[Kelvin1000]

I was showing someone all the functionality of the tool and a question came up regarding the adjustment of service parameters.

Is it possible to adjust the conditional service parameters?

Lets say you wanted an oil change every 7K miles instead of every 15K miles, would you be able to raise the % and get the service light sooner?

If so, it seems like this would not be fair for BMW...

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by Kelvin1000

I was showing someone all the functionality of the tool and a question came up regarding the adjustment of service parameters.

Is it possible to adjust the conditional service parameters?

Lets say you wanted an oil change every 7K miles instead of every 15K miles, would you be able to raise the % and get the service light sooner?

If so, it seems like this would not be fair for BMW...

Yes, but I wouldn't abusive the ability.

BMW performs service audits occasionally.
The CBS is a joke.

[Kelvin1000]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

Yes, but I wouldn't abusive the ability.

BMW performs service audits occasionally.
The CBS is a joke.

I don't plan on using it at all. Believe me, I try to stay away from the dealer whenever possible. I even change my own oil just so I don't have to go over there.

However, my % is getting higher on the sparkplugs (I have 23K miles) and the front brakes are a little squeaky so I will have to go in sooner or later.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by Kelvin1000

I don't plan on using it at all. Believe me, I try to stay away from the dealer whenever possible. I even change my own oil just so I don't have to go over there.

However, my % is getting higher on the sparkplugs (I have 23K miles) and the front brakes are a little squeaky so I will have to go in sooner or later.

Why not change them yourself to a pad with less brake dust?

[Kelvin1000]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Why not change them yourself to a pad with less brake dust?

Bubbles keeps giving me crap about not tracking the car and getting set to shut him up is breaking my pockets:

Helmet = $275

New street tires (thanks Procede and JB3) mounted and balanced GY F1 Asym = $1,050

Intercooler (looking at AA, Helix and VK) = $600 - $1,100

Downpipes (looking at ASR and VK) = $300 - $700

Racing Rims and Tires = ??? Researching...

Breakpads = xxxx

The car is a money pit!!!

[ontopofm]

anyone knows how to display degree F instead of C in BT software? I dont want to convert everytime I log.

[Kelvin1000]

Originally Posted by ontopofm

anyone knows how to display degree F instead of C in BT software? I dont want to convert everytime I log.

Looking for this info as well!!!

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by ontopofm

anyone knows how to display degree F instead of C in BT software? I dont want to convert everytime I log.

It is not available, but.... there is a trick.

You need to create a new column in the Excel output and call it IAT (F) in the first row (1). Next, notice what column the Inlet Air Temperatures (C) are listed in... B, C, D, etc. Let's say C for this example. Then click on row 2 in your new IAT (F) column and type the following equation in =C2*1.8+32. That will convert the one row to F. Finally, highlight the entry and move the mouse to the bottom right corner until it looks like a "+" sign. Click and drag to the bottom of the data and it will populate the entire column and convert it to F.

[ontopofm]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

It is not available, but.... there is a trick.

You need to create a new column in the Excel output and call it IAT (F) in the first row (1). Next, notice what column the Inlet Air Temperatures (C) are listed in... B, C, D, etc. Let's say C for this example. Then click on row 2 in your new IAT (F) column and type the following equation in =C2*1.8+32. That will convert the one row to F. Finally, highlight the entry and move the mouse to the bottom right corner until it looks like a "+" sign. Click and drag to the bottom of the data and it will populate the entire column and convert it to F.

Thanks man but that is something I dont want to do everytime. I like to see F on the screen when I stare over. I emailed BT and hopefully they will added the feature so users can choose either unit.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by ontopofm

Thanks man but that is something I dont want to do everytime. I like to see F on the screen when I stare over. I emailed BT and hopefully they will added the feature so users can choose either unit.

That would require the conversion to be done on their end. This is a german car so the units are metric.

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by Kelvin1000

Bubbles keeps giving me crap about not tracking the car and getting set to shut him up is breaking my pockets:

Helmet = $275

New street tires (thanks Procede and JB3) mounted and balanced GY F1 Asym = $1,050

Intercooler (looking at AA, Helix and VK) = $600 - $1,100

Downpipes (looking at ASR and VK) = $300 - $700

Racing Rims and Tires = ??? Researching...

Breakpads = xxxx

The car is a money pit!!!

Sure blame me that you've spent $1k on dynos

Seriously though, as a track newbie I'd recommend you remove all power mods until you learn the basics. With a 6MT you shouldn't have heat issues even with hot ambient temps. All you need is an alignment (punch out the alignment pins) and good attitude.

I guarantee you one thing, after one track day you'd wish you started with suspension mods instead of power mods.

Originally Posted by Kelvin1000

I don't plan on using it at all. Believe me, I try to stay away from the dealer whenever possible. I even change my own oil just so I don't have to go over there.

However, my % is getting higher on the sparkplugs (I have 23K miles) and the front brakes are a little squeaky so I will have to go in sooner or later.

Sparkplugs are easy but a bit pricey so I understand. Bring some plugs to the track, I'll let you borrow my sparkplug tool.

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by ontopofm

Thanks man but that is something I dont want to do everytime. I like to see F on the screen when I stare over. I emailed BT and hopefully they will added the feature so users can choose either unit.

I would not count on it, just learn the metric.

This would require an on-the-fly conversion which saps CPU power.

[dmurray14]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

Sure blame me that you've spent $1k on dynos

Seriously though, as a track newbie I'd recommend you removed all power mods until you learn the basics. With a 6MT you shouldn't heat issues even with hot ambient temps. All you need is an alignment (punch out the alignment pins) and good attitude.

I guarantee you one thing, after one track day you'd wish you started with suspension mods instead of power mods.

I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see someone referring to the "track" BMWs belong on.

[Kelvin1000]

I might have to look into getting those brakes as well but back on topic:

I know the oil is thynthetic and all but 20k mile intervals calculated by the computer seems crazy to me. I am thinking of changing at least every 10k and not resetting the values so BMW can change the oil after the next 10k.

Is this overkill?

[dmurray14]

Originally Posted by Kelvin1000

I might have to look into getting those brakes as well but back on topic:

I know the oil is thynthetic and all but 20k mile intervals calculated by the computer seems crazy to me. I am thinking of changing at least every 10k and not resetting the values so BMW can change the oil after the next 10k.

Is this overkill?

Not at all, it's probably a good idea.