Bavarian Technic Pro or Enthusiast?

[SHADOW4]

I am about to order an BT cable.

Anyone who have bought the enthusiast kit and wished they bought the pro kit instead?

From BT website:
"The Enthusiast version stores the vehicle identification number of the car it is attached to into the hardware. This limits the use of the tool to three(3) cars.
The Enthusiast version cannot be programmatically upgraded to professional versions. (Upgrades available through a return only.)
The Enthusiast version does not have access to Coding or Command Console features.
May not have access to some activations that should only be used by professionals.
Workshop information is not available in the Enthusiast version."

Will i ever need access to Coding or Command Console as a normal user?

I think this cable is a great way to learn more about my car but the price diff is almost 450 USD.

http://www.bavariantechnic.com/

[Z4@Phuket]

very interesting OBD tool
Can this turn on/off the TV/DVD features in iDrive screen?

[SHADOW4]

Originally Posted by Z4@Phuket

very interesting OBD tool
Can this turn on/off the TV/DVD features in iDrive screen?

I don't think so, but i'm not sure. If it can it have to be the Pro-version and i guess you need to know some kind of codes to change different settings. I am sure there is no activate/deactivate button.

Their specs for E89: 2009+ BMW Z4 E89
Module / ECU Identification / Read Codes / Actual Values / Activations / Commands / Coding*
MSV70 for sDrive23i (engine) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MSV80 for sDrive30i (engine) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MSD80 for sDrive35i (engine) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fuel pump Yes Yes No Yes No No
Transmission Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
Stability control Yes Yes No No Yes No
Air conditioner Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
Light control Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
Car access system Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
Junction box Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
Instrument cluster Yes Yes No No No Yes
Rain / light sensor Yes Yes No Yes No No
Airbags Yes Yes No No No Yes
Roof control Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
Seat module - driver Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
Radio Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Additional features: Condition based service

http://www.bavariantechnic.com/modelfeaturematrix.aspx

Anyone familiar with the BT-cable?

[teagueAMX]

Haven't used that particular cable, but have used others for various makes/models. The key is your mechanical ability/knowledge. My guess is that the pro version is going to give you more technical capability than you will need. Suggest that you repost your question on the e85/e86 Z4 forum.

Here

http://www.zpost.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=78

or

http://www.zpost.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=120

The first one has more activity but the 2nd one is a DIY forum. Failing getting responses in those two locations maybe the m3 forum.