[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

Did the update this afternoon.

ZOMG! I swear the car is definitely faster now. The shifts are PDK and i get all the pops and burbles as if i had the tune for it.

I know for a fact it's at least .5 second faster in the 1/4. I can feel it!!!!!!! I hope BMW provides more updates to this car it's soo fast now!! ZOMGCOPTER!

iPhone generation

[Crogalin]

I had all my settings disappear after the update. Memory seats, M1 & M2, remote start was disabled, and the app features were disabled. Anyone else have this happen?

[static_void]

The only change I've noticed is the shifts in S3 feel different. When I would leave a stoplight the 1-2 upshift would sometimes shake the whole car/feel clunky, and now it seems a bit more smooth. Otherwise, the text on the infotainment display is bolder in titles — no other changes noted.

[Tethys]

Originally Posted by Crogalin

I had all my settings disappear after the update. Memory seats, M1 & M2, remote start was disabled, and the app features were disabled. Anyone else have this happen?

Every time, it's quite annoying also.

[static_void]

So after driving it extensively today for the first time since getting the update, I can 100% say the TCU/transmission programming has changed.

I drive almost exclusively in S3/Sport+/etc via my M2 settings, and this update has certainly adjusted shift timing. I used to experience a clunky, janky upshift from 1-2 after leaving a stop light and that has been eliminated almost entirely. Additionally, sometimes the upshifts would feel more DCT-like while others had a lazier, "regular" automatic upshift, but now they feel entirely consistent regardless of speed, throttle application, etc.

Pretty neat. I really enjoy this consistency.

[davidmct-M3]

Originally Posted by static_void

So after driving it extensively today for the first time since getting the update, I can 100% say the TCU/transmission programming has changed.

I drive almost exclusively in S3/Sport+/etc via my M2 settings, and this update has certainly adjusted shift timing. I used to experience a clunky, janky upshift from 1-2 after leaving a stop light and that has been eliminated almost entirely. Additionally, sometimes the upshifts would feel more DCT-like while others had a lazier, "regular" automatic upshift, but now they feel entirely consistent regardless of speed, throttle application, etc.

Pretty neat. I really enjoy this consistency.

I would second this. Even in comfort the car is much more aggressive in keeping in the right gear coming into corners after braking

[Forzanerazzurri]

Guys, BMW isn't tinkering with the transmission shift points with these updates 3 years after the car has been released. They are mostly security updates.

[Kminor2578]

Did anyone else’s remote start stop working after this update?

[squadra21]

I did the update last week and now my gesture control is super sensitive. Everytime I reach for the shift knob it either pauses or skips my audio.

[86zccrx]

Originally Posted by Kminor2578

Did anyone else’s remote start stop working after this update?

typically, you have to re-authorize remote start after these updates.

[TJR_///M3]

Originally Posted by Kminor2578

Did anyone else’s remote start stop working after this update?

Yes, I had to reauthorize remote start and reprogram M1 and M2. This normally happens with an update.

[Kminor2578]

Originally Posted by TJR_///M3

Yes, I had to reauthorize remote start and reprogram M1 and M2. This normally happens with an update.

Originally Posted by 86zccrx

typically, you have to re-authorize remote start after these updates.

Thanks guys that’s what I thought but I couldn’t find it in the menu when I looked quickly yesterday.

[TJR_///M3]

Originally Posted by Kminor2578

Thanks guys that’s what I thought but I couldn’t find it in the menu when I looked quickly yesterday.

Look under Car then Climate Control

[Stockholmarn]

After the last update my parking assist auto-brake was switched off. Almost crashed in my own garage... This time I'll be sure to check the settings.

[static_void]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

Guys, BMW isn't tinkering with the transmission shift points with these updates 3 years after the car has been released. They are mostly security updates.

I usually agree with your takes, but this is absolutely untrue. You cannot tell someone their subjective driving experience hasn't changed without, you know, being that person. I drive with the same settings every time and it has without a doubt been modified since before the update. I don't even know why I'm arguing the point because it's irrelevant to me if you haven't noticed a change, but I'm pleased with the new transmission programming.

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by static_void

I usually agree with your takes, but this is absolutely untrue. You cannot tell someone their subjective driving experience hasn't changed without, you know, being that person. I drive with the same settings every time and it has without a doubt been modified since before the update. I don't even know why I'm arguing the point because it's irrelevant to me if you haven't noticed a change, but I'm pleased with the new transmission programming.

Point is, one person's take is anecdotal. There's no way to know whether or not something has actually changed without hard numbers or valid tests. For all we know your experience might be one-off or even placebo.

Glad you're enjoying the car now, but that doesn't mean that something will change for everyone or even has actually changed for you.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by static_void

I usually agree with your takes, but this is absolutely untrue. You cannot tell someone their subjective driving experience hasn't changed without, you know, being that person. I drive with the same settings every time and it has without a doubt been modified since before the update. I don't even know why I'm arguing the point because it's irrelevant to me if you haven't noticed a change, but I'm pleased with the new transmission programming.

OK fair play. To be fully transparent I am still on the 11/2022.60 software so I should probably keep my mouth shut until I get on to 03/2023.50.

[static_void]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

OK fair play. To be fully transparent I am still on the 11/2022.60 software so I should probably keep my mouth shut until I get on to 03/2023.50.

In that case, I would love to know your thoughts once you get on this software revision. If you drive in the same settings daily, and take note of issues or quirks with the manual shifting modes (for me, S3 is used near-exclusively), I would be curious to see if you note a similar change. I haven't observed any changes whatsoever in shift programming outside of the S3 mode. I do keep the car in the laziest, comfort settings on occasion and haven't noticed any differences there.

[static_void]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

Point is, one person's take is anecdotal. There's no way to know whether or not something has actually changed without hard numbers or valid tests. For all we know your experience might be one-off or even placebo.

Glad you're enjoying the car now, but that doesn't mean that something will change for everyone or even has actually changed for you.

I understand this full well and agree. My argument is simply that there's little reason in lying on a car forum about a major annoyance I had with the inconsistent, clunky shifting which largely disappeared while coinciding with a new software update I received. Additionally, because I smack that M2 button pretty much every time I turn the car on, I feel like I'm relatively aware of the operating mechanics and would be sensitive to changes such as the ones I've noted.

I understand this is all incredibly trivial but I do enjoy sharing my thoughts and experiences from a position of neutrality.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by static_void

In that case, I would love to know your thoughts once you get on this software revision. If you drive in the same settings daily, and take note of issues or quirks with the manual shifting modes (for me, S3 is used near-exclusively), I would be curious to see if you note a similar change. I haven't observed any changes whatsoever in shift programming outside of the S3 mode. I do keep the car in the laziest, comfort settings on occasion and haven't noticed any differences there.

I'll definitely comment on any changes. I drive daily mostly in D1 (often switch up to D3 if there is room to have some fun) with engine always in Sport Plus. Almost never use the sequential shifting so that makes sense why I haven't ever noticed anything.

[static_void]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

I'll definitely comment on any changes. I drive daily mostly in D1 (often switch up to D3 if there is room to have some fun) with engine always in Sport Plus. Almost never use the sequential shifting so that makes sense why I haven't ever noticed anything.

That has to be the explanation. Totally different driving preferences through the various menus, options, assists, etc. I've only ever owned manual transmission cars in the past so I still crave that bit of engagement wherever I can get it, which is why I'm in S3 and Sport Plus 97% of the time.

[nearwater4me]

Anyone with a 6 speed got this update?
I'd love to hear what updates were done to the base car.