Bimmercode topics

Shekels · 10-09-2018, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

I got both apps in the end. And paid for both - like ~$30 each. Totally worth every penny.

Check them out on the iPhone App Store - screen shots will give you a sense of what each can do.

In my own case:

Bimmercode:
1. Got rid of that STUPID legal disclaimer on head unit upon startup

2. Programmed mirrors to fold with both comfort access and long press on key fob

BimmerLink:

1. Have open flaps all the time and it sounds awesome!

2. Toggle between ASD on and off, depending on situation

Totally money well spent!

Can I just confirm, Bimmercode will also be able to turn ASD off, you don't need Bimmerlink unless you want to switch it on and off regularly? Also, on a side note, why would you want to turn ASD back on?

nomoracin · 10-09-2018, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

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Originally Posted by Protatomonster

What is the difference between bimmerlink and bimmercode? Should I use one over the other, or both?

I got both apps in the end. And paid for both - like ~$30 each. Totally worth every penny.

Check them out on the iPhone App Store - screen shots will give you a sense of what each can do.

In my own case:

Bimmercode:
1. Got rid of that STUPID legal disclaimer on head unit upon startup

2. Programmed mirrors to fold with both comfort access and long press on key fob

BimmerLink:

1. Have open flaps all the time and it sounds awesome!

2. Toggle between ASD on and off, depending on situation

Totally money well spent!

Is some sort of dongle needed as well? (I think I read that in here somewhere before)

Kleinacus · 10-09-2018, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cptobvious

I got both apps in the end. And paid for both - like ~$30 each. Totally worth every penny.

Check them out on the iPhone App Store - screen shots will give you a sense of what each can do.

In my own case:

Bimmercode:
1. Got rid of that STUPID legal disclaimer on head unit upon startup

2. Programmed mirrors to fold with both comfort access and long press on key fob

BimmerLink:

1. Have open flaps all the time and it sounds awesome!

2. Toggle between ASD on and off, depending on situation

Totally money well spent!

So Android household here so this question is more out of curiosity than anything. With the Bimmerlink setting the flaps to always be open, does it snap, crackle, pop in comfort or does the exhaust just sound deeper? I'm assuming the former.

warrenw · 10-09-2018, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Navigate to the following: > headunit > display options multimedia system > legal disclaimers.

Change it from "unknown value" to "not active"

I'll try that tonight! Also I tried holding lock for a few seconds and my mirrors folded in so I'm all good to go.

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Originally Posted by Shekels

Can I just confirm, Bimmercode will also be able to turn ASD off, you don't need Bimmerlink unless you want to switch it on and off regularly? Also, on a side note, why would you want to turn ASD back on?

My buddy said on his M2 that he couldn't code ASD off with the latest update with bimmercode, but bimmerlink worked. I was able to mess with ASD in both apps.

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

Is some sort of dongle needed as well? (I think I read that in here somewhere before)

Yes, bluetooth dongle is needed.

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Originally Posted by Kleinacus

So Android household here so this question is more out of curiosity than anything. With the Bimmerlink setting the flaps to always be open, does it snap, crackle, pop in comfort or does the exhaust just sound deeper? I'm assuming the former.

No crackles in comfort, it just sounds louder with the flaps open.

kmuk2005 · 10-09-2018, 08:09 AM

Sorry for the stupid question - complete rookie with this - but i just need to pay/download the app, buy an adaptor, pair them up and bingo - I can change the settings?

Do i need to keep the OBD adaptor plugged in forever or just when i need to change the settings? TIA!

cptobvious · 10-09-2018, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Shekels

Also, on a side note, why would you want to turn ASD back on?

I know that purists will always want ASD off. And I know I'll get flamed for this, but I'm a total noob, clearly not a purist, and I kind of like the sound. Otherwise, I feel like the car is as quiet as my 3-Series, and there are times when I want the sound, even though I know it's "fake."

I mean, sometimes, we like things even though we know they're fake, right? Here's a perfect example: There was this girl I went to high school with, named Melissa. She was pretty and all, but... you know, not out of this world or anything. She was all natural. Nothing fake about her. But, then, years later, I saw her again at a wedding, and she had gotten... some ASD done. And her ASD was spectacular! They were obviously fake, but I couldn't take my eyes off of them! Even though they were fake, the ASD made her truly "out of this world," somehow.

And I realize that maybe I don't want ASD all the time, but sometimes you just really, really like ASD.

_Ack_ · 10-09-2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kmuk2005

Sorry for the stupid question - complete rookie with this - but i just need to pay/download the app, buy an adaptor, pair them up and bingo - I can change the settings?

That is correct.

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Originally Posted by kmuk2005

Do i need to keep the OBD adaptor plugged in forever or just when i need to change the settings? TIA!

It only needs to be plugged in while using the app. You can remove it from the ODB after.

TTBear · 10-09-2018, 08:42 AM

This thread is super useful!

Thanks OP!

Two quick questions - has anybody used the Carista dongle for either Bimmercode or Bimmerlink?

Also, can one code off the automatic rev matching feature? It's maddening! I am no F1 race car driver, but I kind of pride myself on being able to heel and toe somewhat respectfully!

Thanks for the input, all!

Poochie · 10-09-2018, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

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Originally Posted by Shekels

Also, on a side note, why would you want to turn ASD back on?

I know that purists will always want ASD off. And I know I'll get flamed for this, but I'm a total noob, clearly not a purist, and I kind of like the sound. Otherwise, I feel like the car is as quiet as my 3-Series, and there are times when I want the sound, even though I know it's "fake."

I mean, sometimes, we like things even though we know they're fake, right? Here's a perfect example: There was this girl I went to high school with, named Melissa. She was pretty and all, but... you know, not out of this world or anything. She was all natural. Nothing fake about her. But, then, years later, I saw her again at a wedding, and she had gotten... some ASD done. And her ASD was spectacular! They were obviously fake, but I couldn't take my eyes off of them! Even though they were fake, the ASD made her truly "out of this world," somehow.

And I realize that maybe I don't want ASD all the time, but sometimes you just really, really like ASD.

That's a funny analogy..

In the newer iteration of ASD, its supposedly only 3% of 'silicone' sound pumped into the cabin.

It's more of a intake induction noise, than exhaust-like..

Personally, I don't find it intrusive at all.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/b...-m4-81872.html

https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/06/16/v...-sound-design/

cptobvious · 10-09-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TTBear

This thread is super useful!

Thanks OP!

Two quick questions - has anybody used the Carista dongle for either Bimmercode or Bimmerlink?

Also, can one code off the automatic rev matching feature? It's maddening! I am no F1 race car driver, but I kind of pride myself on being able to heel and toe somewhat respectfully!

Thanks for the input, all!

If there's a way to code out auto rev match, I certainly haven't found it. Given how much every purist hates the auto rev match feature, I'm certain that somebody would have found it by now. From what I understand, the ONLY way to turn it off is to turn off all stability control, etc.

Truly weird that BMW would do this. It would be easy enough for them to simply have a button that you could press and give anybody the ability to enjoy hell-and-toe, without the risks associated with having stability control off.

warrenw · 10-09-2018, 09:03 AM

I know I'm in the minority but I like it (auto rev match). Long time manual driver but I was never very good at rev matching, and this makes me a "pro." Plus less clutch wear.

cptobvious · 10-09-2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

That's a funny analogy..

In the newer iteration of ASD, its supposedly only 3% of 'silicone' sound pumped into the cabin.

It's more of a intake induction noise, than exhaust-like..

Personally, I don't find it intrusive at all.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/b...-m4-81872.html

https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/06/16/v...-sound-design/

Cool.

All joking aside, that second article actually points out something that I find ASD useful for. With ASD on, it gets really, really loud, and it's a simple heuristic for knowing when to upshift. In my 3-Series, I would always find myself unintentionally at redline, because the car's so damn quiet.

Again, I'm positive that I'll get flamed for this, there's probably something I'm doing wrong, and there's a "right" way to know when to upshift that doesn't rely on ASD... but, it's a way that a dummy like me can use and not blow up my engine!

Poochie · 10-09-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

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Originally Posted by TTBear

This thread is super useful!

Thanks OP!

Two quick questions - has anybody used the Carista dongle for either Bimmercode or Bimmerlink?

Also, can one code off the automatic rev matching feature? It's maddening! I am no F1 race car driver, but I kind of pride myself on being able to heel and toe somewhat respectfully!

Thanks for the input, all!

If there's a way to code out auto rev match, I certainly haven't found it. Given how much every purist hates the auto rev match feature, I'm certain that somebody would have found it by now. From what I understand, the ONLY way to turn it off is to turn off all stability control, etc.

Truly weird that BMW would do this. It would be easy enough for them to simply have a button that you could press and give anybody the ability to enjoy hell-and-toe, without the risks associated with having stability control off.

Decoding "Start Engine Without Clutch" in BimmerCode FEM module takes care of rev-matching in all modes..

But beware, it also disables the clutch pedal sensor and all its related features; (Hill assist, "clutch-control," ect).

Proctor750 · 10-09-2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

Decoding "Start Engine Without Clutch" in BimmerCode FEM module takes care of rev-matching in all modes..

But beware, it also disables the clutch pedal sensor and all its related features; (Hill assist, "anti-stall," ect).

Excellent!

So the android users are boned if they want to code out ASD. They will need to buy the bypass adapter no?

Poochie · 10-09-2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Proctor750

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Originally Posted by Poochie

Decoding "Start Engine Without Clutch" in BimmerCode FEM module takes care of rev-matching in all modes..

But beware, it also disables the clutch pedal sensor and all its related features; (Hill assist, "anti-stall," ect).

Excellent!

So the android users are boned if they want to code out ASD. They will need to buy the bypass adapter no?

The "Start Engine Without Clutch" is to disable rev-matching. Unrelated to ASD.

ASD has its own individual module in BimmerCode to switch it off, no need to buy a bypass cable.

I believe it is supported now by Android but I can't confirm it. I use an old, dedicated iPhone to code.

Proctor750 · 10-09-2018, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

The "Start Engine Without Clutch" is to disable rev-matching. Unrelated to ASD.

ASD has its own individual module in BimmerCode to switch it off, no need to buy a bypass cable.

I believe it is supported now by Android but I can't confirm it. I use an old, dedicated iPhone to code.

Yes, my "Excellent" was in response to the clutch as I despise the auto-rev match and can live without hill assist.

The next sentence was a general question because a few others in the thread commented that ASD cannot be removed via bimmercode and resorted to bimmer link which I can't get. (Never had an iphone - never will). I will give it a try in bimmercode when the car gets here I guess, maybe it work by then.

chmura · 10-09-2018, 10:41 AM

Where is the section to allow the door to open with one pull of the door handle and not two? I want to change this. I recently found out you can code it to one pull instead of two. I thought this was a mechanical and could not be changed.

Anyone know?

warrenw · 10-09-2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chmura

Where is the section to allow the door to open with one pull of the door handle and not two? I want to change this. I recently found out you can code it to one pull instead of two. I thought this was a mechanical and could not be changed.

Anyone know?

I haven’t tried it but I think that’s ‘door unlock on engine off’

doughboy · 10-10-2018, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by warrenw

I haven’t tried it but I think that’s ‘door unlock on engine off’

Yes, it is that on my M6.

Then as soon as you press engine stop it unlcocks the doors, so only one handle pull to get out.

Or just press the unlock button on the dash.

Or disable auto door lock.

The only reason you need 2 handle pulls is if the doors are locked, 1 to unlock, 1 to open.

boostm3 · 10-10-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Cool.

All joking aside, that second article actually points out something that I find ASD useful for. With ASD on, it gets really, really loud, and it's a simple heuristic for knowing when to upshift. In my 3-Series, I would always find myself unintentionally at redline, because the car's so damn quiet.

Again, I'm positive that I'll get flamed for this, there's probably something I'm doing wrong, and there's a "right" way to know when to upshift that doesn't rely on ASD... but, it's a way that a dummy like me can use and not blow up my engine!

That's what the Tach is for!

doughboy · 10-10-2018, 09:10 AM

You don't change gear by reading the tacho you "listen".

That is a prime design criteria for ASD to put back the sounds that drivers use where they have been muted by turbos and sound proofing and emissions systems etc.

cptobvious · 10-10-2018, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by boostm3

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Cool.

All joking aside, that second article actually points out something that I find ASD useful for. With ASD on, it gets really, really loud, and it's a simple heuristic for knowing when to upshift. In my 3-Series, I would always find myself unintentionally at redline, because the car's so damn quiet.

Again, I'm positive that I'll get flamed for this, there's probably something I'm doing wrong, and there's a "right" way to know when to upshift that doesn't rely on ASD... but, it's a way that a dummy like me can use and not blow up my engine!

That's what the Tach is for!

Dude, I have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time! I'm supposed to steer, press accelerator pedal, tell 5 year to stop kicking 2 year old, tell 2 year old, "Be quiet, you're talking too much," pretend to pay attention to my wife telling me to slow down, AND watch Tach at the same time???

Now that I think about it... I keep ASD on because it's loud enough to help drown out my wife and kids when they're in the car with me.

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