[Trimark]

I managed to code the following new features with BimmerCode:
1. Bower&Wilkins sound menu for the Harman Kardon: it is available with the updated BimmerCode in HeadUnit menu. It allows you set the sound to preset profiles (Studio, Concept, On stage, Cinema, Lounge).

2. Active sound setting menu in the general settings menu using Expert mode (Headunit, search for Sound and enable the top three options). It allows you to configure the sound coming from the speakers (driving style dependent, sporty, balanced, reduced). Note you can turn off Active sound with BimmerCode.

3. M Menu in the general settings menu using Expert mode. As my car is not an M5, the M1 and M2 settings are useless, but the M drift analyser seems to be working with the M traction control settings (1-10).

See photos below. I will need to test these before giving an opinion. Do you have experience with these features?

[AddyDaddy]

Interested in the drift option, what is that?

[540iSUP]

Is this specific to ID7 or will these work with ID6 too?

[Trimark]

Originally Posted by 540iSUP

Is this specific to ID7 or will these work with ID6 too?

I have ID7, but it may work with ID6.

[Trimark]

Originally Posted by AddyDaddy

Interested in the drift option, what is that?

It records the time, lenght and angle of your drifts. It is a feature for the new M3/M4.

[DBV1]

Thanks for the write up. Do the B&W sounds settings make a difference if you just of HK radio?

[Trimark]

Originally Posted by DBV1

Thanks for the write up. Do the B&W sounds settings make a difference if you just of HK radio?

Yes, these are additional sound profiles that the original menu doesn't have and you can select/adjust to the music you are listening and the way you are listening. For example the Lounge setting is optimised to maximize the experience of rear passengers.

When listening to the radio, it doesn't make a difference due to the low/average quality of the signal, but if you listen to good quality music (i.e. via Youtube Music, Spotify), the different settings make a difference.

I guess to improve the quality more you need to upgrade the sound system in the car. These settings just optimize the HK experience.

[BeoG30LCI]

How to code Drift management feature? Tks

[Trimark]

Originally Posted by BeoG30LCI

How to code Drift management feature? Tks

To code the M Menu and additional M functions you need to use Expert mode and enter M_GMBH menu within the Headunit menu. I have enabled all functions from top till M_Modus and the following happened:
- I have M Settings within the general settings
- In the M Settings I have M1 and M2 settings that are useless, I have M Drift Analyser, Instrument Cluster configuration and xDrive configurator (doesn't let me select the options)
- You can add new widgets to the instrument cluster (tire pressure, etc) and to the HUD, if you have one

[DylanValenti]

Originally Posted by Trimark

To code the M Menu and additional M functions you need to use Expert mode and enter M_GMBH menu within the Headunit menu. I have enabled all functions from top till M_Modus and the following happened:
- I have M Settings within the general settings
- In the M Settings I have M1 and M2 settings that are useless, I have M Drift Analyser, Instrument Cluster configuration and xDrive configurator (doesn't let me select the options)
- You can add new widgets to the instrument cluster (tire pressure, etc) and to the HUD, if you have one

A few things:

I believe that engine sound menu is for ACTUAL engine sound, not active sound. I know that menu open and closes the valve based on which option you select (on the G20, not sure if it works exactly the same on the G30). I've had this menu coded in for a while (and I've always coded active sound off) and I have noticed that my engine sounds a bit different now that I have set the sound to sporty.

Also I wonder if I install an f90 wheel with the m1 and m2 buttons, if they will just work, plug and play, since we now have that menu.

[Trimark]

Originally Posted by DylanValenti

A few things:

I believe that engine sound menu is for ACTUAL engine sound, not active sound. I know that menu open and closes the valve based on which option you select (on the G20, not sure if it works exactly the same on the G30). I've had this menu coded in for a while (and I've always coded active sound off) and I have noticed that my engine sounds a bit different now that I have set the sound to sporty.

Also I wonder if I install an f90 wheel with the m1 and m2 buttons, if they will just work, plug and play, since we now have that menu.

I am pretty sure that the Sound menu is related to engine sound in the cabin. This feature was first introduced in the M235i. Here is an article that summarizes it:
https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/03/13/b...-a-revelation/

Both Bimmecode and Carly has the option to control the exhaust valves (on or off). There is no balanced setting.

[DylanValenti]

Originally Posted by Trimark

I am pretty sure that the Sound menu is related to engine sound in the cabin. This feature was first introduced in the M235i. Here is an article that summarizes it:
https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/03/13/b...-a-revelation/

I know for a fact that it DEFINITELY opens and closes the valve on the G20. Like I said idk if it also does something like that in the G30 or changes stuff the cabin (I wouldn't know bc I have active sound turned off). This guy demonstrates it at 9:53. I wonder if they keep the same menus, but they do different things based on different models🤔

[DylanValenti]

Follow-up for the M Menu: basically I was able to code the menus in, but when I actually try to select any of the options, none of them are able to save. Did I do something wrong?🤔

[B530e]

Originally Posted by Trimark

I managed to code the following new features with BimmerCode:
1. Bower&Wilkins sound menu for the Harman Kardon: it is available with the updated BimmerCode in HeadUnit menu. It allows you set the sound to preset profiles (Studio, Concept, On stage, Cinema, Lounge).

2. Active sound setting menu in the general settings menu using Expert mode (Headunit, search for Sound and enable the top three options). It allows you to configure the sound coming from the speakers (driving style dependent, sporty, balanced, reduced). Note you can turn off Active sound with BimmerCode.

3. M Menu in the general settings menu using Expert mode. As my car is not an M5, the M1 and M2 settings are useless, but the M drift analyser seems to be working with the M traction control settings (1-10).

See photos below. I will need to test these before giving an opinion. Do you have experience with these features?

Is there any way to turn everything that's orange, red like the M cars?

[Trimark]

Originally Posted by DylanValenti

Follow-up for the M Menu: basically I was able to code the menus in, but when I actually try to select any of the options, none of them are able to save. Did I do something wrong?🤔

I had the same issue, most features don't work and cannot save or select the M1 and M2 settings. I guess we have to dig deeper or the car is not setup mechanically to enable these (not an M5).

I was wondering if a Vmax increase would be possible. Other members had been trying it for years, but couldn't solve it without professional help (BMW or Dinan).

[Trimark]

Originally Posted by B530e

Is there any way to turn everything that's orange, red like the M cars?

Not sure what you mean. Could please describe in more detail?

[BimmerJ550]

Originally Posted by Trimark

Not sure what you mean. Could please describe in more detail?

he probably mean sport displays and gauge cluster which if I'm right red turns it Grey with red needles

[DylanValenti]

Originally Posted by Trimark

Not sure what you mean. Could please describe in more detail?

So you know when you switch your car into eco mode, the entire interface becomes blue on iDrive. Like all the button outlines are blue and everything. On an M Car the interface is always red and it looks really cool. Apparently it can be coded, someone quoted me for $250 and that's way too much for that imo.

[Trimark]

Originally Posted by DylanValenti

So you know when you switch your car into eco mode, the entire interface becomes blue on iDrive. Like all the button outlines are blue and everything. On an M Car the interface is always red and it looks really cool. Apparently it can be coded, someone quoted me for $250 and that's way too much for that imo.

The M dashboard is a standard option in Bimmercode (non-Expert mode) along the Alpina dashboard. Very similar to the basic Sport display, but the Vmax and Rpm is higher on the scales, if I recall correctly. The ambient lighting remains the same (can be set to red as standard). The Sport display on the ID pad can be accessed by the normal menu. I was referring to the ID7.

Did I answer the question or are we looking for a way to switch everything to M mode (dash, ambient lighting, ID tab) via a button? Do you have photo for reference?

[B530e]

Originally Posted by DylanValenti

So you know when you switch your car into eco mode, the entire interface becomes blue on iDrive. Like all the button outlines are blue and everything. On an M Car the interface is always red and it looks really cool. Apparently it can be coded, someone quoted me for $250 and that's way too much for that imo.

Yes, this is exactly what I meant

[DylanValenti]

Originally Posted by Trimark

The M dashboard is a standard option in Bimmercode (non-Expert mode) along the Alpina dashboard. Very similar to the basic Sport display, but the Vmax and Rpm is higher on the scales, if I recall correctly. The ambient lighting remains the same (can be set to red as standard). The Sport display on the ID pad can be accessed by the normal menu. I was referring to the ID7.

Did I answer the question or are we looking for a way to switch everything to M mode (dash, ambient lighting, ID tab) via a button? Do you have photo for reference?

Yeah here you go.

Normal iDrive 7 (Orange Theme)

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M iDrive 7 (Red Theme)

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Apparently this can be coded, and I was quoted $250 to have it done. I may have them do it one day but for now, $250 is way too much for something like that imo

[Trimark]

Bimmercode has the option to change the color of the M Sports Display from Orange to Red