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      02-18-2020, 05:47 PM   #1
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M2C Blind spot detection

Does anyone know how to turn on the blind spot detection (2020 Model)?
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      02-18-2020, 06:06 PM   #2
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      02-18-2020, 06:07 PM   #3
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There is no blind spot detection
So the blind spot detection thing on the mirror is fake?
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      02-18-2020, 06:08 PM   #4
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So the blind spot detection thing on the mirror is fake?
Yes. The mirrors are carried over from the M3/M4 which has blind spot detection as an option. They chose to leave the logo on the M2C's mirrors rather than redesigning them without one, for cost-saving purposes I guess.
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      02-18-2020, 06:11 PM   #5
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That's the biggest annoyance for me. I really like having BSM and for MY20, I'm surprised they can't just add that on.
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Yes. The mirrors are carried over from the M3/M4 which has blind spot detection as an option. They chose to leave the logo on the M2C's mirrors rather than redesigning them without one, for cost-saving purposes I guess.
I was expecting the feature too because I saw the triangle when seeing the vehicle. Then soon realized it was just where the cutout is...LOL

Frankly I dont need nannies, but when you get used to something its a nice to have feature that may save you once in a while.
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There is NO blind spot on this car. None.
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There is NO blind spot on this car. None.
This^^^ and it's great
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I'm normally a bit of a Luddite, but heated seats and blind spot monitoring are two "superfluous" features that have been getting pretty common in recent years that...i just have to admit to really liking.

I'm bummed the M2C doesn't have BSM. HOWEVER, it does offer something better: excellent visibility out of the cabin. If i had to choose, i'd take good visibility over BSM any day.
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The car is super short. I thought i'd miss BSM, but I don't. Looking in your mirrors there practically isn't a blind spot due to the dimensions of the car.
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One of the first things you'll be taught in an advanced driving course is that there is no such thing as a blind spot. It is a concept dreamt up by people that use their mirrors to check if their own car is still there. It usually is. If not, you'd likely notice.
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It blows me away BMW missed this option which is one of the most useful and instead included lane departure and forward collision (both of which are borderline useless) and probably far more expensive to implement. I think BSM (like rearview cameras) should be a legal requirement.
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One of the first things you'll be taught in an advanced driving course is that there is no such thing as a blind spot. It is a concept dreamt up by people that use their mirrors to check if their own car is still there. It usually is. If not, you'd likely notice.
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If you set your mirrors properly, there is no blind spot.
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When I'm switching lanes at 100mph+, I don't have to look; I know there is no one on either side of me

I have the blind spot mirror feature is my brother's M340i, which I frequent and honestly, it's kind of buggy, as doesn't always work for every single lane-changing scenario and it could not, at least with this current generation's offering, take the place of basic human common sense, when operating dangerous and heavy machinery..

TL; DR: You ain't missing much..

The icon indicator is in a better viewable position in the G Series vehicle:
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One of the first things you'll be taught in an advanced driving course is that there is no such thing as a blind spot. It is a concept dreamt up by people that use their mirrors to check if their own car is still there. It usually is. If not, you'd likely notice.
Well, most of the time. The couple of times I test drove a modern Camaro, I felt like most of the world had disappeared into an near endless blind spot. Seriously, the M2C doesn't need anything but the mirrors...visibility is great.
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One of the first things you'll be taught in an advanced driving course is that there is no such thing as a blind spot. It is a concept dreamt up by people that use their mirrors to check if their own car is still there. It usually is. If not, you'd likely notice.
This is just about the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
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If you set your mirrors properly, there is no blind spot.
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Go drive a Miata with the top up and tell me you can set your mirrors to cover the spot over your left shoulder. It's impossible, as it is with varying degrees for any car that isn't a convertible with the top down. You will never get 100% mirror coverage for every car because of mirror design and the C-Pillar.
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One of the first things you'll be taught in an advanced driving course is that there is no such thing as a blind spot. It is a concept dreamt up by people that use their mirrors to check if their own car is still there. It usually is. If not, you'd likely notice.
Yes, 100% agree. Knowing how to set your side mirror is like BSM for life. Even with BSM on other cars, I dont count on it and have not changed my driving behavior. (all these great little features change behavior over time, make people lazy)

I do know however, that BSM can be great when you are driving on very dark or poorly lit roads and someone is riding your blind spot with a headlight out or lights off). I know, random low likelihood scenario...but ask me how I know.
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It blows me away BMW missed this option which is one of the most useful and instead included lane departure and forward collision (both of which are borderline useless) and probably far more expensive to implement. I think BSM (like rearview cameras) should be a legal requirement.
Interesting point. Not sure why lane departure was included. Who uses that? Its the first thing I turned off. I can see frontal collision being offered standard, I think most $20K cars have it, and it helps pedestrians as well.
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I've got Blind Spot Detection on my car.

It's called turning my head. Takes 2 seconds.

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Interesting point. Not sure why lane departure was included. Who uses that? Its the first thing I turned off. I can see frontal collision being offered standard, I think most $20K cars have it, and it helps pedestrians as well.
Agreed. Lane Departure is annoying AF and wish it wasn't part of our cars. I never use it.
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This is just about the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
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It blows me away BMW missed this option which is one of the most useful and instead included lane departure and forward collision (both of which are borderline useless) and probably far more expensive to implement. I think BSM (like rearview cameras) should be a legal requirement.
Interesting point. Not sure why lane departure was included. Who uses that? Its the first thing I turned off. I can see frontal collision being offered standard, I think most $20K cars have it, and it helps pedestrians as well.
does the frontal collision actually work? its a red light that flashes when u accelerate too close to someone. Does it actually brake for you? If it does, then I can tell you it works extremely late.
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