JB4 Stealth Gauges -- Your Help Needed!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-03-2011, 09:37 AM

BMS has a nice "happy new years" surprise for JB4 beta testers. A new gauge hijacking mode called "stealth mode", or maybe it should be more appropriately called "wife mode". When enabled the gauges only toggle to the user adjusted hijacked mode once you go WOT. Hopefully will keep unsuspecting wives from panic calling you that they are out of gas.

But we need your help deciding which version makes the final cut.

Option 1) Once going WOT gauges remain in hijacked mode until the car is restarted.

Option 2) Gauges toggle in and out of hijacked mode as gas pedal moves over and under 80% throttle application.

Let me know which video you guys prefer and I'll relay it to BMS!

Mike

Ser1es · 01-03-2011, 10:02 AM

I think option 2 would be the best but it just seems very confusing because it requires you to look down under WOT. The high jacking of those gauges just doesnt make too much sense to me. If you are going to high jack a gauge, high jack one of the menu options, instead of gas mileage do a digital psi read out. That would be awesome! JMO

SmittyM3 · 01-03-2011, 10:35 AM

I seriously like the hi jack the digital gauge idea.

onefastman · 01-03-2011, 10:39 AM

Wonderful and if my gf is going 80% or more then I dont care what she says I am thrilled!

I would do it at 65% though

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-03-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by onefastman

Wonderful and if my gf is going 80% or more then I dont care what she says I am thrilled!

I would do it at 65% though

There has been talk to make it user adjustable in terms of percentage WOT so this kind of feedback is great

Mike

onefastman · 01-03-2011, 06:05 PM

Good news!

1fastbmw · 01-03-2011, 06:36 PM

Is the digital boost gauge a possiblity? That seems to be what makes the most since, I never really liked the idea of a guage with the incorrect scale or readout.

Bdh821 · 01-03-2011, 09:26 PM

I agree with the hi jacking of the digital gauge. I always keep those off cuz its useless info IMO

SmittyM3 · 01-05-2011, 04:07 PM

Take the Average Miles Per Hour....who really uses that anyway?

Lloyd · 03-05-2011, 12:53 AM

late comment, don't know if you guys can but you should program auto toggle so that it would switch back after a delay when throttle is <80%,

ex. 5 sec after throttle <80%, then switch back to normal gauge modes

think that would make auto toggle plausible

moscowchris · 03-05-2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by imported_pinoy

late comment, don't know if you guys can but you should program auto toggle so that it would switch back after a delay when throttle is <80%,

ex. 5 sec after throttle <80%, then switch back to normal gauge modes

think that would make auto toggle plausible

I like this option - but with the addition of a variable percentage and perhaps variable delay..

ChristosK · 03-05-2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by imported_pinoy

late comment, don't know if you guys can but you should program auto toggle so that it would switch back after a delay when throttle is <80%,

ex. 5 sec after throttle <80%, then switch back to normal gauge modes

think that would make auto toggle plausible

i agree

but i would like to have a longer delay like 20-30 sec.
Just like waiting at a traffic light.

ScarecrowBoat · 03-12-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by moscowchris

I like this option - but with the addition of a variable percentage and perhaps variable delay..

I agree with chris...I would like to be able to "turn on" the hijacked gauges for a period of time I can set after 80% WOT.

ScarecrowBoat · 03-14-2011, 02:54 PM

Is there anyway they could make the paddle shifters a true -/+

View Poll Results: Which stealth mode option do you prefer?
Gauges stay hijacked until restart.	7	26.92%
Gauges toggle in and out of hijacked mode at 80% throttle.	16	61.54%
The Simpson's already did it.	3	11.54%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2011, 09:37 AM	#1
Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4912 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	JB4 Stealth Gauges -- Your Help Needed! BMS has a nice "happy new years" surprise for JB4 beta testers. A new gauge hijacking mode called "stealth mode", or maybe it should be more appropriately called "wife mode". When enabled the gauges only toggle to the user adjusted hijacked mode once you go WOT. Hopefully will keep unsuspecting wives from panic calling you that they are out of gas. But we need your help deciding which version makes the final cut. Option 1) Once going WOT gauges remain in hijacked mode until the car is restarted. Option 2) Gauges toggle in and out of hijacked mode as gas pedal moves over and under 80% throttle application. Let me know which video you guys prefer and I'll relay it to BMS! Mike
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Ser1es First Lieutenant 51 Rep 359 Posts Drives: AW 135i ///M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	I think option 2 would be the best but it just seems very confusing because it requires you to look down under WOT. The high jacking of those gauges just doesnt make too much sense to me. If you are going to high jack a gauge, high jack one of the menu options, instead of gas mileage do a digital psi read out. That would be awesome! JMO __________________ "Do I need to sell my girlfriend to afford this thing? Because I will...." (Brey335i)
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Wonderful and if my gf is going 80% or more then I dont care what she says I am thrilled! I would do it at 65% though __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Good news! __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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1fastbmw Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chesterfield, MI iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [10.00]	Is the digital boost gauge a possiblity? That seems to be what makes the most since, I never really liked the idea of a guage with the incorrect scale or readout.
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01-03-2011, 09:26 PM	#8
Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	I agree with the hi jacking of the digital gauge. I always keep those off cuz its useless info IMO
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01-05-2011, 04:07 PM	#9
SmittyM3 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 201 Posts Drives: Titanium Silver M3 Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Take the Average Miles Per Hour....who really uses that anyway?
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Lloyd Networking Geek 24 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2014 Subaru STi 5dr Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Lexus IS350 [0.00]	late comment, don't know if you guys can but you should program auto toggle so that it would switch back after a delay when throttle is <80%, ex. 5 sec after throttle <80%, then switch back to normal gauge modes think that would make auto toggle plausible
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03-14-2011, 02:54 PM	#14
ScarecrowBoat Zooombie attaaack!! 136 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Monica iTrader: (2)	Is there anyway they could make the paddle shifters a true -/+
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