Post your M Settings

urbo73 · 12-17-2008, 10:02 PM

I'm curious what people use for their settings. I realize DCT owners have additional settings, so please post those too. Post whatever you have. Below are my own settings and why I chose them after much experimentation.

1. POWER = Normal

- I find this mode to provide the most linear throttle map, which equates to the smoothest driving - slow or fast. I also found using Sport/Sport+ to make the car harder to balance.

2. EDC = Normal

- Since Sport is not an active suspension, I'm left with Comfort and Normal. I don't want a fixed shock rate as in Sport, and Comfort is a bit too plush. Normal is perfect.

3. Servotronic = Normal

- This one took me a while to decide on. At first I liked the more weighted feel of Sport, but after some time, I started to prefer the Normal setting. Both change the level of assistance as speed increases/decreases, but I just found that in the Sport setting steering felt sort of "artificial" off-center for lack of a better adjective. Normal feels more even all around, and I prefer that consistency over the more weighted Sport that's not as even all around.

4. DSC = MDM

- DSC on is too limiting on this car, and MDM is just perfect for me. This was a no-brainer for me personally.

So my key settings are only different from my M button in that the M button has MDM on. But I push the M button as soon as I start the car.

arr0gant · 12-17-2008, 10:11 PM

I totally agree with you regarding servotronic. I LOVE it in normal, feels artificially heavy in sport and the doesn't improve road feel.

FStop7 · 12-17-2008, 10:11 PM

Power = Sport Plus
EDC = Sport
DSC = OFF
Steering= Sport

Then I just floor it and cut the wheel as hard as I can.

KINGLEH · 12-17-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FStop7

Power = Sport Plus
EDC = Sport
DSC = OFF
Steering= Sport

Then I just floor it and cut the wheel as hard as I can.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Same :-)

ditto.... WFO or go home...

urbo73 · 12-17-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FStop7

Power = Sport Plus
EDC = Sport
DSC = OFF
Steering= Sport

Then I just floor it and cut the wheel as hard as I can.

Wow! The settings I posted are for ALL driving BTW. I'm not into the concept of messing and learning two throttle maps, two different cars, etc. One car, one set of settings - driving to the market with my son in the back, or cutting it loose. I will turn DSC off if I want to mess around - but MDM on as default all the time. I tried all the settings, but didn't gain speed or anything.

urbo73 · 12-17-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by arr0gant

I totally agree with you regarding servotronic. I LOVE it in normal, feels artificially heavy in sport and the doesn't improve road feel.

Right. In Sport - it's like off-center it starts to get heavy fast and in a fake way. I wish Normal had more road feel, but it's decent. Sport doesn't have more feel either to me.

FStop7 · 12-17-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by urbo73

Wow! The settings I posted are for ALL driving BTW. I'm not into the concept of messing and learning two throttle maps, two different cars, etc. One car, one set of settings - driving to the market with my son in the back, or cutting it loose. I will turn DSC off if I want to mess around - but MDM on as default all the time. I tried all the settings, but didn't gain speed or anything.

I'm totally kidding with those settings, I do Sport throttle, Normal EDC, Sport Servotronic, and M-Dynamic Mode.

I usually leave EDC on Normal unless the road is very smooth, then I'll switch to Sport. But most of the time I prefer Normal because with Sport the car gets unsettled easily by bumps.

synclastica_86 · 12-18-2008, 01:48 AM

Power = Sports plus
EDC = Sports
DSC = MDM
Steering = Sports
Servotronics = S5

I used to do DSC = off, but too much wheel spin off the line.

schnell325 · 12-18-2008, 01:51 AM

Power = Sport
EDC = Sport
DSC = MDM
Steering= Sport

endofanera7 · 12-18-2008, 02:02 AM

Power = Unchange
EDC = Sport
DSC = MDM
Steering= Sport

I use my M button mainly for launching purpose.

J08M3 · 12-18-2008, 06:16 AM

POWER = on
DSC = off

urbo73 · 12-18-2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endofanera7

Power = Unchange
EDC = Sport
DSC = MDM
Steering= Sport

I use my M button mainly for launching purpose.

In that case I would chage EDC -> Comfort. It will give the best launch - allows the back to lay down a bit. Try it.

MMMorish · 12-18-2008, 09:40 AM

Power = Sports plus
EDC = Sports
DSC = MDM
Steering = Sports

urbo73 · 12-18-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

Power = Sports plus
EDC = Sports
DSC = MDM
Steering = Sports

I don't get how people drive this way...Sport+? Man..Passive suspension over active? Don't get it.

Technic · 12-18-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

Power = Sports plus
EDC = Sports
DSC = MDM
Steering = Sports

x2

MMMorish · 12-18-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbo73

I don't get how people drive this way...Sport+? Man..Passive suspension over active? Don't get it.

I like having my M setting set to the max. The only reason why I ever push the M button is to get kind of an adrenaline rush. And to be honest with you, I find myself pushing it more often than not!!

urbo73 · 12-18-2008, 09:58 AM

Oh - I guess I meant what are your M setting for all around driving.

jbtco · 12-18-2008, 10:00 AM

But surely for normal driving you would use what you are comfortable with for day to day driving and the M mode is for when you want something a bit special

HotLap · 12-18-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbtco

But surely for normal driving you would use what you are comfortable with for day to day driving and the M mode is for when you want something a bit special

Not for me - I'm in M Mode all the time...I just automatically hit the button on start up and I feel the M is much more fun to drive in M Mode with Spot Plus and Sport settings. I can't hardly stand how gradual the "pedal" acceleration is in the non-Sport Plus mode. In theory, the M3 isn't my daily driver, (that's what my 535 is for) but I usually give it the nod

Jaypod · 12-18-2008, 10:54 AM

I permantly affixed the gas pedal to the floor and removed the brake pedal...

reminds me when I was younger playing Outrun and the local arcade. Good times!

Power = Sports plus
EDC = Sports
DSC = MDM
Steering = Sports

urbo73 · 12-18-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbtco

But surely for normal driving you would use what you are comfortable with for day to day driving and the M mode is for when you want something a bit special

No - I don't get this whole M mode/different car personalities. I understand the settings and have made my choices as I explained. It's one car with one set of settings for me for any and all conditions. The only difference is when I turn DSC off manually. Otherwise my settings are all in the M button which is on all the time. Dry, rain, & snow.

Alias · 12-18-2008, 11:51 AM

M Drive settings

Power = Sports plus
EDC = Sports
DSC = MDM
Steering = Sport

Normal Start up settings

Power = Sport
EDC = Normal
DSC = ON

12-17-2008, 10:02 PM	#1
urbo73 Captain 58 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Post your M Settings I'm curious what people use for their settings. I realize DCT owners have additional settings, so please post those too. Post whatever you have. Below are my own settings and why I chose them after much experimentation. 1. POWER = Normal - I find this mode to provide the most linear throttle map, which equates to the smoothest driving - slow or fast. I also found using Sport/Sport+ to make the car harder to balance. 2. EDC = Normal - Since Sport is not an active suspension, I'm left with Comfort and Normal. I don't want a fixed shock rate as in Sport, and Comfort is a bit too plush. Normal is perfect. 3. Servotronic = Normal - This one took me a while to decide on. At first I liked the more weighted feel of Sport, but after some time, I started to prefer the Normal setting. Both change the level of assistance as speed increases/decreases, but I just found that in the Sport setting steering felt sort of "artificial" off-center for lack of a better adjective. Normal feels more even all around, and I prefer that consistency over the more weighted Sport that's not as even all around. 4. DSC = MDM - DSC on is too limiting on this car, and MDM is just perfect for me. This was a no-brainer for me personally. So my key settings are only different from my M button in that the M button has MDM on. But I push the M button as soon as I start the car.
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arr0gant Lieutenant 32 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 1996 911 Carrera Cab Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	I totally agree with you regarding servotronic. I LOVE it in normal, feels artificially heavy in sport and the doesn't improve road feel. __________________ 1996 911 Carrera Cabriolet 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2004 M3 Vert, 2008 BMW M3 Sedan, 2001 911 Turbo, 2002 Porsche 911 C4S, 2004 Cadillac CTS-V, Porsche Boxster S
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Power = Sport Plus EDC = Sport DSC = OFF Steering= Sport Then I just floor it and cut the wheel as hard as I can.
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synclastica_86 Captain 242 Rep 735 Posts Drives: F32 435i, E92 M3, S550 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F32 435iA [0.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 Mercedes S550 ... [0.00]	Power = Sports plus EDC = Sports DSC = MDM Steering = Sports Servotronics = S5 I used to do DSC = off, but too much wheel spin off the line. __________________ Current: BMW F32 435iA M-Sports; BMW E92 M3, M-DCT; Mercedes W221 S550 4matic; Ford Fiesta ST; Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R Retired: BMW E93 323iA; BMW E85 Z4 3.0i, SMG; Lexus IS 250 AWD; Lexus GX 470; Mercedes W203 C230 Sportscoupe; Peugeot 206 S16; Peugeot 206 RC
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Power = Sport EDC = Sport DSC = MDM Steering= Sport __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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endofanera7 Major General 514 Rep 5,392 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	Power = Unchange EDC = Sport DSC = MDM Steering= Sport I use my M button mainly for launching purpose.
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J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	POWER = on DSC = off __________________
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MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Power = Sports plus EDC = Sports DSC = MDM Steering = Sports __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"
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urbo73 Captain 58 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Oh - I guess I meant what are your M setting for all around driving.
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jbtco Captain 163 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	But surely for normal driving you would use what you are comfortable with for day to day driving and the M mode is for when you want something a bit special
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Jaypod Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: Frozen M3, AM V8V, 991 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	I permantly affixed the gas pedal to the floor and removed the brake pedal... reminds me when I was younger playing Outrun and the local arcade. Good times! Power = Sports plus EDC = Sports DSC = MDM Steering = Sports
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Alias dork 38 Rep 477 Posts Drives: //M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: so cal iTrader: (3)	M Drive settings Power = Sports plus EDC = Sports DSC = MDM Steering = Sport Normal Start up settings Power = Sport EDC = Normal DSC = ON
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