[aerokubectl]

Originally Posted by Poochie

I coded the rear view camera to allow it to activate at any speed or distance, so when I'm driving and some mouth-breather starts dangerously tailgating me; I switch the camera on..

I have a keen understanding on how the mind of a moron works, sort of like a feral animal; obvious self-preservation kicks in much quicker than logical reasoning, so the second they see the image of their vehicle on the iDrive screen, they assume they're being "recorded," and consequently fall back and stop tailgating.

Lmao! Idk if I'd see myself in your iDrive view but that's pretty hilarious

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by spetsnazos

Lmao! Idk if I'd see myself in your iDrive view but that's pretty hilarious

You could, the iDrive screen is dead center; my friends following me can see the name of what song I'm playing and beside, I personally tested the theory.

I actually caught on to this phenomenon by accident; I would notice people would stop tailgating me after awhile of persistent following. Then it dawn on me they think they are being recorded.

[RichardInVenice]

Just picked up my 2020 a few days ago, there’s a few obvious annoyances that it seems I can fix by coding, what’s the list of changes everyone thinks is worth doing?

For me I’m hoping I can update it to:

Folding mirrors when locking the car.
Radio off when opening the door.
CarPlay to full screen (seems I have to pay someone but worth it)

Other than that I would have to try the engine sound change to see if I prefer it or not. What else though is a nice fix?

One tiny flaw is the reach needed for the seat belt, any solutions for that?

The only other flaw I find is the lack of a handle in the middle of the door where you push to open it, the stock handle is too close to he door hinge there needs to be an extra handle or something you can grab in the middle of the door.

[M2C89]

Originally Posted by Poochie

If you accidentally close the trunk or your vehicle's battery is completely dead; use the metal key blade within the fob to "manually" open the door locks.

Pop the hood, connect a jumper pack with at least 500 CCA to the vehicle's power bridge and you can use the side of the fender for the ground clamp of the jumper pack.

With power now flowing directly to the vehicle, you can now start the vehicle to recharge the battery or open the trunk.

So there's literally no trunk button in the interior? So dumb lol

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by M2C89

So there's literally no trunk button in the interior? So dumb lol

Yea, It's been like that since the "E" series generation.

It's not as bad as it sounds, if you're resourceful and remember the steps to access and power the vehicle, you'll be fine.

I also have a CTEK battery charger and with a outlet in my garage, a dead battery or getting locked out of the vehicle or trunk is the least of my problems.


https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/01/28/b...ttery-charger/

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Poochie

Yea, It's been like that since the "E" series generation.

It's not as bad as it sounds, if you're resourceful and remember the steps to access and power the vehicle, you'll be fine.

I also have a CTEK battery charger and with a outlet in my garage, a dead battery or getting locked out of the vehicle or trunk is the least of my problems.


https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/01/28/b...ttery-charger/

Have had a CTEK battery charger for years (not the BMW rebranded one) and absolutely love it. Fully charge cars battery once a month to keep it healthy.

[Poochie]

The instruction manual within the iDrive has some cool videos.. So you don't have to read..

[WAY]

Originally Posted by Poochie

I coded the rear view camera to allow it to activate at any speed or distance, so when I'm driving and some mouth-breather starts dangerously tailgating me; I switch the camera on..

I have a keen understanding on how the mind of a moron works, sort of like a feral animal; obvious self-preservation kicks in much quicker than logical reasoning, so the second they see the image of their vehicle on the iDrive screen, they assume they're being "recorded," and consequently fall back and stop tailgating.

Haha thats pretty cool. I’ve never looked while following another M2, but is the screen clearly visible from the car behind?

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by M2C89

So there's literally no trunk button in the interior? So dumb lol

There is a trunk button in the car.... but if the power is dead, the trunk won't open because the button is electric. If you meant a manual release like in cheap cars, no there isn't.

[paradocs98]

Originally Posted by Poochie

I coded the rear view camera to allow it to activate at any speed or distance, so when I'm driving and some mouth-breather starts dangerously tailgating me; I switch the camera on..

I have a keen understanding on how the mind of a moron works, sort of like a feral animal; obvious self-preservation kicks in much quicker than logical reasoning, so the second they see the image of their vehicle on the iDrive screen, they assume they're being "recorded," and consequently fall back and stop tailgating.

This, sir, is genius. I will definitely look into this, as tailgating is an epidemic here in the NY metro area.

[Tag]

There is no manual release for the trunk so that you can secure your belongings. If someone breaks your window they won't be able to open the trunk.

Tip: You can further secure your trunk from being opened via the button or with the remote by flipping the lock switch located inside the glovebox, then use the physical key to lock the glovebox.

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by Tag

There is no manual release for the trunk so that you can secure your belongings. If someone breaks your window they won't be able to open the trunk.

Tip: You can further secure your trunk from being opened via the button or with the remote by flipping the lock switch located inside the glovebox, then use the physical key to lock the glovebox.

Than you, good post!

[aerokubectl]

Originally Posted by RichardInVenice

Just picked up my 2020 a few days ago, there’s a few obvious annoyances that it seems I can fix by coding, what’s the list of changes everyone thinks is worth doing?

For me I’m hoping I can update it to:

Folding mirrors when locking the car.
Radio off when opening the door.
CarPlay to full screen (seems I have to pay someone but worth it)

Other than that I would have to try the engine sound change to see if I prefer it or not. What else though is a nice fix?

One tiny flaw is the reach needed for the seat belt, any solutions for that?

The only other flaw I find is the lack of a handle in the middle of the door where you push to open it, the stock handle is too close to he door hinge there needs to be an extra handle or something you can grab in the middle of the door.

Idk I feel like closing the mirrors on lock sucks. I'm probably going to turn that off, I've had it coded on for the past 8 months...

The radio off thing was annoying too but I forget if that one had a trade off when I was coding and didn't turn it on.

Seatbelt reach is real, but you kind of get used to it

[msdss]

can anyone confirm that on the USDM version of the car, if you opt for the wireless charger, the USB ports serve as rapid chargers?

Someone said that above, and that would be the shit.

[samsamdar]

Originally Posted by Poochie

I coded the rear view camera to allow it to activate at any speed or distance, so when I'm driving and some mouth-breather starts dangerously tailgating me; I switch the camera on..

I have a keen understanding on how the mind of a moron works, sort of like a feral animal; obvious self-preservation kicks in much quicker than logical reasoning, so the second they see the image of their vehicle on the iDrive screen, they assume they're being "recorded," and consequently fall back and stop tailgating.

Ahaha I coded on my rear foglights just for tailgaters

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by samsamdar

Ahaha I coded on my rear foglights just for tailgaters

I beat you to that, I coded the rear fog light switch to turn on my reverse lights.

So when someone rides my ass, I wait until they get really close, hit the reverse light and scare the shit out of them.

I keep that one in my arsenal for that really special kind of asshole and don't use it too often 'cause I almost made some degenerate run off the road recently. Oh well..

[JL1002]

Originally Posted by RichardInVenice

One tiny flaw is the reach needed for the seat belt, any solutions for that?

Originally Posted by spetsnazos

Seatbelt reach is real, but you kind of get used to it

I don't have my M2C yet, but this is a common complaint for the F22. It's easier (in my M235, at least) to reach down and back with my left hand opposed to over my shoulder/across my body with my right.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by msdss

can anyone confirm that on the USDM version of the car, if you opt for the wireless charger, the USB ports serve as rapid chargers?

Someone said that above, and that would be the shit.

Yes, "Wireless Charging" gets two 3.0 USB high-speed outlets.

Standard is one is a 2.0 USB, which is capped at .5A.

Verified it through the coding parameters.

I would like some USC-C outlets but I saw that's standard on the M340i, so I guess I have to wait until the next generation.

[ryem3]

Tip:
MDM - M Dynamic Mode is limited traction control. I would note for the beginner that it is very limited traction control. You can almost do a burnout with it on. The car will get very sideways before traction control intervenes. I often drive with it on and I like it. However, a beginner could easily lose control. I find it's too limited, however it's the only sport mode the car has for traction control.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by Tag

There is no manual release for the trunk so that you can secure your belongings. If someone breaks your window they won't be able to open the trunk.

Tip: You can further secure your trunk from being opened via the button or with the remote by flipping the lock switch located inside the glovebox, then use the physical key to lock the glovebox.

Nice, you could hide a body in there and know it's secure..

hypothetically speaking, of course

[samsamdar]

Originally Posted by Poochie

I beat you to that, I coded the rear fog light switch to turn on my reverse lights.

So when someone rides my ass, I wait until they get really close, hit the reverse light and scare the shit out of them.

I keep that one in my arsenal for that really special kind of asshole and don't use it too often 'cause I almost made some degenerate run off the road recently. Oh well..

Are you serious??

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by samsamdar

Are you serious??

I sure did, the mapping was already there, I just had to do some trial and error to figure out the correct values.

I wish I could of code in some laser beams and a machine gun with a bandolier, to deter tailgaters but my reverse light scare has been working, thus far.

Just last night, someone on a 4 lane highway decided to tail just me, so kept randomly flicking on the reverse light and I got them retreat.

I really think it's the pretty design and sound attracts people to the vehicle and not so much hate.

I like staring at interesting vehicles also but I respect the driver and admire from a far, not try to get up in his ass, like a colonoscopy. People need to learn boundaries and not try to "Me too" other folks' property, on the expressway.