Got a chance to use the Procede NA mode in the snow today!

e93WhiteonRed · 12-16-2010, 01:49 PM

In the DC metro area we had a few inches dropped off and I've got a heavy e93 pig. I had a chance to drop the Procede into MAP 3 and it made it a heck of a lot easier trying to navigate the roads and keep the car under control. At first, I thought the MAP 3 was going to be a silly gimmick, but today it proved it'self to be very useful.

Anyone else had a chance to use it yet in snow?

themyst · 12-16-2010, 02:12 PM

Nope. I am praying all the precipitation in the NYC area is rain for the next three months!

Jonny550 · 12-16-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

Nope. I am praying all the precipitation in the NYC area is rain for the next three months!

LMAO +1

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 12-16-2010, 02:29 PM

I dont get to drive my car in the snow.

BobS · 12-16-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSlick

I dont get to drive my car in the snow.

Me niether, thats what my Ford Fusion is for

Jonny550 · 12-16-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSlick

I dont get to drive my car in the snow.

Your missing out, all i need is

about 4 inches of snow
an Hd camera
an empty parking lot
and some gas. Thats the only way i could enjoy driving my car in the winter

e93WhiteonRed · 12-16-2010, 02:43 PM

Yeah - Could have driven my FJ Cruiser today.. but they werent' calling for anything more than 2 inches, so I just headed in a little late so traffic died down and had some fun

Iwantm3 · 12-16-2010, 03:02 PM

+1 I wish there was no snow this winter , but there will be =\

drocay · 12-16-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by e93WhiteonRed

Yeah - Could have driven my FJ Cruiser today.. but they werent' calling for anything more than 2 inches, so I just headed in a little late so traffic died down and had some fun

Last minute I decided to drive my 4runner glad I did.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 12-16-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon335iFL

Your missing out, all i need is

about 4 inches of snow
an Hd camera
an empty parking lot
and some gas. Thats the only way i could enjoy driving my car in the winter

I know im missing out but I enjoy the beauty of a salt free car and one not ending up in a snow bank.

I got a jeep to do donuts with anyhow.

IlChengis · 12-16-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSlick

I know im missing out but I enjoy the beauty of a salt free car

+1000
I am pissed enough I have to drive the good old Civic in the snow (and will be washing wheel wells and underside every week on it)... the Bimmer is staying in the garage and getting nowhere near salt.

-Walter

BobS · 12-16-2010, 04:45 PM

Yep, having a daily is nice...my fiance thinks i'm crazy, but that is another story.

If i had to drive the bmw in the snow I would def invest in snow tires. I had snow tires on my old 350z and they worked wonders!

dzenno · 12-16-2010, 05:59 PM

Its actually AWESOME in the snow

marinellie · 12-16-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BobS

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPSlick

I dont get to drive my car in the snow.

Me niether, thats what my Ford Fusion is for

That's what my mazda3 is for too

Castr_85M · 12-16-2010, 06:26 PM

Map3 is so easy to drive smooth. I use untill the car temp rises and during rain,its great.

pits200 · 12-16-2010, 06:35 PM

Anyone have any reason why I can't switch up past map 1? I updated to V5 and loaded the proper map.

Problem is, even holding the cruise control stalk up, I can only get up to Map 1 and no further.

Hmm, any help would be appreciated, thanks.

themyst · 12-16-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pits200

Anyone have any reason why I can't switch up past map 1? I updated to V5 and loaded the proper map.

Problem is, even holding the cruise control stalk up, I can only get up to Map 1 and no further.

Hmm, any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Shot in the dark... do you have a newer Procede enthusiast version? or is yours a pre-V5 unit?

pits200 · 12-16-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

Shot in the dark... do you have a newer Procede enthusiast version? or is yours a pre-V5 unit?

Na, mine is pre-v5. I should be entitled to all maps and extra gizmos. But now you mention that you make me wonder if perhaps my Procede isn't open to all maps.

When I upgraded to the V5, is there anything else I had to do beside update the firmware?

themyst · 12-16-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pits200

Na, mine is pre-v5. I should be entitled to all maps and extra gizmos. But now you mention that you make me wonder if perhaps my Procede isn't open to all maps.

When I upgraded to the V5, is there anything else I had to do beside update the firmware?

did you follow the instructions outlined in the V5 documentation? I think you have to idle the car for a few seconds somewhere in the process.

cn555ic · 12-16-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pits200

Na, mine is pre-v5. I should be entitled to all maps and extra gizmos. But now you mention that you make me wonder if perhaps my Procede isn't open to all maps.

When I upgraded to the V5, is there anything else I had to do beside update the firmware?

You needed to update the firmware and the maps

pits200 · 12-16-2010, 06:53 PM

Ya, I followed all instructions when updating the firmware to V5. The car runs perfect but wont let me go past map 1.

1.) Updated Firmware to V5.
2.) I updated the map and then I used the 11-25 6at map from the v5 folder.

cn555ic · 12-16-2010, 06:55 PM

Try to activate the dtc map switcher and see if that works

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e93WhiteonRed Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 Alpine white with Red Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Reston, Virginia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335I E93 [0.00]	Yeah - Could have driven my FJ Cruiser today.. but they werent' calling for anything more than 2 inches, so I just headed in a little late so traffic died down and had some fun __________________ 2007 335I E93 sport package Alpine White. BMS DCI, PROcede V4, ACT street clutch, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus and BT Tool. Pending install of Raceland Downpipes.
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BobS Colonel 99 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Yep, having a daily is nice...my fiance thinks i'm crazy, but that is another story. If i had to drive the bmw in the snow I would def invest in snow tires. I had snow tires on my old 350z and they worked wonders! __________________ ESS 650 ACM-R Upgrades
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pits200 Colonel 556 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Anyone have any reason why I can't switch up past map 1? I updated to V5 and loaded the proper map. Problem is, even holding the cruise control stalk up, I can only get up to Map 1 and no further. Hmm, any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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pits200 Colonel 556 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Ya, I followed all instructions when updating the firmware to V5. The car runs perfect but wont let me go past map 1. 1.) Updated Firmware to V5. 2.) I updated the map and then I used the 11-25 6at map from the v5 folder.
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