Do you always drive in M Mode?

mkoesel · 08-08-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by xfactor

Hello friends, I don't always drive the M3, but when I do; I prefer to drive it in the M mode.

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Originally Posted by J08M3

It's funny how many of you think the m button is magical

or only for special occasions or open roads

///Marketing works.

Malakas · 08-08-2011, 07:01 AM

I would say I'm in M-mode 90% of time (never when raining or damp).

My setting on a 6mt are mainly for MDM and steering feel. I keep the "power" button off.

I tried power on Vs off and while it's definitely more peppy with the snappier throttle I don't feel it's very linear with surges occurring unintentionally sometimes. Plus, with the power to normal you really have to put the pedal down to get max acceleration - since I typically am under 50% throttle it makes it feel like there is some extra when you really are on it!

J08M3 · 08-08-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

///Marketing works.

+1

Bruce AaLee · 08-09-2011, 03:32 PM

How much does the M mode effect the drive-ability of a DCT car? Particularly at low speeds.

I have my M button set to the highest performance levels but if I'm driving around the city I'll usually leave it off. I find it hard to drive the car smoothly off the line unless I'm being super careful or accelerating hard.

Mark's M · 08-09-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

Never when the car is cold or when the roads are wet. Otherwise, yes. All the time. You will get used to it. Just keep driving.

Current settings:

Steering: normal
Edc: Normal
Power: Sport Plus
Dsc: MDM

Ditto - much more engaging with these settings

kscarrol · 08-10-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

Yes, first thing I do when I get in the car. It's annoying that my '11 w/ M button won't leave car with POWER button setting memorized on key like my '08 did without button. Stupid feature, but I prefer the sensitivity of the gas pedal with it on, so it's an extra step when I get in the car.

Do you have iDrive? If so, when in the M Drive menu push the iDrive knob to the right and that will bring up a menu for M Key setting (or something to that effect!) In there you can set the default for the Power button on or off and you cna set the EDC default to comfort, normal or sport...

sameh · 08-10-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Quote:

Originally Posted by xfactor

Hello friends, I don't always drive the M3, but when I do; I prefer to drive it in the M mode.

Quote:

Originally Posted by J08M3

It's funny how many of you think the m button is magical

or only for special occasions or open roads

///Marketing works.

I'm surprised this thread still active. If it wasn't for MDM, I may not use M button at all. Everything I need to change can be done WITHOUT the need for M button (well except for sport plus throttle and sport steering which I don't care for at all, almost useless or a gimmick).
And why do people call it M "mode"?

Nine · 08-10-2011, 08:53 AM

Rarely in M mode, usually just power button on and S5, EDC on Sport mode.

If I get to a track, it will be a different story.

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Originally Posted by xfactor

Hello friends, I don't always drive the M3, but when I do; I prefer to drive it in the M mode.

J08M3 · 08-10-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Do you have iDrive? If so, when in the M Drive menu push the iDrive knob to the right and that will bring up a menu for M Key setting (or something to that effect!) In there you can set the default for the Power button on or off and you cna set the EDC default to comfort, normal or sport...

I don't have idrive and didn't need it to do so on my 08 either

kscarrol · 08-10-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

I don't have idrive and didn't need it to do so on my 08 either

Gotcha! Not sure why the previous setting is not being saved for your key. Supposed to be according to the manual but obviously not working as advertised...

J08M3 · 08-10-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Gotcha! Not sure why the previous setting is not being saved for your key. Supposed to be according to the manual but obviously not working as advertised...

I know, not sure if there's an issue with my car, or it's supposed to be this way now

e46e92love · 08-10-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ASGM3

not always .. its like a special treat

1......I pick my times when to get on her and when to let her chill.

Cheers,
e46e92

e46e92love · 08-10-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

It's funny how many of you think the m button is magical

or only for special occasions or open roads

It's funny when people are condescending thinking their opinion is fact.

Cheers,
e46e92

spiff · 08-10-2011, 12:27 PM

I do day-to-day stuff without M, but flick it on when I want to slap a grin on my face (not that it isn't already there to begin with).

With POWER on, I actually find the throttle to be a lot more controllable, and I like that there is so much more response with little input.

My M Settings:

Power: On
EDC: Sport
DSC: Off

I think I'm missing something there, but I have it at the most aggressive settings.

I like my 4-3 downshifts and 3-2's a lot more with POWER on. Love it! wop WOP.

Technic · 08-12-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

I know, not sure if there's an issue with my car, or it's supposed to be this way now

It is supposed to be exactly as it was since introduction:

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The selected program is stored for the remote
control currently in use and is reactivated the
next time the engine is started.

Either something is wrong with the key that you are using or both keys, or something happened with the software load in your car that it is not updating the keys with your Personal Profile entries/changes.

J08M3 · 08-12-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Technic

It is supposed to be exactly as it was since introduction:

Either something is wrong with the key that you are using or both keys, or something happened with the software load in your car that it is not updating the keys with your Personal Profile entries/changes.

Hmmmm gonna have to get this looked at by dealer. It's definitely not working right then if settings should be stored on key.

jqsmooth · 04-28-2014, 08:02 PM

I don't drive with M mode on most of time, but tonight the car felt especially sluggish without it. So, I put it on and I was like "holy shit, why don't I drive it with the damn thing on ALL the time?" After almost 3 years, it still puts a smile on my face. WOW!

jwaggen · 04-28-2014, 08:09 PM

Yes.

OK seriously - M mode turns on MDM and puts the steering into sport in my M3. Nothing else (my frail back doesn't really see the point of the active dampeners). I then manually control the power button -- Sport + when I'm feeling blippy, but off (Normal) when driving around town.

MDM stays on in the wet too. I'm pretty careful, and so far I like extra squirrreliness MDM affords at low speeds. It manages to reign me in whenever I get too exuberant, especially at higher speeds

Does anyone have an experience where MDM (US tune) has gotten them into trouble?

JabzSA · 04-29-2014, 01:23 PM

on special occasions, after foreplay..when shes hot and ready...

Boo-E · 04-30-2014, 10:13 PM

Screw gas prices lol. I drive mostly with it on and sorta aggressively.

youngnastyman · 05-06-2014, 12:53 PM

lol this is an OLD thread... almost 3 years later and now i have mastered my craft of the 6MT. I Keep the power on Sport all the time and kick on the Mdrive for particular turns I want to take with the tighter suspension.

LittleBlueBMW · 05-06-2014, 01:24 PM

I only drive in M mode... why would one not? Have to learn to master the car sometime, why not on the street? I tried the M5 without the M modes when commuting, not a lick of difference on gas consumption.

08-08-2011, 07:01 AM	#46
Malakas Lieutenant 470 Rep 454 Posts Drives: 2020 M2c Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I would say I'm in M-mode 90% of time (never when raining or damp). My setting on a 6mt are mainly for MDM and steering feel. I keep the "power" button off. I tried power on Vs off and while it's definitely more peppy with the snappier throttle I don't feel it's very linear with surges occurring unintentionally sometimes. Plus, with the power to normal you really have to put the pedal down to get max acceleration - since I typically am under 50% throttle it makes it feel like there is some extra when you really are on it! __________________ Ride: 2020 F87 M2C, 6MT Drive: Nine-Four Motorsports Before: 2013 - 3.8L GTR, first DCT 2012 - 5.2L R8 v10, 6MT 2011 - 4.0L E92 M3, 6MT
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Bruce AaLee Private First Class 34 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (3)	How much does the M mode effect the drive-ability of a DCT car? Particularly at low speeds. I have my M button set to the highest performance levels but if I'm driving around the city I'll usually leave it off. I find it hard to drive the car smoothly off the line unless I'm being super careful or accelerating hard.
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08-10-2011, 12:27 PM	#58
spiff The Dr 71 Rep 169 Posts Drives: M20 Saloon, F800S Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westlake Village, CA iTrader: (0)	I do day-to-day stuff without M, but flick it on when I want to slap a grin on my face (not that it isn't already there to begin with). With POWER on, I actually find the throttle to be a lot more controllable, and I like that there is so much more response with little input. My M Settings: Power: On EDC: Sport DSC: Off I think I'm missing something there, but I have it at the most aggressive settings. I like my 4-3 downshifts and 3-2's a lot more with POWER on. Love it! wop WOP. __________________ 2013 M5 - Manual "You gotta fix the nut behind the wheel before you fix the bolts on the car"
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04-28-2014, 08:02 PM	#61
jqsmooth Captain 160 Rep 773 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	I don't drive with M mode on most of time, but tonight the car felt especially sluggish without it. So, I put it on and I was like "holy shit, why don't I drive it with the damn thing on ALL the time?" After almost 3 years, it still puts a smile on my face. WOW! __________________ 2008 E64 M6 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red - 145k and Totaled. 2012 Toyota Prius C - 145k and Totaled. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totaled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP.
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jwaggen Private 6 Rep 91 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NJ/westchester iTrader: (0)	Yes. OK seriously - M mode turns on MDM and puts the steering into sport in my M3. Nothing else (my frail back doesn't really see the point of the active dampeners). I then manually control the power button -- Sport + when I'm feeling blippy, but off (Normal) when driving around town. MDM stays on in the wet too. I'm pretty careful, and so far I like extra squirrreliness MDM affords at low speeds. It manages to reign me in whenever I get too exuberant, especially at higher speeds Does anyone have an experience where MDM (US tune) has gotten them into trouble? __________________ E92 M3 6MT ZCP Last edited by jwaggen; 04-28-2014 at 08:11 PM.. Reason: Forgot suspension settings since I don't use them
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JabzSA Private First Class 73 Rep 139 Posts Drives: '13 MW 6MT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Richmond iTrader: (0)	on special occasions, after foreplay..when shes hot and ready... __________________ '13 M3, Mineral White, 6MT (back to my addiction) '15 991.1 GT3 (sold) '77 911s, Targa Red, Coupe (sold under duress) '13 M3, Melbourne Red, ZCP(sold) '08 M3, Space Grey (sold)
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Boo-E Lieutenant Colonel 134 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 ZCP DCT AW Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	Screw gas prices lol. I drive mostly with it on and sorta aggressively. __________________ 2011.75 E90 ZCP DCT AW OEM CF splitters, mirror, and spoiler. Feeling so stock right about now.
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05-06-2014, 12:53 PM	#65
youngnastyman Major 211 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	lol this is an OLD thread... almost 3 years later and now i have mastered my craft of the 6MT. I Keep the power on Sport all the time and kick on the Mdrive for particular turns I want to take with the tighter suspension.
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LittleBlueBMW Private First Class 4 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3, 2002 M coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 1999 E36 M3 [0.00] 2010 E90 M3 [0.00]	I only drive in M mode... why would one not? Have to learn to master the car sometime, why not on the street? I tried the M5 without the M modes when commuting, not a lick of difference on gas consumption. __________________ "M3 drivers have no friends." -Jezza
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