can chiller in arm rest

bmw330dconv · 07-23-2009, 04:15 AM

Hi all sorry im being a bit lazy but how does the can chiller actually work? is it only when the A/C is on?

E92Fan · 07-23-2009, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw330dconv

Hi all sorry im being a bit lazy but how does the can chiller actually work? is it only when the A/C is on?

It works when the A/C is on, and the temperature and air flow are both controlled by the adjustment knobs on the rear console for the rear air vents. There's also an air-flow override switch in the armrest - the little sliding black switch enables or disables air-flow...

RagingKileak · 07-23-2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by E92Fan

It works when the A/C is on, and the temperature and air flow are both controlled by the adjustment knobs on the rear console for the rear air vents. There's also an air-flow override switch in the armrest - the little sliding black switch enables or disables air-flow...

No wonder I thought it was for warming soup

Matt

scottishpete · 07-23-2009, 02:18 PM

And it works
well worth 26k Lol

MalM3 · 07-23-2009, 02:48 PM

but only for models with automatic aircon, not regular aircon

Dr Dave · 07-23-2009, 03:25 PM

There's no way I drink in my car anyway, making the drinks chiller useless!

M3-FAST · 07-23-2009, 03:46 PM

.....and its now been removed on LCi models

(along with the ipod storage wallet under the armrest that used to come with the 6FL option

)

(oh and the storage nets on the back of the front seats

)

(.....and the torch in the glovebox

)

jpsum · 07-23-2009, 03:53 PM

pretty useless feature if you ask me. I wish they would just put a real cup holder before the armrest (where the i-drive knob goes) for those without i-drive.

SoYank · 07-23-2009, 03:54 PM

I got the storage nets.

I didn't get the torch, though.

doughboy · 07-24-2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsum

I wish they would just put a real cup holder before the armrest (where the i-drive knob goes) for those without i-drive.

Why? so you could knock hot coffee eveywhere whenever you change gear?

R80TER · 07-24-2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by E92Fan

It works when the A/C is on, and the temperature and air flow are both controlled by the adjustment knobs on the rear console for the rear air vents. There's also an air-flow override switch in the armrest - the little sliding black switch enables or disables air-flow...

Every day is a schoolday!! i wondered what that switch did, and why my blackberry was freezing cold every time i leave the car! LOL time to buy some cans of fizzy pop!!

Neil McRae · 07-24-2009, 04:00 AM

is the socket for the torch still on LCI cars?

M3-FAST · 07-24-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil McRae

is the socket for the torch still on LCI cars?

Nope, they removed the socket a while ago and gave a small LED pen type torch instead but now removed this as well

I pinched the torch out of my 'vert hoping the socket would be there - anyone wanna buy a torch?

Neil McRae · 07-24-2009, 05:47 AM

hmm thats a b'stard as you could grab 12V power from the socket it was very handy.

Neil McRae · 07-24-2009, 05:51 AM

the can chiller is very useful I have it on the 535d and its great having a nice cooled red bull on those long journeys.

doughboy · 07-24-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Nope, they removed the socket a while ago and gave a small LED pen type torch instead but now removed this as well

The USB socket for the HDD nav systems is mounted in place of the old torch charging socket.

Bring back can coolers I say!! Skinflints

jpsum · 07-27-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

Why? so you could knock hot coffee eveywhere whenever you change gear?

I have an automatic. changing gear is not an issue for me.

RichardM · 07-28-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Neil McRae

the can chiller is very useful I have it on the 535d and its great having a nice cooled red bull on those long journeys.

Dito here, I always keep a can of Red Bull in their ready cooled when needed. I also use the 12v socket in the glove box. I wouldn't have been happy to trade in for a newer car and it not have these things.

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