What did you learn about your beast today?

[jiggz]

^

Even my old '01 325i had that same warning. Annoying, wish I could code it off.

[bkdore]

TIL that my car works with Spotify. Apparently the icon doesn't show up unless you plug in a phone with the app running. I never really bothered with streaming music until some local stations changed format and I 'discovered' the Spotify service. I was pretty surprised to see the car recognize the app and find that all the search functions, playlists, cover art, etc. work. (2011.75 with combox and BMW apps.) It's not perfect - sometimes it doesn't connect right away - but it sounds great and I'm enjoying a lot of music I haven't heard in years and some new(ish) stuff.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by MikeHawk7

Well, digging around the back a few minutes ago, I found a stashbox!

The circular button opens it.

That's the Magic Box of David Copperfield .
Watch out for a white rabbit .

[Dr. Dre]

Does the 08 have an M button. I just went and looked and couldn't find one on the steering wheel.

[bvrider1]

Yes the 08's have one

Originally Posted by Dr. Dre

Does the 08 have an M button. I just went and looked and couldn't find one on the steering wheel.

[Bartledoo]

Originally Posted by bvrider1

Yes the 08's have one

M-Drive was an option, so not necessarily.

[6ixSpd]

I learned that winter storage makes me go batshit insane. No 8600 RPM V8 for 5 months makes 6ixSpd go something something...

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

I learned that winter storage makes me go batshit insane. No 8600 RPM V8 for 5 months makes 6ixSpd go something something...

With open arms if you want to move to Florida. Had the top down Thursday night.

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

With open arms if you want to want the move to Florida. Had the top down Thursday night.

A good friend of mine moved down to Ft. Lauderdale two years ago, he never fails to rub in his palm tree photos this time of year

I definitely need to get out of the snowbelt, the question is when.

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

A good friend of mine moved down to Ft. Lauderdale two years ago, he never fails to rub in his palm tree photos this time of year

I definitely need to get out of the snowbelt, the question is when.

I did 20 years ago. As hard as it is leaving friends and family it's even harder to deal with frigid weather. And with the NFL package, you guys have no excuses that you won't be able to watch your favorite team.

[Bartledoo]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

I did 20 years ago. As hard as it is leaving friends and family it's even harder to deal with frigid weather. And with the NFL package, you guys have no excuses that you won't be able to watch your favorite team.

I lived in Tampa the first 20+ years of my life and was so happy to escape the heat! Now I live in the opposite corner of the US and I'm looking for snow tires!

[carenthuziast]

Has anyone noticed burping coming from the mufflers after a drive? I hear small burps and then a final belch.

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by carenthuziast

Has anyone noticed burping coming from the mufflers after a drive? I hear small burps and then a final belch.

Those are farts bro. Did you get up and close to smell em?

[carenthuziast]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Those are farts bro. Did you get up and close to smell em?

I did actually.

Smelled like your mom.

[HerbNRacer]

AVIN is the best interface upgrade for the price! Forget NBT!!

[carenthuziast]

I think I learned today that the turn lever has two settings. One for lane change turn, and one for an actual right/left turn.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by carenthuziast

I think I learned today that the turn lever has two settings. One for lane change turn, and one for an actual right/left turn.

Triple Signal in your lighting settings, on my 335i someone had the euro double flash hazards and swapped out the amber lights for white leds and it looked awesome

[MikeHawk7]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

Triple Signal in your lighting settings, on my 335i someone had the euro double flash hazards and swapped out the amber lights for white leds and it looked awesome

You could even code it to 5 signals if your heart desires! Seems excessive though.

[tubedreamer]

Originally Posted by carenthuziast

I learned last night that the E9x is also a part time weather person.

I took her out for a drive last night. It was in the 30's as there's a polar vortex upon us in the mid-atlantic. Then I hear a "ding" sound and see a snowflake on my dash. Ding sounds usually are never good. The last time I took her out and I heard a ding sound it was b/c one tire was low in pressure and then I found a nail in the tire.


When I glance over at the nav system, it says to be careful since it's 37F outside although my car's dash said 30F. She cares about me!

I think that’s German engineered warning telling you to take it easy in the cold because summer tires don’t do so well in the cold.

[MikeHawk7]

Originally Posted by tubedreamer

I think that’s German engineered warning telling you to take it easy in the cold because summer tires don’t do so well in the cold.

I believe the 37*F warning has to do with an increased risk of black ice or icy road conditions. The Subaru Legacy I used to have did the same thing. Good to know either way!

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by MikeHawk7

You could even code it to 5 signals if your heart desires! Seems excessive though.

slap on some red and blues, lets go commit some felonies boi

[xander_g]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

I learned that winter storage makes me go batshit insane. No 8600 RPM V8 for 5 months makes 6ixSpd go something something...

Go crazy??