10-14-2016, 06:47 PM | #200 |
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I used this one
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PLUG-PLAY...-/182179926286 It can be used as a reflective or stand up. |
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10-15-2016, 07:32 AM | #201 |
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What about this add-on HUD? http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1063158
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10-15-2016, 08:28 AM | #202 |
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Agreed never even noticed it. Same as crooked seat thing.
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10-15-2016, 08:36 AM | #203 | |
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10-15-2016, 10:16 AM | #204 |
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Thinking about alternatives to remedy (to some extent) this nuisance.
Did anyone replace the left air vent in his M2 with a P3 gauge for the M2 (upper part P3 gauge and lower part air vent). Bigger digits than the OBC and operates independently from the OBC in the instrument cluster. One of the menus shows real speed (OBD2 data: oil temp, coolant temp, intake air temp, exhaust gas temp, throttle plate, speed, RPM with shift-light, battery voltage). Dedicated thread: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1295131 Alternative: AWRON gauge (though you lose one of the centre air vents)
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04-23-2017, 01:48 PM | #207 |
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Agreed...lighting isn't great
I picked up my M2 this week and love it. However, I have a list of about 5 things I wanted to research in the manual and/or online to learn how setup correctly. Brighter lighting on the instrument cluster was one. As I found out through this thread following a google search, it can't be done. While not catastrophic at all, I hope that BMW can change this in a future software release.
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OTOH, I'd much rather have additional audio control stuff on the left side of the wheel than putting the damn cruise control there. I almost never use cruise control but I use audio controls all the time, and it's annoying having it on the right side of the wheel since I usually have my right hand off the wheel in preparation for shifting. When I drive one-handed it's almost always my left hand on the wheel.
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Other story: "Lawsuit Settlement Forces Porsche To Buy Sunglasses For A Bunch Of People" - The glare of non-black dashboard trim...
http://jalopnik.com/lawsuit-settleme...for-1797798617
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Add to the instrument cluster lighting issue at the following:
File a Vehicle Safety Complaint https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/ |
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The more people that fill out the NHTSA form for the instrument panel lighting issue, the better even though BMW may never release a no/minimal cost 'fix'.
My M2 is a manual and I drive by feel, sound and surrounding traffic so the few times the tachometer/speedometer can't be seen really aren't a problem although it is disconcerting when looking down at them. By filling out the NHTSA form, you'll receive a 'Thanks for Letting Us Know About Your Vehicle' email. (excerpt) Will my vehicle be recalled? When a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a car or item of motor vehicle equipment creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that car or equipment. That can be done by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund (for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car. If your vehicle is included in a recall, the manufacturer will contact you. Sign up to receive recall email alerts from NHTSA if there's ever a recall involving your vehicle. https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/subscriptions |
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I just filled out the DOT Vehicle Safety Complaint form that RAM_E90_F87 posted. It takes 2 minutes. If it bothers you, take the time to do it. If if doesn't, no worries.
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08-31-2017, 03:16 PM | #217 |
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I know it's not the right solution to the problem, but you can buy nonpolarized sunglasses or ones with the polarization rotated 90 degrees so they won't darken the instruments. The last ones I saw were RayBans.
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