1/2 second delay when starting the car...
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Guys, I noticed that after a software update, it takes approximately .5 second after I turn the key for the ignition to start. I clearly remember it being instantanious before the software update. It's not a big deal, but it would be nice if BMW didn't mess w/ such things.
I'm an avid FPS gamer so latency is everything! Now my car has lagggg when starting ARRG! HEHE.
I'm an avid FPS gamer so latency is everything! Now my car has lagggg when starting ARRG! HEHE.
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Originally Posted by my530i' date='Jun 14 2005, 10:31 AM
It's not a biggie. Just 1/2 sec of your life.
0.5sec x 365d x 50years = 9125 sec = 2.534722222 hours waste for the rest of your life
0.5sec x 365d x 50years = 9125 sec = 2.534722222 hours waste for the rest of your life
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In any case, I notice the same thing. This happened right after I got the 15.1 software upgrade. Even now that I have 17.1 there is no change. I can see that it can be annoying at some points but i'm guessing it might have to do with better starting funtionality of the car
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That delay is for the new sensors they installed at the same time - to ensure u r who u say u r. Fingerprint on the wheel, weight sensor in the seat as well as a butt width sensor in the seat, a new retina scan hidden in the mirror, and breathalyzer placed where one of the mics used to be. U can program it to reject gf or significant other if u so wish. 
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Originally Posted by tomwid' date='Jun 14 2005, 09:55 AM
It's annoying tho!
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Our BMW's must be fitted w/ the new Athlon FX 55 to do all that in .5 sec!!
You say that jokingly but I bet this is coming soon.
Originally Posted by cobradav' date='Jun 14 2005, 01:33 PM
That delay is for the new sensors they installed at the same time - to ensure u r who u say u r.? Fingerprint on the wheel, weight sensor in the seat as well as a butt width sensor in the seat, a new retina scan hidden in the mirror, and breathalyzer placed where one of the mics used to be. U can program it to reject gf or significant other if u so wish. ?
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Originally Posted by MEX' date='Jun 14 2005, 12:06 PM
i noticed it too, its pretty anoying!
i don't like it when they mess whith those kind of things, makes me think im crazy, or that there is something wrong with the car
i don't like it when they mess whith those kind of things, makes me think im crazy, or that there is something wrong with the car
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am I crazy it didn?t that before ? I think They should have a list of fixes/changes with each software release (known as Software Release Notes in some disciplines). I?m sure they not only make changes to problems we report, but have their own engineering and QA folks make recommendations we may not even be aware of and make changes accordingly. We could help improve their process if they would let us into the loop to check these things out. I suppose this would be wasted on the run of the mill owner, but some of us care and we could really capture some good info for BMW.Just my $0.02 worth.