does the 335Xi have the option to be RWD like an STI?

///M5Driver · 01-15-2014, 10:24 AM

Has anyone tried coding the VGSG from

AWD - aktiv to nicht_aktiv??

ajsalida · 01-15-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by e46beater

Has anyone tried coding the VGSG from

AWD - aktiv to nicht_aktiv??

did you even bother read the posts on this page?

///M5Driver · 01-16-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ajsalida

did you even bother read the posts on this page?

If you cannot see joke/sarcasm I apologize... it looked pretty obvious to me and then backed up by thumbs up guy just in case.

Next time.. two thumbs up guy it is.

ajsalida · 01-16-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by e46beater

If you cannot see joke/sarcasm I apologize... it looked pretty obvious to me and then backed up by thumbs up guy just in case.

Next time.. two thumbs up guy it is.

Got it, sorry.

///M5Driver · 01-16-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ajsalida

Got it, sorry.

Haha totally giving you crap.

I really do hope to come back to this thread one day and someone has figured it out.

peter91118 · 04-12-2014, 03:09 PM

After reading all 24 pages, not one person tried pulling the front drive shaft?

8 bolts
20 min
no warnings
jb4

Done.

dsjr2006 · 04-18-2014, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter91118

After reading all 24 pages, not one person tried pulling the front drive shaft?

8 bolts
20 min
no warnings
jb4

Done.

Confirmed no errors/issues?

peter91118 · 04-18-2014, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dsjr2006

Confirmed no errors/issues?

Not a single issue

blown07 · 04-18-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by peter91118

Not a single issue

Oh yeah try a first gear launch now..

peter91118 · 04-18-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by blown07

Oh yeah try a first gear launch now..

Are you thinking it will break something? Because all you do is smolder the tires. Bang second and keep burning.

I need an excuse to get rid of these run flats!

v1nc86 · 04-19-2014, 09:56 AM

video or it didn't happen :P

peter91118 · 04-21-2014, 10:29 PM

I got a 4x4 warning light today while getting a little sideways.. It stopped the fun and then went off another few hundred feet down the road.

There is still more testing to be done.

v1nc86 · 04-22-2014, 07:51 AM

as I said earlier, video or it didn't happen :P haha

joekitch · 04-24-2014, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter91118

After reading all 24 pages, not one person tried pulling the front drive shaft?

8 bolts
20 min
no warnings
jb4

Done.

well that's quite interesting....
does this drastically improve fuel economy as well? if you have a stick shift you could probably see some very good mpgs

peter91118 · 04-24-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by joekitch

well that's quite interesting....
does this drastically improve fuel economy as well? if you have a stick shift you could probably see some very good mpgs

I have a stick and there is no difference in gas mileage. All the same components are still present and spinning with the exception of a 8lbs drive shaft so mileage will not change.

tboudre · 07-07-2014, 10:25 PM

Amazing, now on page 25 of the thread and no solution (except for pulling fuses or drive shafts). Wouldn't it be nice to push the DTC button and 1st get RWD, 2nd get reduced traction control, then long press traction control off? Why didn't the BMW engineers give us this? Is it possible to put an AUDI Quattro in RWD mode? Many trucks & SUVs can switch between 2WD & 4WD.

I ran across this, and now I'm interested. Following, for what it's worth.

Pseudo Nim · 07-07-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tboudre

Amazing, now on page 25 of the thread and no solution (except for pulling fuses or drive shafts). Wouldn't it be nice to push the DTC button and 1st get RWD, 2nd get reduced traction control, then long press traction control off? Why didn't the BMW engineers give us this? Is it possible to put an AUDI Quattro in RWD mode? Many trucks & SUVs can switch between 2WD & 4WD.

I ran across this, and now I'm interested. Following, for what it's worth.

No, it's not possible to put an Audi in RWD mode, so I'm not sure why we're STILL discussing this after 25 pages.

The BMW is not a truck. It's also not a Land Rover. No AWD (not 4WD, but AWD) vehicle out there can switch at will - the most you can do is shift traction like with the DCCD on the STI. So I have no idea why we still keep talking about it, but it's amusing towatch for sure.

aakrusen · 07-07-2014, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tboudre

I ran across this, and now I'm interested. Following, for what it's worth.

Don't hold your breath.

tboudre · 07-07-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

No, it's not possible to put an Audi in RWD mode, so I'm not sure why we're STILL discussing this after 25 pages.

I think we're still discussing it 1) because the thread is so long it gets a lot of hits on a lot of unrelated searches, and 2) it piques our interest as it would be an interesting feature, and there hasn't been a definitive explanation of why it can't be done. Don't be a hater, I followed your link and saw the lengths you went thru to avoid the iDrive.

Pseudo Nim · 07-07-2014, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tboudre

I think we're still discussing it 1) because the thread is so long it gets a lot of hits on a lot of unrelated searches, and 2) it piques our interest as it would be an interesting feature, and there hasn't been a definitive explanation of why it can't be done. Don't be a hater, I followed your link and saw the lengths you went thru to avoid the iDrive.

Hahaha, point well taken.

WilliamS · 07-08-2014, 01:27 PM

Now that tuning is slowly being unlocked in flash form, its a matter of time till the Xdrive maps are uncovered. Then it will be up to us to decide power. My I would setup a 30/70 front/rear split for anything under 60mph, from there it would be 100% RWD

ajsalida · 07-08-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamS

Now that tuning is slowly being unlocked in flash form, its a matter of time till the Xdrive maps are uncovered. Then it will be up to us to decide power. My I would setup a 30/70 front/rear split for anything under 60mph, from there it would be 100% RWD

Unfortunately I don't see this happening. Engine tuning for N54/55 has been unlocked for a long time. AT (transmission) nada and maybe never. Quite few have tried and many folks want better AT software, still nada except for Alpina flash and they got special dispensation from the Pope. Strong encryption.

Xdrive quite a bit more limited performance market and since it is wrapped into ABS, DTC, and DSC etc will be hell of a lot harder. Tranny TCU is basically stand-alone and still a bear. I think the only thing that might happen with the T case is someone figures a clever way to spoof it. Getting the software unlocked probably pipe dream. Getting harder and harder to do this, new M3/4 for example I rememebr reading is going to be very hard to crack flash tune wise, piggy backs already making progress. Maybe a piggy back for the xdrive TC is what we need.

Anyone has friends at NSA with some time on their hands, pipe up.

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tboudre Private 3 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2011 LeMans Blue 335xi E90 N55 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Amazing, now on page 25 of the thread and no solution (except for pulling fuses or drive shafts). Wouldn't it be nice to push the DTC button and 1st get RWD, 2nd get reduced traction control, then long press traction control off? Why didn't the BMW engineers give us this? Is it possible to put an AUDI Quattro in RWD mode? Many trucks & SUVs can switch between 2WD & 4WD. I ran across this, and now I'm interested. Following, for what it's worth. __________________ 2011 335i xDrive ///M-Sport LeMans Blue Navigation iDrive 15% Tint N55 E90 - BMS Intake, Le Mans Blue Grilles, Le Mans Blue Rear Diffuser, Alpina B3 TCU Flash, Misc Coding, Matte Black Badge, Gloss Black Exhaust Tips, Blue Calipers, VRSF Charge Pipe, Cyba Scoops, JB4, Sport Oil Cooler Valve, FlexFuel Wires, GoFastBits DV+ - Approx E30 fuel mix Painted 7251 Cobalt Blue Metallic - Matches LeMans Blue
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