What is the most useless piece of technology - Page 3

amglol · 09-30-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rantarM3

Push button start - just adds another step in starting the car; simpler to just insert and turn a key.

or you could not use the key at all... even better.

amglol · 09-30-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

Actually the speedometer is usless.

It scale is impossible to estimate. The scale changes, and it's impossible to figure out if you're driving between 50-60, 60-70, 70-80 and it makes a big difference when you're boarderline getting a ticket. So therefore, most of us resort to using the digital reading, which is great, then why make the speedometer so damn big? Why not have a center tach like P cars or F cars?

i guess if you're a remedial class alumni it's hard to figure out...

was your other thread about this not enough?

mdosu · 09-30-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by amglol

i guess if you're a remedial class alumni it's hard to figure out...

was your other thread about this not enough?

not quite, create it just to annoy you.

JRV · 09-30-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Midwest X6

Oh man. Couldn't disagree more.

My M3 does not have it, all my "X'ers" did....That's one damn option imo that is worth every damn penny

I'll be driving my kids 04 325xi this winter and won't have it...

+1 what he said...i love it on my 335i, i wish the M3 would have it

creepy coupe · 09-30-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Midwest X6

Auto on/off.....

Yep!

Templar · 09-30-2011, 09:07 AM

Auto high beams, neat feature but doesn't work all that great. I still wind up flipping the switch because they are still on while someone is making a turn towards me.

E92_SID · 09-30-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

rear power shades is redundant for me as i have tint.

+1! Sunshades are pointless unless you dont have tint and if you dont have tint then you are a tard anyway.

Midwest X6 · 09-30-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

+1! Sunshades are pointless unless you dont have tint and if you dont have tint then you are a tard anyway.

OR live in a state that makes it hardly worthwhile to do it at all. Like ours

E92_SID · 09-30-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Midwest X6

OR live in a state that makes it hardly worthwhile to do it at all. Like ours

I dont care if you live in Alaska, tint at some level is a must. If not for the heat protection then at least for the aesthetic value.

Midwest X6 · 09-30-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

I dont care if you live in Alaska, tint at some level is a must. If not for the heat protection then at least for the aesthetic value.

You're preaching to the choir on it.

But I don't think I can go more than 35% here..Anyways, don't want to HJ the thread with it...

amglol · 09-30-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

not quite, create it just to annoy you.

as long as you're up front about it...

Miami M3 · 09-30-2011, 09:35 AM

rear air conditioning vents on an E92/93

GeoXP · 09-30-2011, 09:38 AM

+1 on the Auto Stop/Start. I understand WHY it is there, but does anybody actually use it? The ski-bag/pass-thru on the rear seat thing may be a close second though...

E92_SID · 09-30-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Midwest X6

You're preaching to the choir on it.

But I don't think I can go more than 35% here..Anyways, don't want to HJ the thread with it...

Agreed. Although, I live in Denver and have 5% just because I like the look of dark tint. But even 35% is better then nothing.

immiketoo · 09-30-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dibxna

i think the cup holder with the little interior plastic that is almost a smaller kind of cup holder is a little pointless... now you may not call this "technology" but when the wheel was first invented it was pretty advanced "technology" for its square time

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the one funny thing it allows is the 8.X ounce can of redbull to fit perfectly within the inner cup holder ring. wondering if they did this with purpose considering redbull is produced in austria lol...

either way... a little pointless.

They did this because drink containers are shaped differently in Europe.

1MOREMOD · 09-30-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoXP

+1 on the Auto Stop/Start. I understand WHY it is there, but does anybody actually use it? The ski-bag/pass-thru on the rear seat thing may be a close second though...

Oh yeah forgot about the ski bag pass thru. I've removed the whole set up in my last 2 cars. Gets used as a port system for my subs in the trunk.

Twinbo · 09-30-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoXP

+1 on the Auto Stop/Start. I understand WHY it is there, but does anybody actually use it? The ski-bag/pass-thru on the rear seat thing may be a close second though...

I disagree. The pass through allows skis, and hockey sticks (not applicable everywhere) while also allowing the front seats to be moved back to accomodate tall people

My vote goes for the automatic wipers as they never seem to be the right speed.

stefan · 09-30-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoXP

+1 on the Auto Stop/Start. I understand WHY it is there, but does anybody actually use it? The ski-bag/pass-thru on the rear seat thing may be a close second though...

Ski pass through is useful.

But yeah the stop start scared the crap out of me after dropping into neutral at a light. First I thought I stalled, and after that I had a moment of complete uncertainty as to how much throttle to give the car, etc. It might make more sense in the DCT because you guys don't use a clutch pedal anyway. But in a manual it really makes almost not sense at all.

I question the extra wear and tear on the starter module as well.

Zba · 09-30-2011, 10:47 AM

The starters are ultra heavy duty in start stop applications ie: they will fail at 50,001 miles

How about the center vent temp mixture flap?

JZBDCT · 09-30-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 808@702

So I am curious what all your opinions are as useless technology in BMW's. When I first got my M3 I thought the seat belt extender was funny, though people who ride in my car think its way cool.

cough NAV. cough cough smart phone ftw

valeram · 09-30-2011, 02:27 PM

At current MY:
CD Player if you have an iPod option.

GeoXP · 09-30-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by valeram

At current MY:
CD Player if you have an iPod option.

That's actually a good one. Since my 2005 325i, through my 2008 335i and now with the M3, I have honestly never used the CD player in any of them

Just thought of another one too, that touch ribbon thing below the memory buttons, almost never used that either...

09-30-2011, 09:07 AM	#50
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09-30-2011, 09:35 AM	#56
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09-30-2011, 09:38 AM	#57
GeoXP Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 E92 M3 - Space Grey - ZCP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	+1 on the Auto Stop/Start. I understand WHY it is there, but does anybody actually use it? The ski-bag/pass-thru on the rear seat thing may be a close second though...

09-30-2011, 10:47 AM	#63
Zba Lieutenant Drives: 2011.685 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 557 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011.5 M3 [4.87]	The starters are ultra heavy duty in start stop applications ie: they will fail at 50,001 miles How about the center vent temp mixture flap?

09-30-2011, 02:27 PM	#65
valeram Major Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 1,276 iTrader: (0)	At current MY: CD Player if you have an iPod option.