e90 software changes we'd like from BMW

poldim · 02-01-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Squawks

I did not see this complaint listed in your letter, pete, but I read from some other place how a few also complained that there lacks an option for the entire widescreen LCD iDrive screen to display a single entity, i.e. navigation/map instead of always being split into a main and accessory sections.

I remember reading a request for having nav go full screen.

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Secondary:
- Add “full screen” mode for navigation

Squawks · 02-01-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by poldim

I remember reading a request for having nav go full screen.

I'm going to go now and stick my head back into the toilet.

poldim · 02-01-2006, 05:07 PM

Dont do all that, then we cant cover all the bases, even if it is a second time...

petesamprs · 02-01-2006, 09:18 PM

poldim - Logic7 definitely has an equalizer which allows you to adjust the different ranges individually. I believe there are 8 verticle bars representnig the frequency range that you can adjust higher or lower. Some people like it in the "V" pattern.

poldim · 02-02-2006, 12:36 AM

We are talking about different EQ's.

You are talking about a straight forward EQ that just modify's the sound where as I'm talking about a sound effect EQ and the two current presets in Logic 7 (Concert Hall and Theater).

ccornacchia · 02-09-2006, 04:51 PM

have personlized settings so that after you "accept" the nav it will go to your favorite setting automatically. in my case the 'perspective" view. also for manual transmission owners switch the radio tune buttons and volume buttons on the steering wheel so that you can
tune stations with your left hand while you shift with your right.
currently, you have to tune from the buttons on the right hand side of the steering wheel, very clumsy.

poldim · 02-09-2006, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chet330xi

have personlized settings so that after you "accept" the nav it will go to your favorite setting automatically. in my case the 'perspective" view. also for manual transmission owners switch the radio tune buttons and volume buttons on the steering wheel so that you can
tune stations with your left hand while you shift with your right.
currently, you have to tune from the buttons on the right hand side of the steering wheel, very clumsy.

I was actually thinking of that today as I had to shift and change a song. It would be nice if they had reversed those from the start...

Nemis · 03-08-2006, 02:46 PM

when e where we (all!!) can send the mail ? :-)

poldim · 03-08-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemis

when e where we (all!!) can send the mail ? :-)

Come again?

BTW petesamprs, any updates would be awesome...

petesamprs · 03-08-2006, 11:24 PM

Ha, yeah, sorry for the lack of update. I sent in our list to BMW in mid-Febraury (to CEO, VP aftersales, Head of 3-series brand, and customer relations). Got a call a few days later from someone from customer relations saying thanks and that it's been forwarded to the people I cc'ed.

Obviously no guarantee that Purves or anyone senior saw it (I mean it's not like the M5 pathetic-lack-of-US-launch-control issue where Purves personally responded to owners), but if it at least ended up on someone's desk who cares, then we've done our job.

We'll see what comes of it.

petesamprs · 03-08-2006, 11:28 PM

That makes me think - maybe we should all consider sending in the letter with your own/name as a signature. A few hundred of these might actually get somewhere. Email is really easy if you don't want to snail mail.

poldim · 03-09-2006, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by petesamprs

That makes me think - maybe we should all consider sending in the letter with your own/name as a signature. A few hundred of these might actually get somewhere. Email is really easy if you don't want to snail mail.

4 different snail mail envelops speaks more volume and sends a greater message...but email is just so much easier

You make the template, and I'm in....

climkt · 03-09-2006, 02:45 AM

anyone knows how to deactivate the really ANNOYING seat belt reminder noise for front seat e90 pasengers. really gets under my skin!!!

visor · 03-09-2006, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by climkt

anyone knows how to deactivate the really ANNOYING seat belt reminder noise for front seat e90 pasengers. really gets under my skin!!!

Stick a popsicle stick in it?
Or put up with the noise for 1.5 minutes, after which it shuts off.

Do a search, it has been discussed in many previous threads.

poldim · 03-10-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by climkt

anyone knows how to deactivate the really ANNOYING seat belt reminder noise for front seat e90 pasengers. really gets under my skin!!!

Or buckle the person up...

I've set it off by placing a heavy bag there...

sdorn · 03-10-2006, 07:58 PM

I think the seatbelt thing is great. I just tell people that they have to wear their seatbelt or the car won't shut up. It is a great way to get them to buckle up.

carjon · 03-11-2006, 09:37 AM

Not software related but it is rediculous (to me) that the alarm is a dealer installed option rather than standard on this type of car.
The homelink not working when engine is off is also stupid and carried over from at least the E46.

E90Fleet · 03-11-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by carjon

Not software related but it is rediculous (to me) that the alarm is a dealer installed option rather than standard on this type of car.
The homelink not working when engine is off is also stupid and carried over from at least the E46.

Alarm not standard is a BMW USA thing

Doesnt your homelink work if you just pess the start/stop button without startig the engine ( mode that allows radio to play )

On our E46 it works if you just turn the key one notch, without starting the engine

poldim · 03-11-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Alarm not standard is a BMW USA thing

Doesnt your homelink work if you just pess the start/stop button without startig the engine ( mode that allows radio to play )

On our E46 it works if you just turn the key one notch, without starting the engine

I think homelink requires ignition power since its powered by it.

I just had my alarm activated on Wednesday. The acoustic acknowledgement is extreneky quiet. Its hard to hear with any ambient noise....wish you could turn it up some how...

poldim · 05-14-2006, 01:50 PM

BACK FROM THE DEAD

pete, did you ever get any kind of reply?

bimmer4me · 05-14-2006, 02:35 PM

Yes, I'm interested to what happened with this letter as well.

sblument · 05-14-2006, 03:15 PM

my 2 cents:

1. by default, or through an option, enable the display of music track elapsed time (i.e. track 2, 1:35)....when playing CDs or media files

2. enable the bluetooth icons (like signal strength, whether it is connected to your phone etc) even though the stereo is switched off

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petesamprs Lieutenant 34 Rep 519 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: northeast iTrader: (0)	poldim - Logic7 definitely has an equalizer which allows you to adjust the different ranges individually. I believe there are 8 verticle bars representnig the frequency range that you can adjust higher or lower. Some people like it in the "V" pattern. __________________ '14 535i (ED) Retired: '08 M5, '08 550i (ED), '06 330i
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ccornacchia New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 330XI ALPINE Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CT, USA iTrader: (0)	nav have personlized settings so that after you "accept" the nav it will go to your favorite setting automatically. in my case the 'perspective" view. also for manual transmission owners switch the radio tune buttons and volume buttons on the steering wheel so that you can tune stations with your left hand while you shift with your right. currently, you have to tune from the buttons on the right hand side of the steering wheel, very clumsy.
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Nemis Private First Class 1 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 330d -> 550Nm@1750 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: italy iTrader: (0)	when e where we (all!!) can send the mail ? :-) __________________ i'm sorry for my errors and my bad english 330d attiva, SG, dakota Terra, 162 18", xeno als, pcd front & rear, Navi Pro with MP3, rear tint, sun roof, sport pak , sport seat , M shift knob...
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petesamprs Lieutenant 34 Rep 519 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: northeast iTrader: (0)	Ha, yeah, sorry for the lack of update. I sent in our list to BMW in mid-Febraury (to CEO, VP aftersales, Head of 3-series brand, and customer relations). Got a call a few days later from someone from customer relations saying thanks and that it's been forwarded to the people I cc'ed. Obviously no guarantee that Purves or anyone senior saw it (I mean it's not like the M5 pathetic-lack-of-US-launch-control issue where Purves personally responded to owners), but if it at least ended up on someone's desk who cares, then we've done our job. We'll see what comes of it. __________________ '14 535i (ED) Retired: '08 M5, '08 550i (ED), '06 330i
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petesamprs Lieutenant 34 Rep 519 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: northeast iTrader: (0)	That makes me think - maybe we should all consider sending in the letter with your own/name as a signature. A few hundred of these might actually get somewhere. Email is really easy if you don't want to snail mail. __________________ '14 535i (ED) Retired: '08 M5, '08 550i (ED), '06 330i
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	anyone knows how to deactivate the really ANNOYING seat belt reminder noise for front seat e90 pasengers. really gets under my skin!!!
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sdorn Lieutenant 26 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I think the seatbelt thing is great. I just tell people that they have to wear their seatbelt or the car won't shut up. It is a great way to get them to buckle up. __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite 535i 2009 Land Rover LR2 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (SOLD) 2006 Jet Black 325i (SOLD) 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp - SOLD)
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carjon First Lieutenant 7 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 328xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Not software related but it is rediculous (to me) that the alarm is a dealer installed option rather than standard on this type of car. The homelink not working when engine is off is also stupid and carried over from at least the E46.
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sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	my 2 cents: 1. by default, or through an option, enable the display of music track elapsed time (i.e. track 2, 1:35)....when playing CDs or media files 2. enable the bluetooth icons (like signal strength, whether it is connected to your phone etc) even though the stereo is switched off __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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