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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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This is annoying as I don't seem to notice any difference no what what setting I use in the entertainment settings Anybody know or is another gimmick BMW fit that confuses the owners

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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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i wouldnt actually call it a gimmick. its definitely there..ive noticed the volume does change every 20mph (at 20, 40, 60...)
is it really necessary? not really. the car is quiet as it is.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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It is useful if you drive the 5 around with the sunroof open and windows down alot.

It works great when the top is down on the 6, for sure I notice that sometimes I have to up the volume manually on the Z4 at highway speeds (which for me is usu. 80+mph).
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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It definitely works with my logic 7 system better than it did with my std US radio in my previous E60. Try adjusting the settings and you may notice a difference.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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Yeah it might be a usefull tool! But almost every minute i adjust the volume manually so...mmm, maybe on long trips or when the windows/sunroof is down! Too bad you can't tottaly turn it off....
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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You can hear the volume getting louder clearly at about 40mph.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 04:02 AM
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Much more noticeable and adjustable than my Audi. On fairly rapid accel up to 80/90 mph u can really hear it kicking in along the way up and same with deceleration going down in volume. I think I have it set at just over mid point right now.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 04:12 AM
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set it to max and when you boot it, you cannot hear your wife screaming to slow down

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