BMW and M Power Owners

theone8181 · 3 Aug 2020 at 19:38

NVP said:
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-...ats-subscription-cruise-control-a9599821.html

BMW going the way of Ford and VW.

Hopefully in the future it will get to a point where I can just by a 318i and flash it into an M3

I thought it was only 320ds that could do that (or so their owners think

).

Dis86 · 3 Aug 2020 at 19:43

theone8181 said:
I thought it was only 320ds that could do that (or so their owners think).

Don't even need to flash it. Just put and m3 badge on it and away you go.

Blackhawk47 · 3 Aug 2020 at 23:16

ShivP said:
This is not quite what is being asked, but the new Polestar's have android OS which does allow google maps on the drivers cluster

Audi TT has had the car play option in the virtual cockpit for years. Not saying it’s the best implementation of it however.

Jonnycoupe · 3 Aug 2020 at 23:37

Blackhawk47 said:
Audi TT has had the car play option in the virtual cockpit for years. Not saying it’s the best implementation of it however.

that’s cos it’s the only screen!

EDIT: Just watched a video, now if that’s not showing a clear benefit of touchscreens in cars I don’t know what will. That said I guess Siri makes it tolerable.

Basher · 4 Aug 2020 at 12:50

Blackhawk47 said:
Audi TT has had the car play option in the virtual cockpit for years. Not saying it’s the best implementation of it however.

I've got a brand new A6 and most of the Car Play features aren't integrated into the Virtual Cockpit. No Phone or Nav for instance either in the Virtual Cockpit or HUD. Only the top Central Screen.

ShivP · 4 Aug 2020 at 13:12

Basher said:
I've got a brand new A6 and most of the Car Play features aren't integrated into the Virtual Cockpit. No Phone or Nav for instance either in the Virtual Cockpit or HUD. Only the top Central Screen.

The TT virtual cockpit serves as the main infotainment screen, there is no central screen. It houses the reverse camera, radio, everything and is the only way to interface with the infotainment visually

Dave777 · 6 Aug 2020 at 18:09

I have all the toys on my M340i Touring and have found the autonomous driving very impressive indeed. It is genuinely useful and feels a step forward in safety.

Gibbo · 6 Aug 2020 at 18:27

Supersprint is on a quick tease to 6000rpm

Dave777 · 6 Aug 2020 at 18:42

Gibbo, my dream car was always an E60 M5 so very jealous indeed. My sensible M340i looks tame in comparison!! I did look at an M5 Touring once and wish I had bought it. Well done, good choice.

Gibbo · 6 Aug 2020 at 18:52

Dave777 said:
Gibbo, my dream car was always an E60 M5 so very jealous indeed. My sensible M340i looks tame in comparison!! I did look at an M5 Touring once and wish I had bought it. Well done, good choice.

Thank you!

Cannot wait to drive it now, but left it with garage as car has a steering wheel wobble around 50mph sometimes and always when gently braking.

A few common items can cause it pad deposits and front radius arms and as some big heavy braking did not fully clean it up am letting them change the arms out along with drop links all round to hopefully sort that issue and tighten the car up a little.

roadie · 7 Aug 2020 at 11:42

Dave777 said:
I have all the toys on my M340i Touring and have found the autonomous driving very impressive indeed. It is genuinely useful and feels a step forward in safety.

I'm puzzled by some active safety technology. Isn't it just duplicating driving safely yourself?

Jony27 · 7 Aug 2020 at 11:59

Gibbo said:
Thank you!
Cannot wait to drive it now, but left it with garage as car has a steering wheel wobble around 50mph sometimes and always when gently braking.

A few common items can cause it pad deposits and front radius arms and as some big heavy braking did not fully clean it up am letting them change the arms out along with drop links all round to hopefully sort that issue and tighten the car up a little.

Lovely note off that, loud enough to enjoy but not obnoxious.
My e39 also gets the steering wobble under breaking at 45mph, the thrust arm bushes were replaced but still the same issue. Interested to know what cures yours.

jpaul · 7 Aug 2020 at 12:22

roadie said:
I'm puzzled by some active safety technology.

Hadn't considered it before, but does active cruise genuinely help alert for near passes on cyclists - if cars are using radar & cameras, should I wear a tinfoil hat.

Gibbo · 7 Aug 2020 at 12:55

Jony27 said:
Lovely note off that, loud enough to enjoy but not obnoxious.
My e39 also gets the steering wobble under breaking at 45mph, the thrust arm bushes were replaced but still the same issue. Interested to know what cures yours.

Change thrust/radius arms soon on mine, will let you know.

Dr House · 7 Aug 2020 at 14:09

I’m thinking of one of these 3.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202008011974362

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201911164425755

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202005139307055

I like the spec on the last one but maybe it’s better to get the 530i?

Gibbo · 7 Aug 2020 at 14:37

Gibbo said:
Change thrust/radius arms soon on mine, will let you know.

Garage are also gonna measure brake disc for run out and make sure they are not warped.

IAmATeaf · 7 Aug 2020 at 16:05

What does GPF stand for in the AT ads?

Simon · 7 Aug 2020 at 16:10

Gasoline particulate filter

Dr House · 7 Aug 2020 at 16:21

Dam it. I decided to pull the trigger on the blue one and it just sold.

Dave777 · 7 Aug 2020 at 16:45

roadie said:
I'm puzzled by some active safety technology. Isn't it just duplicating driving safely yourself?

Hopefully it is. But without any distractions/tiredness or inattention. Distraction management is a huge safety area for me at work. The autonomous gadgets can be very useful indeed and I can see how they can save lives if used correctly. The problem is you do get false warnings and they are not infallible like all tech but they are getting better every generation.

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