Kpro's F87 M2 Journey

[az3579]

I think you should give coding a try. I found something that would disable the rev matching feature, which I think is your main gripe at this point, correct?
Disabling the rev matching also disables the "give gas on first gear" feature as well.


Just let me know if you want me to drive down there...

[Sockethead]

Yes! Link?

[az3579]

Yes! Link?

I had edited my post right as you posted yours. Just wanted to make sure you saw the addition. Disabling rev matching also disables the feature where it gives gas as you're starting off in first. I know you hated that as well.

This all requires E-Sys. You'll need an E-NET cable and E-Sys to do the coding. I would love to test it for you as I have the software but I don't have a newer car to do it on.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1418405

[Sockethead]

Lol We'd really like for you to drive down here my friend but we should make that in spring at least

Going to read through that post and show it to Kpro as soon as I get a chance...

[Sockethead]

Ok, I just read through the whole thing... Thanks SO much for finding this BP!!!! We're definitely going to give this a try!

This post from GT6 Racer in that thread pretty much sums up how we feel now and hopefully, we'll like the results as much as he does. We really don't want to sell the car.

Thanks for the post guys. I got my 2018 car back in March, and have been giving the revmatch a shot to see if it gets better with time. It doesn’t. I know some like it, but I hate it - to the point I was considering selling the car. The technology isn’t a bad idea, but the execution is not there. It’s not smart enough to understand how fast I am going to change gears, and release the clutch. It’s too aggressive for around town and too slow for really spirited use. I find myself having to time my actions to match what the car expects - as someone on another forum accurately described I feel like “ a monkey pulling levers”. I have tried driving all the time with traction full off, but I like some nannies for everyday driving, and also that mode loses the sport plus throttle that I like. I turned off the rev match today by coding and the car is hugely improved. Now I can actually drive the car. Confidence to come into a turn on a downshift is back, and the car is now fun to drive. I know what it is going to do. ( am I the only one who has come in hot, banged it down a gear only to have the engine still be revving up as the clutch goes out - it’s scary. ) I like the sport plus throttle ( I know some find it too aggressive ), and now I can drive through town without the embarrassingly huge blip when I go down to second. To me it also feels like the car has stopped playing with the throttle on upshifts too - I find it much easier to drive with smooth changes that I control. Taking off is no issue. Maybe it’s just me. I’m used to racing vintage where I have to be fast/smooth with the controls to avoid blowing the old gearboxes, so I toe/heel without even thinking. However, for me, This car is much, much better under “manual” throttle control. Thanks again. ( BTW everything went as expected with the coding. I do now have to hit the start twice, but otherwise no negative impact. I have noticed the clutch needs to held down for a second or two on start, otherwise it will cut out - I assume that’s because it cannot “see” the second clutch switch any more)

[az3579]

Yeah man - I'd love to come down and code it for you. Just let me know when! Would love to check out the new house as well!

[slater]

Teamwork! Love it. Good work guys... I hope this coding is the ticket!


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[Sockethead]

I think Kristen is going to see if one of the techs is brave enough to try it tomorrow... hopefully, dealership software will be able to do it.
We 'd love to have you down here too but while it's still a lot warmer down here than up there, it's still winter time. It's a lot more fun when it's warmer

[Sockethead]

Teamwork! Love it. Good work guys... I hope this coding is the ticket!

That's why I love this place!

[az3579]

I think Kristen is going to see if one of the techs is brave enough to try it tomorrow... hopefully, dealership software will be able to do it.
We 'd love to have you down here too but while it's still a lot warmer down here than up there, it's still winter time. It's a lot more fun when it's warmer

Seriously doubt the dealer will do anything for you. I think this is outside the scope of their capabilities.