Great steering for all OG/LCI M2!!! :-)

babym2 · 08-15-2019, 10:23 PM

my dealer wants to charge me 250 to update my cars software, is this normal?

widetyres · 08-16-2019, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by babym2

my dealer wants to charge me 250 to update my cars software, is this normal?

My dealer charged an hour's labour

skillz1318 · 08-17-2019, 07:23 AM

Tell them you have Bluetooth issues. Common problem on earlier versions. May update for free as part of warranty.

Bee Pee · 08-21-2019, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by widetyres

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Originally Posted by babym2

my dealer wants to charge me 250 to update my cars software, is this normal?

My dealer charged an hour's labour

W-tyres- use one of the attached photos and say to yr dealer that yr idrive randomly shuts down and comes up displaying no signal in orange font.

You've had to reset idrive to restore functionality....

widetyres · 08-21-2019, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

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Originally Posted by widetyres

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Originally Posted by babym2

my dealer wants to charge me 250 to update my cars software, is this normal?

My dealer charged an hour's labour

W-tyres- use one of the attached photos and say to yr dealer that yr idrive randomly shuts down and comes up displaying no signal in orange font.

You've had to reset idrive to restore functionality....

Cheers BP!

The time I paid was ages ago - the most recent update was done at the end of warranty check - I don't think they did it out of the goodness of their hearts though, but because they were investigating a random wiper issue.

Infamus · 08-23-2019, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

W-tyres- use one of the attached photos and say to yr dealer that yr idrive randomly shuts down and comes up displaying no signal in orange font.

You've had to reset idrive to restore functionality....

that is awesome

F87EVO · 08-25-2019, 02:08 PM

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I'm not sure that's standard in the US?

My dealers wants $140

My dealer wants 250 for an oil change because it's an M (n55).

I told them that ridiculous. Won't budge though.

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Originally Posted by akkando

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Originally Posted by matty_f

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Originally Posted by akkando

I'm not sure that's standard in the US?

My dealers wants $140

My dealer wants 250 for an oil change because it's an M (n55).

I told them that ridiculous. Won't budge though.

what oil the N55 M2 uses? Is it the same as s55 or the normal n55 ?

AndrewC1989 · 08-25-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueF87M2

what oil the N55 M2 uses?

Red Line 5W30. Same as S55.

akkando · 08-25-2019, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueF87M2

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Originally Posted by akkando

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Originally Posted by matty_f

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Originally Posted by akkando

I'm not sure that's standard in the US?

My dealers wants $140

My dealer wants 250 for an oil change because it's an M (n55).

I told them that ridiculous. Won't budge though.

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Originally Posted by akkando

Quote:

Originally Posted by matty_f

Quote:

Originally Posted by akkando

I'm not sure that's standard in the US?

My dealers wants $140

My dealer wants 250 for an oil change because it's an M (n55).

I told them that ridiculous. Won't budge though.

what oil the N55 M2 uses? Is it the same as s55 or the normal n55 ?

I believe same oil. In my area BMW recommends a 0w-30. I think you could go heavier if you wanted.

F87EVO · 08-25-2019, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by akkando

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Originally Posted by BlueF87M2

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Originally Posted by akkando

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Originally Posted by matty_f

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Originally Posted by akkando

I'm not sure that's standard in the US?

My dealers wants $140

My dealer wants 250 for an oil change because it's an M (n55).

I told them that ridiculous. Won't budge though.

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Originally Posted by akkando

Quote:

Originally Posted by matty_f

Quote:

Originally Posted by akkando

I'm not sure that's standard in the US?

My dealers wants $140

My dealer wants 250 for an oil change because it's an M (n55).

I told them that ridiculous. Won't budge though.

what oil the N55 M2 uses? Is it the same as s55 or the normal n55 ?

I believe same oil. In my area BMW recommends a 0w-30. I think you could go heavier if you wanted.

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Originally Posted by akkando

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Originally Posted by BlueF87M2

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Originally Posted by akkando

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Originally Posted by matty_f

Quote:

Originally Posted by akkando

I'm not sure that's standard in the US?

My dealers wants $140

My dealer wants 250 for an oil change because it's an M (n55).

I told them that ridiculous. Won't budge though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akkando

Quote:

Originally Posted by matty_f

Quote:

Originally Posted by akkando

I'm not sure that's standard in the US?

My dealers wants $140

My dealer wants 250 for an oil change because it's an M (n55).

I told them that ridiculous. Won't budge though.

what oil the N55 M2 uses? Is it the same as s55 or the normal n55 ?

I believe same oil. In my area BMW recommends a 0w-30. I think you could go heavier if you wanted.

So in each area , each dealer uses their own oil?

bee500 · 04-18-2020, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by widetyres

Hi,

My car went onto the dealer for it's end of warranty check and had it's software updated - when it went in, it was actually coded for "F087CS" steering, which I have been a big fan of. When driving afterwards the steering felt slightly improved in terms of feel but largely the same - I was a little surprised at this, as I thought a software update would clear all settings.

I then had the laptop plugged into the car today and noticed that the car was actually on "F087" coding for steering! BMW seem to have been unexpectedly generous and updated all the M2's with great steering.

I then went on to do a couple of back to back test drives with the F087 and F087CS coding options. They are very close, but I actually prefer the F087 option - in Sport+ the steering is slightly lighter and as a result has more feel.

:-)

If steering feel is your thing though, try the F087 option and turn off the DSC - wow, that is great steering - weighty, but dripping with feel.

Curious what software update did these changes happen on. Wondering if I already have this update or do I need to get my software updated. This is my current software version...

widetyres · 04-18-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bee500

Quote:

Originally Posted by widetyres

Hi,

My car went onto the dealer for it's end of warranty check and had it's software updated - when it went in, it was actually coded for "F087CS" steering, which I have been a big fan of. When driving afterwards the steering felt slightly improved in terms of feel but largely the same - I was a little surprised at this, as I thought a software update would clear all settings.

I then had the laptop plugged into the car today and noticed that the car was actually on "F087" coding for steering! BMW seem to have been unexpectedly generous and updated all the M2's with great steering.

I then went on to do a couple of back to back test drives with the F087 and F087CS coding options. They are very close, but I actually prefer the F087 option - in Sport+ the steering is slightly lighter and as a result has more feel.

:-)

If steering feel is your thing though, try the F087 option and turn off the DSC - wow, that is great steering - weighty, but dripping with feel.

Curious what software update did these changes happen on. Wondering if I already have this update or do I need to get my software updated. This is my current software version...

You need approximately ISTEP F020-19-03-530 or later. So from March 2019. Yours looks older.

bee500 · 04-18-2020, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by widetyres

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Originally Posted by bee500

Quote:

Originally Posted by widetyres

Hi,

My car went onto the dealer for it's end of warranty check and had it's software updated - when it went in, it was actually coded for "F087CS" steering, which I have been a big fan of. When driving afterwards the steering felt slightly improved in terms of feel but largely the same - I was a little surprised at this, as I thought a software update would clear all settings.

I then had the laptop plugged into the car today and noticed that the car was actually on "F087" coding for steering! BMW seem to have been unexpectedly generous and updated all the M2's with great steering.

I then went on to do a couple of back to back test drives with the F087 and F087CS coding options. They are very close, but I actually prefer the F087 option - in Sport+ the steering is slightly lighter and as a result has more feel.

:-)

If steering feel is your thing though, try the F087 option and turn off the DSC - wow, that is great steering - weighty, but dripping with feel.

Curious what software update did these changes happen on. Wondering if I already have this update or do I need to get my software updated. This is my current software version...

You need approximately ISTEP F020-19-03-530 or later. So from March 2019. Yours looks older.

Ok thanks. Looks like I'll be scheduling a service appointment to have those buggy apps fixed lol!

longbeachbluem2 · 04-21-2020, 08:37 AM

Going in for 3 year service soon. Is it actually included in the last maintenance service and/or is it worth asking for them to update (citing phone connectivity) or "dont fix what isn't broken"...

Nezil · 04-21-2020, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by longbeachbluem2

Going in for 3 year service soon. Is it actually included in the last maintenance service and/or is it worth asking for them to update (citing phone connectivity) or "dont fix what isn't broken"...

I-Step updates don't happen unless there is a recall and / or problem. As I said, it might also be unnecessary. If the modules' software hasn't changed between yours and the latest, you won't get any benefit.

You could also do the update yourself... not that difficult once you've downloaded the files.

samsamdar · 04-21-2020, 11:40 PM

Wanted to pitch in and share my experience with this mod; got the iStep update and had the car coded to F87 CS and I do feel an improvement! Steering is more accurate and the intervention is less twitchy. Overall its a minor improvement over OG LCI M2 and a major improvement over the OG pre-LCI M2.

3t3p · 04-22-2020, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by samsamdar

Wanted to pitch in and share my experience with this mod; got the iStep update and had the car coded to F87 CS and I do feel an improvement! Steering is more accurate and the intervention is less twitchy. Overall its a minor improvement over OG LCI M2 and a major improvement over the OG pre-LCI M2.

I fall into the pre LCI camp. Given current pandemic Thor Flasher is a way of doing it. But then I can't even enjoy the car on the back roads so seems pointless.

AndrewC1989 · 04-22-2020, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 3t3p

I fall into the pre LCI camp. Given current pandemic Thor Flasher is a way of doing it. But then I can't even enjoy the car on the back roads so seems pointless.

Thor flasher is great. Just make sure to use an enet cable with a phone adapter instead of their wireless dongle. Much much faster and little to no risk of a dropped connection. Same thing with bimmercode.

Bee Pee · 04-24-2020, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

Thor flasher is great. Just make sure to use an enet cable with a phone adapter instead of their wireless dongle. Much much faster and little to no risk of a dropped connection. Same thing with bimmercode.

Is above advice re wired connection also relevant for iOS as well now ?

AndrewC1989 · 04-24-2020, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Is above advice re wired connection also relevant for iOS as well now ?

Yes, I use an iPhone

Just need a lightning to enet adapter like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dabozo · 04-25-2020, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Is above advice re wired connection also relevant for iOS as well now ?

Yes, I use an iPhone

Just need a lightning to enet adapter like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

Andrew I found the same adapter however it looks like it's the previous version (iOS 11). You foresee any issues? The one u recommended does not show up on Canadian amazon.

Also, any reco on enet cable....seem to be a dime a dozen.

Thanks!

AndrewC1989 · 04-25-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dabozo

Andrew I found the same adapter however it looks like it's the previous version (iOS 11). You foresee any issues? The one u recommended does not show up on Canadian amazon.

Also, any reco on enet cable....seem to be a dime a dozen.

Thanks!

I would do the current version just to be safe. Should be on eBay if not amazon. Worst case scenario I can buy it and mail it to you and you can Venmo or PayPal me when you get it.

This is the enet cable I have:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CUUYB3E...p_mob_ap_share

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