Where is the north, east, south and west
03-11-2008, 07:34 PM
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I'm used to looking up on the mirror (like all of my old vehicles) and being able to see if I'm going the right direction (n, e, s, w) I've given up searching and came to the conclusion that my BMW has no compass. What the hell is that? lol
Shouldn't it be a standard option? Maybe it is and my car is the loaner that forgot to get one installed. Anyone else have this problem?
Shouldn't it be a standard option? Maybe it is and my car is the loaner that forgot to get one installed. Anyone else have this problem?
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='543312' date='Mar 11 2008, 10:34 PM
I'm used to looking up on the mirror (like all of my old vehicles) and being able to see if I'm going the right direction (n, e, s, w) I've given up searching and came to the conclusion that my BMW has no compass. What the hell is that? lol
Shouldn't it be a standard option? Maybe it is and my car is the loaner that forgot to get one installed. Anyone else have this problem?
Shouldn't it be a standard option? Maybe it is and my car is the loaner that forgot to get one installed. Anyone else have this problem?
03-11-2008, 07:44 PM
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To my knowledge the compass on the rear view mirror is not a standard option, if it is I screwed also. Upgrade to the nav option or aftermarket tom-tom. Or you can do what i do and just use google maps on your mobile (device: blackberry).
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='543316' date='Mar 11 2008, 10:44 PM
To my knowledge the compass on the rear view mirror is not a standard option, if it is I screwed also. Upgrade to the nav option or aftermarket tom-tom. Or you can do what i do and just use google maps on your mobile (device: blackberry).
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thats actually how i've been finding my way around town! the hawaiians used to do that too? lolol. i cant believe it isn't a standard feature. most cars from 20-30k have a built in compass. and im the kind of person who needs one. i figured since i was going to have the basic n,w,e,s i wouldnt need the full out nav.. ah well 
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='543318' date='Mar 11 2008, 07:48 PM
On long ocean voyages the ancient Hawaiians used to hang their nuts in the water to assist in navigating................ the pavements a little rough below an E60 though !................ someone should give it a try ...
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='543318' date='Mar 11 2008, 08:48 PM
On long ocean voyages the ancient Hawaiians used to hang their nuts in the water to assist in navigating................ the pavements a little rough below an E60 though !................ someone should give it a try ...
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='543332' date='Mar 11 2008, 09:19 PM
whoever does try it, make sure there's no ice on the pavement before nut placement, or at least have some warm water nearby...could get pretty painful without some...
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='543332' date='Mar 11 2008, 08:19 PM
whoever does try it, make sure there's no ice on the pavement before nut placement, or at least have some warm water nearby...could get pretty painful without some...
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Originally Posted by bmwfan05' post='543320' date='Mar 11 2008, 08:58 PM
Its crazy, because you can get it on a $45,000 - 3 Series, but not on a $55,000 - 5 Series.
Actually I can find that stupid compass in a $10,000 Yaris. not to mention a $45K BMW. You can find a lot of stuff on the Nissan Altima that should be standard... blah... oh wells.