[paddyrx8]

Does anyone know how to have the car select sport driving mode automatically any time I start the car? F30 Msport.

[HFW003]

Can't be done yet.

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[Teemo Panda]

Nope,

This would be a terrible idea to be honest, putting to sport mode while engine oil is still cold?
It would be worse if its winter!~

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by Teemo Panda

Nope,

This would be a terrible idea to be honest, putting to sport mode while engine oil is still cold?
It would be worse if its winter!~

Just because it's in sport mode doesn't mean you have to thrash it. I put mine in sport mode instantly because I prefer the steering feel and throttle response, but doesn't mean I start red-lining the engine out the driveway...

[PabloK]

Originally Posted by Teemo Panda

Nope,

This would be a terrible idea to be honest, putting to sport mode while engine oil is still cold?
It would be worse if its winter!~

That isn't going to hurt the engine.

In fact, with sport mode keeping the car at slightly higher rpms, it might help the car warm up a little quicker with more oil pumping throughout the system.

[Seagull]

I know what you mean. The first thing I do when I get into my car is to put it into sport mode and "accept" the idrive agreement.

It's too bad we can't have it in that setting all the time. A "smart" like that should be able to deal with it.

[DesertSmokeBBQ]

Originally Posted by Seagull

I know what you mean. The first thing I do when I get into my car is to put it into sport mode and "accept" the idrive agreement.

It's too bad we can't have it in that setting all the time. A "smart" like that should be able to deal with it.

I coded out all of my "agreements" and haven't been happier!!! Also, the seatbelt bong...

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by DesertSmokeBBQ

Also, the seatbelt bong...

Mate I don't think it's a good idea to smoke and drive.

[300hp]

Strange I don't have to accept the agreement in order to gain access on both of my cars. It automatically accepts by itself. I never had to code it to be that way

[Seagull]

No, I don't have to accept the agreement. Its just the initial screen that shows up. It goes away if you go to any screen or in a few seconds.

[300hp]

Originally Posted by Seagull

No, I don't have to accept the agreement. Its just the initial screen that shows up. It goes away if you go to any screen or in a few seconds.

Got it. Lexus and Infiniti are annoying in that you have to hit the accept button before you star the navi.

[Teemo Panda]

Originally Posted by PabloK

That isn't going to hurt the engine.

In fact, with sport mode keeping the car at slightly higher rpms, it might help the car warm up a little quicker with more oil pumping throughout the system.

There is a reason why BMW engineers hasent defaulted to Sport Mode.

With Naturally Aspirated Engine, it's is ok to push them when cold but don't do it regularly.

For the Turbos,
I'm a close friend with the foreman at my nearby dealership which I get my car serviced, instructors of the STEP program based in BMW NA and also the STEP students which I recently had the liberty to chat with, that they strongly advise not to push the turbos when the oil is still cold or not the optimal temp level. As they would wear the turbos pre maturely.

They also said that its ok to push once in a while in an emergency or doing a accident avoidance.

[dan8131]

There is a reason why BMW engineers hasent defaulted to Sport Mode.

With Naturally Aspirated Engine, it's is ok to push them when cold but don't do it regularly.

For the Turbos,
I'm a close friend with the foreman at my nearby dealership which I get my car serviced, instructors of the STEP program based in BMW NA and also the STEP students which I recently had the liberty to chat with, that they strongly advise not to push the turbos when the oil is still cold or not the optimal temp level. As they would wear the turbos pre maturely.

They also said that its ok to push once in a while in an emergency or doing a accident avoidance.

...or when your car is a lease and there is free maintenance and a warranty. I am not paying ~$540 per month for the ultimate driving machine only to baby it.

[Seagull]

Originally Posted by Teemo Panda

There is a reason why BMW engineers hasent defaulted to Sport Mode.

With Naturally Aspirated Engine, it's is ok to push them when cold but don't do it regularly.

For the Turbos,
I'm a close friend with the foreman at my nearby dealership which I get my car serviced, instructors of the STEP program based in BMW NA and also the STEP students which I recently had the liberty to chat with, that they strongly advise not to push the turbos when the oil is still cold or not the optimal temp level. As they would wear the turbos pre maturely.

They also said that its ok to push once in a while in an emergency or doing a accident avoidance.

Yeah, but I wouldn't accept that as an answer from any SW produced these days. They could keep you in "Sport" mode, but add an addition stage for warm up. It's all SW, so all they would need to do is account for an additional state machine.

Regardless, you can force it to Sport mode now despite not warming up the car. And it may be unsafe for your car.

And for that matter, you can force a naturally asperated car in -40F/C from the get go too. And it may be unsafe for your car too.

Point is we are already given a gun and can already easily shoot ourselves in the foot. This is the same gun that we've had for years since the beginning of cars and cold weather.

[Jamesons Viggen]

You should not beat on a cold engine regardless of FI or not. M cars have staggered redlines as the car warms up, a neat feature. BMS stage 2 tunes are inactive until the engine warns up.

BMW should allow Sport on start up as part of the PPK software.

[Elk]

Originally Posted by dan8131

...or when your car is a lease and there is free maintenance and a warranty. I am not paying ~$540 per month for the ultimate driving machine only to baby it.

You derive special pleasure from trashing a cold engine?

Give it a few minutes to warm up before pushing it. As a benefit, it will run smoother and provide more power than a cold engine.

[DesertSmokeBBQ]

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

Mate I don't think it's a good idea to smoke and drive.

LOL!! California or not, still no "bong" as standard or factory optional Kit...

[Teemo Panda]

Originally Posted by dan8131

...or when your car is a lease and there is free maintenance and a warranty. I am not paying ~$540 per month for the ultimate driving machine only to baby it.

Obviously this is only for people that are FINANCING the car, or KEEPING IT FOR A LONG TIME.

if its leased, you can do WHATEVER the hell you want with it

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by Seagull

I know what you mean. The first thing I do when I get into my car is to put it into sport mode and "accept" the idrive agreement.

It's too bad we can't have it in that setting all the time. A "smart" like that should be able to deal with it.

You can't have it default to SPORT but you can code out that stupid disclaimer screen. I did. I forgot about until I just read your post!

[infinitigor]

I hate that the i-drive displays the fact that I put it into sport mode/ traction off etc... my passengers think I'm crazy since i switch modes quite often.

[Frogman]

Originally Posted by infinitigor

I hate that the i-drive displays the fact that I put it into sport mode/ traction off etc... my passengers think I'm crazy since i switch modes quite often.

It annoyed me a lot too. You can turn that off in Settings.

[snowghost]

Originally Posted by dinonz

Just because it's in sport mode doesn't mean you have to thrash it. I put mine in sport mode instantly because I prefer the steering feel and throttle response, but doesn't mean I start red-lining the engine out the driveway...

+1 The first thing I do is put in in Sports mode before driving off. I don't push the car until oil temp is up.