[ricdanger]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

Ahhh. That makes sense. I thought bmw pulled a quick one and maybe offered a DCT there. Like how Audi does.

Here, we can buy two types of automatic.
They are all the same ZF. But one is called "automatic" and the other is called "sport steptronic".
Only the "sport steptronic" has sport+ mode and paddle shifters. It costs roughly +300$.

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by ricdanger

Here, we can buy two types of automatic.
They are all the same ZF. But one is called "automatic" and the other is called "sport steptronic".
Only the "sport steptronic" has sport+ mode and paddle shifters. It costs roughly +300$.

Oh ok. BMWs here come with sport transmission or something like that (I think I saw that on the sticker). We have paddle shifters too.

[Razor2010]

Originally Posted by ricdanger

Here, we can buy two types of automatic.
They are all the same ZF. But one is called "automatic" and the other is called "sport steptronic".
Only the "sport steptronic" has sport+ mode and paddle shifters. It costs roughly +300$.

I can confirm this is the same for my non-USA 2020 330i.

[g20beam]

Originally Posted by ricdanger

Here, we can buy two types of automatic.
They are all the same ZF. But one is called "automatic" and the other is called "sport steptronic".
Only the "sport steptronic" has sport+ mode and paddle shifters. It costs roughly +300$.

In Canada, I have the Sport Steptronic option with paddles but no Sport+.

[Donia330i]

I’m currently in an x3 loaner non-mport xline sdrive and it has sport plus! How’s that’s possible? Am I missing something? Also the sport screen shows 320 hp and 320 tq. It has the same B48 as our 330’s though....? Very weird. Or is this just normal?

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by Donia330i

I’m currently in an x3 loaner non-mport xline sdrive and it has sport plus! How’s that’s possible? Am I missing something? Also the sport screen shows 320 hp and 320 tq. It has the same B48 as our 330’s though....? Very weird. Or is this just normal?

Yea. BMW messed up with all these tiny differences. And I believe the X3 has the B46 engine albeit in a different state of tune (same tune as in the F30 330i).
My sport gauge shows 320/320. Apparently a new idrive update changes it in older cars.

[Donia330i]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

Yea. BMW messed up with all these tiny differences. And I believe the X3 has the B46 engine albeit in a different state of tune (same tune as in the F30 330i).
My sport gauge shows 320/320. Apparently a new idrive update changes it in older cars.

Interesting. Mine is for a lot of updates. Maybe one of them will fix my numbers. I wonder if one of them will add sport plus as well. That would be great. Also I don't think I have the full screen sports display. Do I have to enable this?

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by Donia330i

Interesting. Mine is for a lot of updates. Maybe one of them will fix my numbers. I wonder if one of them will add sport plus as well. That would be great. Also I don't think I have the full screen sports display. Do I have to enable this?

If they do the latest update, then yes. They will fix the gauges.
Sport plus will not be added. You have to code it in via bimmercode.
For the sport displays, on the idrive, go to CAR -> Driving information->Sport displays. You should see it.

[Donia330i]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

If they do the latest update, then yes. They will fix the gauges.
Sport plus will not be added. You have to code it in via bimmercode.
For the sport displays, on the idrive, go to CAR -> Driving information->Sport displays. You should see it.

I see. Guess I'll try coding. Makes the x3 seem faster.... Ok I'll try that when I get my car back.

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by Donia330i

I see. Guess I'll try coding. Makes the x3 seem faster.... Ok I'll try that when I get my car back.

Sport plus makes the 330i seem faster too! It definitely makes a difference.

[Desrste]

US model 330's do have launch control but not Sport + mode by default.

1. Put in Sport mode
2. Put shift lever in sport mode
3. Push traction button once
4. Push brake pedal all the way to the floor... you have to completely depress it
5. Press throttle all the way to the floor and within 1-2 seconds launch control will activate.

Also, just as a side note... you cannot code Sport + on a g20 with Bimmercode. Currently only Esys and other actual "coding" systems can do this.

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by Desrste

US model 330's do have launch control but not Sport + mode by default.

1. Put in Sport mode
2. Put shift lever in sport mode
3. Push traction button once
4. Push brake pedal all the way to the floor... you have to completely depress it
5. Press throttle all the way to the floor and within 1-2 seconds launch control will activate.

Also, just as a side note... you cannot code Sport + on a g20 with Bimmercode. Currently only Esys and other actual "coding" systems can do this.

My car refuses to show the LC symbol in the live cockpit. Maybe because I long press the traction button till it says DTC off instead of just pressing it?

And we can code sport plus using bimmercode. There’s even a thread on it

[Desrste]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

My car refuses to show the LC symbol in the live cockpit. Maybe because I long press the traction button till it says DTC off instead of just pressing it?

And we can code sport plus using bimmercode. There’s even a thread on it

Wow I didn't realize coding with sport + with Bimmercode was possible. That was one of the reasons I bought it and then when I couldn't find it I emailed Bimmercode directly and they responded that it is not possible using Bimmercode. I'm glad I mentioned it and will definitely go find that thread and code it today! 👍👍. Thanks for the heads up!

[Bimmer_73NL]

Originally Posted by Desrste

Wow I didn't realize coding with sport + with Bimmercode was possible. That was one of the reasons I bought it and then when I couldn't find it I emailed Bimmercode directly and they responded that it is not possible using Bimmercode. I'm glad I mentioned it and will definitely go find that thread and code it today! ����. Thanks for the heads up!

We own a my2020 G21, 330i xDrive (European model with the adaptive M suspension). The other day I saw that Sport+ mode is available and can be configured in the individual settings of the 'driving modes'. When selecting the 'sport' button multiple times it will than select Sport+ or the individual / adjusted Sport setting.

Unless I misunderstood and this is not exactly what you look for, you don't need bimmer code to enable this.

I didn't see or tried the launch control nor checked the suggestions given above for activation. The car is brand new so it has to wait until the first Km's are done

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by Xbeem1

We own a my2020 G21, 330i xDrive (European model with the adaptive M suspension). The other day I saw that Sport+ mode can be configured in the individual settings of the 'driving modes'. When selecting the 'sport' button it will than select Sport+ as an individual / adjusted Sport setting.

Unless I misunderstood and this is not exactly what you look for, you don't need bimmer code to enable this.

I didn't see or tried the launch control nor checked the suggestions given above for activation. The car is brand new so it has to wait until the first Km's are done

EU G20 330is have sport plus. NA cars don’t unless it’s the M340i.