[ALotOfKirbys]

Originally Posted by sikotic

I've been avoiding my most recent update for a while now, but I have 800 miles till my next oil change and I'm scared bmw will push the update on me whether I want to or not. I have an early 2020 model (pre nov 2019) so I'm hoping there isn't much change if I do

I went in for service today and all the service guys and techs saw my carbon steering wheel and know where I was gonna do with my car.

My service advisor and I was talking he knew I wanted to tune my 21 m340 once it's able to be tuned. I asked him if I can opt out on updates on the car and he let it slide.

There's also a service recall on the DSC module and I also asked him if I can opt out of that as well since it would require an update and he let that slide too.

I mean if your service advisor is cool I'm sure you can request to opt out of software upgrades like I did.

[sikotic]

Originally Posted by ALotOfKirbys

I went in for service today and all the service guys and techs saw my carbon steering wheel and know where I was gonna do with my car.

My service advisor and I was talking he knew I wanted to tune my 21 m340 once it's able to be tuned. I asked him if I can opt out on updates on the car and he let it slide.

There's also a service recall on the DSC module and I also asked him if I can opt out of that as well since it would require an update and he let that slide too.

I mean if your service advisor is cool I'm sure you can request to opt out of software upgrades like I did.

Thank you I'll definitely give this a try.

[G_B58]

I'm pretty sure u can tell them nor to update it, I don't think it's mandatory.

[BklynNYBMW]

Originally Posted by ALotOfKirbys

I went in for service today and all the service guys and techs saw my carbon steering wheel and know where I was gonna do with my car.

My service advisor and I was talking he knew I wanted to tune my 21 m340 once it's able to be tuned. I asked him if I can opt out on updates on the car and he let it slide.

There's also a service recall on the DSC module and I also asked him if I can opt out of that as well since it would require an update and he let that slide too.

I mean if your service advisor is cool I'm sure you can request to opt out of software upgrades like I did.

Hey There. I had a defective DSC that needed to be replaced on a brand new car. The dealer had it for a month, I just got it back this pass Wednesday (did a posting on the forum about that). Didn't know there was a recall on the DSC. You might want to reconsider that service recall on the DSC. Just a thought.
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2017 X6 5.0 MSport, Carbon Black Metallic w/ black leather. All options except vented seats and B/O sound system. AKA the Tumbler
2021 M340i xdrive. Tanzanite Blue with W/Oyster with Red Calipers. All options except Adaptive M suspension, Driver Assistance Professional Package, Cooling and High Performance Tire package. AKA Blue Angel
*Retired 04/30/21: 2018 340i MSport Xdrive sedan. Glacier Silver w/Oyster. All options except active cruise control and window shades. AKA Airstream

[ALotOfKirbys]

Originally Posted by BklynNYBMW

Hey There. I had a defective DSC that needed to be replaced on a brand new car. The dealer had it for a month, I just got it back this pass Wednesday (did a posting on the forum about that). Didn't know there was a recall on the DSC. You might want to reconsider that service recall on the DSC. Just a thought.
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2017 X6 5.0 MSport, Carbon Black Metallic w/ black leather. All options except vented seats and B/O sound system. AKA the Tumbler
2021 M340i xdrive. Tanzanite Blue with W/Oyster with Red Calipers. All options except Adaptive M suspension, Driver Assistance Professional Package, Cooling and High Performance Tire package. AKA Blue Angel
*Retired 04/30/21: 2018 340i MSport Xdrive sedan. Glacier Silver w/Oyster. All options except active cruise control and window shades. AKA Airstream

From what my guy told me at Brooklyn it wasn't a defect, it was a software upgrade. He said that if it was a serious issue on the paperwork it would show "stop" and it would have to be done.

Sorry for the confusion in words

[BobTheBimmer]

Originally Posted by ALotOfKirbys

I went in for service today and all the service guys and techs saw my carbon steering wheel and know where I was gonna do with my car.

My service advisor and I was talking he knew I wanted to tune my 21 m340 once it's able to be tuned. I asked him if I can opt out on updates on the car and he let it slide.

There's also a service recall on the DSC module and I also asked him if I can opt out of that as well since it would require an update and he let that slide too.

I mean if your service advisor is cool I'm sure you can request to opt out of software upgrades like I did.

Exactly this. I enjoy a great relationship with the service manager at my local dealership. When I was in for my first oil change I asked them not to plug me into the mothership.
I've made them aware that I don't want to lose any of the current exhaust note characteristics. So they are totally ok with it.
The only time it will every be updated is when I'm trading it in or if something electronic breaks and they HAVE to plug in to properly diagnose or repair.

[NthKent]

Originally Posted by G_B58

I also skipped the last update, in fear of losing the pops lol.

I wish I had!

[G_B58]

The only reason I didn't actually, was I had an appointment to have my car filmed for an exhaust install, so just to play it safe I skipped it and it expired the day befote I took it in.

[MineralM]

I put a giant sign in my center screen saying do not update any software AT ALL. they didn't seem to mind.

I'm the 2019 stock stuff and I love how it sounds, don't want to lose any of it.

[sikotic]

Originally Posted by MineralM

I put a giant sign in my center screen saying do not update any software AT ALL. they didn't seem to mind.

I'm the 2019 stock stuff and I love how it sounds, don't want to lose any of it.

Im going to do the same exact thing this week!

[HD81]

Originally Posted by m240nj

No way they're going to release an update to make the car louder. I have a '21 and would love that but I just don't see that ever happening. Any non-enthusiasts would be running to the dealerships thinking something was broken.

Forgive me for going off topic dude but I just placed an order for a 21 and found out that unlike the 2020s, the 2021s are assembled in Mexico. Any idea why and whether that changes the overall quality of the vehicle?

[ALotOfKirbys]

Originally Posted by HD81

Forgive me for going off topic dude but I just placed an order for a 21 and found out that unlike the 2020s, the 2021s are assembled in Mexico. Any idea why and whether that changes the overall quality of the vehicle?

It's just a corporate decision or source of parts.

I mean I have a 21 m340 and the quality feels great still. Any problems of course you have the warranty on the car itself. The only problem I really had with mine was the sunroof or headliner creaking.

[HD81]

Originally Posted by ALotOfKirbys

It's just a corporate decision or source of parts.

I mean I have a 21 m340 and the quality feels great still. Any problems of course you have the warranty on the car itself. The only problem I really had with mine was the sunroof or headliner creaking.

God, that's incredibly annoying considering the amount we pay for these friggin cars man; warranty or no warranty

[m240nj]

Originally Posted by HD81

Forgive me for going off topic dude but I just placed an order for a 21 and found out that unlike the 2020s, the 2021s are assembled in Mexico. Any idea why and whether that changes the overall quality of the vehicle?

I honestly had zero concern about it being built in Mexico. This is my 3rd BMW with my last two being built in Germany. So far can't notice a single difference in quality.

[Moonbags]

So what are these updates actually doing apart from annoying lovers of exhaust notes?

[HD81]

Originally Posted by m240nj

I honestly had zero concern about it being built in Mexico. This is my 3rd BMW with my last two being built in Germany. So far can't notice a single difference in quality.

Ok, thanks for your input man. Gives me a little more peace of mind i guess lol. I'm also reading a lot of people with 2020 models eventually got tired of the burbles and pops although i'm not sure i would've ever gotten tired of them but i've already decided to get the Dinan exhaust when it becomes available again anyway

[HD81]

Originally Posted by Moonbags

So what are these updates actually doing apart from annoying lovers of exhaust notes?

There's another thread about it providing for new more enhanced drive modes.

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1836654

AFAIK, that's about it but also makes the exhaust a little more drone-y which apparently is more along the lines of it's natural sound based on the way it's cammed. I read somewhere that the burbles and pops are artificially coded into the software. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong about that but I'm pretty sure I read that on another thread

[Musaabi]

Originally Posted by HD81

There's another thread about it providing for new more enhanced drive modes.

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1836654

AFAIK, that's about it but also makes the exhaust a little more drone-y which apparently is more along the lines of it's natural sound based on the way it's cammed. I read somewhere that the burbles and pops are artificially coded into the software. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong about that but I'm pretty sure I read that on another thread

Seems like improved pops as well. Guess all those ppl calling my post bs can ____ respectfully 🤣

[G_B58]

Originally Posted by HD81

AFAIK, that's about it but also makes the exhaust a little more drone-y which apparently is more along the lines of it's natural sound based on the way it's cammed. I read somewhere that the burbles and pops are artificially coded into the software. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong about that but I'm pretty sure I read that on another thread

They are added, if you get a flash tune like bm3 or mhd you can remove or adjust the burblea as much as you'd like.

[ALotOfKirbys]

Originally Posted by HD81

Ok, thanks for your input man. Gives me a little more peace of mind i guess lol. I'm also reading a lot of people with 2020 models eventually got tired of the burbles and pops although i'm not sure i would've ever gotten tired of them but i've already decided to get the Dinan exhaust when it becomes available again anyway

Lol are you ready to cut your exhaust?

If it's a lease it's sorta a headache and that's why I went with the awe track.

[HD81]

Originally Posted by ALotOfKirbys

Lol are you ready to cut your exhaust?

If it's a lease it's sorta a headache and that's why I went with the awe track.

Yea I'm aware the exhaust needs to be cut but I'm not handy when it comes to that shit so I'll be taking it to a shop lol. Also, i'm buying so i'm good

[ALotOfKirbys]

Originally Posted by HD81

Yea I'm aware the exhaust needs to be cut but I'm not handy when it comes to that shit so I'll be taking it to a shop lol. Also, i'm buying so i'm good

That's good to hear. I might sell my AWE soon and go for a Fi exhaust in the near future but it's bread.

I'm not too sure how the financing would sound since it's hard to justify sound in video clips. Would be great to compare in person