[Artemis]

Originally Posted by ///AVM

My SA indicated my G80 M3C is set for production within next week. Not sure it really matters because I am under the impression BMW will hold my car at U.S. port if it arrives prior to BMW release date for G80/82.
Nobody seems to know for sure when the release date will occur, but I am planning for March. . . if sooner, that will be great, but planning for March.

FWIW:

Originally Posted by Artemis

Interesting.

G20 3er started production mid-October 2018. So no surprise that the 7th generation 3er gets an update (Life Cycle Impulse) mid 2022.

G80 M3: production started in November 2020 and first deliveries are scheduled to start in March 2021. So it seems that the launch version will already be replaced by an update mid 2022 (LCI start of production in July 2022).

But then again, the same happened with the F87 M2: deliveries started from April 16, 2016 onwards, LCI happened in 2017 (because of the F22 2er LCI) and production ended at the start of Summer 2018 (replaced by the M2 Competition from September 2018 onwards - moving from N55 engine to S55 engine because of tightened EU emissions regulations).

G82 M4: the launch version is expected to stay around longer, with an update early 2024 (LCI start of production in March 2024).

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by Poochie

Maybe the fact that you've lower the speed threshold of GFHB activation is too low for feature to function, as designed. I would play around with the setting before I dismiss it outright as ineffective.

So I backed out the speed threshold setting back to stock for the anti-dazzle HB to work and I think the feature is working much better. This evening I took a drive along the same dark back roads with even more cars this time and didnt get flashed once. I could also see that the lights were functioning as intended and switching off LEDs as needed in the correct areas. Anyway, fingers crossed...working well. VLD alone seems to be great.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

So I backed out the speed threshold setting back to stock for the anti-dazzle HB to work and I think the feature is working much better. This evening I took a drive along the same dark back roads with even more cars this time and didnt get flashed once. I could also see that the lights were functioning as intended and switching off LEDs as needed in the correct areas. Anyway, fingers crossed...working well. VLD alone seems to be great.

Good to hear that lowering the speed activation threshold improved the function of this feature.

It makes sense now that I think about it; the faster you're traveling, the less of a change of glaring someone, as you pass them much quicker.

Why I believe this also is the stock setting for the US-spec version of high beam assist full ON/OFF programming is set to kick on at a mere 25mph, which is much lower that the 43mph set for the EURO GFHB activation threshold. There my be some reasoning behind this.

As I mentioned, I have mines set to shut off at 18mph and kickback on at 25mph but to honest, after the novelty wore off after I coded it a few years ago, I rarely ever use it. That and every inch of this city is covered in street lights, so it doesn't get enough of an opportunity to do its thing.

You can also adjust the speed at which each sequence of the VLD programming activates and pan out but if you're happy how it's current is, then just leave it as is.

Code away, as you please but just remember; with great power...

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by Poochie

Good to hear that lowering the speed activation threshold improved the function of this feature.

It makes sense now that I think about it; the faster you're traveling, the less of a change of glaring someone, as you pass them much quicker.

Why I believe this also is the stock setting for the US-spec version of high beam assist full ON/OFF programming is set to kick on at a mere 25mph, which is much lower that the 43mph set for the EURO GFHB activation threshold. There my be some reasoning behind this.

As I mentioned, I have mines set to shut off at 18mph and kickback on at 25mph but to honest, after the novelty wore off after I coded it a few years ago, I rarely ever use it. That and every inch of this city is covered in street lights, so it doesn't get enough of an opportunity to do its thing.

You can also adjust the speed at which each sequence of the VLD programming activates and pan out but if you're happy how it's current is, then just leave it as is.

Code away, as you please but just remember; with great power...

Thanks Poochie. Yes, I'm back to the 40/37 threshold for the Anti dazzle, and the regular HB still work at the 25mph threshold. I think this is the right balance and obviously BMW set it that way for a reason. I'll leave VLD alone for now. But I wonder what other features I can activate now....

[flybigjet]

Poochie - here's a question for you since you're the resident headlight expert.....

If you modestly lower the car (1/2 - 3/4"), will the magic Executive Package headlights compensate, or do they need to be realigned? Since the beams move all over the place, I'm not even sure where I'd start on that one.

TIA--

R.

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

Poochie - here's a question for you since you're the resident headlight expert.....

If you modestly lower the car (1/2 - 3/4"), will the magic Executive Package headlights compensate, or do they need to be realigned? Since the beams move all over the place, I'm not even sure where I'd start on that one.

TIA--

R.

I'll let the resident expert answer more definitively, but if our adaptive lights adjust for dips/crowns in the road and steering angle, I'm sure they'll adjust for the 1/2" drop

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

Poochie - here's a question for you since you're the resident headlight expert.....

If you modestly lower the car (1/2 - 3/4"), will the magic Executive Package headlights compensate, or do they need to be realigned? Since the beams move all over the place, I'm not even sure where I'd start on that one.

TIA--

R.

The adaptive headlighting system also include a self-leveling system. Self-leveling headlights have an additional level sensor that determines if the car is tilted forward or back.

For example, if a car is driving over a large bump, when the front of the car hits the bump, it lifts up. Standard headlights would briefly point up into the sky until the rear of the car moved over the bump and the car returned to a level position.

You may have noticed this if a car driving behind you at night passed over a bump, such as a railroad crossing. The other car's headlights would flash briefly, as if the driver had blinked his or her high beams at you. This is actually the car's headlights temporarily pointing up and into your eyes instead of down at the road.

With a self-leveling system, electric servomotors react to the level sensor and keep the headlights aimed down at the road, no matter the position of the car.

However, although the light beam throw do level out, it's working with a set stock vehicle hight as a baseline, dropping the vehicle's chassis might throw off this set adjustment parameters.

There is a vertical and horizontal adjustment screw in each headlight, after major suspension modifications, I would suggest you have them checked to ensure it's not glaring anyone.


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[Poochie]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

But I wonder what other features I can activate now....

May I suggest the 'Rear fog light' mod..

It has a practical purpose but it also works very well as a deterrent for when some mouth-breather chooses to dangerous ride your back bumper.

A chronic problem in my neck of the woods..

Rear Fog Light Mod For US Spec Cars https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1450178

[///AVM]

Journey from F87 M2C to G80 M3C complete.

Miss sharing the enthusiasm with my M2C peeps . . . hope to see you on the other side of tyranny.

Peace out brothers . . . the best is yet to come!!!

///AVM

[PLF69]

@///AVM

Can't wait to get your feedback on transmission between your 718 PDK, M2C DCT and M3C ZF8 !

[bri1042]

Congrats!

[richard in NC]

Congrats AVM, enjoy! Best color I've seen on the new M3 yet.

[HerM2C]

this thread is gold. my wife has a 2005 E46 ZHP 6MT that has 190k. She loves that car, but I told her that the MT is going away, so she better think about buying something new, like asap.

We tried to find and order a M240i 6MT in December but were unsuccessful on both fronts. there were a couple of 6MTs in Socal, but we were unwilling to travel and they were unwilling to transfer. so we found this black 2021 M2C 6MT. it's really hers, but she insists on calling it ours. 950miles on it now. Still drives her ZHP, too.

She test drove a 230i 6MT and was almost disgusted by the lack of power comared to her ZHP even though on paper, the numbers are similar. she needs that 6-cylinder torque.

[ADDONE]

Originally Posted by richard in NC

Congrats AVM, enjoy! Best color I've seen on the new M3 yet.

What color is that? Looks great!

[boss2k]

AVM are you back from your exile , color looks great , i thought you ordered some grey color similar to HS in the M2C, not sure if u know i have moved over to a vette and sold my M2C 2 months back, similar color to your G80. Have fun and interested to know the comparison with M2C

[M2COMP]

Sold my DCT, ordered manual for 6k more

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by M2COMP

Sold my DCT, ordered manual for 6k more

Congratulations 🎉

Kudos on keeping that manual take rate up

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by M2COMP

Sold my DCT, ordered manual for 6k more

What a deal! Two years newer plus a fresh warranty for 6k. Nice.

[IcewaterPete]

Originally Posted by M2COMP

Sold my DCT, ordered manual for 6k more

Now that’s a smart move! Congrats.

[///AVM]

Originally Posted by PLF69

@///AVM

Can't wait to get your feedback on transmission between your 718 PDK, M2C DCT and M3C ZF8 !

PLF

Your 'inbox is full' . . .

PDK great in 718 CGTS

DCT great in M2C

ZF8 great in M3C

S58 is an absolute beast and the ZF8 suits it wonderfully. . . just as DCT suits the S55.

Best

///AVM

P.S. Spacers added (15F/13R) . . . and that is about all that is planned.

[DougVA]

Awaiting production of my M2C Sunset Orange, DCT with moonroof and exec pack. Ordered from dealership in Virginia April 2. "Production begins" April 13. As of today, April 27, 800 number indicates production will be complete April 29. Earlier, same number predicted production will be complete April 27, then April 28.

This kind of slippage normal?

[SenyorM2C]

Any update on anyone with an unlock file to tune the new models?