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Also, thought I'd add - with ~ 450 miles seat time in wide-ranging speed and road conditions, it does come across as improved in its 'fit and finish'. My wife commented that the cabin experience seems better, whether it's through less exterior noise, the updated dash, or just tighter fitment of the various parts - hard to tell but that's the sense we get. I've had a chance to try out the cruise control and lane keep functions, and it seems smoother than even my 2020 X3MC with the Mar 2020 ISTA-P update. Would be interesting if they could give a 'processing power' capability of these rolling computers, just like they do when you buy a new PC/laptop, as it seems less likely they would have changed out the cameras and sensors but perhaps refined the algorithms which are now more smoothly and quickly calculated with more robust processing ability. Just guessing here, but as rapid as that tech changes nowadays suspect they'd want to take advantage of the added functionality that speed and power can provide. |
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Here you go, x3mghost
Wanted to also mention - shifting in D2 Sport and D3 Sport+ seems smoother during rapid acceleration than in my pre-LCI. Will be interested to see what others think. |
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I have to ask... What are you taking the pictures with? an actual camera or phone? Some great pictures there!!! |
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08-29-2021, 07:41 AM | #71 |
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Such a fantastic looking combo with the color and those wheels!
Surprisingly, I've really grown to like the taillights, particularly when illuminated at night. The only awkward part of the design for me is the front bumper. Max Well how do you find it in person (especially having one each, pre & post LCI)?
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I still believe the front's structural changes were driven by aerodynamics and not just looks. Whether one part could've/should've been painted or not - I'll leave that to others to debate. I also tend to think the taillights must have some role in modifying rear airflow and turbulence, rather than M just giving the Designers a free pass to do what they wanted, but I could be wrong. |
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What is your opinion on the lack of trim on the center console and going all piano black? The all piano black, which gets micro swirls/scratches seems to be a cost cutting measure on the lci?
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And regarding the wireless charger which got dropped with these early production runs (? chip shortage as cause) - we were initially pleased to have that feature in the G01, but by the time we transitioned into the F97 and enjoyed a more spirited driving style, our iPhones rarely stayed in the right position to capture the charge, despite having a cover with some friction to them. That, and it was a slow charge and would often become hot. So even before we got the LCI we've been using USB-wired charge method and just lay our phones in the cupholders or dedicated phone holders we bought which fit into them. I actually like the added volume now where the charger used to be as more things can be thrown in there and fit even with the cover closed. And I find it's surface to be a more rubbery feel rather than hard plastic like the piano black, and stuff doesn't slide around very much given the angled sides. YMMV Last edited by Max Well; 08-29-2021 at 12:53 PM.. Reason: Corrected 'owned' to what I meant, 'own' |
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No, but its quicker now. You just push the 'Setup' button on the console and look to the monitor (which is now larger) and the screen for all of the settings appears. As a touch screen it takes about 1 sec to choose all three. Even though I'm obviously used to the previous method, and was frustrated the first time I tried it when it wasn't the same, its now clear why they made the change.
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Yes, that is a USB-A port on the right side of the area by the cup holders.
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BTW, the main one in the center armrest storage is now a USB-C port, so we just bought a short USB-A to -C connector and it works great for our FLAC files (actually better as now it doesn't stick out as far). Last edited by Max Well; 08-30-2021 at 01:13 PM.. Reason: Changed image |
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