[VinnyA320]

Has anyone coded theirs to the Euro spec lighting? Coded my F80 years ago and did a quick search on the G80 coding forum but am looking to see if anyone has specifically done it on the F97. Thanks!

[Scottycs19]

i used the G80 coding and it works well.

[thestimp]

Yeah I’ve done it, works very well. Where in PA are you?

[VinnyA320]

Originally Posted by thestimp

Yeah I’ve done it, works very well. Where in PA are you?

Scranton area. You?

[AJFIllinois]

Originally Posted by Scottycs19

i used the G80 coding and it works well.

What program did you use to code? I have Bimmercode, but a little gun-shy on using the expert settings.

[Edgar_FriendlyX3M]

Bimmercode doesn't have the functions. Either esys or I believe Protool does too.

[thatguyfromthatshow]

Originally Posted by Edgar_FriendlyX3M

Bimmercode doesn't have the functions. Either esys or I believe Protool does too.

What about those of us without an Android phone? All I have access to is Bimmercode (I think) as searches for Esys and Protool on the App Store give me nothing. I know, I know, get an Android . . .

Even if I could borrow my mother's Samsung, how do I know what to code with Protools?

PS. This is my first BMW, but I am a programmer so messing with code/apps doesn't scare me. I'm just not well versed in all of the tools available to us

[VinnyA320]

Originally Posted by thatguyfromthatshow

What about those of us without an Android phone? All I have access to is Bimmercode (I think) as searches for Esys and Protool on the App Store give me nothing. I know, I know, get an Android . . .

Even if I could borrow my mother's Samsung, how do I know what to code with Protools?

PS. This is my first BMW, but I am a programmer so messing with code/apps doesn't scare me. I'm just not well versed in all of the tools available to us

Esys uses a PC. More involved than the phone versions but also lets you do more. Not much coding talk here bjt head to the G80 coding forums for more discussion. Its been years since Ive used it. There are guides out there as well as members who can help w/ Esys.

[thestimp]

Anyone here willing to find and Android and buy protools, and meet cable…can call me and I’ll walk you through it, should take 5 minutes max.

[thatguyfromthatshow]

Originally Posted by VinnyA320

Esys uses a PC. More involved than the phone versions but also lets you do more. Not much coding talk here bjt head to the G80 coding forums for more discussion. Its been years since Ive used it. There are guides out there as well as members who can help w/ Esys.

Thank you for the info. I'll head over there and steal my son's laptop to try this out (my work computer is a macbook).

[TacosRule!]

Originally Posted by thestimp

Anyone here willing to find and Android and buy protools, and meet cable…can call me and I’ll walk you through it, should take 5 minutes max.

This forum is full of great people. Thanks for offering the help.

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by thestimp

Anyone here willing to find and Android and buy protools, and meet cable…can call me and I’ll walk you through it, should take 5 minutes max.

how well does it work on this platform (specifically with the matrix led headlights)?

I had the anti-dazzle coding on the adaptive led (with projectors) on the F80 and it worked pretty decently, but felt like the "cut-off" between the vehicle in front was a bit vague. also the transition of the car turning wasn't that smooth either.

if you think its worth it, I may just buy a cheap android tablet just to do this.

[Scottycs19]

I did the bimmercode way found on G80 forums. Works well in my opinion, definitely noticeable.

[Golf_GL]

Originally Posted by danniexi

how well does it work on this platform (specifically with the matrix led headlights)?

I had the anti-dazzle coding on the adaptive led (with projectors) on the F80 and it worked pretty decently, but felt like the "cut-off" between the vehicle in front was a bit vague. also the transition of the car turning wasn't that smooth either.

if you think its worth it, I may just buy a cheap android tablet just to do this.

It works really well on the LCI. I agree it was not as clearly defined with just the Bimmercode coding. Once the settings in the KAFAS module was updated through Protool, the results were outstanding with very well defined tunnelling.

[TacosRule!]

Originally Posted by Golf_GL

It works really well on the LCI. I agree it was not as clearly defined with just the Bimmercode coding. Once the settings in the KAFAS module was updated through Protool, the results were outstanding with very well defined tunnelling.

Is the module updated automagically thru bimmergeek? I emailed them and they said its "point and click" and does everything automatically.

[pyo]

Originally Posted by saabster2010

Is the module updated automagically thru bimmergeek? I emailed them and they said its "point and click" and does everything automatically.

Here's my post on it.

ProTool Steps:

1. Change Vehicle Order (VO) and remove 5AP option
2. App factory coded the HEADUNIT and BDC
3. In BDC coding, there is a popular option to enable Anti-Dazzle (Step 1). Per their support, this toggles various options in the ECU
4. In KAFAS coding, enable Anti-Dazzle Improved Dynamics

If the color of your car changes after factory coding HEADUNIT, locate VEHICLE_COLOUR in HU coding and change appropriately.
Also, I used this thread and checked additional settings for good measure.

[thestimp]

Originally Posted by pyo

Here's my post on it.

ProTool Steps:

1. Change Vehicle Order (VO) and remove 5AP option
2. App factory coded the HEADUNIT and BDC
3. In BDC coding, there is a popular option to enable Anti-Dazzle (Step 1). Per their support, this toggles various options in the ECU
4. In KAFAS coding, enable Anti-Dazzle Improved Dynamics

If the color of your car changes after factory coding HEADUNIT, locate VEHICLE_COLOUR in HU coding and change appropriately.
Also, I used this thread and checked additional settings for good measure.

This is what I use when I code others, I drove across the USA and it was amazing how it worked and made the country roads lit up, without blinding other drivers. Worth it.

[DBU]

Originally Posted by saabster2010

Is the module updated automagically thru bimmergeek? I emailed them and they said its "point and click" and does everything automatically.

That is correct: Point and click. Protool is IMHO the best toll out there for this and for those of us who have not mastered ISTA.

[TacosRule!]

Originally Posted by pyo

Here's my post on it.

ProTool Steps:

1. Change Vehicle Order (VO) and remove 5AP option
2. App factory coded the HEADUNIT and BDC
3. In BDC coding, there is a popular option to enable Anti-Dazzle (Step 1). Per their support, this toggles various options in the ECU
4. In KAFAS coding, enable Anti-Dazzle Improved Dynamics

If the color of your car changes after factory coding HEADUNIT, locate VEHICLE_COLOUR in HU coding and change appropriately.
Also, I used this thread and checked additional settings for good measure.

Thanks man! Appreciate it

[TacosRule!]

Originally Posted by DBU

That is correct: Point and click. Protool is IMHO the best toll out there for this and for those of us who have not mastered ISTA.

Thanks, ordering now

[Nitroturtle]

I had codemybimmer enable Anti-Dazzle for my 2020 X3M and I don't know if it just sucks for this year or if it's not coded correctly/completely. I definitely do not see any 'box' around the vehicle in front of me when driving. I tested last night and had someone else drive my X3M while I drove in front of them. With ADHB enabled, it appears from the car in front as if the outer lights were HB and the middle lights were LB. It definitely felt like I was following someone using their HB.

Can anyone else with a 2020 who has had this coded tell me about their experience? If this is as good as it gets, I'm just going to revert to factory coding because I don't feel these are safe to use.

[Edgar_FriendlyX3M]

Originally Posted by Nitroturtle

I had codemybimmer enable Anti-Dazzle for my 2020 X3M and I don't know if it just sucks for this year or if it's not coded correctly/completely. I definitely do not see any 'box' around the vehicle in front of me when driving. I tested last night and had someone else drive my X3M while I drove in front of them. With ADHB enabled, it appears from the car in front as if the outer lights were HB and the middle lights were LB. It definitely felt like I was following someone using their HB.

Can anyone else with a 2020 who has had this coded tell me about their experience? If this is as good as it gets, I'm just going to revert to factory coding because I don't feel these are safe to use.

Ya know, I noticed similar results on my 2020 x3m as well. Codemybimmer did it too for mine. I have Protool now and am going to code it again later today to see how it is.
Currently compared to some videos I've seen that have literally the exact same headlights as mine, I dont think it's quite up to par.