[jsh139]

Originally Posted by Navypilot

I probably should have posted this in the dumbest question!

I live in Raleigh, NC. In the winter like now, it will get down into the 20’s then get up in to the low 40’s. No real snow. We might get 2 inches but I stay home! I like the driving feel of the Alenza run flats but the hard ride and noise are killing me.

A lot of the reviews for the Conti’ AS tell of a less direct steering wheel feel. If my goal is non track or aggressive driving would I benefit from the Michelin AS instead of the Michelin Summer tire.

I would swap them out with the Michelin Pilot AS/4 or Conti DWS 06+. Take your pick, they're basically the same aside from a little better dry performance from the Michelins and a little better wet/snow performance from the Contis.

[Navypilot]

Thanks, my gut feeling is that the Michelin A/S would give me performance closer to the Michelin summer yet with a harder rubber.

[jsh139]

Originally Posted by Navypilot

Thanks, my gut feeling is that the Michelin A/S would give me performance closer to the Michelin summer yet with a harder rubber.

If they are anything like the Pilot Sport AS/3 that they superseded, you will not be disappointed.

[pinto2515]

Can anyone else get the passenger defroster to work without the legs? See attached photo

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by pinto2515

Can anyone else get the passenger defroster to work without the legs? See attached photo

No. God knows why?

[jsh139]

Originally Posted by pinto2515

Can anyone else get the passenger defroster to work without the legs? See attached photo

Nope. Does the same thing for me.

[jccx3]

I have a 2022 xD30i. Does anyone know how long the 12V cigarette lighter socket in the center console stay on after the car is turned off and locked?

I'm installing a dash cam and it doesn't turn off even after the car is locked. But when I plug the dash cam into the USB A port in the center console, it turns off after about 30 seconds after the car is locked. But I'm not entirely sure if the dash cam will overload the USB port in the long run, since it's only good for 1.5A.

[LemmiBMW]

I believe it’s 7-10 minutes. You could look at the Dashcam footage to see when it stops recording.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by brettl

Yes, and also there's an iPhone app that I think is specific to your vin number, obviously searchable too.

Originally Posted by marseille82

Yes the app is really useful (to me at least).
It's called: BMW Driver's Guide

Thanks…was curious to know if it was taken out of iDrive 7 & no longer available in the app based on some of the questions in this thread.

[Jen4BMW]

Originally Posted by pinto2515

Can anyone else get the passenger defroster to work without the legs? See attached photo

Nope…it’s just another BMW oddity amongst many.

[jsh139]

Here's one. Is there any reason other than "cost savings" that the passenger side mirror does not dim like the rear view and driver's side mirror? Or, is this some sort of German safety thing. It seems really odd that that one mirror is different than the rest.

[Urbi]

Originally Posted by jsh139

Here's one. Is there any reason other than "cost savings" that the passenger side mirror does not dim like the rear view and driver's side mirror? Or, is this some sort of German safety thing. It seems really odd that that one mirror is different than the rest.

That’s first thing I will retrofit when mine will be delivered. That’s the most stupidest thing they could do… I think it’s just cost cutting. On F3X cars some of them had both auto dimmed, some of them was with just driver side.

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by Jen4BMW

Nope…it’s just another BMW oddity amongst many.

Why an oddity? The driver controls window air distribution, no control needed for the passenger.

[brettl]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Thanks…was curious to know if it was taken out of iDrive 7 & no longer available in the app based on some of the questions in this thread.

Don't know about idrive 7 (I'm on 6) but iPhone app is callled bmw drivers guide. Once you open it asked for your bmw login, it then automatically takes you to your card manual.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by jsh139

Here's one. Is there any reason other than "cost savings" that the passenger side mirror does not dim like the rear view and driver's side mirror? Or, is this some sort of German safety thing. It seems really odd that that one mirror is different than the rest.

According to the Canadian ordering guide both exterior mirrors suppose too, option 430.

Of course they always have the disclaimer in small print at the bottom of the page...

[botan22]

Originally Posted by Urbi

That’s first thing I will retrofit when mine will be delivered. That’s the most stupidest thing they could do… I think it’s just cost cutting. On F3X cars some of them had both auto dimmed, some of them was with just driver side.

How do I check if mine is auto-dimming?

[Kiltdad1]

Stupid question ,can you change the order you places from the factory on wheel size without extending the build time

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Kiltdad1

Stupid question ,can you change the order you places from the factory on wheel size without extending the build time

It depends at what stage is your car at.

If you are at Production Code 112 (Order scheduled for Production) and above, no.

[jsh139]

Originally Posted by botan22

How do I check if mine is auto-dimming?

It'll have this ring inside the mirror glass.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by botan22

How do I check if mine is auto-dimming?

Start the car and cover the sensor on the back side of the interior mirror (see #3 in illustration below for electrochromic mirror)...then shine a bright light into the sensor on the front of the interior mirror.

This should cause the interior and exterior auto dimming mirrors to dim. If the passenger mirror does not dim...then you'll have your answer.

[marseille82]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

It depends at what stage is your car at.

If you are at Production Code 112 (Order scheduled for Production) and above, no.

I think one can make changes to the car as long as production status did not hit 150.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by marseille82

I think one can make changes to the car as long as production status did not hit 150.

You are correct but sometime the time is short between events.

I took over the dealership allocation on the 17 of September and it went fast from there. When I call my SA on the 23rd of September to add a couple of options he said he could not do it.