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      11-24-2019, 03:47 PM   #1
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Coding Alpina/M cluster on live cockpit

Here is a picture of the alpina cluster (on a base x3) that I was able to code. The M version (that in the M8) is also available
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In the M version, the map area is smaller and does not display driving modes.
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In the M version, the map area is smaller and does not display driving modes.
correct. here is the M version. there is almost unnoticeable changes between driving modes

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1574812276
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Does the Alpina cluster show the Alpina logo? On my G30 with the Alpina cluster, the Alpina logo isn't shown. If the Alpina logo is shown, is there anyway to get rid of it?
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Does the Alpina cluster show the Alpina logo? On my G30 with the Alpina cluster, the Alpina logo isn't shown. If the Alpina logo is shown, is there anyway to get rid of it?
No idea. I tried searching for it but couldn’t find an answer. I don’t want the alpina logo either which is why I haven’t coded it yet. I could have test coded it but I hate that the Bluetooth dongle is so slow and I don’t have much patience to code and then uncode it
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Does the Alpina cluster show the Alpina logo? On my G30 with the Alpina cluster, the Alpina logo isn't shown. If the Alpina logo is shown, is there anyway to get rid of it?
No idea. I tried searching for it but couldn’t find an answer. I don’t want the alpina logo either which is why I haven’t coded it yet. I could have test coded it but I hate that the Bluetooth dongle is so slow and I don’t have much patience to code and then uncode it
Hoping one of these guys responds but I think it doesn't show it, bc someone else w a g20 also coded it and didn't have the logo.
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Hoping one of these guys responds but I think it doesn't show it, bc someone else w a g20 also coded it and didn't have the logo.
Yup. As per the post below, there’s no alpina logo. I’ll try it out in a few hours and see if the logo is present.

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After updating my e-sys I tried to code the alpina display on my new 330i.
This works both for G20 and G21

Had to code 2 values (one enabled the alpina option, and the other lets you choose between default, M or Alpina). If people are interested I will go back and check the parameters, and list them below but forgot to write them down :-(.

anyway the photos:
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Comfort mode:


Sport mode:


Did not take a picture of eco pro mode... who the hell uses eco pro?!
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Hoping one of these guys responds but I think it doesn't show it, bc someone else w a g20 also coded it and didn't have the logo.
Yup. As per the post below, there’s no alpina logo. I’ll try it out in a few hours and see if the logo is present.

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After updating my e-sys I tried to code the alpina display on my new 330i.
This works both for G20 and G21

Had to code 2 values (one enabled the alpina option, and the other lets you choose between default, M or Alpina). If people are interested I will go back and check the parameters, and list them below but forgot to write them down :-(.

anyway the photos:
default (for reference)


Comfort mode:


Sport mode:


Did not take a picture of eco pro mode... who the hell uses eco pro?!
Problem is I like the Alpina cluster in comfort but I don't prefer it in sport. I'd rather go w the stock cluster in sport tbh.
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Problem is I like the Alpina cluster in comfort but I don't prefer it in sport. I'd rather go w the stock cluster in sport tbh.
You can also go into iDrive and change whether the instrument cluster changes based on drive mode.
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Problem is I like the Alpina cluster in comfort but I don't prefer it in sport. I'd rather go w the stock cluster in sport tbh.
You can also go into iDrive and change whether the instrument cluster changes based on drive mode.
Well in sport I just want the stock sport cluster not the comfort Alpina cluster lol. I just think the stock sport cluster is better than Alpina. I'll probs stick to stock.
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Yea no. Coded alpina, took the photo and coded back to stock. Though there probably is an option to remove the alpina lettering if you go into expert mode. I tried but couldn't understand a thing in there.
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Yea no. Coded alpina, took the photo and coded back to stock. Though there probably is an option to remove the alpina lettering if you go into expert mode. I tried but couldn't understand a thing in there.
Go to expert, search for GLOBAL_LAYOUT_VARIANTE and set it to alpina

Then search for LOGO_SCHRIFTZUG and set that to kein_logo

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Go to expert, search for GLOBAL_LAYOUT_VARIANTE and set it to alpina

Then search for LOGO_SCHRIFTZUG and set that to kein_logo

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Are those under one of those options below? Those are the only options I can see under instrument cluster in the expert mode!

Thank you irrespective. Probably mine is different because I'm on android? Or checking under the wrong module?
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Go to expert, search for GLOBAL_LAYOUT_VARIANTE and set it to alpina

Then search for LOGO_SCHRIFTZUG and set that to kein_logo

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Are those under one of those options below? Those are the only options I can see under instrument cluster in the expert mode!

Thank you irrespective. Probably mine is different because I'm on android? Or checking under the wrong module?
It should be under 3000 and 3001
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It should be under 3000 and 3001
Thank you very much! I’ll check it out tomorrow and post back
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I did what @902 mentioned and it worked. No more alpina logo except when the cluster turns on or off.

I'll be running it for a few days in this mode and see if i like it before going back to stock, if i do go back to stock.
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Anyone have any idea how or if it is possible to code the M8's track cluster into the G20? Is there any coding to do that with Esys or Bimmercode? If anyone is confused to what I am talking about, it's this layout attached below:

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Anyone have any idea how or if it is possible to code the M8's track cluster into the G20? Is there any coding to do that with Esys or Bimmercode? If anyone is confused to what I am talking about, it's this layout attached below:

The global layout option had three choices - BMW, M and Alpina. I assume the M is the M from the M5. There is also an option for custom value. They probably might add the M8 cluster in the future there?
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I did what @902 mentioned and it worked. No more alpina logo except when the cluster turns on or off.

I'll be running it for a few days in this mode and see if i like it before going back to stock, if i do go back to stock.
I tried same thing. Didn't like the alpina gauges, to be honest. I really like the M gauges, if only it showed what driving mode you were in in the bottom right corner like the others.
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Problem is I like the Alpina cluster in comfort but I don't prefer it in sport. I'd rather go w the stock cluster in sport tbh.
I like comfort mode cluster but the green in sport mode looks real odd
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Anyone have any idea how or if it is possible to code the M8's track cluster into the G20? Is there any coding to do that with Esys or Bimmercode? If anyone is confused to what I am talking about, it's this layout attached below:

This is not just a different layout, this is part of the M Track Mode. And no, you can't enable it as far as I know, at least not yet.
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I tried same thing. Didn't like the alpina gauges, to be honest. I really like the M gauges, if only it showed what driving mode you were in in the bottom right corner like the others.
Same here. Right now I’m on the fence. Wife likes it but I’m meh about it. The green and blue and orange in the car all doesn’t seem to gel well. The green is what is killing it (in a bad way) for me atm. I thought I’d run it like this for a few days and then, if I can’t stand it, back to stock.
If the M cluster showed the modes, I’d have gone for that. I might try code the M cluster and see how I like it without the modes visible. If I can stand it, I’ll keep that.

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I like comfort mode cluster but the green in sport mode looks real odd
I agree. The green is the deal breaker for me too. Only blue would’ve been fine. Or maybe red instead of green?

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This is not just a different layout, this is part of the M Track Mode. And no, you can't enable it as far as I know, at least not yet.
That makes sense. Hopefully someone finds a way to code the M track mode gauge in. I really like it.
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