Coding Sections

I see you have a general coding section here. Maybe introduce chassis specific sections?

What specific models would you break out? As far as I know there is a decent amount cross over in code, say from the F10 to F30, at least in concept. That is why we created the single forum.

Tim

Agreed. I was thinking basically based per series. Such as 1-series coding, 3-series coding etc. That way people searching for vehicle specific coding would not have to do as much searching, kind of help streamline the process a bit

The way the coding forum is setup now you can search for specific chassis codes. So you can find just threads on F30 or F10 as examples.

Tim

Originally Posted by KaileSvick

I see you have a general coding section here. Maybe introduce chassis specific sections?

Been seeing a lot about coding here recently. I thought coding was about engines, but now it appears it's about chassis. Can someone explain?

Originally Posted by ProRail

Been seeing a lot about coding here recently. I thought coding was about engines, but now it appears it's about chassis. Can someone explain?

It is confusing as the same term is being applied. Technically they're both changing parts of the DME/ECU but one is for the engine mapping, what I would call 'engine tuning', and the other is for the options on the car, what would have been 'dealer coding' until recently when enthusiasts starting figuring out how to access the options themselves.

From the intro thread by April1 in the coding forum -

Coding is for people who want to play with the settings of BMW car software to achieve something more desirable. Coding is not really a programming; it is another name for re-configuring the software of your car.

Read more on the BMW coding forum here - http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=631884

Tim

Originally Posted by tim330i

It is confusing as the same term is being applied. Technically they're both changing parts of the DME/ECU but one is for the engine mapping, what I would call 'engine tuning', and the other is for the options on the car, what would have been 'dealer coding' until recently when enthusiasts starting figuring out how to access the options themselves.

From the intro thread by April1 in the coding forum -



Read more on the BMW coding forum here - http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=631884

Tim

Okay; so I'm trying to understand why people would need to do this. Are there settings that the dealer will not provide? I know that there are some European settings not available in the US. Is that a factor?

Originally Posted by ProRail

Okay; so I'm trying to understand why people would need to do this. Are there settings that the dealer will not provide? I know that there are some European settings not available in the US. Is that a factor?

Many options that the dealer charges money to activate or deactivate can be coded for free with the right tools. Options such as windows up via fob, auto locking, headlight behavior, programming new components etc.