Bimmercode- Start in Sport Mode

[foywilliamd]

Anyone have any issues after coding the car to always start in sport mode? Sounds awesome on cold start, even with stock exhaust. Just wondered if this puts any additional strain on any components somehow?

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[Andrew4Supra]

Anyone have any issues after coding the car to always start in sport mode? Sounds awesome on cold start, even with stock exhaust. Just wondered if this puts any additional strain on any components somehow?

~ I don’t think so… for the car still keeps the right side exhaust closed until proper temp or warm up is achieved, then the valve/actuator opens.

 

[FlynnZero]

Anyone have any issues after coding the car to always start in sport mode? Sounds awesome on cold start, even with stock exhaust. Just wondered if this puts any additional strain on any components somehow?

Doesn't hurt anything. It opens the second exhaust stem allowing for less back pressure.

 

[HaiFrends]

Anyone have any issues after coding the car to always start in sport mode? Sounds awesome on cold start, even with stock exhaust. Just wondered if this puts any additional strain on any components somehow?

On cold starts the valve is still closed. It’ll sound the same as a normal cold start. It’s only when the car is warmed up and you start it up (ie. you drove to a store, went in for a few minutes then jumped back in the car and started) is when you’ll hear pops and burbles at startup.

This is my experience at least.

 

[digicidal]

I coded mine that way long ago. I keep the damping and transmission in "Normal" however - so I still get good mileage and avoid unnecessary engine strain when just commuting. When actually having fun I'm always in manual mode anyway so it's a non-issue (or I switch to Sport+ mode if not).

 

[foywilliamd]

On cold starts the valve is still closed. It’ll sound the same as a normal cold start. It’s only when the car is warmed up and you start it up (ie. you drove to a store, went in for a few minutes then jumped back in the car and started) is when you’ll hear pops and burbles at startup.

This is my experience at least.

You know, come to think of it you’re right. I did make a short trip to the gas station prior to coding. So not a true cold start. Thanks!

 

[underdonk]

Been coded that way for many moons. No issues. Running an AWE Track exhaust w/ AA catted downpipe and it literally shakes the floor in the room we have above the garage and rattles the pictures on the wall on the other side. It's actually pretty amazing.

 

[foywilliamd]

Been coded that way for many moons. No issues. Running an AWE Track exhaust w/ AA catted downpipe and it literally shakes the floor in the room we have above the garage and rattles the pictures on the wall on the other side. It's actually pretty amazing.

Got a chuckle out of that. That’s great haha. Thanks for all the input everyone

 

[SneakylilPetey]

I coded mine that way long ago. I keep the damping and transmission in "Normal" however - so I still get good mileage and avoid unnecessary engine strain when just commuting. When actually having fun I'm always in manual mode anyway so it's a non-issue (or I switch to Sport+ mode if not).

That's a great idea to leave the trans in normal. I have it coded to start in sport all around.
I think after I get the recall done I'll code it the way you have it. Still get the good exhaust sound and better gas mileage while cruising.

 

[sdavidson0316]

st00pid n00b question, please:

I just bought my car and it always starts in sport mode; I’d rather select that for myself. Where are these settings (start mode, tranny mode, steering mode) you are all referring to, or is that in the tuning?

Mine is tuned by Visconti on EcuTek and I haven’t yet learned what all is in there vs elsewhere.

Thanks for tolerance!

 

[bushido]

st00pid n00b question, please:

I just bought my car and it always starts in sport mode; I’d rather select that for myself. Where are these settings (start mode, tranny mode, steering mode) you are all referring to, or is that in the tuning?

Mine is tuned by Visconti on EcuTek and I haven’t yet learned what all is in there vs elsewhere.

Thanks for tolerance!

https://bimmercode.app/

https://www.amazon.com/OBDLink-Bluetooth-Professional-Grade-Diagnostic-Performance/dp/B07JFRFJG6

choose Z4 as selected vehicle. body domain controller --> driving mode --> default driving mode.

you can search "bimmercode supra" on youtube. i believe i previously used thiccwhips' vid.

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/supra-coding-step-by-step.2866/

 

[sdavidson0316]

Can someone help me with what the Supra Normal mode is for me to switch back to? I’ve watched a few videos and read a few threads and everyone talks about how to get to sport mode but doesn’t say what the default is.

Here are the options:

 

[J29DB03]

Can someone help me with what the Supra Normal mode is for me to switch back to? I’ve watched a few videos and read a few threads and everyone talks about how to get to sport mode but doesn’t say what the default is.

Here are the options:

Comfort. Comfort = Normal for the Supra.

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