M-Track Mode

[S14]

My only slight disappointment with M-track mode is that you can't use the fastest shifting parameters in SMG unless the DSG is fully disengaged.

[old///MFanatic]

Explanation from the last page of the DIY...
d. If you don’t have a functional M-track symbol, and don’t want to solder the LED, set
“DTC_LAMPE” to “nicht_aktiv”
i. This will make the DSC system act like the non-M DSC where a single press
makes the DSC symbol light up, and a long press makes the DSC and Brake lights
turn on.

Yeah mine is programmed that first press turns off DSC (lights triangle) and long hold adds the dash Brake yellow light to show it’s in M-Track mode.
*Disclaimer mine was custom coded in 2012-2013 and may have different programing.

[rbg]

Does somebody have a writeup for soldering a LED for the cluster?

[Ramps]

I have a 2003 (09/02 production) and it has the MK60 but my cluster doesn’t have the MDM light or even the symbol for it. Can I just buy a cluster from an 05/06 model and swap it out and have it work when i code track mode or is it not that simple? Does my cluster harness have the correct pins and wire for it etc?

[Obioban]

been running M-Track mode for a few months and curious on the rest of the settings. if you're running non-zhp brakes, you have to set DRUCKMODELL_HINTERACHSE” to “typ_2”
i presume it's because it assumes you're on non-zhp oem calipers so it's calibrating abs accordingly. what would this mean for someone who is running a BBK. it isn't ZHP, but it's bigger/strong than regular non-zhp calipers...so should we leave the value at "typ_3"?

Depends on the bias of your bbk. IIRC the ZCP brakes are slightly more rear biased than stock, so if your bbk is more rear biased than stock (and I’m remembering correctly about ZCP) then yes. Otherwise no.

e.g. My brembos are slightly more front biased than stock, but my car is slightly front heavy shifting the bias rearward, so the non ZCP setting should be pretty perfect for my car.

A properly set up bbk shouldn’t feel “stronger”.

[MarcoPolo]

been running M-Track mode for a few months and curious on the rest of the settings. if you're running non-zhp brakes, you have to set DRUCKMODELL_HINTERACHSE” to “typ_2”
i presume it's because it assumes you're on non-zhp oem calipers so it's calibrating abs accordingly. what would this mean for someone who is running a BBK. it isn't ZHP, but it's bigger/strong than regular non-zhp calipers...so should we leave the value at "typ_3"?

[Phoenix///M3]

To clarify, you don't need to retrofit the light. If you don't have it, you code it so that single press brings up the center yellow circle/triangle with exclamation point (M Track Mode) and long press adds the "BRAKE" light to indicate that DSC is fully off.

Explanation from the last page of the DIY...

d. If you don’t have a functional M-track symbol, and don’t want to solder the LED, set
“DTC_LAMPE” to “nicht_aktiv”
i. This will make the DSC system act like the non-M DSC where a single press
makes the DSC symbol light up, and a long press makes the DSC and Brake lights
turn on.

[bimmer]

It starts around model year 2003, and extends through the end. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe there is no exact month, ie. some early 03's may have it and others not.



There is a light in the cluster - in some cars its disabled and it can be enabled, in others it has to be retrofit. That arrow/cricle on the left. You can do the cluster test to see if you have it. And I believe if you do the cluster test and you do have the light that also means you have the MK60.

To clarify, you don't need to retrofit the light. If you don't have it, you code it so that single press brings up the center yellow circle/triangle with exclamation point (M Track Mode) and long press adds the "BRAKE" light to indicate that DSC is fully off.

[T.J.]

Makes sense, I'm very skeptical of those claims. Can't imagine the MK60 being even more intrusive than the MK20.

I’ve owned cars with both and they didn’t feel noticeably different.

[Obioban]

I looked into doing this on my car, but the cost just for parts was around $1k, so I decided that it wasn't worth it. I've also read a couple of threads that say the MK20 module is less intrusive and thus comparable to M-Track mode, but I have no clue if that is true or not. Also, I'm not sure how this claim could be quantified.

If anything the Mk20 feels more restrictive than standard MK60.

[heinzboehmer]

Most people seem to find the opposite from what I’ve read.

Makes sense, I'm very skeptical of those claims. Can't imagine the MK60 being even more intrusive than the MK20.

[terra]

I looked into doing this on my car, but the cost just for parts was around $1k, so I decided that it wasn't worth it. I've also read a couple of threads that say the MK20 module is less intrusive and thus comparable to M-Track mode, but I have no clue if that is true or not. Also, I'm not sure how this claim could be quantified.

Most people seem to find the opposite from what I’ve read.

[heinzboehmer]

Is there anyway to retrofit M-Track to early model M3’s like 2001 and 2002 years?

I looked into doing this on my car, but the cost just for parts was around $1k, so I decided that it wasn't worth it. I've also read a couple of threads that say the MK20 module is less intrusive and thus comparable to M-Track mode, but I have no clue if that is true or not. Also, I'm not sure how this claim could be quantified.

[terra]

Is there anyway to retrofit M-Track to early model M3’s like 2001 and 2002 years?

You'd have to retrofit the MK60 ABS system, which would involve quite a bit of rewiring and some hydraulic work since the MK60 sits on the driver side, while the MK20 sat in the drug bin.

Might be the one situation where it's actually advantageous to have a RHD car.

[bmwm3s50]

Is there anyway to retrofit M-Track to early model M3’s like 2001 and 2002 years?