What 5 Series Changes Would You Like?
09-03-2005, 08:10 AM
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I have a few things I would like to be different on my 545i. I wonder what things you would like to be different on your 5 series car. I would like to get a feel for what others think are desired improvements for the 5 series. Below is my initial list. I'm sure it will change after seeing yours.
1. Crisper shifting of step tranny in sport mode.
2. Ability to keep step tranny in desired gear at least when approaching red line (i.e., let REV limiter shut me down if I go too far)
2. ZSG gearbox availability (for next purchase)
3. More HP of course (want to keep up with the Joneses)
4. A dedicated "back button" for the iDrive--one allowing going back many steps
5. Voice recognition with enhanced ability to understand what is said
6. Modified sport mode on step tranny to downshift to M1 automatically even after manual shifting has been engaged
7. "Dustless" brakes
8. Edit--biggie forgotten before--The ability to completely disengage traction control and, at the same time, leave stability control engaged.
9. Edit--forgotten before--More of the standard sorts of gauges--e.g., water temp., battery, oil temp, etc. Or maybe a scroll feature to show such things.
1. Crisper shifting of step tranny in sport mode.
2. Ability to keep step tranny in desired gear at least when approaching red line (i.e., let REV limiter shut me down if I go too far)
2. ZSG gearbox availability (for next purchase)
3. More HP of course (want to keep up with the Joneses)
4. A dedicated "back button" for the iDrive--one allowing going back many steps
5. Voice recognition with enhanced ability to understand what is said
6. Modified sport mode on step tranny to downshift to M1 automatically even after manual shifting has been engaged
7. "Dustless" brakes
8. Edit--biggie forgotten before--The ability to completely disengage traction control and, at the same time, leave stability control engaged.
9. Edit--forgotten before--More of the standard sorts of gauges--e.g., water temp., battery, oil temp, etc. Or maybe a scroll feature to show such things.
09-03-2005, 09:50 AM
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09-03-2005, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ats77' date='Sep 3 2005, 12:50 PM
Better nav system, no fuss w small issues, a night vision, mor einfo on HUD, airbags and coilover to be adjustable, and an e60 in w gold and palladium
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Which brings me to a question? On the RL it displays Points of interest at all times while driving is there a way to get this with our NAV?
09-03-2005, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Tyke' date='Sep 3 2005, 12:02 PM
More stowage space.
Errr...that's it.
Errr...that's it.
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09-03-2005, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MacD' date='Sep 3 2005, 12:09 PM
Cupholders worth the name, and not one you have to reach to the passenger side to use.
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09-03-2005, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ats77' date='Sep 3 2005, 12:50 PM
Better nav system, no fuss w small issues, a night vision, mor einfo on HUD, airbags and coilover to be adjustable, and an e60 in w gold and palladium
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