i8 Software Update Anyone??

Hitz101 · 12-12-2015, 01:27 AM

Hey everyone,

So I am going to tell my dealer next week that I INSIST they do the new update for the i8 & I seen some of you have gotten it & had a few questions.

So the main reason I'm updating is the lag in all E mode. That is a serious lag. I never used it before much but started using it on the roads just because I might as well lol & the lag time is super bad. Does this update fix that 100% or a lot?

Also I see some of you have said you did the update & terrible things happened lol. How many of you got the update & it was all fine? When I go tell them I want the update is there a update number or something incase they don't know where or what it is? Also how can I tell I for sure have it incase they try to pull a slick one on me & say they updated it when they really didn't lol? Is there like a about screen anywhere that shows your current software number?

Thanks for the help!!

MalibuBimmer · 12-12-2015, 09:46 AM

I've had two software updates. After the first one I lost the "blue tint" lighting when the car is unlocked and it slowly begins to light up the interior before a door is opened. Has anyone else noticed that one?

My second update wiped out all my coding and no longer automatically re-sets the trip computer despite checking the box for that to do so.

Thr · 12-12-2015, 11:56 AM

I have a 10/14 i8, and only one update done 10/15. I don't know which software version it is, but noticed something good about consumption.

I normally drive around town and on highway, split about 30/70. When in town, always using/forcing e-drive, and on highway gasoline. I haven't done any changes to my routes or something else, but consumption has changed a bit. And temperatures have dropped because of winter. Maybe they have upgraded algorithms or something?

Before: 6.2 l/100 km and about 4.7 kWh/100 km.
Now: 5.7 l/100 km and 6.7 kWh/100 km.

Maybe just coincidence? And noticed also that the car uses more/often electricity when driving on highway over 100 km/h and gasoline engine running, and not accelerating.

Usually indicates 28-29 km of electricity when leaving home (and car is charged). Before it said 100 % battery charged, and now says 93-95% charged, even when plugged in the hole night, and still indicates 28-29 km of electricity. Not sure what this means? And like the rest of us I'm getting in real life only 20-26 km of electric driving depending on temperature.

12-12-2015, 01:27 AM	#1
Hitz101 Private First Class 92 Rep 145 Posts Drives: i8 + Lamborghini Huracan LP610 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	i8 Software Update Anyone?? Hey everyone, So I am going to tell my dealer next week that I INSIST they do the new update for the i8 & I seen some of you have gotten it & had a few questions. So the main reason I'm updating is the lag in all E mode. That is a serious lag. I never used it before much but started using it on the roads just because I might as well lol & the lag time is super bad. Does this update fix that 100% or a lot? Also I see some of you have said you did the update & terrible things happened lol. How many of you got the update & it was all fine? When I go tell them I want the update is there a update number or something incase they don't know where or what it is? Also how can I tell I for sure have it incase they try to pull a slick one on me & say they updated it when they really didn't lol? Is there like a about screen anywhere that shows your current software number? Thanks for the help!!
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MalibuBimmer Founder, Knights of the Roundel website 967 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 and 2018 AMG GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Santa Monica Mountains, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Mercedes AMG GT [0.00] 2018 Audi Q3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [10.00]	I've had two software updates. After the first one I lost the "blue tint" lighting when the car is unlocked and it slowly begins to light up the interior before a door is opened. Has anyone else noticed that one? My second update wiped out all my coding and no longer automatically re-sets the trip computer despite checking the box for that to do so. __________________ Previously: 2014 i8; 2013 650i convertible; 2013 650i Gran Coupe; 2013 X1; 2010 550i GT; 2010 535 GT; 2010 Z4 3.5; 2008 535ixt; 2007 M6 convertible; 2006 650i convertible; 1996 Z3; 1980 633CSi; 1978 630CS; 1972 3.0CS; 1971 Bavaria. (1971; 1979-2005 & 2017 - ? -- the Mercedes years.)
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Thr New Member 30 Rep 16 Posts Drives: M6 GC - Mini Clubman JCW Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	I have a 10/14 i8, and only one update done 10/15. I don't know which software version it is, but noticed something good about consumption. I normally drive around town and on highway, split about 30/70. When in town, always using/forcing e-drive, and on highway gasoline. I haven't done any changes to my routes or something else, but consumption has changed a bit. And temperatures have dropped because of winter. Maybe they have upgraded algorithms or something? Before: 6.2 l/100 km and about 4.7 kWh/100 km. Now: 5.7 l/100 km and 6.7 kWh/100 km. Maybe just coincidence? And noticed also that the car uses more/often electricity when driving on highway over 100 km/h and gasoline engine running, and not accelerating. Usually indicates 28-29 km of electricity when leaving home (and car is charged). Before it said 100 % battery charged, and now says 93-95% charged, even when plugged in the hole night, and still indicates 28-29 km of electricity. Not sure what this means? And like the rest of us I'm getting in real life only 20-26 km of electric driving depending on temperature.
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