[M3coco]

I can activate m1 or m2 mode before the car starts, so the valves are open upon starting the car (waiting for the arrival of my valve controller to come in)

Three times clicking "lock" on my fob starts the car

ACC is amazing on the highway

Anyone else figure out something cool recently?

[Dr.Deep]

There is already a big thread about that

What did you discover about your G8X today? https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1894993

[M3coco]

Lol sorry I'm late to the game

[nikolarn]

Originally Posted by M3coco

I can activate m1 or m2 mode before the car starts, so the valves are open upon starting the car (waiting for the arrival of my valve controller to come in)

Three times clicking "lock" on my fob starts the car

ACC is amazing on the highway

Anyone else figure out something cool recently?

I believe clicking "lock" three times doesn't start all cars in general but only those that have it equipped? I just bought a G80 M3 Competition xDrive, I have to check tomorrow if that works

[M3coco]

Originally Posted by nikolarn

I believe clicking "lock" three times doesn't start all cars in general but only those that have it equipped? I just bought a G80 M3 Competition xDrive, I have to check tomorrow if that works

If you have the executive package, you most likely have the remote start. Just make sure that you go into the options in the idrive, and set it to active, otherwise it will not work.

[Jim B]

Originally Posted by M3coco

If you have the executive package, you most likely have the remote start. Just make sure that you go into the options in the idrive, and set it to active, otherwise it will not work.

Manual transmission cars do not get remote start.

[Asmedbeats]

I am very OCD about when I open my windows. I want them all lined up and opened the same amount. Learned that I can ask myBMW to open all of them half way! Love it!!

[LuckyBrand]

Originally Posted by Asmedbeats

I am very OCD about when I open my windows I want them all lined up and opened the same amount. Learned that I can ask myBMW to open all of them half way! Love it!!

I've gotta try this one now lol.

[Anderson11]

Holding shift up or down paddles will sequentially shift car up or down. No more single pull to up shift or down shift.

[TrentMeister]

Originally Posted by Anderson11

Holding shift up or down paddles will sequentially shift car up or down. No more single pull to up shift or down shift.

Wait what do you mean?

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by Anderson11

Holding shift up or down paddles will sequentially shift car up or down. No more single pull to up shift or down shift.

I read this 10 times and i still have no idea what this means

[BIGW0RM]

I think he means if you just hold whatever shifter you want down, it will keep dropping/raising gear by gear until you let go.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Gotcha. Ya holding the down paddle selects the lowest available gear. Pretty cool

[chris3g]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

I think he means if you just hold whatever shifter you want down, it will keep dropping/raising gear by gear until you let go.

It doesn’t do that though. Holding the left paddle shifts immediately to the lowest possible gear and holding the right paddle puts the transmission to D mode.

[omaralt]

Originally Posted by Asmedbeats

I am very OCD about when I open my windows. I want them all lined up and opened the same amount. Learned that I can ask myBMW to open all of them half way! Love it!!

you can do this from the myBMW app?

[HawkeyeG80]

Originally Posted by omaralt

you can do this from the myBMW app?

No, they’re referring to the Siri type assistant built into the car. She can also adjust most settings (A/C, seat heater, etc).

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by chris3g

It doesn’t do that though. Holding the left paddle shifts immediately to the lowest possible gear and holding the right paddle puts the transmission to D mode.

Oh I see. I havent tried. It use to be that you had to have your pedal mashed 100% for it to "kick down" and drop multiple gears. I'll have to try it.

Thanks for the education. I learn something new about this car a lot..lol.

[chris3g]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

Oh I see. I havent tried. It use to be that you had to have your pedal mashed 100% for it to "kick down" and drop multiple gears. I'll have to try it.

Thanks for the education. I learn something new about this car a lot..lol.

it still has the kickdown, but that works in D mode. once you touch the paddle then you are in temporary S mode and the kickdown no longer does anything.

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by chris3g

it still has the kickdown, but that works in D mode. once you touch the paddle then you are in temporary S mode and the kickdown no longer does anything.

huh. interesting. I'm going to try all of this. To be honest, I just cruise mine. I'm a boring driver these days...lol.

I remember my 991.2 porsche had PDK kick down, and then they did a car update that removed it and forced us to use D mode. I use to use kickdown in my 911 all the time. I was mad when they took it away.

Interesting to see BMW seems to have the same setup now.

[Anderson11]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

I think he means if you just hold whatever shifter you want down, it will keep dropping/raising gear by gear until you let go.

Correct.....

[Bimmer100_]

Originally Posted by Asmedbeats

I am very OCD about when I open my windows. I want them all lined up and opened the same amount. Learned that I can ask myBMW to open all of them half way! Love it!!

Lol. I’m so OCD that I don’t even open my windows cause of the dust that will go inside

[Asmedbeats]

Originally Posted by Bimmer100_

Lol. I’m so OCD that I don’t even open my windows cause of the dust that will go inside

I’m right there with you buddy. Got my car Nov 2022 and only now really drove with them open. I was like f it it’s a beautiful day and I wanted to really hear the car. Totally worth it.