[DaveDee]

For those who want more dashboard bling this is a good project.
It involves installing a small electronic module behind the right side footwell panel and having remote coding done to enable the module

The result is pleasing and better than the Bimmercode dashboard change as it's a module that gives the standard M3/4 display and on pressing the sport button the display changes to M track display with matching HUD. It also features the in display LED converging tacho when in manual shift mode
As an added bonus switching to sport opens the valve
It gives a more premium feel to the dashboard and functions and is much more sporty than a stock layout
I'll leave a link to the vendor who does an installation video but also organises the remote coding. The process was straight forward and quite professional.
For those not hesitant to pull apart and rewire wiring harness components it's a straight forward project that involves removing some trim, battery must be disconnected for this one
If anyone wants a written set of instructions and schematic drawing I'm happy to post a set I drew up as the video is clear but some prefer a written instruction set with diagrams

[Vudumonkey25]

Looks great. I was curious if this module carried over from the G20.
Is the module spliced in or plug and play?

[allfitat55]

Great write up I am the worst when it comes to tools but may get my local mechanic to give me a hand one day if I go this way.

After coding every version of the display in the beginning I am actually still rocking stock :P But I do like that M look

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by Vudumonkey25

Looks great. I was curious if this module carried over from the G20.
Is the module spliced in or plug and play?

It's better in real life than photos. I'm not sure of the history but it suits G series generally with the exception of hybrids
I've attached a schematic I drew up for the installation. It's not spliced but instead installed by adding in like an extension cable, disconnecting 4 terminals from a 36 way header and connecting them to a module, then connecting from the module back to the BMW header. Basically just powering up the module and adding it to the CANbus. It's then coded by ESYS via team viewer by the Vendor so it's not plug and play and is dormant unless coded

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by allfitat55

Great write up I am the worst when it comes to tools but may get my local mechanic to give me a hand one day if I go this way.

After coding every version of the display in the beginning I am actually still rocking stock :P But I do like that M look

This one is a bit better than the coded version as its hardware generated and had better font scaling and real widgets. The HUD works as expected too.

It's easy to install and code in at a later time, so you could have it installed and code later. For coding you need a Windows laptop and have to install a few applications and data.

It's not something you would put on a friends computer as there are some sections detected as trojans and removed but you can get past for the install and then let the PC a scan and clean

[allfitat55]

[QUOTE=DaveDee;29090239]
It's easy to install and code in at a later time, so you could have it installed and code later. For coding, you need a Windows laptop and have to install a few applications and data.

/QUOTE]

I guess you need OBD to ethernet as well? I only Bluetooth OBD. But I do have an old OBD to USB which I use for Fordscan cars. might have to investigate if Esy works with it 1st.

Being in the IT industry I know team viewers pretty well so that should not be an issue.

[DaveDee]

[QUOTE=allfitat55;29090670]

Originally Posted by DaveDee

It's easy to install and code in at a later time, so you could have it installed and code later. For coding, you need a Windows laptop and have to install a few applications and data.

/QUOTE]

I guess you need OBD to ethernet as well? I only Bluetooth OBD. But I do have an old OBD to USB which I use for Fordscan cars. might have to investigate if Esy works with it 1st.

Being in the IT industry I know team viewers pretty well so that should not be an issue.

As part of the kit they supply an Enet cable (which is perfect for coding afterwards and about 20 times faster than bluetooth) If you don’t have an ethernet port you will need a Ethernet to USB adaptor. I got type C so I can also use if for Bimmertech

[BeemerBaron]

Awesome awesome install Dave, looks great!

[DaveDee]

Look forward to hearing how yours goes. Its a great mod, just loving it

[Ruebarb]

Any update on this? I saw a screen shot somewhere you could engage 2wd with dsc off, do you have the option, does it work?

[Value]

How did you get the shift lights to work? I bought the module from chain as well. But he said they can’t activate the shift light function.

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by Ruebarb

Any update on this? I saw a screen shot somewhere you could engage 2wd with dsc off, do you have the option, does it work?

No, if the hardware is not fitted it won't work. As far as I know this is the graphics module of the M3/M4 which you install and the hardware is then coded in. There will be elements that don't work but the graphics are thre

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by Value

How did you get the shift lights to work? I bought the module from chain as well. But he said they can’t activate the shift light function.

The shift lights work in manual mode only (move the gearshift way from you) and use the paddles to shift gears, when you get in the higher RPMs the shift lights come on and converge.

[Value]

Originally Posted by DaveDee

The shift lights work in manual mode only (move the gearshift way from you) and use the paddles to shift gears, when you get in the higher RPMs the shift lights come on and converge.

I don’t have it installed yet. I ordered it a few days ago,however chain said it doesn’t work and it can’t be coded. So I’m confused lol

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by Value

I don’t have it installed yet. I ordered it a few days ago,however chain said it doesn’t work and it can’t be coded. So I’m confused lol

I've just updated him. I'm sure the function is implemented in hardware, not coding. They have done a brilliant job sourcing the hardware and coding it in the car maybe not realising the full functionality of the hardware itself
The add on module would do that if it replicates the M3/M4 function as the tac function is already in the dash, it's just part of the display to have the converging LEDs. I just tested mine again now and it looks awesome, as I said you need to me in manual mode with the sports display up and doing at least 5K RPM

[Value]

Originally Posted by DaveDee

I've just updated him. I'm sure the function is implemented in hardware, not coding. They have done a brilliant job sourcing the hardware and coding it in the car maybe not realising the full functionality of the hardware itself
The add on module would do that if it replicates the M3/M4 function as the tac function is already in the dash, it's just part of the display to have the converging LEDs. I just tested mine again now and it looks awesome, as I said you need to me in manual mode with the sports display up and doing at least 5K RPM

That’s awesome man! I appreciate it. I love the HUD,and overall look of it,but was excited for the shift lights. I can’t wait to get this thing Installed and coded now. He said 1-2 weeks for delivery.

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by Value

That’s awesome man! I appreciate it. I love the HUD,and overall look of it,but was excited for the shift lights. I can’t wait to get this thing Installed and coded now. He said 1-2 weeks for delivery.

No problem, If I can get a gopro with suction can or similar I'll try and video it.
Can't use a mobile here, if you pick the phone up even its a $1000 traffic fine

[DaveDee]

Not a quality but just a short trip down the street to show the LEDs working

https://youtube.com/shorts/n_M-OfH7pm8

[Value]

Originally Posted by DaveDee

Not a quality but just a short trip down the street to show the LEDs working

https://youtube.com/shorts/n_M-OfH7pm8

$1000 fine sheesshhhh lol - Thanks for the video! Looks awesome with the shift lights.

[DaveDee]

Some have mentioned the download and setups for the programmer both awkward and unclear and I'd have to agree.

There are files in the shared folder that will not download due to viruses or trojans in the zip file. If the files are downloaded they are removed by windows defender


Attached a brief outline on how I did it. Hope it helps

[Ruebarb]

How easy is it to reflash yourself in the future after an OTA update?

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by Ruebarb

How easy is it to reflash yourself in the future after an OTA update?

It's easy to recode your changes in bimmercode but this is coded by a programmer using E-SYS. I was told if an OTA update is applied or a dealer flashes a firmware update all changes are lost and need to be recoded. The Vendor says they will just recode it should this happen.

Anyone experienced with E-Sys here might want to expand on this to see if a backup can be taken and settings later restored