Things I HATE about my 2 series

raleedy · 03-22-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Beartato

Shame. This is the first car I've driven with it and it's really handy. I didn't even know the mirror dipping was a thing.

My 1987 735i had this, and every BMW since. If yours doesn't, it's broken.

AlpsRider · 03-22-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

This looks to be the same thing for $20? Idk, I'll give it a shot.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...F8&psc=1&smid=

Wow! It looks like you can get a red or black one for $16. Although the packaging looks very similar the guts could be different. I hope it works out for you, keep us posted.
Edit: It looks like they are both made by Asin although the Asin product numbers are different. If it performs the same as the one I have then this would definitely be the one to get. There are some PDF and software downloads for the one that I got, they might work with yours too.

BentZero · 03-22-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpsRider

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Originally Posted by BentZero

This looks to be the same thing for $20? Idk, I'll give it a shot.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...F8&psc=1&smid=

Wow! It looks like you can get a red or black one for $16. Although the packaging looks very similar the guts could be different. I hope it works out for you, keep us posted.

I was mainly concerned about the auto-off feature. We'll see how it goes.

Xi-Xi · 03-22-2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by raleedy

My 1987 735i had this, and every BMW since. If yours doesn't, it's broken.

Not broken. This has been gone over. It's not about something being broken, it's that apparently some 2-series weren't equipped with this feature.

Richy_Boy · 03-22-2016, 12:05 PM

I don't really hate anything.. things I'd like to improve are:

- Rear grip.. LSD/fat tyres
- BT streaming, I don't seem to get track lists on the nav screen?
- Lurch from 1st to 2nd (auto box) when first pulling away when cold
- Granular options for steering/exhaust/gearbox in each mode (I have passive suspension, so have NO options)
- Wheels seem to get damaged easily
- Cup holders are too big for nearly all cups I've bought (I'm in UK.. maybe you get bigger cps in US!?)

Love everything else - amazing car to drive.

Rich

simoneves · 03-22-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Richy_Boy

- Cup holders are too big for nearly all cups I've bought (I'm in UK.. maybe you get bigger cups in US!?)

Really? The cupholders in my previous E82 and E93 were woefully small and inadequate. Wouldn't even hold a standard soda can safely. Those in my 228i are perfect!

(PS. I'm British)

raleedy · 03-22-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeRingoI

Not broken. This has been gone over. It's not about something being broken, it's that apparently some 2-series weren't equipped with this feature.

Wow. Must have taken some effort to leave it out, assuming the mirrors are motorized for adjustment.

rezilient · 03-22-2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by raleedy

Wow. Must have taken some effort to leave it out, assuming the mirrors are motorized for adjustment.

A bit of effort, just a checkbox or hex value when coding. I'm sure it can be coded to fix it.

stealthwang · 03-23-2016, 11:32 AM

mirror dipping must be a model year / country spec thing. no tech, nav, prem or exec on my car and the mirror dips. it's a great feature.

BMWZ4 · 03-23-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stealthwang

mirror dipping must be a model year / country spec thing. no tech, nav, prem or exec on my car and the mirror dips. it's a great feature.

I have tech, nav, prem/exec etc and my mirrors dip (2015 & 2016 model years). My '14 328 has it as well as my '15 x3.

Redbeemer · 03-24-2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 23fizzer

one other thing which is a bit annoying is that it seems like its the only BMW from the last 10 years that doesn't auto dip the passenger side mirror when reverse gear is engaged.

I don't know if the EU cars are different, but the US cars do this as all my previous BMW's have. Make sure the small switch on the driver's side armrest is moved to the right (towards the passenger seat) and it should then dip the passenger side mirror as soon as you shift into reverse. Hope that helps!

ssimonvii · 03-24-2016, 05:33 PM

Have a 2016 M235 convertible and I can only get the passenger side mirror to dip so far. When the mirror adjustment panel is switched to the passenger side, both don't dip. Assuming I am doing something wrong?

raleedy · 03-24-2016, 05:48 PM

Only the curb side mirror (that would be the right one in a LHD car) dips. The guy above who said his mirrors dip is talking about two cars. One mirror on each car, just to be clear.

rezilient · 03-28-2016, 01:16 PM

Does anyone else find the flywheel mass to be too heavy for quick rev matching on downshifts? Can it be lightened? Either that or the throttle response is a bit slow, even in sport mode. Thoughts?

BentZero · 03-28-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rezilient

Does anyone else find the flywheel mass to be too heavy for quick rev matching on downshifts? Can it be lightened? Either that or the throttle response is a bit slow, even in sport mode. Thoughts?

yeah, I find that i'm best able to heel-toe in sport mode since not as much throttle needs to be applied. In comfort i feel like I have to give it way too much throttle.

SteveInfante · 03-28-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

yeah, I find that i'm best able to heel-toe in sport mode since not as much throttle needs to be applied. In comfort i feel like I have to give it way too much throttle.

This. I drive in Sport 90% of the time because of this.

SteveInfante · 03-28-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Redbeemer

I don't know if the EU cars are different, but the US cars do this as all my previous BMW's have. Make sure the small switch on the driver's side armrest is moved to the right (towards the passenger seat) and it should then dip the passenger side mirror as soon as you shift into reverse. Hope that helps!

This feature come with the Premium Package. That's my understanding anyway.

BentZero · 03-28-2016, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveInfante

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Originally Posted by BentZero

yeah, I find that i'm best able to heel-toe in sport mode since not as much throttle needs to be applied. In comfort i feel like I have to give it way too much throttle.

This. I drive in Sport 90% of the time because of this.

Haha, Comfort mode is my Eco-Pro. I put it into sport before I even start the engine.

rezilient · 03-28-2016, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

Haha, Comfort mode is my Eco-Pro. I put it into sport before I even start the engine.

Any thoughts on an aftermarket lightened flywheel or some other technic for quicker throttle response? Interesting post here:

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1044614

megacondenser · 03-29-2016, 06:07 PM

Things I hate:

- that I bought it
- that it's still in my driveway
- that it's gonna cost me a ton to get out of it and into a proper car

rezilient · 03-29-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by megacondenser

Things I hate:

- that I bought it
- that it's still in my driveway
- that it's gonna cost me a ton to get out of it and into a proper car

Damn son. Scared to ask, but what is the problem?

BentZero · 03-29-2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by megacondenser

Things I hate:

- that I bought it
- that it's still in my driveway
- that it's gonna cost me a ton to get out of it and into a proper car

Lol, wut???

03-22-2016, 12:05 PM	#137
Richy_Boy New Member 12 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M235i & e46 M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I don't really hate anything.. things I'd like to improve are: - Rear grip.. LSD/fat tyres - BT streaming, I don't seem to get track lists on the nav screen? - Lurch from 1st to 2nd (auto box) when first pulling away when cold - Granular options for steering/exhaust/gearbox in each mode (I have passive suspension, so have NO options) - Wheels seem to get damaged easily - Cup holders are too big for nearly all cups I've bought (I'm in UK.. maybe you get bigger cps in US!?) Love everything else - amazing car to drive. Rich __________________ - '14 M235i - KONI Sport, H&R Sport, M Performance Exhaust + Aero..
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03-23-2016, 11:32 AM	#141
stealthwang Private 14 Rep 53 Posts Drives: M235i Estoril Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	mirror dipping must be a model year / country spec thing. no tech, nav, prem or exec on my car and the mirror dips. it's a great feature.
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03-24-2016, 05:33 PM	#144
ssimonvii New Member 5 Rep 25 Posts Drives: M235 Convertable Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Have a 2016 M235 convertible and I can only get the passenger side mirror to dip so far. When the mirror adjustment panel is switched to the passenger side, both don't dip. Assuming I am doing something wrong?
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03-24-2016, 05:48 PM	#145
raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Only the curb side mirror (that would be the right one in a LHD car) dips. The guy above who said his mirrors dip is talking about two cars. One mirror on each car, just to be clear.
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03-28-2016, 01:16 PM	#146
rezilient Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Cabriolet Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Does anyone else find the flywheel mass to be too heavy for quick rev matching on downshifts? Can it be lightened? Either that or the throttle response is a bit slow, even in sport mode. Thoughts?
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03-29-2016, 06:07 PM	#152
megacondenser Largely Lurking 35 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2017 911 C4GTS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Things I hate: - that I bought it - that it's still in my driveway - that it's gonna cost me a ton to get out of it and into a proper car
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