I-Drive DVD heat exposure - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

nmulax · 08-29-2007, 10:28 AM

My E90 is non-Idrive equipped, so was hoping someone could chime in on this. Is the nav loaded off a DVD once, or does it require the DVD to be in the disc drive at all times?

Basically I'm wondering if anyone has had any issues with their nav DVD warping or becoming damaged due to the heat. You can't leave anything inside your car during the summer out here... cd's warp, iPods stop working, small children spontaneously combust. Would the DVD be another thing I'd have to remove each time I drove?

Here it is August 29th, and we're looking at another 112° day.

JSpira · 08-29-2007, 10:31 AM

DVD stays in the CCC.

erensf · 08-29-2007, 11:35 AM

You can make a copy of the original DVD and use that one all the time. If it goes bad, burn another one. It would suck to take it out every time you leave the car.

japac1 · 08-29-2007, 12:07 PM

Have had 4 cars with DVD Navi and have never had a problem with the disk.

nmulax · 08-29-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by erensf

You can make a copy of the original DVD and use that one all the time. If it goes bad, burn another one. It would suck to take it out every time you leave the car.

Good call. Never thought about that option.

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Originally Posted by japac1

Have had 4 cars with DVD Navi and have never had a problem with the disk.

Yeah, and I never thought it'd be a issue while living in Michigan.
But again, when it's between 110-120 outside; imagine how hot it is inside your car.

FrankoQ · 08-29-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erensf

You can make a copy of the original DVD and use that one all the time. If it goes bad, burn another one. It would suck to take it out every time you leave the car.

My original Nav DVD is at home.
I have a copy for the car. So far so good.

mds82 · 08-29-2007, 07:52 PM

i left my disk in the sun one day by accident - it was ALL FCUKed up!

mosport70 · 08-29-2007, 08:47 PM

I find that my navigation "crashes" (i.e. "green screen") whenever I leave the car in the heat (not I-drive, just the nav app). I am using a backup copy.

Once the cabin cools down I eject and re-insert the DVD. Works fine from then on.

ChadS · 08-31-2007, 04:40 PM

2 years with my 330i and iDrive here in Phoenix and 0 problems with the heat. I wouldn't worry about it.

Weaselboy · 09-01-2007, 11:28 AM

I have had two BMWs with Nav and have never had a problem with the DVD warping in 120 heat here in Palm Desert CA.

BK · 09-02-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadS

2 years with my 330i and iDrive here in Phoenix and 0 problems with the heat. I wouldn't worry about it.

That's about as good a recommendation as you'll get.

FWIW, my nav DVD has been inside the DVD player since the first day I got the car over a year ago. Lots of hot, humid days here in DC, and no problems.

08-29-2007, 10:28 AM	#1
nmulax Brigadier General Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 4,316 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [3.83]	I-Drive DVD heat exposure My E90 is non-Idrive equipped, so was hoping someone could chime in on this. Is the nav loaded off a DVD once, or does it require the DVD to be in the disc drive at all times? Basically I'm wondering if anyone has had any issues with their nav DVD warping or becoming damaged due to the heat. You can't leave anything inside your car during the summer out here... cd's warp, iPods stop working, small children spontaneously combust. Would the DVD be another thing I'd have to remove each time I drove? Here it is August 29th, and we're looking at another 112° day. __________________
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erensf Captain Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: U.S. Posts: 801 iTrader: (6)	You can make a copy of the original DVD and use that one all the time. If it goes bad, burn another one. It would suck to take it out every time you leave the car.

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ChadS New Member Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	2 years with my 330i and iDrive here in Phoenix and 0 problems with the heat. I wouldn't worry about it.

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Weaselboy Captain Drives: 2012 335i F30 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal USA Posts: 993 iTrader: (0)	I have had two BMWs with Nav and have never had a problem with the DVD warping in 120 heat here in Palm Desert CA.

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