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07-11-2005, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by zippers525' date='Jul 11 2005, 06:56 PM
BTW, i was only kidding guys.
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Ohhh common' don't worry about it. We all know it's true they're necessary evil...
07-11-2005, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by huy' date='Jul 11 2005, 12:04 PM
[quote name='MARCUS545' date='Jul 11 2005, 12:51 AM']Advantage of the start-stop button (as I see it):
When you get in the car you push the key fob into the slot. The screen comes on (boots up).? You can set the radio, use the navi to set a destination, or whatever you want to do.? THEN...the last thing you do is start the engine.? In the key system I think most of us start the car and then futz with the I-drive while the car is running.? I guess that's nice if you want the engine to warm up but I found it nice (in my E90) to get all of my "computer work" out of the way before starting the car.
One more thing:
The I-Drive knob in the E90 is smaller and IMHO easier to twist with your fingers.? I felt I could move it faster than in my 04 E60.
When you get in the car you push the key fob into the slot. The screen comes on (boots up).? You can set the radio, use the navi to set a destination, or whatever you want to do.? THEN...the last thing you do is start the engine.? In the key system I think most of us start the car and then futz with the I-drive while the car is running.? I guess that's nice if you want the engine to warm up but I found it nice (in my E90) to get all of my "computer work" out of the way before starting the car.
One more thing:
The I-Drive knob in the E90 is smaller and IMHO easier to twist with your fingers.? I felt I could move it faster than in my 04 E60.
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[/quote]That's a good idea! BMW are you listening?
07-11-2005, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Jul 11 2005, 03:52 PM
[quote name='my530i' date='Jul 11 2005, 09:12 AM']I found the key fob slot in the new E60 looks like a virgina looking side way. So disgusting, BMW! Is Bangle so horny?
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don't we all like that then 
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[/quote]We only like that when it's a private part. Not a public part.
07-11-2005, 08:32 PM
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so today I thought about having start/stop button and any extra advantages it could have. This is what i came up with:
- so since a start/stop button turns off the starter engine as soon as the engine is on, you eliminate damage that could have been created by someone holding the key in the 3rd position too long.
- a start/stop button would also save power. It would avoid having to start the starter engine twice, (if for some reason the engine does not start or the driver does not hold the key in position 3 for long enough). This isn't a big deal, but in 20 years it may be, (think of old cars today that aren't starting, with weak batteries).
well i had a third point... but i've just lost my train of thought.. oh well... better luck next time !
- so since a start/stop button turns off the starter engine as soon as the engine is on, you eliminate damage that could have been created by someone holding the key in the 3rd position too long.
- a start/stop button would also save power. It would avoid having to start the starter engine twice, (if for some reason the engine does not start or the driver does not hold the key in position 3 for long enough). This isn't a big deal, but in 20 years it may be, (think of old cars today that aren't starting, with weak batteries).
well i had a third point... but i've just lost my train of thought.. oh well... better luck next time !
07-12-2005, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dantec' date='Jul 12 2005, 06:32 AM
so today I thought about having start/stop button and any extra advantages it could have.? This is what i came up with:
- so since a start/stop button turns off the starter engine as soon as the engine is on, you eliminate damage that could have been created by someone holding the key in the 3rd position too long.
- a start/stop button would also save power.? It would avoid having to start the starter engine twice, (if for some reason the engine does not start or the driver does not hold the key in position 3 for long enough). This isn't a big deal, but in 20 years it may be, (think of old cars today that aren't starting, with weak batteries).
well i had a third point... but i've just lost my train of thought.. oh well... better luck next time !
- so since a start/stop button turns off the starter engine as soon as the engine is on, you eliminate damage that could have been created by someone holding the key in the 3rd position too long.
- a start/stop button would also save power.? It would avoid having to start the starter engine twice, (if for some reason the engine does not start or the driver does not hold the key in position 3 for long enough). This isn't a big deal, but in 20 years it may be, (think of old cars today that aren't starting, with weak batteries).
well i had a third point... but i've just lost my train of thought.. oh well... better luck next time !
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BTW, there is a major problem with the power supply on the E60. If you have too many gadgets... I have gone through two batterys allready and BMW is unable to solve the problem...
07-12-2005, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Jul 12 2005, 04:07 PM
BTW, there is a major problem with the power supply on the E60. If you have too many gadgets... I have gone through two batterys allready and BMW is unable to solve the problem...
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Hi Iceman
How are things?
You mention the power problem... What did they do? Did they connect up the power directly to the battery??? Tell me more about the situation!
In my car, I connected all my devices to Terminal 30G which is basically "live" until the car goes into sleep mode. Therefore, all the devices are automatically switched off and there is no chance of any of them draining the battery down.
Also, I have tested my entire setup with the ignition switch in Position 2 (with engine OFF) and after a period of time, the CAS module in the car displays a message saying that the car will auto power down in order to maintain enough "juice" to start the car. This message is routine and totally normal.
I'm in Prague now and will be driving past you on sunday. Want to meet up? I'm hoping to catch Kigerka too on my way back to the UK.
All the Best
Hobi
07-12-2005, 01:11 PM
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I believe that the "official" way to classify mid-year changes is to add "1/2". So come September, production will be MY 2006.5.
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07-12-2005, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Hobi' date='Jul 12 2005, 06:09 PM
You mention the power problem...? What did they do?? Did they connect up the power directly to the battery???? Tell me more about the situation!
In my car, I connected all my devices to Terminal 30G which is basically "live" until the car goes into sleep mode.? Therefore, all the devices are automatically switched off and there is no chance of any of them draining the battery down.
Also, I have tested my entire setup with the ignition switch in Position 2 (with engine OFF) and after a period of time, the CAS module in the car displays a message saying that the car will auto power down in order to maintain enough "juice" to start the car.? This message is routine and totally normal.
I'm in Prague now and will be driving past you on sunday.? Want to meet up?? I'm hoping to catch Kigerka too on my way back to the UK.
All the Best
Hobi
In my car, I connected all my devices to Terminal 30G which is basically "live" until the car goes into sleep mode.? Therefore, all the devices are automatically switched off and there is no chance of any of them draining the battery down.
Also, I have tested my entire setup with the ignition switch in Position 2 (with engine OFF) and after a period of time, the CAS module in the car displays a message saying that the car will auto power down in order to maintain enough "juice" to start the car.? This message is routine and totally normal.
I'm in Prague now and will be driving past you on sunday.? Want to meet up?? I'm hoping to catch Kigerka too on my way back to the UK.
All the Best
Hobi
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Now they put in a "Gel-Batterie"... I don't know if that solves the problem or not. I'll see...
I can't tell if I have time or not until Friday... I hope I'll have time, definately would like to meet... I'll try to push it...
