Things you didnt know about your 3 series.

Chesmu · 01-24-2007, 10:49 PM

why is this thread so long?

canucklion · 01-24-2007, 10:54 PM

because of owners that don't bother to read the manual to find out the features on the car

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Originally Posted by Chesmu

why is this thread so long?

Jaws · 01-24-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chesmu

why is this thread so long?

Because we keep adding posts, and you're just help it along too.

porksoda · 01-24-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by billgti

i think he's referring to the overhead grab handles inside the car. the way they retract is nothing new though. i would be surprised if any new car above $20k didn't have this feature. even my roommate's civic has it.

I don't know about the new civic... but i know accords and camerys old ones have strap styles they dont go back into thier position slowly ...

Like they are parallel to the roof and you pull em down and when you let them go they slowly go back to thier original resting position.

similar setup on diff de cars

Oz · 01-24-2007, 11:20 PM

I didn't know that the car will automatically disconnect the battery if you left your lights on. It will work when you start the car again and all you have to do is reset the time and date.

ed-320d · 01-25-2007, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Oz

I didn't know that the car will automatically disconnect the battery if you left your lights on. It will work when you start the car again and all you have to do is reset the time and date.

I dont see that as a very smart feature. My good old Toyota turned the lights off automatically rather than disconnecting the battery. No need to re-set the time and date.

sesegal99 · 01-25-2007, 08:15 AM

Whats the deal with the MP3 thing again? I have an 06 E90 with upgraded radio....I've burned MP3s to CD and the CD works, but what is this deal about burning 10 albums to one disc....?

I have over 350 CD's I'd love to compress...how do you do it? Is there special CDs you have to buy to burn them to?

Josh49 · 01-25-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sesegal99

Whats the deal with the MP3 thing again? I have an 06 E90 with upgraded radio....I've burned MP3s to CD and the CD works, but what is this deal about burning 10 albums to one disc....?

I have over 350 CD's I'd love to compress...how do you do it? Is there special CDs you have to buy to burn them to?

Nope. Normal CD-R's are working fine for me...

sesegal99 · 01-25-2007, 08:34 AM

How many albums do you get on a CD-R using the MP3 data format. I was told to get DVD-R and they will store alot more, do our CD players recognize DVD discs? (I have non-nav)

Kid Eh · 01-25-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

Only works on the right side. I guess they assume you can always open your door and look down

Is this included in some sort of package because my passenger mirror doesn't do this.

NFS · 01-25-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sesegal99

How many albums do you get on a CD-R using the MP3 data format. I was told to get DVD-R and they will store alot more, do our CD players recognize DVD discs? (I have non-nav)

I'm going to get in trouble for going off topic again

You need to burn a 'data' cd rather than an 'audio' cd. A cd r holds 650 mb of data. A typical mp3 at 192kbps is around 4 mb so in theory you could fit well over around 160 tracks on a single cd. The cd player doesn't read DVD discs, but if you have Pro-Nav the DVD player can read mp3's off a DVD R. A DVD could hold 4800 mb of mp3 - about 1200 tracks. You can even use a Dual layer DVD 9 which would double that to 2400 tracks - which is Ipod threatening - theres plenty of threads on the forum about this ... use search .

Ninjaneer · 01-25-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid Eh

Is this included in some sort of package because my passenger mirror doesn't do this.

Not that I know of, I believe it's standard. I just checked bmwusa though and I can't seem to find this feature amongst the list of standard features, or the premium package features.

Are you sure you tried this with the mirror switch set to the left? Once you have that, and you put it in reverse, the passenger side should go down. Try moving the switch to the right then back to the left and try again.

NFS · 01-25-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

Not that I know of, I believe it's standard. I just checked bmwusa though and I can't seem to find this feature amongst the list of standard features, or the premium package features.

Are you sure you tried this with the mirror switch set to the left? Once you have that, and you put it in reverse, the passenger side should go down. Try moving the switch to the right then back to the left and try again.

In the UK you only get this if you have the optional electrically adjustable seats with position memory.

jmonier · 01-25-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

In the UK you only get this if you have the optional electrically adjustable seats with position memory.

Actually that's true in the US as well.

SoYank · 01-25-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid Eh

Is this included in some sort of package because my passenger mirror doesn't do this.

It was included in the optional Premium package for the US 2006 E90 325i and 330i and is described in the brochure as "Interior and power-adjustable folding exterior mirrors with automatic-dimming function"

If you have the Premium package on your car, ensure the mirror select switch is set to the left. The right side mirror won't move if the switch is to the right.

Ninjaneer · 01-25-2007, 09:57 AM

Ah thanks for clarifying guys, last 3 posts. I was looking for something like "tilt" or "reverse" in reference to the mirrors, not just that they fold.

So in short: premium package!

Norsk · 01-25-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by trick50

+1

CASE CLOSED...CAN WE PLEASE STOP TALKING ABOUT THIS NOW

audiphile is right...

Thank you

+1000 ... audiphile is Bang on!

billgti · 01-25-2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

try it on a G35, or a Jeep Grand Cherokee, and let me know how it goes

not sure about the jeep but the new g35 has it. every car i've been in that has been redesigned as an all-new model in the past year or so has it.

billgti · 01-25-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

It was included in the optional Premium package for the US 2006 E90 325i and 330i and is described in the brochure as "Interior and power-adjustable folding exterior mirrors with automatic-dimming function"

if you have power seats with memory then you have the auto tilt down feature in reverse gear. that means for US spec cars, all 330s have the auto tilt down feature, even 330s without premium pkg.

huchung · 01-25-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by billgti

not sure about the jeep but the new g35 has it. every car i've been in that has been redesigned as an all-new model in the past year or so has it.

On the 03-07 G35 coupes, there arent any 'oh sh!t' roof handle. Instead, they made the 'oh shit' handle by the door handle. Same goes for the 350z.

dooner328xi · 01-28-2007, 07:28 PM

Two things:

1. On the E92 my center console is hard to close. I found that if you set it down gently, and then press your right thumb on the top, front center of the console it will lock back nicely.
2. This may be old, but I found that the leaf catchers in the engine compartment come out, making it very easy to clean out leaves and debris.

AH · 01-28-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by meruyailir

It's not this one that I originally posted. What I meant was, get inside the car, close all doors, press the lock button on your key fob, then move the key fob close to the ignition slot (don't insert it). The car would automatically open the driver's door, just like when you press the Open button on your key fob.

Meruyailir: I tried it, it didn't work... only a click sound when I moved the fob close to the slot. Met kenal anyway.

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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]	I didn't know that the car will automatically disconnect the battery if you left your lights on. It will work when you start the car again and all you have to do is reset the time and date. __________________ 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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sesegal99 Captain 70 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Whats the deal with the MP3 thing again? I have an 06 E90 with upgraded radio....I've burned MP3s to CD and the CD works, but what is this deal about burning 10 albums to one disc....? I have over 350 CD's I'd love to compress...how do you do it? Is there special CDs you have to buy to burn them to? __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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sesegal99 Captain 70 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	How many albums do you get on a CD-R using the MP3 data format. I was told to get DVD-R and they will store alot more, do our CD players recognize DVD discs? (I have non-nav) __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 139 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Ah thanks for clarifying guys, last 3 posts. I was looking for something like "tilt" or "reverse" in reference to the mirrors, not just that they fold. So in short: premium package! __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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