Mapping Sport Instrument Cluster Gauge to M Mode Buttons

Ravenseal · 06-27-2023, 01:17 PM

Does anyone know if there is a way to map the cluster gauge modes to the M buttons? It seems like if I want to switch my drive mode settings and change the cluster gauge to the "Sport" setting, I currently have to complete two sets of steps. Preferably, I'd love the car to just default to the Sport gauge cluster every time it turns on.

managerxxx · 06-27-2023, 01:24 PM

I think you'll find it was discussed in this thread as one of @JustimHemi's gripes. https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...light=M+button

dominoM · 06-27-2023, 02:50 PM

yeah pretty "awesome" how you get your settings/screens set up, and then BMW thinks it's best to reset to a default every time you restart. not sure if other high-end cars do this. first-world problems I guess.

Ma_Deuce · 06-28-2023, 10:18 AM

The "reason" sport display cant be mapped to the M buttons from what I was told by BMW is because it disables lane departure etc. GOOD. Ive wanted lane departure disabled since day 1 🤣

Ravenseal · 06-28-2023, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ma_Deuce

The "reason" sport display cant be mapped to the M buttons from what I was told by BMW is because it disables lane departure etc. GOOD. Ive wanted lane departure disabled since day 1 🤣

MDM also disables driver assistance I think, which you can map to the M buttons. Just silly excuses from BMW to be honest.

JustinHEMI · 06-28-2023, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ma_Deuce

The "reason" sport display cant be mapped to the M buttons from what I was told by BMW is because it disables lane departure etc. GOOD. Ive wanted lane departure disabled since day 1 🤣

If that's what they're saying then they're lying and just making shit up.

It was an oversight, plain and simple. Own it. Fix it.

JustinHEMI · 06-28-2023, 12:32 PM

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I’m hoping they crack the coding for these things soon.

I'm waiting patiently for bimmercode to release Idrive8 updates to see what it comes with. I have a list of things to suggest to them, such as this, but don't want to keep pestering them while they work. I'll wait to see what it can and can't do and suggest further improvements from there.

Ravenseal · 06-28-2023, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

I'm waiting patiently for bimmercode to release Idrive8 updates to see what it comes with. I have a list of things to suggest to them, such as this, but don't want to keep pestering them while they work. I'll wait to see what it can and can't do and suggest further improvements from there.

Speaking of bimmercode. Have you been able to code out fake engine noise?

JustinHEMI · 06-28-2023, 12:39 PM

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Speaking of bimmercode. Have you been able to code out fake engine noise?

I haven't tried that yet because I've read mixed results elsewhere.

M-2'ned · 06-28-2023, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenseal

Speaking of bimmercode. Have you been able to code out fake engine noise?

I like my fake engine noise, but concerned about wear and tear on my subwoofer!

M-2'ned · 06-28-2023, 03:49 PM

Ironically I also enjoy my start/stop feature which I thought would be the first thing I bypassed. Mileage is around 22-23mpg when I commute to work, 16-17mpg when on the streets.

Ravenseal · 06-28-2023, 03:52 PM

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Ironically I also enjoy my start/stop feature which I thought would be the first thing I bypassed. Mileage is around 22-23mpg when I commute to work, 16-17mpg when on the streets.

I didn’t even know auto start stop was a thing on modern manual cars. Scared me the first time I got to a light and the engine shut off. Thought I had managed to stall the engine and brick the car. Lmao.

ssgm1x · 10-20-2024, 06:24 PM

I believe it is now possible to code sport mode cluster display when enabling m1 or m2 buttons with Cando module that was just released a few months ago.
KiesMotorsports.com sells the module. You can code pretty much anything to what you like.

TallGibbs · 10-20-2024, 07:51 PM

Just to clarify what ssgm1x is saying: yes, I believe it is correct that you can "map" the gauge displays to the new CanDo module. I saw "map" because it is more like writing an Excel macro and you can have a one touch button essentially take the actions of multi buttons.

So you are not actually coding anything different; you are just writing a sequence of key strokes (button pushes).

MASHCT · 10-20-2024, 08:05 PM

I have the CanDO+ module & the change-to-sport display-to-M buttons works like a charm. Love it. BMW should have done that from the start.

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managerxxx Private First Class 148 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 430 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think you'll find it was discussed in this thread as one of @JustimHemi's gripes. https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...light=M+button
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dominoM Private Low Class 305 Rep 280 Posts Drives: G87 M2 ZB 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	yeah pretty "awesome" how you get your settings/screens set up, and then BMW thinks it's best to reset to a default every time you restart. not sure if other high-end cars do this. first-world problems I guess.
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Ma_Deuce New Member 18 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 23 BMW M2 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	The "reason" sport display cant be mapped to the M buttons from what I was told by BMW is because it disables lane departure etc. GOOD. Ive wanted lane departure disabled since day 1 🤣
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ssgm1x Captain 437 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i & 2018 M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cherry hill ,NJ iTrader: (0)	I believe it is now possible to code sport mode cluster display when enabling m1 or m2 buttons with Cando module that was just released a few months ago. KiesMotorsports.com sells the module. You can code pretty much anything to what you like. __________________ 2020 BMW M340ix Dravit Grey 2018 BMW M3 Alpine White
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TallGibbs Second Lieutenant 390 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 (coming Sep '24) Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: NJ-USA iTrader: (0)	Just to clarify what ssgm1x is saying: yes, I believe it is correct that you can "map" the gauge displays to the new CanDo module. I saw "map" because it is more like writing an Excel macro and you can have a one touch button essentially take the actions of multi buttons. So you are not actually coding anything different; you are just writing a sequence of key strokes (button pushes). __________________ Car History (oldest to newest): Accord, 318i, 330i, Prius, Prius, M2
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MASHCT Captain 1377 Rep 919 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW M2 BSM Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bloomfield, CT iTrader: (1)	I have the CanDO+ module & the change-to-sport display-to-M buttons works like a charm. Love it. BMW should have done that from the start. __________________ 2024 M2 \| BSM \| 6SPD \| Port-Installed M Perf HAS \| MAD Axle-back Exhaust \| MAD CAI with blue filters \| Dinan Midpipe \| Richland Forged RF-GT3R Wheels Brushed Competition Gold & machined face \| AudioControl D-6.1200 Amp & DSP \| CDT Audio ES Gold Fronts & Rear \| Morel BMW-Specific Subwoofers \| Lots of neat interior upgrades!
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