10-31-2022, 06:22 AM | #1 |
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F80 cluster on f30 100% functional
Finally fitted a f80 cluster to my f30. All functions work 100% including gear, drive mode changes, m-hud and m shift lights. It's very easy to remove cluster only 2 t20 torx bits and 2 or 3 connectors depending if you have hud. The f80 cluster fits exactly the same as the f30 cluster.
Things you will need: F80 cluster virginized (you will have a tamper dot if it's not virginized) Gear adapter: this will convert the signal so it will display gears correctly, not needed for manual gearbox cars. I've used a bimmer ecu adapter but they don't ship outside of the US. I can help with getting a adapter for people outside of the US. You can also use XHP to show gears but it will be set out like a manual f80 on your cluster. Enet cable for coding Coding was done by https://instagram.com/bimmerretrola?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= I've uploaded a video to show the cluster working with all the features on YouTube. https://youtube.com/shorts/brYTwbwYRWU?feature=share |
12-06-2022, 04:35 PM | #2 |
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Just saw this...very cool mod!
Can you share a site to obtain the ecu adapter you mention above and where it goes, or what it takes to install? Would like to do this mod as well. Thanks in advance!
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12-07-2022, 05:24 AM | #3 |
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Does an F30 speed limit emulator hooked up to my OEM Kombi work with the F80 Kombi? I also didn't quite understand what the difference is if you only use xHP and ignore getting the gear adapter.
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12-07-2022, 07:41 AM | #4 |
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i wonder if you can fit 6wb to F80? if you have 6wa, what makes you want to switch to F80 cluster as it looks similar (hybrid digital/analog) with exception of the grey gauge?
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Installing an F8x cluster in an F3x car provides the M HUD plus the cluster looks cooler than the standard 6WA F3x cluster. I'm assuming the dynamic "red line" LED's work as intended that raise as the engine warms, showing your current gear (emulator required apparently), having the "M" on the cluster and like you mentioned the gray gauge is just a little more aesthetically pleasing. |
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https://www.bimecu.com/f80-cluster-retrofit-adapter I know there is coke Chinese ones as well. The adapter is connected to the wiring that is on the gague cluster from the car. The install is very simple 2 t20 screws to remove cluster and coding. |
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01-07-2023, 06:56 PM | #8 |
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No it will not work sadly, the gear adapter emulates signal from dct to cluster so the gears display properly. If you use xhp instead on the adapter, it will show gears on the cluster like a manual f80, you can see neutral, reverse and 1-8 gears. No park and sport mode display.
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01-07-2023, 06:57 PM | #9 |
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I prefer the look of the white led at night, better bottom screen, shift lights on cluster, m hud working as well.
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02-27-2023, 12:51 PM | #12 |
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the HUD data/graphics are generated by the gauge cluster.
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02-28-2023, 08:37 AM | #14 |
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I believe so yes. fun fact even when I installed my 6WB cluster, some of my HUD graphics were updated, I noticed some of the highway signs on the HUD navigation graphics were different.
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03-04-2023, 08:34 AM | #15 |
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I used the hud from my f30, all the mhud info is send from cluster. All you need to do is change cluster to get m hud. I would still double check if m3 cluster has the hud port cos some m3 don’t have hud.
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06-01-2023, 11:57 AM | #17 |
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Can someone explain what coding is needed after you have the adapter and cluster?
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I'll add my voice to this request. Installed my F80 gauge cluster today. It was virginized and coded, and I have the BIMECU adapter. I don't get the tachometer in the HUD and the display in the lower part of the tach and lower center display in the cluster isn't showing modes, etc. Also, the Bimecu adapter is supposed to get the current gear displayed in the cluster, but I get an M1, C1, etc., *when the shift is made* but not persistently (reaching out to bimecu about this). These features are visible in Joweed's video at the top of this thread. The cluster is a HUD-ready F80 6WA, so I'm confident it's not the cluster itself.
Did my coder miss something? All advice, tips, taunts, sympathis, etc., are welcome.
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Talk with BimmerRetroLA (bimmerretrola.com) he seems to know his stuff and I was planning on using him for coding of F80 cluster when I do the mod as well.
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Great minds. Seems everyone recommends Will. I reached him last night. He responded very quickly, and he is going to help me sort it out.
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