f30 xDrive disabled possible???

EL CHAMO · 05-10-2016, 06:22 PM

Can our f30 xDrive be disabled so the car is RWD for donuts and burnout?

erko1905 · 05-10-2016, 06:27 PM

Yes, I roughly remember it to be a single fuse to disconnect (#32 possibly?) in that fusebox on the rear right corner of the engine bay.

It had to be disconnected on my car when it was on the dyno - xdrive didn't like the awd dynojet, engaging and disengaging randomly.

EL CHAMO · 05-10-2016, 06:37 PM

thanks for the information!! i have a second question, by removing the fuse does it make the wipers go crazy like older models?

erko1905 · 05-10-2016, 06:41 PM

doubt it - looked OK to me

jinnrice · 05-11-2016, 06:51 AM

Oh shit. Did not know this. Someone please confirm which fuse?
If this allows me to go side ways in sport mode, this will be a fun weekend.

Polo08816 · 05-11-2016, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by EL CHAMO

Can our f30 xDrive be disabled so the car is RWD for donuts and burnout?

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Originally Posted by erko1905

Yes, I roughly remember it to be a single fuse to disconnect (#32 possibly?) in that fusebox on the rear right corner of the engine bay.

It had to be disconnected on my car when it was on the dyno - xdrive didn't like the awd dynojet, engaging and disengaging randomly.

You could remove the front drive shaft for permanent AWD + weight reduction.

cryptocar · 05-15-2016, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jinnrice

Oh shit. Did not know this. Someone please confirm which fuse?
If this allows me to go side ways in sport mode, this will be a fun weekend.

Yes it's fuse #32 that powers the transfer box. Can also be FDL coded on and off.

EL CHAMO · 05-17-2016, 07:21 PM

yes it works!!! thanks.

Speedman1 · 05-17-2016, 09:21 PM

Does anything codes come up or anything like that

Jetsurly · 05-17-2016, 09:49 PM

This is a fake post right? Lol

jinnrice · 05-18-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EL CHAMO

yes it works!!! thanks.

For real? Any error codes pop up?

jinnrice · 05-18-2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetsurly

This is a fake post right? Lol

Don't know but I'll try it just for shit and giggles in a parking lot.

EG-F30 · 05-18-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cryptocar

Yes it's fuse #32 that powers the transfer box. Can also be FDL coded on and off.

Wait.... FDL coded ? HOW ??

Awd at winter , rwd at summer

cryptocar · 05-18-2016, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EG-F30

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Originally Posted by cryptocar

Yes it's fuse #32 that powers the transfer box. Can also be FDL coded on and off.

Wait.... FDL coded ? HOW ??

Awd at winter , rwd at summer

Sorry boys I'm keeping that one close to the vest for now because it's far from error free and also disables all DSC controls until you recode AWD. It's perfectly safe and easy for Dyno sessions but regular extended road driving is simply not a good idea with no DSC at all.

cryptocar · 05-18-2016, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Polo08816

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Originally Posted by EL CHAMO

Can our f30 xDrive be disabled so the car is RWD for donuts and burnout?

Quote:

Originally Posted by erko1905

Yes, I roughly remember it to be a single fuse to disconnect (#32 possibly?) in that fusebox on the rear right corner of the engine bay.

It had to be disconnected on my car when it was on the dyno - xdrive didn't like the awd dynojet, engaging and disengaging randomly.

You could remove the front drive shaft for permanent AWD + weight reduction.

That's not really a significant weight reduction and just pulling the short front driveshaft doesn't disable the transfer box clutch so you'd still have ~20-40% of torque going to the front driveshaft connection. Also with AWD cars the weight comes from the front differential, the reinforcement plate, the front drive axles, the transfer box, and the front driveshaft. Just removing the driveshaft that's pretty much in the center of the car is not going to make a big difference in weight or weight distribution.

Polo08816 · 05-18-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cryptocar

That's not really a significant weight reduction and just pulling the short front driveshaft doesn't disable the transfer box clutch so you'd still have ~20-40% of torque going to the front driveshaft connection. Also with AWD cars the weight comes from the front differential, the reinforcement plate, the front drive axles, the transfer box, and the front driveshaft. Just removing the driveshaft that's pretty much in the center of the car is not going to make a big difference in weight or weight distribution.

It was a joke.

rekin · 04-09-2018, 06:15 AM

You can just change with ESYS module DSC > 3000 > C_Funktion_LaengsMomentVerteilung_aktiv_e > aktiv to nicht_aktiv
After you code this you will have RWD car WITH traction control, which can be turned off

there is only one thing, that all the time you will have orange DSC worning on dahboard.

BMW in NE · 04-09-2018, 07:02 AM

LOL I'm just imagining a world with stock xDrive suspension, RWD drive train and no DSC to save me... I give myself a week before I kill myself

bimmer456 · 04-09-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rekin

You can just change with ESYS module DSC > 3000 > C_Funktion_LaengsMomentVerteilung_aktiv_e > aktiv to nicht_aktiv
After you code this you will have RWD car WITH traction control, which can be turned off

there is only one thing, that all the time you will have orange DSC worning on dahboard.

This is like m x drive. Not sure why they don't make this an option in I drive since it is just software.

Stanio · 11-13-2018, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rekin

You can just change with ESYS module DSC > 3000 > C_Funktion_LaengsMomentVerteilung_aktiv_e > aktiv to nicht_aktiv
After you code this you will have RWD car WITH traction control, which can be turned off

there is only one thing, that all the time you will have orange DSC worning on dahboard.

Has anyone else done this and confirm that all stability options work ???

F30Drew · 11-13-2018, 08:51 AM

+1 for any other confirmations?

Jimmy-F46 M-sport · 11-13-2018, 11:35 AM

Any lasting issues after fuse is reinstated? I think I have a possible issue with my transfer case (hesitating etc) would like to try this and see how the car behaves but would like to know if the car returns to normal and I won’t need to get dashboard lights reset?

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