SA asked if I've been "drifting"

[BMV///M3]

I took my car in for a service at around 25k (spark plugs, filter, and oil). When I go to pick it up the SA pulls my car up and hands me the keys, but he asks "have you been drifting?". Then mentions something like " the tech said there was some drifting faults."

At first I was a bit confused because I wasn't quite sure if he really meant drifting. So make motion of donuts with my hands and asked "you mean drifting?!!". I emphatically said no and found it quite shocking/funny/taken a back he'd ask me that. For the record I have never ever drifted my car. I actually drive pretty conservative.

After I told him no, I told him the traction control warning comes on very easily in these cars as the tires are undersized, I mentioned I could light up the TC leaving the BMW parking lot at 75% throttle. I made my point even further by telling him i got roughly 20k on my first set of tires.

I wouldn't say he was accusatory, i just found that question very odd. He said something along the lines of "well, its an M3 ect etc"

I was curious to see if anyone has ever had an experience like that. I thanked him and I left. I only have 11 months left on the lease and plan on moving into something else (hopefully an 18 lease take over, but the S5 sport back looks really nice and could hold me over till the G80) but i am wondering if they'd try and flag me for something. Is there anyway i can find this out because then i would have a problem and definitely be talking with the service manager of this dealership.

[pokerface]

If it's TC-induced then folks that take their BMWs (not just Ms) in the snow would be getting a heck of a lot more of these errors, so I'm really not sure where he was going with this comment.

[Hachima]

Sounds more like the SA not actually understanding what the codes being reported were.

Maybe it was one of the following codes which have the word drift in them but have nothing to do with drifting as an action on the road...

40A4 EGR Actuator Position, Long-term Drift
40B4 EGR Actuator Position, Long-term Drift
4E0E Swirl Flap Actuator Position- Long-term Drift
4E14 Swirl Flap Actuator Position- Short-term Drift

[BMV///M3]

Originally Posted by Hachima

Sounds more like the SA not actually understanding what the codes being reported were.

Maybe it was one of the following codes when have the word drift in them but have nothing to do with drifting as an action on the road...

40A4 EGR Actuator Position, Long-term Drift
40B4 EGR Actuator Position, Long-term Drift
4E0E Swirl Flap Actuator Position- Long-term Drift
4E14 Swirl Flap Actuator Position- Short-term Drift

Possibly, forgive my ignorance but do these codes actually mean? Thanks!

[danniexi]

i wonder if your SA knows who we live Tokyo.

[nicknaz]

So what were the codes that caused the suspicion? Time for a new SA / shop if possible

[BMV///M3]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

So what were the codes that caused the suspicion? Time for a new SA / shop if possible

There was nothing on the paper work he gave to me when he returned my vehicle so maybe the tech mentioned it only.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by BMV///M3

Possibly, forgive my ignorance but do these codes actually mean? Thanks!

Now, I'm not nearly as smart as your SA, but I'm pretty sure those genuinely do mean your car has been drifted. Here are some others they look out for:

4203 Glow Module Communication - You used your phone to communicate with the Glamorous Ladies of Wrestling. For some reason.

4477 UnIntelligent Battery Sensor - Not that committing battery is ever a wise thing, but on top of that, someone who is really dumb did it this time, and worse - they used your car as the weapon! Bastards!

45E3 Control Master/Slave - This means some kinky BDSM action went down in your car. You devil!

4577 Crash Message - EKP Fuel Pump Whoops! You ran right into the gas pump while filling up your car. Warranty voided!

Using these and other very explicit messages, your helpful SA can get you the answers you need with very little training at all, while providing BMW up-to-date information on what you are doing with your vehicle. It's a fantastic service they do, those guys.

[allen3ybq]

Maybe what he meant was you should start doing that

[scott13]

Originally Posted by BMV///M3

I took my car in for a service at around 25k (spark plugs, filter, and oil). When I go to pick it up the SA pulls my car up and hands me the keys, but he asks "have you been drifting?". Then mentions something like " the tech said there was some drifting faults."

Sounds like it's only a matter of time before that tech is working somewhere where he can give people "discounts" on blinker fluid replacement.

[mbiondo]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Now, I'm not nearly as smart as your SA, but I'm pretty sure those genuinely do mean your car has been drifted. Here are some others they look out for:

4203 Glow Module Communication - You used your phone to communicate with the Glamorous Ladies of Wrestling. For some reason.

4477 UnIntelligent Battery Sensor - Not that committing battery is ever a wise thing, but on top of that, someone who is really dumb did it this time, and worse - they used your car as the weapon! Bastards!

45E3 Control Master/Slave - This means some kinky BDSM action went down in your car. You devil!

4577 Crash Message - EKP Fuel Pump Whoops! You ran right into the gas pump while filling up your car. Warranty voided!

Using these and other very explicit messages, your helpful SA can get you the answers you need with very little training at all, while providing BMW up-to-date information on what you are doing with your vehicle. It's a fantastic service they do, those guys.

Brilliant! Simply brilliant!

[afisherunc]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Now, I'm not nearly as smart as your SA, but I'm pretty sure those genuinely do mean your car has been drifted. Here are some others they look out for:

4203 Glow Module Communication - You used your phone to communicate with the Glamorous Ladies of Wrestling. For some reason.

4477 UnIntelligent Battery Sensor - Not that committing battery is ever a wise thing, but on top of that, someone who is really dumb did it this time, and worse - they used your car as the weapon! Bastards!

45E3 Control Master/Slave - This means some kinky BDSM action went down in your car. You devil!

4577 Crash Message - EKP Fuel Pump Whoops! You ran right into the gas pump while filling up your car. Warranty voided!

Using these and other very explicit messages, your helpful SA can get you the answers you need with very little training at all, while providing BMW up-to-date information on what you are doing with your vehicle. It's a fantastic service they do, those guys.

Thanks for the laugh

[MaynardZed]

Have you ever had a chassis malfunction code thrown? It’s a common problem with the accelerometers on the struts in this platform. If the tech saw those and blamed it on you, then he’s a moron.

I would inform the SA, that it’s in M car and SHOULD be able to be drifted without throwing codes. I actually found that drifting was one of the things this car was really good at. For F’s sake, every commercial marketing the M4 showed it drifting.

[BMV///M3]

Originally Posted by MaynardZed

Have you ever had a chassis malfunction code thrown? It’s a common problem with the accelerometers on the struts in this platform. If the tech saw those and blamed it on you, then he’s a moron.

I would inform the SA, that it’s in M car and SHOULD be able to be drifted without throwing codes. I actually found that drifting was one of the things this car was really good at. For F’s sake, every commercial marketing the M4 showed it drifting.

Actually yes. At least once just pulling out of my driveway. I've had a few random codes (failed lamp) over my time having this car. They all clear once I turn off and start the car again.

[Poiseuille]

The problem here may be that you're SA is confused. Show your SA these pictures. The first gentleman is not drifting. The other two gentlemen are drifting.

[Poiseuille]

mkoesel gets post of the month for that Jewel. ^^^

[BMWRX]

Originally Posted by Hachima

4E0E Swirl Flap Actuator Position- Long-term Drift
4E14 Swirl Flap Actuator Position- Short-term Drift

These codes are dangerous. It'll be like Need For Speed, where guys will be holding their drifts longer to go from 4E14 to 4E04.

[Jojipoji]

Lol my plate is driftin! There’s no way I can ever say I don’t drift lol

[F80zcp]

SA just watched fast and furious for the first time

[BMV///M3]

Originally Posted by F80zcp

SA just watched fast and furious for the first time

I should have told him my car topped out at 160 last night. I need NOS, and Harry, I need them by tonight

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by BMV///M3

I should have told him my car topped out at 160 last night. I need NOS, and Harry, I need them by tonight

Amateurs don't use nitrous oxide. You'll blow yourself up!

[MNoob]

Originally Posted by BMV///M3

I took my car in for a service at around 25k (spark plugs, filter, and oil). When I go to pick it up the SA pulls my car up and hands me the keys, but he asks "have you been drifting?". Then mentions something like " the tech said there was some drifting faults."

At first I was a bit confused because I wasn't quite sure if he really meant drifting. So make motion of donuts with my hands and asked "you mean drifting?!!". I emphatically said no and found it quite shocking/funny/taken a back he'd ask me that. For the record I have never ever drifted my car. I actually drive pretty conservative.

After I told him no, I told him the traction control warning comes on very easily in these cars as the tires are undersized, I mentioned I could light up the TC leaving the BMW parking lot at 75% throttle. I made my point even further by telling him i got roughly 20k on my first set of tires.

I wouldn't say he was accusatory, i just found that question very odd. He said something along the lines of "well, its an M3 ect etc"

I was curious to see if anyone has ever had an experience like that. I thanked him and I left. I only have 11 months left on the lease and plan on moving into something else (hopefully an 18 lease take over, but the S5 sport back looks really nice and could hold me over till the G80) but i am wondering if they'd try and flag me for something. Is there anyway i can find this out because then i would have a problem and definitely be talking with the service manager of this dealership.

its your car. drive it how ever you want. tell the sa to fuck off and go somewhere else next time. dude be trippin.