[m.dreamin]

Hey all -

Hoping I can recruit folks to campaign to BMW Corp for a software change. I'll explain:

I took delivery a week ago of my M4 Comp xDrive and so far I'm blown away. It's an extraordinary machine and when compared to my F82 (non Comp model), it's an upgrade across every part of the experience. I can list my specs if folks are curious, but most relevant for this thread is that I have the Executive Package with Heads up Display (among other features that come with this package).

The single gripe I have is that I can't enable the Sport HUD (with RPM hockeystick gauge, current gear, speed, etc) with the M1/M2 buttons. To get the Sport HUD, I have to use the M Mode button. This is personally annoying because it changes the Instrument cluster and iDrive Control Display to something I don't want 98% of the time.

Others on this forum suggested to call BMW Corp (Genius line: 1-844-443-6487) so I did just that.

My request was simple: allow us to choose our desired HUD within the M1/M2 button configurations, that way we get our preferred HUD along with the displays and engine/chassis configurations we prefer. The rep said he'd pass the request along to developers for a potential over-the-air software update.

So, perhaps others can do the same and report back here?

[Tyga11]

I'm not following. If you are looking at HUD why do you care about the center display?

[m.dreamin]

The Instrument cluster and Control display give me more detailed info I want (Nav, Media, outside temp, fuel level, and tons more) with a simple glance. But for the HUD I want to know RPM/gear/speed in one convenient view, which only the Sport HUD offers.

So the request is to have the same flexibility in configuring the M1/M2 buttons like we had with the F8x generation, at least with respect to the HUD.

[Tyga11]

Originally Posted by m_travers

The Instrument cluster and Control display give me more detailed info I want (Nav, Media, outside temp, fuel level, and tons more) with a simple glance. But for the HUD I want to know RPM/gear/speed in one convenient view, which only the Sport HUD offers.

So the request is to have the same flexibility in configuring the M1/M2 buttons like we had with the F8x generation, at least with respect to the HUD.

Gotcha - yeah, I think it's a good idea. I will call as well

[BMWRacer523]

Does calling them actually work or send in a written request?

[m.dreamin]

Originally Posted by Tyga11

Gotcha - yeah, I think it's a good idea. I will call as well

Terrific - really appreciate it!

[m.dreamin]

Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

Does calling them actually work or send in a written request?

Others on this forum suggested that calling does indeed work. For what it's worth, I also sent a written request (email) to a Genius at my local BMW dealer. My hope is that they may have some inside track.

So it probably doesn't hurt to call Corp as well as pester the local dealer reps. I'm generally not in the habit of complaining, but dropping six figures on a car that lacks features I could easily configure in the previous generation is a big disappointment, especially because the HUD was the singular thing I wanted most from the Executive Package.

[M_Adaptive]

This 100% should be something BMW needs to fix with an update. Now I realize what other people have been complaining about. Hopefully calling will actually do something.

[m.dreamin]

Originally Posted by M_Adaptive

This 100% should be something BMW needs to fix with an update. Now I realize what other people have been complaining about. Hopefully calling will actually do something.

Honestly glad I'm not alone in wanting this specific capability. I think if we all call and perhaps post here what the rep says, this seems feasible for them to patch.

[moproblems]

I'm just hoping that the tach can eventually get inverted (speedo on top tach on bottom) on the HUD. This would be nice too.

[m.dreamin]

Originally Posted by moproblems

I'm just hoping that the tach can eventually get inverted (speedo on top tach on bottom) on the HUD. This would be nice too.

I could get behind that idea as well. Give Corp a call and let's see how they respond.

[jimbethesda]

Originally Posted by m_travers

Hey all -

Hoping I can recruit folks to campaign to BMW Corp for a software change. I'll explain:

I took delivery a week ago of my M4 Comp xDrive and so far I'm blown away. It's an extraordinary machine and when compared to my F82 (non Comp model), it's an upgrade across every part of the experience. I can list my specs if folks are curious, but most relevant for this thread is that I have the Executive Package with Heads up Display (among other features that come with this package).

The single gripe I have is that I can't enable the Sport HUD (with RPM hockeystick gauge, current gear, speed, etc) with the M1/M2 buttons. To get the Sport HUD, I have to use the M Mode button. This is personally annoying because it changes the Instrument cluster and iDrive Control Display to something I don't want 98% of the time.

Others on this forum suggested to call BMW Corp (Genius line: 1-844-443-6487) so I did just that.

My request was simple: allow us to choose our desired HUD within the M1/M2 button configurations, that way we get our preferred HUD along with the displays and engine/chassis configurations we prefer. The rep said he'd pass the request along to developers for a potential over-the-air software update.

So, perhaps others can do the same and report back here?

Great idea! My F80 does this. Not sure why they changed it.

[sleepdoc]

I agree. I hope they are willing to/can update this.

[LuvMyE92]

Good idea. I'll suggest that calling BMW directly will more likely have an effect than talking to a "genius" which I have found to be less than helpful in the past.

The customer service number that I have is 866-833-4362. I also have this for an email to them: ShareYourThoughts@bmwusa.com

It may be a bigger deal to do this than you think, as they will have to modify menus, options, review it in all languages, test it, and release it. At least that's how things like that work in my world as a software development manager.

It would be easier if it were something that we could tweak in Bimmercode.

[m.dreamin]

Originally Posted by jimbethesda

Great idea! My F80 does this. Not sure why they changed it.

Originally Posted by sleepdoc

I agree. I hope they are willing to/can update this.

No idea why they changed it and totally agree I'm hoping they'll update it. Please pester them at Corp so they feel some pressure!

[m.dreamin]

Originally Posted by LuvMyE92

Good idea. I'll suggest that calling BMW directly will more likely have an effect than talking to a "genius" which I have found to be less than helpful in the past.

The customer service number that I have is 866-833-4362. I also have this for an email to them: ShareYourThoughts@bmwusa.com

It may be a bigger deal to do this than you think, as they will have to modify menus, options, review it in all languages, test it, and release it. At least that's how things like that work in my world as a software development manager.

It would be easier if it were something that we could tweak in Bimmercode.

Many thanks for the tele # as well as the email! And I can certainly understand that there willl be complexity involved (software development is my day job). How they architect all their software will be crucial to how difficult this kind of update will be. In my simplistic fantasy, they'll simply modify the M Menu to allow for your choice of HUD.

[TexasEd]

I'll pass

[Ghozthunter]

I actually spent a lot of time trying to figure out in the settings to enable this feature without using the m button. Which I found out it wasn't possible and very disappointing.
On my 2019 330i with HUD it does have an option in idrive to always show sport HUD. So it is possible.
I'll be making a call to request this change.

[LOW4LYF]

I'm sure they just wait for your call in Woodcliff Lake ...

[m.dreamin]

Originally Posted by Ghozthunter

I actually spent a lot of time trying to figure out in the settings to enable this feature without using the m button. Which I found out it wasn't possible and very disappointing.
On my 2019 330i with HUD it does have an option in idrive to always show sport HUD. So it is possible.
I'll be making a call to request this change.

Right on. That's exactly what I think, albeit simplistically: just allow us to always show the HUD we want.

[Pantagathus]

Totally agree. In the 6MT the "M Mode" HUD is fantastic to have the tach so clearly displayed, but it would be nice to mix and match the displays more.

That said, I find I barely look at the dash. About the only things I look at it for are fuel, engine temp, and tire temp/pressure.

[barryc365]

Can you do it in reverse? For example, hit the M Mode button but configure that display to remove some items or adjust some?

I haven't played around with it in much detail but I know what you are talking about. The M display is very nice in HUD but I'm mostly in M1/2

Is it worth contacting Bimmer Code? I'd imagine they'd make the change much quicker. The red tape in BMW to do something like this would be insane

Edit: just sent this thread to Bimmer Code so will see what they say