Power Button?

cawest19 · 06-15-2010, 07:52 PM

Forgive my ignorance here...I mean, I know what the button does. I can definitely feel the difference when its on vs when it's off. I'm just curious as to why it even exists, and if there is anything wrong with keeping it on all the time.

Sometimes I forget its on and I take off from a stop a lot faster than I'm meaning to. There are other times when I simply forget to turn it on. For instance, I passed a truck on the highway today and after passing I said to myself "dam, that would have been more fun if I had hit the power button".

Thanks in advance for you comments (and even criticisms).

BTW, I have an 08 e90 without the M-button/EDC (I bought it CPO and at the time the lack of this feature wasn't a "deal breaker")

gthal · 06-15-2010, 08:11 PM

Adjusts the throttle response. No extra power. With the Power button to Sport or Sport Plus, pushing the throttle becomes more sensitive and responsive... ie. you don't have to apply as much throttle.

I do drive with it on a lot. Mainly because the car is more responsive. But, with the pedal floored, I don't imagine the Power button has any impact because you are wide open either way.

Scoobe · 06-15-2010, 08:41 PM

Might improve MPG a little too? Since it's not as sensative, you won't be jacking the throttle as much.

My wifes GTS, without the "power" button (sport button on the Porsche) actually closes off the tuned exhaust and gets better MPG, as well as the remap of the throttle. It's pretty nice.

1sikbmr · 06-15-2010, 09:11 PM

i have the same set up and said the same exact thing. No tech is not a deal breaker for me. Besides the navi was added into the car anyways and that was my main concern because my last e60 530i had no navi and it really bites. I leave the power button on all the time. The only thing it does is change the throttle response so leaving it on shouldn't be a problem. The only time i take it off is when i have passengers because it takes off pretty hard from a stop. Oh and btw its a 6mt

Alex1911 · 06-15-2010, 09:48 PM

Since my 1200mi, I have it turned on as a default... I think the car drives much better and my gf noted that my shifts are much smoother (6 MT), I like the feel of the throttle response much better as well, just more in tune with each other.

JCtx · 06-15-2010, 11:36 PM

I drive with it on all the time (key dependent setting) because that matches the throttle response of my other cars. It's there to give you choices. I like choices

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GewoW · 06-16-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

I drive with it on all the time (key dependent setting) because that matches the throttle response of my other cars. It's there to give you choices. I like choices

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How do you set it to be on every time? I always turn it on when I get in.

jahdhami · 06-16-2010, 04:55 AM

change the power settings from your idrive. that way, you don’t have to switch it on every time you get in

Dntlvet · 06-16-2010, 07:15 AM

wow, lots of settings to choose from.

quality_sound · 06-16-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jahdhami

change the power settings from your idrive. that way, you don’t have to switch it on every time you get in

I changed my settings and I still have to turn it on every time I start the car. Is there something I missed in the manual?

klammer · 06-16-2010, 09:35 AM

its a key dependent setting, can set it to your key...

Georgeair · 06-16-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by quality_sound

I changed my settings and I still have to turn it on every time I start the car. Is there something I missed in the manual?

Not the M settings, but a different menu for key dependent settings.

FredVMI · 06-16-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by gthal

Adjusts the throttle response. No extra power. With the Power button to Sport or Sport Plus, pushing the throttle becomes more sensitive and responsive... ie. you don't have to apply as much throttle.

I do drive with it on a lot. Mainly because the car is more responsive. But, with the pedal floored, I don't imagine the Power button has any impact because you are wide open either way.

Perfect response!

mkoesel · 06-16-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FredVMI

Perfect response!

With one tiny note - the OP does not have Sport Plus Power (and in fact, the power button itself does not support that mode) since he does not have MDrive. But that's a nitpick.

audioMeth · 06-16-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgeair

Not the M settings, but a different menu for key dependent settings.

and where is this i have idrive, searched everywhere, and found nothing. i wouldn't mind setting my steering to sport all the time as well.

M3ltdown · 06-16-2010, 12:49 PM

AFAIK, there is no way to have POWER on all the time through the idrive... the only area in the idrive that allows changes to the POWER setting is the M button settings. Unless there is something new for 2010/2011 M3s.

audioMeth · 06-16-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by darwin316

AFAIK, there is no way to have POWER on all the time through the idrive... the only area in the idrive that allows changes to the POWER setting is the M button settings. Unless there is something new for 2010/2011 M3s.

i have a 2011, nothing there. i did however just switch the power button on and it illuminates when i start the ignition.

M3ltdown · 06-16-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nuespeedgti

i have a 2011, nothing there. i did however just switch the power button on and it illuminates when i start the ignition.

I just went into the garage and:
-inserted the keyfob (I have CA but decided to plug it in for this)
-started the car
-pressed the "Power" button
-turned off car
-restarted car and the Power is disabled again.

So for my car, the current setting of the Power button is not saved to the keyfob.

Georgeair · 06-16-2010, 01:28 PM

I missed that you don't have M-Drive. Without that, this menu option apparently doesn't exist.

In mine the Key-Dependent Settings are under the main menu, under M Settings.

Sorry - looks like you're pushing daily!

IbanezGod · 06-16-2010, 01:46 PM

looking foward to the m-button!!!!

audioMeth · 06-16-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darwin316

I just went into the garage and:
-inserted the keyfob (I have CA but decided to plug it in for this)
-started the car
-pressed the "Power" button
-turned off car
-restarted car and the Power is disabled again.

So for my car, the current setting of the Power button is not saved to the keyfob.

ok i just went to the garage as this was really getting to me.

-switch ignition on. doesn't need to be running
-in iDrive go to the settings
-go to M-drive (press down so the m-drive settings are listed)
-now press the options button
-set power and edc function

***sorry i was messing with it late last night and somehow forgot i even did it that way

M3ltdown · 06-16-2010, 02:03 PM

But that just sets the settings for the M-Drive...so you still have to push the M-Drive button since that doesn't stay on once the car is turned off and turned back on....right?

I thought we were talking about a way to have that Power setting be always ON, (at least separate from the M drive).

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cawest19 Livin' the M life 13 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ iTrader: (0)	Power Button? Forgive my ignorance here...I mean, I know what the button does. I can definitely feel the difference when its on vs when it's off. I'm just curious as to why it even exists, and if there is anything wrong with keeping it on all the time. Sometimes I forget its on and I take off from a stop a lot faster than I'm meaning to. There are other times when I simply forget to turn it on. For instance, I passed a truck on the highway today and after passing I said to myself "dam, that would have been more fun if I had hit the power button". Thanks in advance for you comments (and even criticisms). BTW, I have an 08 e90 without the M-button/EDC (I bought it CPO and at the time the lack of this feature wasn't a "deal breaker")
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gthal Major General 1903 Rep 5,678 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Adjusts the throttle response. No extra power. With the Power button to Sport or Sport Plus, pushing the throttle becomes more sensitive and responsive... ie. you don't have to apply as much throttle. I do drive with it on a lot. Mainly because the car is more responsive. But, with the pedal floored, I don't imagine the Power button has any impact because you are wide open either way. __________________ 2020 X3 M40i \| Black \| Current DD 2020 C8 Corvette \| Z51 \| Torch Red ... built and waiting for delivery 2016 M2 \| Long Beach Blue \| 6MT 2015 M4 \| Austin Yellow \| DCT 2012 MB C63AMG \| 2011 E92 M3 \| 2010 E92 M3
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Scoobe Lieutenant 19 Rep 562 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan SSII/SN/DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [10.00]	Might improve MPG a little too? Since it's not as sensative, you won't be jacking the throttle as much. My wifes GTS, without the "power" button (sport button on the Porsche) actually closes off the tuned exhaust and gets better MPG, as well as the remap of the throttle. It's pretty nice.
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1sikbmr Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,329 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	i have the same set up and said the same exact thing. No tech is not a deal breaker for me. Besides the navi was added into the car anyways and that was my main concern because my last e60 530i had no navi and it really bites. I leave the power button on all the time. The only thing it does is change the throttle response so leaving it on shouldn't be a problem. The only time i take it off is when i have passengers because it takes off pretty hard from a stop. Oh and btw its a 6mt __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
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Alex1911 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 210 Posts Drives: M3 Sedan 2011 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Since my 1200mi, I have it turned on as a default... I think the car drives much better and my gf noted that my shifts are much smoother (6 MT), I like the feel of the throttle response much better as well, just more in tune with each other.
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	I drive with it on all the time (key dependent setting) because that matches the throttle response of my other cars. It's there to give you choices. I like choices .
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jahdhami Enlisted Member 9 Rep 37 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oman iTrader: (0)	change the power settings from your idrive. that way, you don’t have to switch it on every time you get in
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Dntlvet Dntlvet 11 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 10 M3 Sedan,13 GT-R BE,13 Pors Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	wow, lots of settings to choose from.
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klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	its a key dependent setting, can set it to your key...
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M3ltdown Master Chief 19 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 09 e90 M3 JzB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	AFAIK, there is no way to have POWER on all the time through the idrive... the only area in the idrive that allows changes to the POWER setting is the M button settings. Unless there is something new for 2010/2011 M3s.
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Georgeair Captain 80 Rep 803 Posts Drives: '08 Melbourne E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, MS iTrader: (2)	I missed that you don't have M-Drive. Without that, this menu option apparently doesn't exist. In mine the Key-Dependent Settings are under the main menu, under M Settings. Sorry - looks like you're pushing daily! __________________ Objects in mirror are slower than they appear.
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IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	looking foward to the m-button!!!! __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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M3ltdown Master Chief 19 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 09 e90 M3 JzB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	But that just sets the settings for the M-Drive...so you still have to push the M-Drive button since that doesn't stay on once the car is turned off and turned back on....right? I thought we were talking about a way to have that Power setting be always ON, (at least separate from the M drive).
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