How's the glare? My dad's E60 has a dash overhang above the iDrive which keeps it totally glare free. Some newer cars I've driven with totally exposed screens are borderline unusable at certain times of day.Quote:
Originally Posted by fredo
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How's the glare? My dad's E60 has a dash overhang above the iDrive which keeps it totally glare free. Some newer cars I've driven with totally exposed screens are borderline unusable at certain times of day.Quote:
Originally Posted by fredo
BP, not very useful IMHO. Just part of the cool factor.
704sw, I didn't notice glare issues so far.
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I have had no issues with glare whatsoever on the numerous F30 loaner cars I've had.
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Good to know. The two F30 loaners I've had were both during very cloudy/rainy weather. It looked to me like they have some kind of anti-glare screen, but I couldn't really tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
Congrats on the sweet purchase! I love 335's. Someday I'd like to get my hands on a clean e90 or a newer one like yours.
Thanks, Zach. Me too, I would like to own an e90 335i LCI someday.
The BMWs have anti glare screens...
I have 2 updates. My vanity plates arrived :
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And check these BMW All Weather Sport Line mats:
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Looks great Fredo
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I will buy tires some time soon. I'm thinking about Michelin Primacy MXM4. They are on the Saab and I'm still happy after 35,000 miles. They have a 55,000 miles warranty.
The car came with staggered tires. I can't explain why, since the wheels are non-staggered: tires are supposed to be 225 45 R18 all around. Currently the rears are 245 45 R18. I will go 225 45 on all corners and benefit from tire rotations.
DIscount Tire will match the Tire Rack price plus shipping which comes to $910 OTD. There's a rebate going on for $70 so that brings the final price to $840.
225 seem a little too narrow IMHO. I would get 245 square, just my 0.02...
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I'm just surprised the stock tire width on a 335i is 225.Quote:
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I would be surprised too, but Mercedes had 225 and 245s on the C55 AMG.
F30 with m sport package comes with the same tire sizes (225/255) as the Zhp. I knew the regular 328i comes with 225 but ya I am surprised as well that the 335i also comes with 225s...Quote:
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Took the car to my Indy to install : spark plugs, air filter, cabin filter, and windshield cowl. He reported one of the expansion tank hoses busted while he had the car. Work is done, I will pick it up this Monday.
No DIY...?Quote:
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Nope. I'm trying to keep the economy moving.Quote:
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I found 2 cool features: (1) the car has a hard drive to store music. It took 4 min to copy a music CD into it. (2) I folded the side mirrors before parking. They automatically unfolded after I drove half block or so.
The car is at the shop. Earlier this week the battery sounded weak. The tech verified the battery is 6 yrs old. I decided to replace it before it gets worse.
Fredo, might want to update the op with info on the year of your car. Not sure if it's a 2012. Surprised the cowl would be bad.
Oli, you are correct. The car is a 2012. I've updated the OP. Thanks for catching that.
Thanks for the CD storing tip! I started loading CDs yesterday. It takes a while to store each CD, but once it's loaded, it works great.Quote:
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Good to hear, man.
Edit: key fob battery replaced today.
Liking it?
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Yes. You will have chance to check it out on your next trip to TX.
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Started 2018 with 77,810 miles. CPO coverage ends next month. I will visit my Indy this month and ask for suggestions that could be done under CPO.
Just for fun, I waited as long as possible to put gas. The warning light was on for a couple miles. I got 299.3 miles out of the tank. Mostly city driving, maybe 100 miles were highway. The MPG was 22.
I scheduled an appt with the dealer on 2/8 for the fuel pump recall. I will ask them to check if any repairs can be done under CPO, which expires on 2/25.
Good idea
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On our F30, I hooked up my external hard drive via the USB port on the console/armrest and had about 150 Gigs of music. I stashed the drive in the armrest. I was able to search the drive and make playlists from the car's menu. Pretty awesome. I bet your car may be able to do that too...
The one thing I wish my Zhp has is the iDrive from the f30. It’s just so easy to use and convenient.Quote:
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The NBT EVO iDrive is nice. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by san
I think everyone has a similar interface now. I was helping a customer with her NAV in her Mazda and was almost exactly like the idrive. had her going in a few minutes.
Thanks, guys. My favorite feature is the comfort access.
This was done last week: replaced fuel pump (recall) and faulty oil level sensor (covered under CPO). My total cost was $50, plus I enjoyed a 2018 320i xDrive loaner for one day.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...455#post553455
I’m taking the car today for an exterior detail, including paint correction and Optimum Gloss-Coat. Can’t wait to see the results !
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Looking forward to results
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Cool. Looking forward to seeing the detail job. Did they do your plastics and your paint with Optimum Gloss-Coat? Once I get the paint corrected to where I want it, I may try a product like this. I've been using Klasse for the last few years.Quote:
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BTW, I watched the The Godfather tonight, and thought about your avatar.
Salty
The car is ready. Due to bad weather, the shop offered to keep the car a little longer until the rain clears up. I will post additional info and pics when I get the car.
I've always used Carpro Dlux for plastic -- had no idea you could use gloss coat on plastic too...Quote:
Originally Posted by SaltyNC
Good on them. Best practice is to give it a day or two to fully cure before exposing it to rain.Quote:
Originally Posted by fredo