Quicker Way to Access Sport+

sundaydriver · 09-06-2014, 10:52 AM

Hey guys, is there any trick to get the car to go straight to Sport+ from eco pro or comfort modes? I find it a bit of a nuisance to have to click 3 times if I want to get the car moving quickly.

sstarrx3 · 09-06-2014, 11:17 AM

The car does not move any quicker in Sports Plus than it does in Sport. You may be able to use one of the radio preset buttons but U am not sure.

hoppy6698 · 09-06-2014, 11:23 AM

We need an M Button :P

3.0L · 09-06-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sundaydriver

Hey guys, is there any trick to get the car to go straight to Sport+ from eco pro or comfort modes? I find it a bit of a nuisance to have to click 3 times if I want to get the car moving quickly.

Just put in "R" for Race.

Lucky13 · 09-06-2014, 11:32 AM

Didn't Dorothy have to click her heals 3 times to get back from Oz?

sundaydriver · 09-06-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sstarrx3

The car does not move any quicker in Sports Plus than it does in Sport. You may be able to use one of the radio preset buttons but U am not sure.

I can personally say that the car does move quicker in Sport+ than Sport due to traction control limiting throttle at lower speeds.

Does anyone think that such a thing could be coded somehow? I don't know much about coding

sstarrx3 · 09-06-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sundaydriver

I can personally say that the car does move quicker in Sport+ than Sport due to traction control limiting throttle at lower speeds.

Does anyone think that such a thing could be coded somehow? I don't know much about coding

I can personally say that if it is quicker it is totally unnoticable.

sundaydriver · 09-06-2014, 12:37 PM

pikcachu · 09-06-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sstarrx3

The car does not move any quicker in Sports Plus than it does in Sport. You may be able to use one of the radio preset buttons but U am not sure.

no you can't store driving modes into presets

mjposner · 09-07-2014, 05:48 AM

My car defaults to comfort so its two clicks...It is a shame you can't customize the default setting (my friend just got an S3 and you can default to either dynamic or individual settings in the menu system).

Even my former M3 always defaulted to s3 for tranny. (I think this is to limit warranty claims)

pikcachu · 09-07-2014, 09:22 AM

It's funny actually.... you can code the car to always start in ECO PRO but not in Sport

BLK235iNJ · 09-07-2014, 09:27 AM

I exercise my pointer finger plus from clicking a mouse for 20+ years I can switch into sport+ in a flash.

pikcachu · 09-07-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

I exercise my pointer finger plus from clicking a mouse for 20+ years I can switch into sport+ in a flash.

3.0L · 09-07-2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

I exercise my pointer finger plus from clicking a mouse for 20+ years I can switch into sport+ in a flash.

Precisely. It's no big deal, really.

Dr. Indiana Jones · 09-07-2014, 06:14 PM

If the car is faster in sport+, that's news to me. A preset w/b nice, or better yet car should default to whatever mode u had it in last after power down.

sundaydriver · 09-07-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Indiana Jones

If the car is faster in sport+, that's news to me. A preset w/b nice, or better yet car should default to whatever mode u had it in last after power down.

When I first got the car I gave it a shakedown after break-in. I tried flooring it from a dead stop in sport vs sport+ to determine the differences. Cold tires sport+ will result in spinning wheels. Warm tires sport+ felt as though the car would pull up to 60 about a 1/2 second quicker. Maybe it was just a placebo but it does make sense that dynamic traction control would allow more power down in gears 1-3 than just sport alone.

Also, does anyone know specifically what moving the gear shifter left to m/s does when in Comfort or Eco Pro mode? Does it just put the transmission in sport without changing the chassis?

spmd11 · 09-08-2014, 12:03 AM

What is even more annoying... if you are in sport... it takes not 1, but 2 clicks to get to sport+. Anyone else realize this? Total pain in the (*&(^)*
C'mon BMW!

pikcachu · 09-08-2014, 12:05 AM

ya i guess is kind of a safety measure to make sure you realize DSC is off

timsev · 09-09-2014, 12:28 PM

wow, you guys will always find something to complain about, won't you? don't want to hurt those precious little fingers pushing a button...haha

bman6074 · 09-09-2014, 12:35 PM

It would be nice if they at least gave you an option to set it your way even if it meant signing some waiver of liability. I mean you already confirm the disclaimer every time you get in the car.

There are a few of us that have track experience and Advanced driving lessons. We know how to handle a car at its limits.

3.0L · 09-09-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by spmd11

What is even more annoying... if you are in sport... it takes not 1, but 2 clicks to get to sport+. Anyone else realize this? Total pain in the (*&(^)*
C'mon BMW!

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

ya i guess is kind of a safety measure to make sure you realize DSC is off

I think you hit the nail on the head. Click, click - that's it. No big deal.

Cyberdemon · 09-09-2014, 01:56 PM

If you want to get the car moving quickly grab the stick and pull it into sport and floor it.

When how many times you have to click to get your preferred performance mode is an issue I have to claim #firstworldproblems.

Or spend more money and buy an M car with the M button on the steering wheel.

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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	My car defaults to comfort so its two clicks...It is a shame you can't customize the default setting (my friend just got an S3 and you can default to either dynamic or individual settings in the menu system). Even my former M3 always defaulted to s3 for tranny. (I think this is to limit warranty claims) __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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pikcachu Major General 1403 Rep 5,262 Posts Drives: M235i (F22 Red angel) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: undisclosed iTrader: (1)	It's funny actually.... you can code the car to always start in ECO PRO but not in Sport
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BLK235iNJ Captain 183 Rep 926 Posts Drives: m235i,13MustangGT,84C10,99A8 Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I exercise my pointer finger plus from clicking a mouse for 20+ years I can switch into sport+ in a flash.
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Dr. Indiana Jones Private First Class 57 Rep 186 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	If the car is faster in sport+, that's news to me. A preset w/b nice, or better yet car should default to whatever mode u had it in last after power down.
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spmd11 Major 290 Rep 1,079 Posts Drives: 2020 X3MC Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (4)	What is even more annoying... if you are in sport... it takes not 1, but 2 clicks to get to sport+. Anyone else realize this? Total pain in the (&(^) C'mon BMW! __________________ 2020 X3MC, 2018 Porsche Macan, 2019 X3 3.0i, 2016 981 Cayman S
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pikcachu Major General 1403 Rep 5,262 Posts Drives: M235i (F22 Red angel) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: undisclosed iTrader: (1)	ya i guess is kind of a safety measure to make sure you realize DSC is off
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Cyberdemon Brigadier General 1538 Rep 3,331 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (3)	If you want to get the car moving quickly grab the stick and pull it into sport and floor it. When how many times you have to click to get your preferred performance mode is an issue I have to claim #firstworldproblems. Or spend more money and buy an M car with the M button on the steering wheel. __________________ Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette
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