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      02-25-2014, 08:25 PM   #1
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V12's Coding Patience

Last Friday, I finally was able to get my coding done by our fellow member, V12. This was our third attempt, after a mistake by me, then issues associated with using a company laptop. At any rate, Richard was exceptionally patient, and did great work; it is no wonder he has such a great reputation among the membership of this board. I'm glad to have this done!
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I echo this sentiment. My experiences have been great.
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V12 I need you. Let's talk.
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I am surprised we haven't yet! Please call me.




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People,

If you haven't coded your car, this is a must do mod wothr 100X its cost. It shocks me that so many nicefeatures are simply shut down for the U.S. market. I smile every time I start the car and instead of seeing those stupid (and likely unenforceable) legal disclaimers, I get to enjoy the wonderful M Logo screen. Not to mention being able to use the kick function on the trunk without those annoying beeps. Oh, and having the car power down automotically when you open the door. Need I go on?
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Not to mention being able to use the kick function on the trunk without those annoying beeps.
My favorite feature. 😄

Plus if I'm not mistaken, he's the only coder that figured out how to get HBA working the way it does in Europe.
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      02-27-2014, 03:29 PM   #10
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@v12 - qq - two coding things you may be able to figure out:

1) Lots of reports from non US members that the exhaust valves open up after warmup and *stay* open; whereas in the US cars they only open under heavy acceleration and/or higher RPMs. You happen to know whether this is true, and whether it can be coded? This would eliminate the need for Exhaustmeister for me and many others.

2) I had coded my car to default UK english in order to change to the much more pleasant catherine-zeta-jones voice. However - that caused issues with the way the nav system responds to voice input for entering destinations - it was basically impossible to do the whole address at once via voice, and thus made it considerably less useful. It also made it so voice commands in general needed to be spoken with a british accent in order to work - which was goofy, but fun I suppose. I wound up changing it back to the retarded chick voice. It also screwed up the "Satellite Radio" option in the radio controls - became something like "n.t.b." or something; which I could live with. Ideally there would be a way to set the voice to czj, without screwing up the other things.

If you can figure these things out, I'd be very grateful. As would many others, I'd wager.

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@dhirm5: Thank you for posting those questions.

1) is very interesting. I have never done it but will look.

2) In older head units, changing the nav/ voice command voice to the UK chick is/ was less problematic. However in the current ones, it is done by changing the master language to UK English, which as you pointed-out, also changes the address input format and affects a few other things. In some cars I noticed it tends to slow the nav down a little as well.
I am afraid there isn't a better way to execute the switch to the UK girl instead of US.
From memory I seem to recall seeing a male voice coded in the module but I never tried it (wasn't curious enough).
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Are 2013 M5's (pre-LCI no LED) able to be re-coded for anti dazzle feature (after deactivated from factory)?
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@avlnch: No, unfortunately.
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People,

If you haven't coded your car, this is a must do mod wothr 100X its cost. It shocks me that so many nicefeatures are simply shut down for the U.S. market. I smile every time I start the car and instead of seeing those stupid (and likely unenforceable) legal disclaimers, I get to enjoy the wonderful M Logo screen. Not to mention being able to use the kick function on the trunk without those annoying beeps. Oh, and having the car power down automotically when you open the door. Need I go on?
Yes please
What else?
I have been trying to reach V12 and hope to hear back from him soon -
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Yes please
What else?
I have been trying to reach V12 and hope to hear back from him soon -
Here's the list.....

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-Front Seat belt chimesreminders and removal (option to code the driver or passenger's seat or both)
- Initial triple-gong removal or custom duration (sounds after engine start if driver'
s seat belt is not already on)
Disable active sound in ///M cars
-Single door handle pullunlock doors automatically when engine is shut down (auto lock must be enable in Settings Door Locks)
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Electronics go off automatically when engine is shut down and driver's door is opened
-Mirrors fold/ unfold automatically when (un)locking with FOB or Comfort Access (option to select delay 0-X second(s))
-Mirrors + windows + sunroof open/ close from the FOB
-Mirrors + windows + sunroof close from comfort access
-Opening doors won'
t interrupt front and back windows rolling-up (with ignition or engine on)
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Activate blinking Adaptive Brake Assistant (trunkinner brakerear fog lights blink until car comes to a full stop)
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Enable rear tail lights on with DRL on 2012 MY or newer (tail lights on with front halo lightson by default pre-2012option to disable)
Fog lights on when car is unlocked (Welcome Lights)
Fog lights stay on with high beams on
Turn off amber LED side markers (these are different from the turn signals and are on when headlights are on)
Auto High Beams Assistant ON by default (even if the car doesn't have the option, so long it has HUD and speed limit signs camera)
-Tilt Passenger mirror further down when R is engaged to better see rear wheel/ curb when parking 
-Close trunk from driver-side button and FOB (if the car is equipped with Power Trunk)
-Disabled beeping when trunk is closing down with foot kick forward motion
-Tire pressure and temperature readings from TPMS sensors instead of just the "green" tires under Vehicle Status
-Disclaimers removal: side, rear, cam, night-vision (if equipped) and iDrive screen start-up
-Add GPS coordinates (current position) in Nav under Option
-DVD/video in motion
-Turn indicators in HUD
- Entertainment in HUD
- Recent calls made/ received from the Bluetooth-paired phone in HUD
- Incoming calls in HUD
-Lane Departure in HUD
-Transfer Bluetooth-paired cell phone ringtone to speakers instead of the BMW generic tone 
-Add weatherband to radio
- Change nav + iDrive voice from US to UK female (on pre-2012 cars and pre 2014 F12/13 only)
- White (instead of orange) Instrument Cluster backlight at night
- Choose Orange or Gray for the vertical decorative lines in the extended instrument cluster
- Add ///M Performance animation to the instrument cluster when the engine starts/ shuts down (F30 only)
- Change ///M animation duration in HUD (///M cars with HUD only)
- Rear, top-view and side cameras can be turned on at any speed (Rear but will no longer turn off automatically when going from R gear to D and driving off)
- Set heated seats to remember their last setting (option to code the driver or passenger'
s seat or both)
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Activate Active Blind Spot Detection at 17 mph instead of 30 mph
-Set A/C to remember its last setting (ON by default)
Increase rain sensor sensitivity for auto wipers
Set front ventilated seats to operate at a lower temp 
I also recommend getting the latest software before any coding! The dealership can update it, but they may charge you a small fee.

So, how do you know you have the latest software?

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And btw, v12 will be out of the US for a couple of weeks.
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      06-27-2014, 11:23 AM   #18
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Big shout out and thanks to v12 (Richard)!

Wonderful guy of great character with whom you can talk on many levels; autos, tech, society, politics, business; just a solid, solid guy.

He coded my car last night at the Autostrade Auto Show in Glen Cove, NY and didn't move on to his next client until he was sure I was completely happy with all of the results! Gave me his full and undivided attention.

Highly recommended. The best.

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