BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts
BMW M5 F90 (2018+) General Forums Engine, Exhaust, Drivetrain, Tuning Modifications    xdrive modes vs mdm vs dsc

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-19-2018, 05:03 PM   #1
slaweksss
New Member
5
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: M5 F90
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Poland

iTrader: (0)

xdrive modes vs mdm vs dsc

After few days with my F90 I'm still confused about modes and their relation to each other - which is precedent?

So I can press DSC button or hold it.
I can change m xdrive config (4wd, 4wd sport, rwd).
I can mix those two, sometimes one changes other.

Dashboard says mdm...

I can't make real tests because of break in time so can anyone explain hierarchy of different modes and consequences?
Appreciate 0
      09-19-2018, 06:43 PM   #2
Who's on first
Brigadier General
Who's on first's Avatar
United_States
2462
Rep
3,803
Posts

Drives: A-10C
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Maryland

iTrader: (2)

When you start the car = Full DSC = No Fun

Short Press of button = MDM = Fun

Long hold of button = NO SAFETY NETS = Tickets and Smiles

As far as power to the wheels
AWD, is standard AWD

Sport AWD significantly less power to the front wheels.

2WD is just what it says.
Appreciate 3
josec704062.00
F30Andy1771.00
      09-20-2018, 08:47 AM   #3
slaweksss
New Member
5
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: M5 F90
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Poland

iTrader: (0)

Thanks

As I understand:
- it is possible to play with dsc button (with 3 modes: on, mdm, off)
while having independent option to choose if i want: awd or awd sport
- but if I want rwd than i must switch off dsc

So question is: when I should use one of 5 combinations:
- awd sport + dsc on
- awd sport + mdm
- awd sport + dsc off
- awd + mdm
- awd + dsc off
In other words: what are scenarios when each combination is optimal?


lame combination: awd + dsc on is obvoius
pro combination: rwd + dsc off is also obvious

Last edited by slaweksss; 09-20-2018 at 08:52 AM..
Appreciate 0
      09-24-2018, 09:45 PM   #4
Demon Barber
Captain
292
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2018 M5, 2022 911 Turbo S
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NC

iTrader: (0)

You may call it lame, but DSC + AWD is optimal performance and least likely to kill you and others on public roads. Drift on the track.
Appreciate 1
F30Andy1771.00
      09-26-2018, 06:03 AM   #5
slaweksss
New Member
5
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: M5 F90
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Poland

iTrader: (0)

Appreciate 0
      09-26-2018, 06:50 AM   #6
Demon Barber
Captain
292
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2018 M5, 2022 911 Turbo S
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NC

iTrader: (0)

The most obvious thing here is the answer to the question you initially posted. If you're looking to step the rear end out in daily driving, I hope I don't live near you.
Appreciate 0
      09-26-2018, 09:07 AM   #7
slaweksss
New Member
5
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: M5 F90
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Poland

iTrader: (0)

No fear sheriff, Poland is in Europe, it's a different continent - we are separated by the big, big water.
Appreciate 0
      09-26-2018, 09:21 AM   #8
Demon Barber
Captain
292
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2018 M5, 2022 911 Turbo S
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NC

iTrader: (0)

You're implying I should have known you're located in Poland? Or just taking a cheap shot and implying I don't know geography?
Appreciate 0
      09-26-2018, 06:47 PM   #9
Ever34
Lieutenant
325
Rep
519
Posts

Drives: F90 M5
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Ottawa, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Demon Barber View Post
You're implying I should have known you're located in Poland? Or just taking a cheap shot and implying I don't know geography?
Sheriff = are you the police? That's what he's implying.
Appreciate 0
      09-28-2018, 03:47 PM   #10
Demon Barber
Captain
292
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2018 M5, 2022 911 Turbo S
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NC

iTrader: (0)

Nope, just adding my 2 cents. The comments following sheriff suggest that I somehow should have known where he's located, and then went on to condescendingly describe his location with respect to mine. Keep it classy, Poland.
Appreciate 0
      09-28-2018, 04:25 PM   #11
kdeleon
Second Lieutenant
94
Rep
249
Posts

Drives: M5
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Chicagoland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Demon Barber View Post
Nope, just adding my 2 cents. The comments following sheriff suggest that I somehow should have known where he's located, and then went on to condescendingly describe his location with respect to mine. Keep it classy, Poland.
In all fairness, slaweksss' profile does say their location is Poland.
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      09-28-2018, 08:22 PM   #12
Demon Barber
Captain
292
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2018 M5, 2022 911 Turbo S
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by kdeleon View Post
In all fairness, slaweksss' profile does say their location is Poland.
Didn't stalk him first.
Appreciate 0
      10-01-2018, 06:42 AM   #13
slaweksss
New Member
5
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: M5 F90
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Poland

iTrader: (0)

c'mon sheriff, show more involvement in your duty
Appreciate 0
      10-01-2018, 07:54 AM   #14
Demon Barber
Captain
292
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2018 M5, 2022 911 Turbo S
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by slaweksss View Post
c'mon sheriff, show more involvement in your duty
Surely you can be a better troll than this
Appreciate 0
      10-01-2018, 09:16 AM   #15
slaweksss
New Member
5
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: M5 F90
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Poland

iTrader: (0)

Sorry, I can't do any better... I can't event handle a car.

I guess that sheriff like You feel strong need to have last voice in a thread, so let's play
Appreciate 0
      10-01-2018, 09:32 AM   #16
Demon Barber
Captain
292
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2018 M5, 2022 911 Turbo S
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NC

iTrader: (0)

You didn't like the answers you got when you asked a question with very obvious answers. Unfortunately, there's no cheat-code secret combination of settings that miraculously makes the car better. Then you respond with an insult, then more insults. You're a troll who just didn't like my response. Grow up man.
Appreciate 0
      10-01-2018, 02:22 PM   #17
slaweksss
New Member
5
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: M5 F90
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Poland

iTrader: (0)

You got me genius: I'm a little troll that need to grow up.
Now You need to reply to have last word.
Appreciate 0
      10-01-2018, 03:05 PM   #18
josec70
Major General
josec70's Avatar
United_States
4062
Rep
5,231
Posts

Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Miami

iTrader: (2)

Gents, PM each other. No one gives a ...
__________________
CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5| CHALK | TARTUFO | CCB | MPE | H&R | IND
GONE: 19' M5C| SINGAPORE GREY| ARAGON|VELOS VLS-06|H&R|iPE|IND|XPEL|CF|RADENSO
GONE: 15' F10 M5|BSM|BLACK|VELOS VSS-S2|KW|AKRA|IND|CF |ESCORT 360|VELOS PIGGY
GONE: 13' F10 M5|SG|BLACK|AKRA|KW|IND
LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5|02' E39 M5
Appreciate 2
F30Andy1771.00
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:50 AM.




m5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST