Must have coding features?

Nguyener · 07-19-2012, 09:09 PM

I'm getting my car coded tomorrow and was wondering what are some codes that are must haves. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

dagolfpro · 07-20-2012, 12:56 AM

Check here for some ideas.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=561206

If use the search and type in coding, you'll find some additional posts. Good luck

geneatals · 07-20-2012, 01:02 AM

gas warning changed to 1/8 (rather than the oem 1/4 tank)
corner amber bulb delete
folding mirrors via key fob
if you have idrive: legal disclaimer delete and video in motion

atruelunatic · 07-20-2012, 03:44 AM

Door unlock when engine off
Wiperblade finish cycle when car off
Disable window safety feature to continue window closing when opening door
Disable seatbelt warning

///Montreal3 · 07-20-2012, 03:55 AM

5-blink turn signals
Windows up via key fob
Euro MDM

Nicname · 07-20-2012, 05:50 AM

Reading all these options reminds me of jail breaking my iPhone. So many awesome little tweaks!

My car is leased but I fully plan on purchasing at the end. Would I get any complaints if I did some coding?

Merlosso · 07-20-2012, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicname

Reading all these options reminds me of jail breaking my iPhone. So many awesome little tweaks!

My car is leased but I fully plan on purchasing at the end. Would I get any complaints if I did some coding?

Nope. Code away.

mdosu · 07-20-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Montreal3

5-blink turn signals
Windows up via key fob
Euro MDM

euro MDM? how does this differ?

Lorde · 07-20-2012, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

euro MDM? how does this differ?

It's a lot more aggressive than US MDM. Allows for a greater angle when stepping out the rear before the on board nanny says "NO!"

I think the E60 M5 had nanny issues with their MDM when equipped with 6MT, software update fixed it.

Nguyener · 07-20-2012, 09:48 AM

Thanks for the help guys!

highyo · 07-20-2012, 12:18 PM

where can you go for coding in the nyc area?

JS11 · 07-20-2012, 12:27 PM

true speed on the digital speedo

jphughan · 07-20-2012, 12:56 PM

Here's what I coded to my car:

Wipers return to end position after engine is off
Unlock doors on engine off (or fob removal if you don't have CA)
Eject keyfob on engine off (requires holding Start button for a second)
Close windows & moonroof from keyfob
Disable iDrive disclaimer
Enable fuel stop suggestion in Route Information
Alarm beep only on lock (hated the double beep on unlock)
Engine Auto Start/Stop startup in last state (rather than always off)
Instant MPG
Euro MDM
Door gong only chimes 5 times and then is silent

Might add flashing brake lights rather than BFD next like Euro cars.

As for other options discussed above, I actually like having the amber LED marker when the headlights are on, makes for nice accent lighting (wouldn't like it if it used the whole turn signal bulb though), and I don't like moving the fuel tank alert to 1/8 tank. The reason the reserve is set at 1/4 is because that's about how much gas you need in order to keep the fuel pump submerged in gasoline to ensure adequate cooling for it. As for disabling the window safety feature, I'd recommend that only for an E90 because on an E92/93, some carelessness on your part (or your passenger's) could lead to serious damage, e.g. someone pressing the one-touch button to roll a window up or down and then shutting the door while the (frameless) window is moving.

tlp · 07-20-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jphughan

As for other options discussed above, I actually like having the amber LED marker when the headlights are on, makes for nice accent lighting (wouldn't like it if it used the whole turn signal bulb though), and I don't like moving the fuel tank alert to 1/8 tank. The reason the reserve is set at 1/4 is because that's about how much gas you need in order to keep the fuel pump submerged in gasoline to ensure adequate cooling for it. As for disabling the window safety feature, I'd recommend that only for an E90 because on an E92/93, some carelessness on your part (or your passenger's) could lead to serious damage, e.g. someone pressing the one-touch button to roll a window up or down and then shutting the door while the (frameless) window is moving.

I don't like 1/8th fuel reserve as well because it comes on too late.

I code to 1/6th of a tank instead which is a nice buffer, not too soon and not too late.

beton6 · 07-21-2012, 10:21 AM

Anybody from San Antonio that knows who does this codings?

Ghetto2315 · 07-21-2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highyo

where can you go for coding in the nyc area?

There is a member on here in NYC that does it for free with great results. Forget his username, but I've only heard good things. I'll try and find his thread.

pedrobot · 07-21-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beton6

Anybody from San Antonio that knows who does this codings?

+1

beton6, PM me if you get that info elsewhere.
I'll do the same in return.

saurabbhatia · 07-21-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

There is a member on here in NYC that does it for free with great results. Forget his username, but I've only heard good things. I'll try and find his thread.

His name on the site is onebadmofo

FR01 · 07-21-2012, 08:13 PM

Who does coding in sf bay preferably San Jose?

Xcelrrate · 07-21-2012, 10:37 PM

nobody got the double blink hazards ? I did .

jphughan · 07-21-2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beton6

Anybody from San Antonio that knows who does this codings?

I'm in Austin and can do them.

beton6 · 07-22-2012, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jphughan

I'm in Austin and can do them.

Cool!! can you pm me your info so we can talk about it? Iam very intrested in coding it!!

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dagolfpro Colonel 248 Rep 2,271 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (9)	Check here for some ideas. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=561206 If use the search and type in coding, you'll find some additional posts. Good luck __________________ 2011.75 E90 AW \| DCT \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| Prem Sound \| Moonroof \| BMW Apps \| Mods List: Evolve Exhaust \| M Perf Steering Wheel \| Tint \| Lux \| Hardwired V1 \| KW V3 \| Volshlag CP \| Brembo BBK \| BBS FI \| Yokohama AD08 R\| Schroth 4 Point Harness \| Challenge GT Diffuser \| OEM GTS Wing\| GTS Lip\| I lied earlier, I wasn't done with mod, but I swear, I'm done now, no more mods...
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Nguyener Private First Class 151 Rep 185 Posts Drives: AW F80M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (6)	Thanks for the help guys!
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jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Here's what I coded to my car: Wipers return to end position after engine is off Unlock doors on engine off (or fob removal if you don't have CA) Eject keyfob on engine off (requires holding Start button for a second) Close windows & moonroof from keyfob Disable iDrive disclaimer Enable fuel stop suggestion in Route Information Alarm beep only on lock (hated the double beep on unlock) Engine Auto Start/Stop startup in last state (rather than always off) Instant MPG Euro MDM Door gong only chimes 5 times and then is silent Might add flashing brake lights rather than BFD next like Euro cars. As for other options discussed above, I actually like having the amber LED marker when the headlights are on, makes for nice accent lighting (wouldn't like it if it used the whole turn signal bulb though), and I don't like moving the fuel tank alert to 1/8 tank. The reason the reserve is set at 1/4 is because that's about how much gas you need in order to keep the fuel pump submerged in gasoline to ensure adequate cooling for it. As for disabling the window safety feature, I'd recommend that only for an E90 because on an E92/93, some carelessness on your part (or your passenger's) could lead to serious damage, e.g. someone pressing the one-touch button to roll a window up or down and then shutting the door while the (frameless) window is moving. __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015) Last edited by jphughan; 07-20-2012 at 01:05 PM..
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Xcelrrate Driver 38 Rep 372 Posts Drives: E90 ///M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [10.00]	nobody got the double blink hazards ? I did . __________________ '08 Jerez Black E90 ///M3 Pics of my Ride
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