Pics of my new 2011.5 ZCP M3 Coupe!

[stylinexpat]

Beautiful, congrats and enjoy your new ride

[BCA]

The car looks great. Congrats!

Originally Posted by e92_m3

What was done to it? It would be nice if you could share the new updates.

Thanks in advance!

+1 I had no idea that there had been any significant iDrive updates since the 2009 ones...I must have missed discussion on this and would love details. (Not to thread jack...)

Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

Also did BMW change the design of the roundel? Anups roundel has the BMW name and the lines raised whereas my roundel is all flat. Maybe its a coupe vs sedan thing too. Not sure. I liked his better!

I was originally thinking you meant the coupe vs. sedan difference when I read this (coupe has always had rear roundel appearing just "stuck on" whereas the sedan trunk has an actual indention for the roundel) but after reading dom55's quote below, I'm wondering. Was there really a change to the roundel design for 2010 and if so, can someone please post close-up pics?

Originally Posted by dom55

The raised lettering and trim on the roundels was a change for 2010. My 2010 E90 M3 has the raised lettering, my 2007 335i did not.

[Crazy Bimmer]

Originally Posted by e92_m3

What was done to it? It would be nice if you could share the new updates.

Thanks in advance!

BMW ConnectedDrive Innovations: Advanced on-board use of mobile phones and music players.

Beginning with September production there will be enhancements to BMW Assist with Bluetooth and the iPod/USB Adapter. These enhancements extend the functionality through improved integration of mobile devices into the vehicle. These new features are made possible by hardware advances. (All Models)

BMW Assist with Extended Bluetooth

The Bluetooth functionality is extended beyond hands-free and phonebook support with multiple innovations. Feature support is dependent upon compatibility with the mobile device.

RIM Smart Phone Integration

• * Mobile Office: The industry-first mobile office integration of BlackBerry Smartphones, a customer can access email, text messages, and notes through the iDrive system providing seamless integration with the vehicle. Safety and avoiding driver distraction is paramount at BMW. In order to maintain the driver’s focus on the road, the vehicle’s voice control system (included with navigation) will read messages aloud via text-to-speech. The central screen will also display the only the first three lines of text. The full text can only be displayed when the vehicle is parked. Compatible BlackBerry hardware, firmware, and feature set will be announced later.
• * vCard photo support: Images of contacts stored in your phonebook are downloaded from the device and shown on the vehicle display. When the mobile phone rings, a picture of the caller will appear on the vehicle display.
• * External Call Lists: External call list handling downloads the “re-dial” and “received calls list” at every reconnect of the mobile device and after each call.
• * Bluetooth Music Streaming: Bluetooth music streaming offers wireless audio streaming from the mobile device to the vehicle. Music stored on the mobile phone is played and controlled through the iDrive controller.

Few other differences in the navigation that my 09 doesnt have. His 11.5 model has Satellite view which is pretty slick. Also Siruis radio has an option to replay the last song that was on the station.

Email and text messages from your phone will appear on the screen. It can also speak your email/text message so you dont have to read it. Just listen and it was pretty clear and easy to understand.

[duk]

very niceee

[cipher5]

Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

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Few other differences in the navigation that my 09 doesnt have. His 11.5 model has Satellite view which is pretty slick. Also Siruis radio has an option to replay the last song that was on the station.

Email and text messages from your phone will appear on the screen. It can also speak your email/text message so you dont have to read it. Just listen and it was pretty clear and easy to understand.

Album art also shows up on the iDrive screen from your iPod/iPhone, I'm still learning all the new features and haven't found them all yet but its pretty slick nonetheless!

[e92_m3]

Crazy Bimmer, Anup@Project 808,

Damn, those definitely are significant upgrades for the iDrive. I like the part where email and text messages from your phone will appear on the screen. That would be so much easier to read while driving.

Pictures from the iPod/iPhone can also be viewed on the iDrive screen. Damn, that is one nice feature.

[datbimmerdoe]

congrats! sick rides!

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