X5 shifter

CarbonE39m5 · 03-20-2007, 09:41 PM

just curious on how come our car didn't get the new shifter in the X5? My mom just got her X5 4.8i, which is fully loaded without active cruise control, and man that thing is fast. but the shifter in it is so much cooler than ours. it still has manual mode, you just push it the left and and shift the same as you would in our cars. Our transmission shifts faster ofcourse, but i think its a lot better than ours.

second question: how do i get the navigation on the screen, to be full screen? i cant figure it out..

P.s. the tires on the back of this thing are 315s!!

ill have pictures posted tomorro

THANKS!

canucklion · 03-20-2007, 09:45 PM

So how is it better than the transmission in the 335i besides the 'cooler looks'?

btw, love your nickname, very subtle

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Originally Posted by GotAlottaCash

but the shifter in it is so much cooler than ours. it still has manual mode, you just push it the left and and shift the same as you would in our cars. Our transmission shifts faster ofcourse, but i think its a lot better than ours.

0asis · 03-20-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

So how is it better than the transmission in the 335i besides the 'cooler looks'?

btw, love your nickname, very subtle

... subtle like a sledgehammer

but give him a break. he can only take pictures tomorrow because tonight he's busy counting his wads of cash

CarbonE39m5 · 03-20-2007, 10:06 PM

its easier to use. its newer. no other car would have something like it, (non bmw). my moms old volvo had the same type of shifter as my 335.. i guess you have to use it to understand..

anyways, how about some1 tell me how to get my navigation to full screen?!

Oz · 03-20-2007, 10:07 PM

You can't make it full screen because the Assist Window is seperate

CarbonE39m5 · 03-20-2007, 10:11 PM

so that tiny ass screen is as big as it gets for the navi?

vAnt826 · 03-21-2007, 12:05 AM

What? My map is always full screen.

To disable the side screen select it, click it, and find disable or something.

bronco · 03-21-2007, 07:53 AM

any pics?

Zirenz2006 · 03-21-2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GotAlottaCash

so that tiny ass screen is as big as it gets for the navi?

Do you have the NAV Map set to the assist window (the smaller window on the right)? You can put the map on the left which is larger but you can't expand it across both screens.

BigDog · 03-21-2007, 09:08 AM

weren't you supposed to get that M3 and get rid of your 335?

or is this your gf's 335 you need help on?

Mr. BMW · 03-21-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

So how is it better than the transmission in the 335i besides the 'cooler looks'?

btw, love your nickname, very subtle

I once dated a Brazilian girl who's nickname was GotAlottaAss

shragon · 03-21-2007, 02:19 PM

i don't really understand what you're saying. in the e90, you push the shifter to the left as well to get into manual mode.

maybe a pic would help?

canucklion · 03-21-2007, 02:25 PM

bet she was THE ONE that's got a lot of ass, not her parents

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Originally Posted by Mr. BMW

I once dated a Brazilian girl who's nickname was GotAlottaAss

Matto ELITE · 03-21-2007, 02:26 PM

Press downward on the iDrive dial to get yourself into the "i" setting menu, then there should be a slection for monitor. You can select full-screen, its default mode is split.

TonyLukes3 · 03-21-2007, 02:36 PM

This is the shifter, which is pretty cool I must admit...

shragon · 03-21-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyLukes3

This is the shifter, which is pretty cool I must admit...

thanks for the pic!

that does look pretty cool. but i dunno if i'd like it better.

TonyLukes3 · 03-21-2007, 02:41 PM

No problem, yeah it's pretty sweet. It's all electronic, all you gotta do to park it is hit the P button. Kinda weird but cool.

Hound Passer · 03-21-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

So how is it better than the transmission in the 335i besides the 'cooler looks'?

The trans is the same 6 speed (at least for the e93) but the physical gear shifter on the X5 is electronic

This shifter works the same as the older one (on the e90s) but is smoother. You don't feel the gear notches and when in manual mode shifting is pretty munch effortless (some might call it numb). Personally I think it's great on the X5. I read the '08 5 series will have it too. I suspect the e90's will get it eventually. BMW will probably let the 5 series have the exclusive for a while.

MacAttack · 03-21-2007, 02:58 PM

Thx for the pic. Looks cool + functional. Still old school...nothing like the MT.

bobbers114 · 08-24-2010, 11:14 AM

looks so much better, probably more porty feeling as well

03-20-2007, 09:41 PM	#1
CarbonE39m5 Lieutenant 36 Rep 540 Posts Drives: E92 335i/ 08' 528i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples, Florida iTrader: (4)	X5 shifter just curious on how come our car didn't get the new shifter in the X5? My mom just got her X5 4.8i, which is fully loaded without active cruise control, and man that thing is fast. but the shifter in it is so much cooler than ours. it still has manual mode, you just push it the left and and shift the same as you would in our cars. Our transmission shifts faster ofcourse, but i think its a lot better than ours. second question: how do i get the navigation on the screen, to be full screen? i cant figure it out.. P.s. the tires on the back of this thing are 315s!! ill have pictures posted tomorro THANKS!
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CarbonE39m5 Lieutenant 36 Rep 540 Posts Drives: E92 335i/ 08' 528i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples, Florida iTrader: (4)	its easier to use. its newer. no other car would have something like it, (non bmw). my moms old volvo had the same type of shifter as my 335.. i guess you have to use it to understand.. anyways, how about some1 tell me how to get my navigation to full screen?!
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03-20-2007, 10:07 PM	#5
Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	You can't make it full screen because the Assist Window is seperate __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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03-20-2007, 10:11 PM	#6
CarbonE39m5 Lieutenant 36 Rep 540 Posts Drives: E92 335i/ 08' 528i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples, Florida iTrader: (4)	so that tiny ass screen is as big as it gets for the navi?
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03-21-2007, 12:05 AM	#7
vAnt826 Major 63 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (3)	What? My map is always full screen. To disable the side screen select it, click it, and find disable or something.
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03-21-2007, 07:53 AM	#8
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03-21-2007, 09:08 AM	#10
BigDog Major 323 Rep 1,080 Posts Drives: YMB F80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	weren't you supposed to get that M3 and get rid of your 335? or is this your gf's 335 you need help on?
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03-21-2007, 02:19 PM	#12
shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i don't really understand what you're saying. in the e90, you push the shifter to the left as well to get into manual mode. maybe a pic would help? __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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03-21-2007, 02:26 PM	#14
Matto ELITE BMW Client Advisor 8 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2007 328ci Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bellevue iTrader: (0)	Press downward on the iDrive dial to get yourself into the "i" setting menu, then there should be a slection for monitor. You can select full-screen, its default mode is split.
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03-21-2007, 02:36 PM	#15
TonyLukes3 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 346 Posts Drives: '02 Z3 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	This is the shifter, which is pretty cool I must admit... __________________ ~ Sal ~ Arrivederci e92...
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TonyLukes3 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 346 Posts Drives: '02 Z3 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	No problem, yeah it's pretty sweet. It's all electronic, all you gotta do to park it is hit the P button. Kinda weird but cool. __________________ ~ Sal ~ Arrivederci e92...
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MacAttack Colonel 29 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: fast enough Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Afghanistan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [0.00]	Thx for the pic. Looks cool + functional. Still old school...nothing like the MT. __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe: Monaco Blue/Premium/Sports/Winter Package/Nav/CA/6MT/TT/Active Cruise/Active Steering/iPod/Rear Shade/Tint/Short Shifter/OEM Alum Pedals//
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08-24-2010, 11:14 AM	#20
bobbers114 Banned 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	looks so much better, probably more porty feeling as well
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