[Autobahn SoCal]

This option has the same LED lights, just the lighting package adds automatic high beams and adaptive lights that turn with the steering correct? Trying to confirm if anyone didnt get the lighting package.

[c1pher]

On the build page it says this for the two features on the lighting package:

"LED headlights make everything on and along the road easier to see, helping to reduce eye fatigue - especially on long drives. LED technology is used for both high and low beams. This technology is combined with the Adaptive feature: at speeds up to 35 mph, the headlights swivel to follow bends in the road, based on your steering wheel motion and other metrics.

Driving at night is easier than ever when your BMW is equipped with Automatic high beams. A camera sensor in the rear-view mirror registers vehicles in front of you, oncoming traffic and the quality of road light, and automatically switches between high or low beams, as needed. This adds to your comfort by not only maximizing visibility, but also eliminating the need to dim the lights manually."

So while the headlights and running lights are in fact LED, the lighting package adds adaptive LEDs (pivot as you turn) and have auto high beams. The standard LED lights do automatically come on if the rain sensing windshield wipers are on.

[Autobahn SoCal]

Originally Posted by c1pher

On the build page it says this for the two features on the lighting package:

"LED headlights make everything on and along the road easier to see, helping to reduce eye fatigue - especially on long drives. LED technology is used for both high and low beams. This technology is combined with the Adaptive feature: at speeds up to 35 mph, the headlights swivel to follow bends in the road, based on your steering wheel motion and other metrics.

Driving at night is easier than ever when your BMW is equipped with Automatic high beams. A camera sensor in the rear-view mirror registers vehicles in front of you, oncoming traffic and the quality of road light, and automatically switches between high or low beams, as needed. This adds to your comfort by not only maximizing visibility, but also eliminating the need to dim the lights manually."

So while the headlights and running lights are in fact LED, the lighting package adds adaptive LEDs (pivot as you turn) and have auto high beams. The standard LED lights do automatically come on if the rain sensing windshield wipers are on.

Thanks that’s what I figured the lights are still the same LED, just adds auto high beam and adaptive turning.

[CodeSlinger]

The DRL's have a significantly different look as well, the lighting package looks way better imho.

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by CodeSlinger

The DRL's have a significantly different look as well, the lighting package looks way better imho.

I haven’t seen the difference, do you know if there are photos of the two versions?

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by Autobahn SoCal

Thanks that’s what I figured the lights are still the same LED, just adds auto high beam and adaptive turning.

Certainly in Canada, the standard lights have auto high-beam, too.

[Ravenseal]

The package adds:

Stylized day time running lights (as opposed to small light bars).

Adaptive headlights.

Automatic high beams.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

The package adds:

Stylized day time running lights (as opposed to small light bars).

Adaptive headlights.

Automatic high beams.

Have to remember always that BMW also says remote key is a thing and that the wireless charger “cools the phone”… so take their claims with a grain of salt lol

[Searay55555]

I have the adaptive lights on my 335is. I’m not planning to add them to the M2. Just not worth it to me, as I’m already stretching to appease the Admiral. I’m also not getting the Carbon Package. But I’m sure as hell getting the remote start. Phoenix car. Today 112°F

[CodeSlinger]

Originally Posted by c1pher

I haven’t seen the difference, do you know if there are photos of the two versions?

Easiest comparison is the online configurator, it's the difference between the swoopy DRL you see on almost every M2 vs the boring single line.

This is one of the few examples of the base lights that has been posted:
https://www.bmwblog.com/2023/03/23/2...ok-motor-show/

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

I have the adaptive lights on my 335is. I’m not planning to add them to the M2. Just not worth it to me, as I’m already stretching to appease the Admiral. I’m also not getting the Carbon Package. But I’m sure as hell getting the remote start. Phoenix car. Today 112°F

Remote start comes in handy here for sure especially if stuck parking somewhere unshaded. High IR/UV rejection tint helps too. My car said 114 yesterday. Regardless will be a hot week lol.

I still went with the lighting package though, because why not and seemed like the DRL was a bit different than the non package.

[Autobahn SoCal]

Originally Posted by CodeSlinger

Easiest comparison is the online configurator, it's the difference between the swoopy DRL you see on almost every M2 vs the boring single line.

This is one of the few examples of the base lights that has been posted:
https://www.bmwblog.com/2023/03/23/2...ok-motor-show/

This is perfect thanks and shows how good white with black wheels looks too. Every AW I have seen has silver wheels.
Interesting this one has shadowline package but no lighting package. I actually prefer the chrome exhaust tips without shadowline, I think it makes the rear look more aggressive as opposed to having the tips blend with the diffuser, just looks off to me for some reason.

[Autobahn SoCal]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Have to remember always that BMW also says remote key is a thing and that the wireless charger “cools the phone”… so take their claims with a grain of salt lol

I don’t have wireless charging on my G42 and I’m glad because I found out the phone takes forever to charge. I plug mine into the console and charged in no time.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Autobahn SoCal

I don’t have wireless charging on my G42 and I’m glad because I found out the phone takes forever to charge. I plug mine into the console and charged in no time.

Be glad you saved a few bucks on a useless piece. I’ve been trying a refund, haven’t given up yet!

[CodeSlinger]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Be glad you saved a few bucks on a useless piece. I’ve been trying a refund, haven’t given up yet!

Curious if you have an iPhone or an android phone? I've heard that the wireless charging works worse for iPhone's due to their implementation of the Qi standard.

Me and my wife have pixels and I'm hopeful we can get a bit of use out of it, specifically for the person who isn't using android auto.

[T_U_D]

I do not have proof of this, but I suspect that the wireless charging option is holding up some of our current builds, post production.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by CodeSlinger

Curious if you have an iPhone or an android phone? I've heard that the wireless charging works worse for iPhone's due to their implementation of the Qi standard.

Me and my wife have pixels and I'm hopeful we can get a bit of use out of it, specifically for the person who isn't using android auto.

iPhone!
And yes, because of using CarPlay, the phone will get hot and consume battery, the wireless charger adds insult to injury and the phone shuts down after an hour… and it barely keeps the battery up to the same charge it had before.

I trust if my phone wasn’t connected to the car I’d be able to charge it and it wouldn’t shut down, but not because the car “cooled it” as the ad says, just because it’d warm up due to normal charging.

Curious as to the Android: if it’s being used for Android Auto, can you still charge wireless with success after an hour or so?

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

I do not have proof of this, but I suspect that the wireless charging option is holding up some of our current builds, post production.

Folks should remove this from their builds no matter what!!! Especially if it’s holding the car back in production!

[Autobahn SoCal]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

I do not have proof of this, but I suspect that the wireless charging option is holding up some of our current builds, post production.

I think this is true. I remember people with G42 waiting a long time for their orders vs those that didn’t get wireless charging.

[CodeSlinger]

Originally Posted by M2siast

iPhone!
And yes, because of using CarPlay, the phone will get hot and consume battery, the wireless charger adds insult to injury and the phone shuts down after an hour… and it barely keeps the battery up to the same charge it had before.

I trust if my phone wasn’t connected to the car I’d be able to charge it and it wouldn’t shut down, but not because the car “cooled it” as the ad says, just because it’d warm up due to normal charging.

Curious as to the Android: if it’s being used for Android Auto, can you still charge wireless with success after an hour or so?

Good to know, yeah it certainly *should* be able to keep the phone charged while using CarPlay.

I'm picking up my M2 in 2 weeks so I'll let you know how it holds up on the road trip back. Fingers crossed it's marginally better than the iPhone. But when I ordered it I was pretty confident it might not end up being too useful.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Folks should remove this from their builds no matter what!!! Especially if it’s holding the car back in production!

Yes, agree. I have always stated that it is absolutely worthless anyways. #junk

Edit, FYI once it hits 150 you are SOL. It cannot be removed.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by CodeSlinger

Good to know, yeah it certainly *should* be able to keep the phone charged while using CarPlay.

I'm picking up my M2 in 2 weeks so I'll let you know how it holds up on the road trip back. Fingers crossed it's marginally better than the iPhone. But when I ordered it I was pretty confident it might not end up being too useful.

Is yours a manual or an auto?
I believe it’s better in the auto.