Digital speed display

wannabeemer · 03-26-2017, 09:03 PM

My 135i is less than one week in my garage and I'm still learning.
I found that a pull on the "cruise control" stalk will change the centre digital display to show the current speed digitally but it will revert once the stalk is released. I couldn't find this in the owner's handbook. Is it possible to set this digital readout on?

Mach1er · 03-26-2017, 09:14 PM

You can code it in.

Example of what it looks like:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...php?p=13957151

Matticus91 · 03-26-2017, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1er

You can code it in.

Example of what it looks like:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...php?p=13957151

Correct and this can be done with the Carly app and connector which is both affordable, easy to use, and low risk. There are things it can't do but I'm very happy with mine so far

swagon · 03-27-2017, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach1er

You can code it in.

Example of what it looks like:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...php?p=13957151

Correct and this can be done with the Carly app and connector which is both affordable, easy to use, and low risk. There are things it can't do but I'm very happy with mine so far

Yeah, and you can either code a real speed readout or corrected (i.e. same as the speed shown on the speedometer).

wannabeemer · 03-27-2017, 05:40 PM

Thanks will look into it. Have either of you done this or do you know how difficult this is?

Dackelone · 03-27-2017, 07:01 PM

M3 digital speedo... As stated above... you can have this digital speedo display(selected thru the BC button) coded to your car. You can have it read the same as your speedo, or have it display the "true" vehicle speed.

Many coders can do this for very little money(<$20). Or use a remote coding service or just purchase BMW Carly app(for your phone) and buy a OBDII dongle(from Amazon, etc) and code it yourself.

Here is a better pic from the interwebs... " V = xxx"
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Matticus91 · 03-28-2017, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wannabeemer

Thanks will look into it. Have either of you done this or do you know how difficult this is?

Yes I've done it with my Carly adapter and app. Took 5minutes and was very easy. Lots of other fun stuff in there too

wannabeemer · 03-28-2017, 06:10 PM

Cheers. I've heard that a cheaper solution is available that requires a downloadable file and an adapter but the Carly app looks promising. Would you be able to provide a link to the adapter and any instructions? I've already found the Carly app site.

Dackelone · 03-28-2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wannabeemer

Cheers. I've heard that a cheaper solution is available that requires a downloadable file and an adapter but the Carly app looks promising. Would you be able to provide a link to the adapter and any instructions? I've already found the Carly app site.

Apple phones use a WiFi adaptor while Android phones use a BT connection. Here are the OBDII adaptors. Many people say that you should only use the Carly OBDII adaptors with the app. $80 to $60 for the connector...

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...=2XBYM3U7UPHMG

xQx · 03-28-2017, 06:57 PM

I did this this morning after reading this thread. Thanks guys.

I'd recommend following the hardware recommendations of the MHD threads - OBDII adapter, USB OTG cable & Android tablet. That way you'll be able to use the same setup for Carly, MHD and xHP.

I had all the hardware (have a JB4 BEF via MHD) - it took about 10 minutes from buying the app in the store, to having it all coded and driving off. Dead easy, point and click.

wannabeemer · 03-28-2017, 07:01 PM

I'm guessing this would be just as simple with an iPhone?

xQx · 03-28-2017, 10:59 PM

Yep. You'll need a Bluetooth odbii adapter, but it's dead easy

wannabeemer · 03-28-2017, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xQx

Yep. You'll need a Bluetooth odbii adapter, but it's dead easy

Dackelone said that Apple uses wifi but you're saying BT - confusing?

Mach1er · 03-29-2017, 12:34 AM

The way that a particular OBDII adapter connects to your phone/laptop depends solely on the adapter. Some are wifi, some are BT, some are even hard wired.

wannabeemer · 03-29-2017, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mach1er

The way that a particular OBDII adapter connects to your phone/laptop depends solely on the adapter. Some are wifi, some are BT, some are even hard wired.

So if I intend to just "set and forget" then the cheapest OBD-II adapter will suffice? I'm not that interested in running a phone app to show real time data whilst I'm driving (I just want to switch on/off some of the car's dash data).

Mach1er · 03-29-2017, 05:03 PM

Nope, not all adapters can code. For instance, I have a "read only" adapter. Make sure the one you choose is compatible with the app/software you want to use.

wannabeemer · 03-29-2017, 06:56 PM

Thank you.

Booey1979 · 03-29-2017, 08:00 PM

I chose a cheap amazon adapter. It does the job well for the speedo on the dash and the 5 turn signal blink. If ur in the LA area feel free to message me. I'll do the coding.

wannabeemer · 03-29-2017, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Booey1979

I chose a cheap amazon adapter. It does the job well for the speedo on the dash and the 5 turn signal blink. If ur in the LA area feel free to message me. I'll do the coding.

Thanks for the offer but I'm in Australia.
"5 turn signal blink"?

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wannabeemer Private 18 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2010 135i N55 DCT 7SP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Digital speed display My 135i is less than one week in my garage and I'm still learning. I found that a pull on the "cruise control" stalk will change the centre digital display to show the current speed digitally but it will revert once the stalk is released. I couldn't find this in the owner's handbook. Is it possible to set this digital readout on?
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Mach1er Lieutenant 88 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '13 128i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	You can code it in. Example of what it looks like: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...php?p=13957151 __________________ '13 128i \| 6MT \| SGM \| Black Boston \| Black Gloss \| Lighting \| Premium \| Tech \| HK \| Anti-Theft \| [CDV-Delete \| Clutch Stop \| 30% Pinnacle] Ordered 2.23 \| Production Begin 3.7 \| Ends 3.15 \| Released to carrier 3.18 \| At port 3.19 \| Departed 3.23 (K-line to Brunswick) \| Arrived 4.7 \| Truck 4.12 \| Dealer 4.19
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wannabeemer Private 18 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2010 135i N55 DCT 7SP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks will look into it. Have either of you done this or do you know how difficult this is?
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wannabeemer Private 18 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2010 135i N55 DCT 7SP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Cheers. I've heard that a cheaper solution is available that requires a downloadable file and an adapter but the Carly app looks promising. Would you be able to provide a link to the adapter and any instructions? I've already found the Carly app site.
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xQx General 903 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i (E88 N54 6AT) Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Australia iTrader: (0)	I did this this morning after reading this thread. Thanks guys. I'd recommend following the hardware recommendations of the MHD threads - OBDII adapter, USB OTG cable & Android tablet. That way you'll be able to use the same setup for Carly, MHD and xHP. I had all the hardware (have a JB4 BEF via MHD) - it took about 10 minutes from buying the app in the store, to having it all coded and driving off. Dead easy, point and click.
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wannabeemer Private 18 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2010 135i N55 DCT 7SP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm guessing this would be just as simple with an iPhone?
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xQx General 903 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i (E88 N54 6AT) Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Australia iTrader: (0)	Yep. You'll need a Bluetooth odbii adapter, but it's dead easy
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Mach1er Lieutenant 88 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '13 128i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	The way that a particular OBDII adapter connects to your phone/laptop depends solely on the adapter. Some are wifi, some are BT, some are even hard wired. __________________ '13 128i \| 6MT \| SGM \| Black Boston \| Black Gloss \| Lighting \| Premium \| Tech \| HK \| Anti-Theft \| [CDV-Delete \| Clutch Stop \| 30% Pinnacle] Ordered 2.23 \| Production Begin 3.7 \| Ends 3.15 \| Released to carrier 3.18 \| At port 3.19 \| Departed 3.23 (K-line to Brunswick) \| Arrived 4.7 \| Truck 4.12 \| Dealer 4.19
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Mach1er Lieutenant 88 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '13 128i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Nope, not all adapters can code. For instance, I have a "read only" adapter. Make sure the one you choose is compatible with the app/software you want to use. __________________ '13 128i \| 6MT \| SGM \| Black Boston \| Black Gloss \| Lighting \| Premium \| Tech \| HK \| Anti-Theft \| [CDV-Delete \| Clutch Stop \| 30% Pinnacle] Ordered 2.23 \| Production Begin 3.7 \| Ends 3.15 \| Released to carrier 3.18 \| At port 3.19 \| Departed 3.23 (K-line to Brunswick) \| Arrived 4.7 \| Truck 4.12 \| Dealer 4.19
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wannabeemer Private 18 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2010 135i N55 DCT 7SP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thank you.
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Booey1979 Private First Class 5 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2010 128i m-sport BBK 2piece Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ventura, Ca iTrader: (0)	I chose a cheap amazon adapter. It does the job well for the speedo on the dash and the 5 turn signal blink. If ur in the LA area feel free to message me. I'll do the coding.
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