Things you didnt know about your 3 series.

galahad05 · 09-09-2008, 07:27 PM

One thing I didn't know: I hadn't realized how lucky I was in getting my car when I did--it turned out that the price of later models went up a whole lot...

ween0t · 09-09-2008, 07:40 PM

i read the first 10 or so pages and didnt see this posted. you can use your the dvd slot (navi dvd) to play mp3 DVDs. hooray for fitting 4.7GB of music

of course you'd need idrive + navi for this one.

ElRedOne · 09-11-2008, 09:00 AM

The car can be locked with a key inside using the other key remotely. My wife inadvertently did this and left; fortunately, I had my wallet key. It also changed the memory settings to those stored in the "locking" key. Car has CA.

rambalu80 · 09-11-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ween0t

i read the first 10 or so pages and didnt see this posted. you can use your the dvd slot (navi dvd) to play mp3 DVDs. hooray for fitting 4.7GB of music

of course you'd need idrive + navi for this one.

However, when you play mp3 DVD's on the navi DVD slot, your navi will not work.

kennethpetro · 09-11-2008, 10:36 AM

If you have cruise set and you go into a turn a little too fast without slowing down, the car will automatically reduce your speed to what if feels is "safer". If you still haven't applied your brakes to shut off cruise and you start coming out of the turn and begin to go straight again, it will increase your speed back to what it was.

BruinMD · 09-11-2008, 01:01 PM

The driver side of my e92 sits slightly higher than the right side. This is supposedly meant to compensate for driver's weight. However, this feature is actually built into the geometry of the car as this exact height discrepancy is maintained despite setting the left and right spring heights the same on my adjustable coilovers.

danimal · 09-13-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kennethpetro

If you have cruise set and you go into a turn a little too fast without slowing down, the car will automatically reduce your speed to what if feels is "safer". If you still haven't applied your brakes to shut off cruise and you start coming out of the turn and begin to go straight again, it will increase your speed back to what it was.

That's an interesting one. I wonder if it's really the cruise slowing you down or the stability control, however. Does it still do this if you shut DSC off?

-Dan

Cloud9blue · 09-13-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BruinMD

The driver side of my e92 sits slightly higher than the right side. This is supposedly meant to compensate for driver's weight. However, this feature is actually built into the geometry of the car as this exact height discrepancy is maintained despite setting the left and right spring heights the same on my adjustable coilovers.

can anyone confirm this?

monacoblue335i · 09-13-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mech_Man

They stopped providing a rechargeable flash in a special socket sometime not to long ago and put in a battery powered flashlight with a logo on it. But when I picked up my e92 in July, I was told that my shipment was the last, and from now on, they weren't providing anything.
So from now on, there will be an empty clip to the left, that's CHEAP!

I was about to go back to my dealership to ask for the flashlight until I saw this. Oh well. So no flashlight and no charging socket...

mkoesel · 09-14-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by danimal

That's an interesting one. I wonder if it's really the cruise slowing you down or the stability control, however. Does it still do this if you shut DSC off?

-Dan

You cannot use cruise control with DSC off - the car won't allow it. So we may never know the answer to that question.

iheartsole · 09-14-2008, 06:05 PM

i learned a lot as well. this car is soo sensitive. makes me not want to mod it

munu · 09-14-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smellthebeans

the power outlet in the glove box stays on for one hour, then shuts down. When you open up the door (not unlock) the power is again switched on.

I have hard wired my Garmin to this.

Thanks for this info. In my case the power switch back on when I unlock the car. I have my radar connected via glove box. I still have to check that if I don't unlock the car (like in my garage) will it still shutsoff the outlet.

This is really a good feature as I was worried about the Radar to be on 24/7.

Mech_Man · 09-14-2008, 09:09 PM

Another circuit I'd love to trace is the one that feeds the glovebox lamp. That is energized even without key. I don't know if it is always energized, or timed.

But until I can get my hands on a current wiring schematic and diagram, I'm outta luck. (latest WDS I've found is 09/2007 and my e92 is an 05/2008 and the fuse box is very definitely different.

polok with a 328 · 09-15-2008, 02:25 PM

on the e90 you can pop up the rubber rectangle piece in the center console and stash some goods in there..

munu · 09-15-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by polok with a 328

on the e90 you can pop up the rubber rectangle piece in the center console and stash some goods in there..

Where exactly is this rectangle rubber piece. more info will be great.

Mech_Man · 09-15-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by polok with a 328

on the e90 you can pop up the rubber rectangle piece in the center console and stash some goods in there..

Are you taking about the open storage pit, where the control would go if it had iDrive?

How do you pull out the rubber piece?

josephr25 · 09-15-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

One thing I didn't know: I hadn't realized how lucky I was in getting my car when I did--it turned out that the price of later models went up a whole lot...

+1

Another thing: I didn't think a car would be this good. I never test drove my car until I drove it home from the dealer. Hell I never sat in one before that.

polok with a 328 · 09-16-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by munu

Where exactly is this rectangle rubber piece. more info will be great.

it is the rubber piece inside the center console right next to the cup holder..just if u plan on putting things in there stuff something in the whole that leads to the bottom of where your shifter is..you will know what i am saying once you pop out this piece.

I335 · 09-17-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kennethpetro

If you have cruise set and you go into a turn a little too fast without slowing down, the car will automatically reduce your speed to what if feels is "safer". If you still haven't applied your brakes to shut off cruise and you start coming out of the turn and begin to go straight again, it will increase your speed back to what it was.

I just tried this yesterday and it worked very well - very cool!

nocturnal · 09-19-2008, 07:55 PM

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StarrDlux · 09-19-2008, 08:48 PM

mp3 dvd's 8.5GB DVD+R DL's burnt at 8X play quite fine. just dont put too many mp3's in any one dir or the system will run out of memory and start in (random dir/FM) mode and be seriously lagged. the nav system sucks too much azz to use.

souldriven · 09-19-2008, 09:08 PM

Something I just found:

using iDrive, when you have a long list to scroll through, if you spin the controller fast the list will jump down (or up) proportional to how fast you spin the controller.

09-09-2008, 07:27 PM	#837
galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	One thing I didn't know: I hadn't realized how lucky I was in getting my car when I did--it turned out that the price of later models went up a whole lot... __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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ween0t Private 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bay area, CA iTrader: (0)	i read the first 10 or so pages and didnt see this posted. you can use your the dvd slot (navi dvd) to play mp3 DVDs. hooray for fitting 4.7GB of music of course you'd need idrive + navi for this one.
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09-11-2008, 09:00 AM	#839
ElRedOne First Lieutenant 3 Rep 303 Posts Drives: '06 330xi, '06 Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	The car can be locked with a key inside using the other key remotely. My wife inadvertently did this and left; fortunately, I had my wallet key. It also changed the memory settings to those stored in the "locking" key. Car has CA. __________________ ElRedOne 330 xi Electric Red/Beige Step-Premium-Sport-CW-CA-PDC-Shade Z4MR Interlagos/Black
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09-11-2008, 10:36 AM	#841
kennethpetro Lieutenant 9 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 328i JB/Black Dakota Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	If you have cruise set and you go into a turn a little too fast without slowing down, the car will automatically reduce your speed to what if feels is "safer". If you still haven't applied your brakes to shut off cruise and you start coming out of the turn and begin to go straight again, it will increase your speed back to what it was. __________________ 2011 Jet Black 328i, 6-Speed Manual, Black Dakota Leather, Brushed Aluminum, Harmon Kardon w/ Surround Sound, Navi, BMW Apps, iPod & USB Adapter, BMW Assist w/ Bluetooth, Full LED Interior, 6000k HID Fogs, Matte Black Kidney Grills, M3 Lip Spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, 19" Beyern Black Mesh 19x8.5 front(ET40) 19x9.5 rear(ET30)
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BruinMD Private 7 Rep 53 Posts Drives: '07 TiAg 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	The driver side of my e92 sits slightly higher than the right side. This is supposedly meant to compensate for driver's weight. However, this feature is actually built into the geometry of the car as this exact height discrepancy is maintained despite setting the left and right spring heights the same on my adjustable coilovers.
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,928 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	i learned a lot as well. this car is soo sensitive. makes me not want to mod it
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09-14-2008, 09:09 PM	#849
Mech_Man I'm feeling much better now, Dave 7 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2008 335i e92 (MontegoBlue/Bk) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Triangle, NC iTrader: (0)	Another circuit I'd love to trace is the one that feeds the glovebox lamp. That is energized even without key. I don't know if it is always energized, or timed. But until I can get my hands on a current wiring schematic and diagram, I'm outta luck. (latest WDS I've found is 09/2007 and my e92 is an 05/2008 and the fuse box is very definitely different. __________________ -=] *2008 335i e92* Montego Blue & Black; Prem; Sport; AT-paddles -=] Mods= VEI Digital Boost Gauge in RiXeffects custom Pod -=] Tinted (front: 3M Crystalline 70); (rear: Johnson InsulatIR 40 ceramic); 3M ClearBra
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polok with a 328 Lieutenant 19 Rep 464 Posts Drives: black on black 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: long island,NY iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 328I [0.00]	on the e90 you can pop up the rubber rectangle piece in the center console and stash some goods in there.. __________________ Black on black 328i..Flat black with red lip 18x8.5 & 18x9 Rota SVN's..Muffler and resonator delete..Injen intake..Black kidney grilles..black headlight overlays..black roundels..20% tint..Nokya yellow fogs
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09-19-2008, 08:48 PM	#857
StarrDlux Pussycat's Meow 9 Rep 682 Posts Drives: '08 335i montego \| Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midtown (Altanta) iTrader: (0)	mp3 dvd's 8.5GB DVD+R DL's burnt at 8X play quite fine. just dont put too many mp3's in any one dir or the system will run out of memory and start in (random dir/FM) mode and be seriously lagged. the nav system sucks too much azz to use. __________________ 2008 335i montego \| stock 2002 A4 1.8TQS \| APR 1+ 1990 VW Corrado \| Stage 4 by SNS
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09-19-2008, 09:08 PM	#858
souldriven Private 6 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2019 M4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Something I just found: using iDrive, when you have a long list to scroll through, if you spin the controller fast the list will jump down (or up) proportional to how fast you spin the controller.
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