusiasts!
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12-04-2018, 03:20 PM	#80
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07-10-2019, 02:00 AM	#83
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07-19-2019, 09:31 AM	#84
victoriaCooperCars Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Bmw m4 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: spain iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, are these US specs?
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