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03-31-2014, 10:33 AM | #24 |
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Beautiful combination! Love how they swapped out the center by the gear leaver for the oyster instead of black plastic. I ordered coral red, would have gotten the oyster but I've had it for the past 3 years on my E90. Enjoy and keep it clean!
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04-02-2014, 01:26 AM | #27 |
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Other than the phone, what's the different in using the snap in connector vs just the usb connector / cable and the connected app?
I had one on my 135 and never used it. I thought it was a pain and would have to take my case off my phone in order to even snap it into the thing... JB
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04-02-2014, 02:08 PM | #28 | |
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And we shouldn't discount the significant difference in sound quality when listening to Internet radio or making a call. The phone uses the car's fin antenna when nestled in its cradle. This makes a huge difference in the consistency of a strong signal. I no longer have to warn people on the other end of the phone that I'm at that spot where the signal typically drops, and people rarely tell me that they're unable to understand me. In my experience the difference is dramatic. Yeah, a normal iPhone case is a pain to remove every time you get into the car, and that tends to strip off any protective shield you may have applied. I'm considering replacing mine with this one, although I'm not comfortable with the fact that I can't glance at the face of the phone when it's sitting on my desk. I know the cradle isn't for everybody, and I admit that I'm concerned that I may have to replace it when the iPhone 6 comes out in a new size (effectively doubling the price of the phone), but for now the advantages justify the cost. (Thanks to my SA Phillip Nguyen at Momentum BMW in Houston. I called him to confirm I wasn't making this stuff up.) |
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04-02-2014, 02:11 PM | #29 |
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Hey Valentin - I remembered you were from Chile when I heard the news reports this morning. I hope you and your family are safe from the hurricane and threatened tsunami.
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04-02-2014, 07:03 PM | #30 | |
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Now the earthquake of 2010, now that was scary. Besides i am used to wake up once a month with an earthquake, is like we are used to earthquakes as people of texas are used to hurricanes or cyclones.
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04-02-2014, 07:29 PM | #31 |
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Looks awesome!! I have the oyster + fineline combo on my X and even after 2 years now it still looks as amazing as the day I got it and never really gets old. Congrats!
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04-07-2014, 03:18 PM | #32 |
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I think she looks really good. Congrats and enjoy her.
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04-22-2014, 10:08 AM | #34 |
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04-22-2014, 11:58 AM | #35 |
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Awesome clear shots. Thanks!
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04-24-2014, 07:28 AM | #36 |
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Congratulations on your new ride! I love that Oyster interior! I also love that wood trim! That is exactly how I would order it -- though I'm waffling between Mineral Grey and Estoril. I'll whole-heartedly agree with the other posters on the floor mats: I run black rubber floor mats in my (all) tan leather interior and they look great and wear nicely. The best part of your car, though, is that sick stick-shift transmission. How is it?
Seriously, light interiors are a great look. I do somewhat prefer the Oyster & Black "two-tone" look that is available for the 228i, but that may be because I'm used to it from the E90 days. It's too bad you can't have your choice of each, IE: "Oyster" vs "Oyster Extended" M3 style. I'm a sucker for that "all-black" sport look that comes from black headliners and black plastics, but I like the white seats. |
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05-07-2014, 08:37 PM | #38 |
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Hi thanks for the great pics! I ordered the oyster interior too being tired of my black e46 interior for 10 years! I thought the foot rest was suppose to be M and silver in colour?
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I also got the oyster interior is bright it is cheery it is more roomier and it brings an additional feeling of elegance to the car, especially with the woodgrain inserts. It is classic BMW. |
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The second is that the phone battery is being charged while in the cradle but not when plugged into the USB. For me, this is the difference between a sufficient charge for an entire day's work and draining the battery before the end of the day. I'm with you on what happens when I'm ready for an upgrade. I think the bigger concern is that it's a big chunk of change to pay on top of the price of a new phone. I'm less concerned with whether BMW will have the option available. The accessories change as the need arises, not as a function of car model years. They've got a built-in audience for the upgrade so I expect it will happen fairly quickly. (I have no experience with this . . . it's just my gut feel.) Thanks for all for the positive comments about my color/trim choices! I'm still loving it and enjoying the complements from friends and strangers alike. |
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06-10-2014, 10:44 PM | #42 |
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I LOVE the combination! The Mineral Grey is gorgeous and look so beautiful with the Oyster Fineline Trim combination! I am questioning the black leather interior with the Silver Mat Trim I just ordered with my Alpine White Car. I have the Oyster/black combination now for 3 years in my BMW 128i Alpine White Car and I love it except for the black plastic seats in the back and the black on the sides of the seat. Seeing how all the plastic matches you Oyster color and how great it looks with the Fineline wood trim, I am wondering if I should have done this as I like light trim. I had seen a trade-in with the Oyster Sensatec and the Silver trim and I did not like it that much but I see the Oyster looks amazing with the Fineline trim! I wish I saw this post before placing my order today. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your gorgeous car!
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06-11-2014, 04:41 AM | #44 | |
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