What driving mode do you use

lowlevelhell · 03-10-2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

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Originally Posted by tatetrain

How many people use the sport mode by moving the shifter to the left? Is that the same as sport mode or only sport shifting? I like this feature and use it a lot.

Try this test... when on a highway switch from comfort to sport while in constant speed and watch your rpm needle drop. Then switch your shifter to the left and watch the rpm drop further.

I think you may have meant that the other way. The RPM will climb when switching to sport and will climb again when switching to sport shift. Each instance drops the transmission into a lower gear.

Kzang · 03-11-2017, 12:25 AM

I'm usually in Sport or sport+ immediately... especially around town never in eco and occasionally on comfort when cruising on the highway at high speeds.

naveenb12 · 03-11-2017, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mexecutioner

AFAIK this is not possible, let us know if you are able to. Last attempt was unsuccessful.

This is possible,working fine for me (mine will default to sport mode everytime) after coding. I followed steps from the following post

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9657384&postcount=223

Bigtop · 03-11-2017, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by naveenb12

This is possible,working fine for me (mine will default to sport mode everytime) after coding. I followed steps from the following post

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...&postcount=223

Does this coding work for the 50i?

98PoleCat · 03-11-2017, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by naveenb12

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Originally Posted by Mexecutioner

AFAIK this is not possible, let us know if you are able to. Last attempt was unsuccessful.

This is possible,working fine for me (mine will default to sport mode everytime) after coding. I followed steps from the following post

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9657384&postcount=223

+1. Works for me too. I coded it to remember whatever mode I was in last.

98PoleCat · 03-11-2017, 11:50 PM

Usually comfort with the RaceChip Pro at level 1. Occasionally I'll switch to sport or eco pro for a tank or two to change things up. When in sport, I set engine to normal.

lowlevelhell · 03-12-2017, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 98PoleCat

Usually comfort with the RaceChip Pro at level 1. Occasionally I'll switch to sport or eco pro for a tank or two to change things up. When in sport, I set engine to normal.

How have you found Racechip performance to be on your 35d? I'm a hair from pulling the trigger though I won't drive nearly as much in my next act.

mcvaughan · 03-12-2017, 09:56 AM

Comfort mode generally for me. Occasionally when I want to have more responsive power on tap I'll switch to Sport. Haven't really felt I needed Sport+

zinengineer · 03-12-2017, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mcvaughan

Comfort mode generally for me. Occasionally when I want to have more responsive power on tap I'll switch to Sport. Haven't really felt I needed Sport+

+1. I generally run in Comfort, but will use Sport when I'm in traffic and feel the need to "move" quickly. Run a bit in Sport +, but not enough to really appreciate it. When we're making a long distance road trip I'll switch to Eco; it's worth an extra 1-3 mpg. I never use Eco in town, I feel like I'm driving a bloated whale

XXX5 · 03-12-2017, 11:44 AM

What real difference is there from Sport to Sport +? My understanding was only change was the defeat of the stability program (to some extent) I find it hard to believe they eliminate it all together. If anyone who knows could share Id appreciate it. I almost never use Sport + for this reason. Maybe I'm missing something?

WJMSprtXDrive · 03-13-2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by XXX5

What real difference is there from Sport to Sport +? My understanding was only change was the defeat of the stability program (to some extent) I find it hard to believe they eliminate it all together. If anyone who knows could share Id appreciate it. I almost never use Sport + for this reason. Maybe I'm missing something?

You are right about the Traction Control being turned off in Sport+ mode. There are at least two other changes that I noticed.
1. No Auto Upshift when in Manual Mode
2. Launch Control is now available

tnikolov · 03-13-2017, 03:47 PM

Comfort mode and I pull the shifter to the left for better throttle response. I hate how laggy the throttle is in pure Comfort mode. I only engage Sport mode when on a twisty road or driving very fast on the highway - especially when the wife and kid are on the back.. cause it reduces the body roll by a lot, of course by sacrificing a bit of comfort...

I never ever felt the need to engage sport+ mode.. or may be one time I did and I was shown pretty fast the rules of physics still apply to big heavy trucks

NOVA99 · 03-13-2017, 08:35 PM

OP - Comfort.

Apple Corps · 03-14-2017, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by alphaod

Anyways I find it very interesting a lot of folks on here (at least those that have responded) prefer to use Sport most of the time.

Ummmm - I just read through all the responses and don't see how you arrived at your conclusion.

Rotzy · 03-15-2017, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by XXX5

What real difference is there from Sport to Sport +? My understanding was only change was the defeat of the stability program (to some extent) I find it hard to believe they eliminate it all together. If anyone who knows could share Id appreciate it. I almost never use Sport + for this reason. Maybe I'm missing something?

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Originally Posted by WJMSprtXDrive

You are right about the Traction Control being turned off in Sport+ mode. There are at least two other changes that I noticed.
1. No Auto Upshift when in Manual Mode
2. Launch Control is now available

Technically, it's DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) that is defeated in Sport +and you only have DTC (Dynamic Traction Control). Additionally, there is a different (more aggressive) shift schedule as compared to Sport. I'm not sure about suspension changes as unfortunately I do not have a optional suspension. Your other comments are correct!

Chadmatic · 05-15-2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Try this test... when on a highway switch from comfort to sport while in constant speed and watch your rpm needle drop. Then switch your shifter to the left and watch the rpm drop further.

I just noticed this comment today and decided to go out for a drive and try it out...

Holy Guacamole!!! I couldn't believe what a difference that made, it was a completely different experience than just pushing the Sport button like I normally do. Wow!!! I'm just blown away! Now I can fully appreciate my MPPK upgrade and understand why you had so much praise for it. Thanks for the tip Kzang!

kanvas · 05-16-2017, 01:45 AM

Comfort, but I must be getting used to it and crave a more peppy driving experience/feedback, so slap the shifter to Sport mode.

iconoclast · 05-16-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by stickersteve

What driving mode do you use

I am almost always in EcoPro... Comfort if passengers are in the vehicle and Sport/Sport+ only when going on road trip or for highway driving.

Chadmatic · 05-16-2017, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Try this test... when on a highway switch from comfort to sport while in constant speed and watch your rpm needle drop. Then switch your shifter to the left and watch the rpm drop further.

Until your comment I just assumed that the only thing pushing the shifter to the left enabled was manual shifting.

Kzang · 05-16-2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadmatic

Until your comment I just assumed that the only thing pushing the shifter to the left enabled was manual shifting.

Shifter to the left increases throttle response for me. I guess some people think it is the same as pushing the sport button.

Chadmatic · 05-16-2017, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Shifter to the left increases throttle response for me. I guess some people think it is the same as pushing the sport button.

When I pressed the Sport button I got the confirmation animation on the iDrive screen and the instrument cluster showed the letter D and then the word Sport. When I pushed the shifter to the left, the letter D changed to the letter S followed by the current gear that I was in and as you said the throttle response and shifts became incredibly quick and tight!

shmohawk · 05-17-2017, 09:54 AM

Is M/S mode, by pushing the selector lever to the left, the same as the drivetrain setting in sport mode (Sport/Eco button)?

Basically I want to control the sport suspension and drivetrain independently. So I could go into sport mode via the button and only have sport transmission. Then if I want sport drivetrain I can push the selector lever to the left.

I guess another way to ask this would be, while in sport mode, via button and both suspension and drivetrain selected, would shifting to M/S mode with the selector do anything?

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Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I'm usually in Sport or sport+ immediately... especially around town never in eco and occasionally on comfort when cruising on the highway at high speeds. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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98PoleCat Private 14 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: KC iTrader: (0)	Usually comfort with the RaceChip Pro at level 1. Occasionally I'll switch to sport or eco pro for a tank or two to change things up. When in sport, I set engine to normal.
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mcvaughan Lieutenant Colonel 704 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: F87 Competition Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (1)	Comfort mode generally for me. Occasionally when I want to have more responsive power on tap I'll switch to Sport. Haven't really felt I needed Sport+ __________________ Matt
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XXX5 Second Lieutenant 104 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 F15 50i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	What real difference is there from Sport to Sport +? My understanding was only change was the defeat of the stability program (to some extent) I find it hard to believe they eliminate it all together. If anyone who knows could share Id appreciate it. I almost never use Sport + for this reason. Maybe I'm missing something?
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tnikolov Private First Class 69 Rep 188 Posts Drives: BMW X5 40d,Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria iTrader: (0)	Comfort mode and I pull the shifter to the left for better throttle response. I hate how laggy the throttle is in pure Comfort mode. I only engage Sport mode when on a twisty road or driving very fast on the highway - especially when the wife and kid are on the back.. cause it reduces the body roll by a lot, of course by sacrificing a bit of comfort... I never ever felt the need to engage sport+ mode.. or may be one time I did and I was shown pretty fast the rules of physics still apply to big heavy trucks __________________ On order - 2017 F15 X5 40d M-sport Individual Current - 2016 Porsche 991 911 Turbo S w/ Aero Kit Retired - 2015 F15 X5 50i, Mocha Nappa, M Sport Wheel, Night Vision w/ human recognition, Harman Kardon Retired - 2011 F10 550i xDrive
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NOVA99 Second Lieutenant 163 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2021 M-B GLS 580 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Greatest Place on Earth - America - iTrader: (0)	OP - Comfort. __________________ 2020 X5 M50i 2017 X5 50i M-Sport (Retired) 2013 X5 50i M-Sport (Retired)
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kanvas Major 649 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Comfort, but I must be getting used to it and crave a more peppy driving experience/feedback, so slap the shifter to Sport mode. __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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shmohawk New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: '14 X5d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: SFO iTrader: (0)	Is M/S mode, by pushing the selector lever to the left, the same as the drivetrain setting in sport mode (Sport/Eco button)? Basically I want to control the sport suspension and drivetrain independently. So I could go into sport mode via the button and only have sport transmission. Then if I want sport drivetrain I can push the selector lever to the left. I guess another way to ask this would be, while in sport mode, via button and both suspension and drivetrain selected, would shifting to M/S mode with the selector do anything?
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