[forcefed]

Got the honor to test cando's valve controller, it pairs with the cando+ and allows you to open/close the valves with any trigger you choose in cando+.
There's 3 settings to choose, open valves(fully open, i checked), oem setting and toggle valves. Currently have it set to open when i press m1 and m2 buttons, on m1/m2 disable it sets them to the oem setting.
Its a little metal box that installs in the trunk and to the valves, connects wirelessly to cando+, there's also an iphone/android app if you don't have cando+.
Should be available soon.

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[forcefed]

Neat party trick, tied the unlock button to toggle the valves.

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[M4rchael]

I was debating on getting the cando module, now this really sweetens the deal! Gonna keep a follow for the release of this controller!

[LagunaSecaG80]

Is this similar to the awron? I’ve been debating what valve controller to get

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaG80

Is this similar to the awron? I’ve been debating what valve controller to get

Yes and no, awron uses the exhaust button instead of the m1/m2 buttons.

[canDO_Stef]

Originally Posted by forcefed

Yes and no, awron uses the exhaust button instead of the m1/m2 buttons.

Well, technically, you can use any of the canDO+ Triggers ...including the key fob buttons as you showed!

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by canDO_Stef

Well, technically, you can use any of the canDO+ Triggers ...including the key fob buttons as you showed!

I meant the awron just uses the exhaust button, while this one uses pretty much any button the cando+ can see

[LagunaSecaG80]

Originally Posted by forcefed

I meant the awron just uses the exhaust button, while this one uses pretty much any button the cando+ can see

My current understanding is basically it’s competitively priced and has more functions?

From what little I’ve seen it looks like the installation process seems easier, can you confirm?

[LagunaSecaG80]

I’ll do some further research on my own when I’m off work but I think I might get this down the line

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaG80

My current understanding is basically it’s competitively priced and has more functions?

From what little I’ve seen it looks like the installation process seems easier, can you confirm?

Read up what the cando+ can do because its a lot https://cando.plus/ and then you have this valve controller on top. The awron on the other hand is just a valve controller.
Never installed the awron so i have no idea, cando+ plugs into the canbus under the shifter and the valve controller plugs into the valves in the back and talks to the cando+ wirelessly. If you want to go into m1/m2 and open the valves at the same time this is the only controller that can do that.

[LagunaSecaG80]

Originally Posted by forcefed

Read up what the cando+ can do because its a lot https://cando.plus/ and then you have this valve controller on top. The awron on the other hand is just a valve controller.
Never installed the awron so i have no idea, cando+ plugs into the canbus under the shifter and the valve controller plugs into the valves in the back and talks to the cando+ wirelessly.

Thank you I appreciate you

[SLE3PER]

Any info if this works on 6MT? Do you have to have a 3rd party valve controller prior to using this?

Edit: nvm. As you stated, this would replace any current aftermarket valve controller to be able to control via m1/m2 buttons or whatever Cando+ can control.

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by SLE3PER

Any info if this works on 6MT? Do you have to have a 3rd party valve controller prior to using this?

Edit: nvm. As you stated, this would replace any current aftermarket valve controller to be able to control via m1/m2 buttons or whatever Cando+ can control.

You'll need the cando+ and this valve controller to be able to use it with m1/m2, don't think auto/6mt matters here, otherwise its app only if you don't have cando+

[SLE3PER]

Originally Posted by forcefed

You'll need the cando+ and this valve controller to be able to use it with m1/m2, don't think auto/6mt matters here, otherwise its app only if you don't have cando+

BMW DIY Guy has a video of it being installed in his g87 M2 6MT. So compatible with both. I’ll be looking into this. Thanks!

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaG80

Is this similar to the awron? I’ve been debating what valve controller to get

No, the awron ties into the actual CAN and is triggered from the exhaust button, but is also programmable to open and close at different RPM / throttle opening percentages. This from CanDO is essentially similar to other valve controllers which are simply open / closed, but it has a more elegant triggering mechanism than a cheap garage door opener.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by canDO_Stef

Well, technically, you can use any of the canDO+ Triggers ...including the key fob buttons as you showed!

Can you actually trigger it with....the exhaust button?

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Can you actually trigger it with....the exhaust button?

Here are all the Triggers, the exhaust button I think is on a different lin bus so the cando+ can't see it.
You can however use the m mode and setup buttons as a touch trigger which is right beside the exhaust button, if you setup both to trigger the valves your don't even have to look down at them, just glide your finger over them and the valves should trigger, I'll test this later today.

[forcefed]

Here's a 1 button press script that opens the exhaust valves, goes into sport mode and goes to the 4th "my bmw" widget in idrive 8 and opens the hp/trq/boost and oil temp screen. Pretty damn cool if you ask me

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Also tested the m mode/setup touch to toggle the valves, works like a charm and you even get the satisfying bong sound.

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[ToneM2]

“Nav” and ‘Map” buttons are redundant I think so might be good to program one of those to the exhaust valves. Be cool if there was some kind of decal you could place over the button to show that it’s an exhaust button

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by ToneM2

“Nav” and ‘Map” buttons are redundant I think so might be good to program one of those to the exhaust valves. Be cool if there was some kind of decal you could place over the button to show that it’s an exhaust button

Even the dsc touch button works, just no bong sound. It's the easiest to reach from the shifter. Anyway lots of choices here.

[rs911]

I love that, just a quick question are you an IT guy forcefed ?
I see myself in your posts

When will it be released with the valve controller feature canDO_Stef ? and what would be the price ?

[canDO_Stef]

Originally Posted by rs911

I love that, just a quick question are you an IT guy forcefed ?
I see myself in your posts

When will it be released with the valve controller feature canDO_Stef ? and what would be the price ?

Should be within two weeks, we're not 100% decided on pricing, but likely between 300-350 USD.