[WaveRider]

Originally Posted by HockeyDad

I love the frozen finish. My wife, not so much. I literally drove home from the dealership last night, then delivered it for PPF first thing this morning. So, not a lot of time with it. It’s funny, I’ve talked friends out of matte finishes for years, but I was sold when I saw RBR’s delivery of frozen Portimao blue M2 last December. I fell in love with the color the moment I saw that video.

You and I just may be the only FPB G87s in the entire state, if not the entire southwest!

Agreed! I fell in love with it when I saw his review in December. It solidified I made the right call on the color. I spoke with my CA about it yesterday and he confirmed I have the only FPB in Houston. So I wouldn't doubt that we may be the only ones in the state.

I'm taking mine in for PPF on Saturday.

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

Aahhh, something that I wouldn't even get to experience yet until it actually gets warm here. I think you may be also to do the "Hello BMW" voice command stuff and control temps and turn a/c on and off.

Where you at on the change management curve with the Apple Carplay??

Ah, I definitely have to be a bit intentional about trying some more of the voice commands and stuff for sure.

But yeah, the Carplay is kinda nice. It took a few trips using Carplay to realize I can have different "arrangement"s instead of just having Waze up filling the entire screen.

[abrandonment]

Watch some videos on carplay and id8. I work in mobile so I know carplay and android auto exceptionally well, still learning id8.

Agree though, digital or not the rotary style temp would be nice.

At least they left us the volume knob.

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by abrandonment

Watch some videos on carplay and id8. I work in mobile so I know carplay and android auto exceptionally well, still learning id8.

Agree though, digital or not the rotary style temp would be nice.

At least they left us the volume knob.

That's great advice. I will look into the videos for sure, since I don't even really know what I don't know.

The volume knob is a no brainer...hitting a screen or something for volume would be pretty user-UNfriendly.

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by xtougher

That's great advice. I will look into the videos for sure, since I don't even really know what I don't know.

The volume knob is a no brainer...hitting a screen or something for volume would be pretty user-UNfriendly.

There are voice commands for turning the volume up and down

If you ever want to hear me rant on the worst infotainment, HVAC controls, etc vehicle ever ask me about my wife's Lexus GX460.......we have it soooo much better with our BMW's.

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

There are voice commands for turning the volume up and down

If you ever want to hear me rant on the worst infotainment, HVAC controls, etc vehicle ever ask me about my wife's Lexus GX460.......we have it soooo much better with our BMW's.

LOL

Good to know! I am definitely thinking it's a minor thing in the grand scheme of things, but still...just whining.

[toprarnen]

Inside BMW HQ:
"If we make the tactile controls so crappy, they'll be forced to use our voice commands"
"Brilliant!"
"Data mining made easy"
*Rubs hands together*

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by toprarnen

Inside BMW HQ:
"If we make the tactile controls so crappy, they'll be forced to use our voice commands"
"Brilliant!"
"Data mining made easy"
*Rubs hands together*

LOL

How could we use this to our (buyer's) advantage??

[toprarnen]

Originally Posted by xtougher

LOL

How could we use this to our (buyer's) advantage??

Probably selling their data mining to the highest bidder

[xtougher]

Another thing I now notice: headlights move when you turn the wheel?

Just hadn't seen that discussed, so it was a surprise. Or maybe it's a common feature now, but the car I came from was old enough NOT to have it?

Interesting though. But I can't help but wonder if this is one of those "just another thing to break" type of things.

[BroDoze]

Not standard in the US. ^^

Which is a bit ridiculous, actually. Most Subarus come with steering-responsive headlights now.

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by xtougher

Another thing I now notice: headlights move when you turn the wheel?

Just hadn't seen that discussed, so it was a surprise. Or maybe it's a common feature now, but the car I came from was old enough NOT to have it?

Interesting though. But I can't help but wonder if this is one of those "just another thing to break" type of things.

My 2019 M240i did not have this. I think it's pretty sweet in the M2 and helpful for night driving on smaller roads with tight turns. I'm interested in getting the Bimmercode app and doing the anti dazzle coding among other things.

[wjones14]

Originally Posted by xtougher

Another thing I now notice: headlights move when you turn the wheel?

Just hadn't seen that discussed, so it was a surprise. Or maybe it's a common feature now, but the car I came from was old enough NOT to have it?

Interesting though. But I can't help but wonder if this is one of those "just another thing to break" type of things.

You ordered the car with the Lighting Package. Not sure how it's a surprise you got headlights that turn with the car. Without the package, you don't get this feature. According to the BMWUSA website, this is what you get:

"Lighting Package
$650
Don’t just illuminate the road - enhance your nighttime driving confidence. Daylight-like full LED headlights turn to follow the curves in the road ahead, helping to reveal any roadside surprises around the bend.

Adaptive Full LED Lights
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.

Automatic High Beams
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."

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

My 2019 M240i did not have this. I think it's pretty sweet in the M2 and helpful for night driving on smaller roads with tight turns. I'm interested in getting the Bimmercode app and doing the anti dazzle coding among other things.

I can definitely see it being nice, even just driving in the neighborhood at night. Anti dazzle is on my list to explore as well!

Originally Posted by wjones14

You ordered the car with the Lighting Package. Not sure how it's a surprise you got headlights that turn with the car. Without the package, you don't get this feature. According to the BMWUSA website, this is what you get:

"Lighting Package
$650
Don’t just illuminate the road - enhance your nighttime driving confidence. Daylight-like full LED headlights turn to follow the curves in the road ahead, helping to reveal any roadside surprises around the bend.

Adaptive Full LED Lights
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.

Automatic High Beams
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."

Yup, of course I remember everything you copied EXCEPT that first part...I guess I just didn't really have that sink in or stick in my brain at all.

Thanks for that confirmation.

[abrandonment]

I paid for the lights without knowing the rotation was tied to it. 🤷

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by abrandonment

I paid for the lights without knowing the rotation was tied to it. 🤷

I see I'm not the only one!

In some defense of myself: this car has so many features my previous cars didn't have, that I was bound to forget a significant portion of what I saw/read about. As mentioned, I was already impressed with Carplay, and I'm sure that's laughable to some people.

[abrandonment]

I use Android devices daily.. I never carry my iPhone(s) but I keep an iPhone in the car, permanently connected to Carplay because it's gotten so good.

[HockeyDad]

Originally Posted by chris719

Wow, the dealer put their logo on your car? If I bought a car like this from a dealer and they did that I would be very pissed.

Back from detailer-dealer logo/letters gone!

[BroDoze]

Drool! It’s everything I’m getting ^^

[abrandonment]

Beautiful blue.

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by HockeyDad

Back from detailer-dealer logo/letters gone!

SHEESH!

[HockeyDad]

Originally Posted by abrandonment

Beautiful blue.

Thank you, sir. Yours is a beautiful frozen pure grey. I considered that color as well. Tough decision between the two…