What did you learn or discover about your M3/M4 today?

SEXY-BEAST · 07-20-2018, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by allinon72

Well.....yes, how else would the car know you're actually meaning to change lanes instead of drifting involuntarily?

maniz · 07-20-2018, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SEXY-BEAST

My car has the Lane Departure Warning and a "cool to me" feature: if you don't use your turn indicators when changing lanes, the LDW buzz goes off in the steering wheel. I always use my turn indicators anyway, but I like it as a gentle reminder to always indicate (a driving etiquette that is woefully lacking among the vast majority of dumb ass LA motorists) when changing lanes or making turns.

Yes. That would be the warning part of 'Lane Departure Warning'.

stooker · 07-20-2018, 09:26 PM

Used navigation for the first time. Learned that if you are in a phone call, the other person can't hear the navigation directions. Not sure if it was as simple as it cutting out the mic. I can't recall if I was ever talking when directions came up on the speakers. My wife she didn't hear any not was my voice ever cut off while talking.

Thescout13 · 07-20-2018, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stooker

Used navigation for the first time. Learned that if you are in a phone call, the other person can't hear the navigation directions. Not sure if it was as simple as it cutting out the mic. I can't recall if I was ever talking when directions came up on the speakers. My wife she didn't hear any not was my voice ever cut off while talking.

The microphone on the M3/4 is a thing of beauty. On my previous car the person on the phone heard everything. On the M3/4 the mic only pics up natural voice sounds. You will not hear the Nav or any other noise. There may be some faint noise but that's all. Sometimes I'll talk to my wife in her F80 and I could swear it sounds like she is in her office.

stooker · 07-20-2018, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

The microphone on the M3/4 is a thing of beauty. On my previous car the person on the phone heard everything. On the M3/4 the mic only pics up natural voice sounds. You will not hear the Nav or any other noise. There may be some faint noise but that's all. Sometimes I'll talk to my wife in her F80 and I could swear it sounds like she is in her office.

Now that you mention it, I called my brother as well and he noted that he heard absolutely no road noise. Very cool!

bluek · 07-21-2018, 07:23 AM

Had to make a last minute drive to Toronto for work this week (Air Canada cancelled my flight Sunday afternoon and there were no other options).

Drove about 1,000 miles rt, the M4 was amazing.

Averaged 28MPG @ ~80MPH w/DCT -- always surprised how much I don't miss shifting.

spuntyb · 07-21-2018, 09:07 AM

Forgot to post this...but the fact you can shift with the center console shift knob in the DCT car was totally lost on me the first few weeks...so many ways to drive this thing lol

SEXY-BEAST · 07-21-2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by maniz

Yes. That would be the warning part of 'Lane Departure Warning'.

Yes. My point is that the system "encourages" you to use the turn indicators and not just lane change without indicating.

tropicalypso · 07-21-2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

Forgot to post this...but the fact you can shift with the center console shift knob in the DCT car was totally lost on me the first few weeks...so many ways to drive this thing lol

And it feels so natural shifting it this way.

spuntyb · 07-21-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tropicalypso

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

Forgot to post this...but the fact you can shift with the center console shift knob in the DCT car was totally lost on me the first few weeks...so many ways to drive this thing lol

And it feels so natural shifting it this way.

I love it. I wanted a 6MT, but at the end of the day 15k+ miles/year, two kids in the back, heavy traffic, etc., the DCT made more sense, so it's nice they incorporated this in

Aaaaaaaaa · 07-23-2018, 02:24 PM

I think the Connected app remembers which car you last drove/was paired with because every time I open the app it's already selected the correct car. Kinda nice.

Tommy L Garage · 07-24-2018, 11:52 AM

Silly but I discovered that the MODE button on my steering wheel actually is a button! I thought it was a text for the little scroll-wheel that's next to it. But the actual MODE button is a button! haha... silly

Speedwell-Industries · 07-24-2018, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

Forgot to post this...but the fact you can shift with the center console shift knob in the DCT car was totally lost on me the first few weeks...so many ways to drive this thing lol

Agreed! Great to have both the paddle shifters and the shift knob!!

UGADawgFan · 07-24-2018, 01:01 PM

I've had my 2016 M3 for coming up on a year...and I've learned, while I LOVE the way it looks (especially now modded)...I don't particularly enjoy driving it like I did my E92 M3; I'm not having much fun. I thought I would grow into it, but it's not happening.

I may be in the very small minority, but it doesn't "feel" special. First world problems, right?

420Coupe · 07-24-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by UGADawgFan

I've had my 2016 M3 for coming up on a year...and I've learned, while I LOVE the way it looks (especially now modded)...I don't particularly enjoy driving it like I did my E92 M3; I'm not having much fun. I thought I would grow into it, but it's not happening.

I may be in the very small minority, but it doesn't "feel" special. First world problems, right?

Are you tuned? the car is a truly different animal once tuned; even completely stock.

UGADawgFan · 07-24-2018, 01:11 PM

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Are you tuned? the car is a truly different animal once tuned; even completely stock.

Yes I am, Stage 2 flash, GTS diff and steering coding, CS EDC coding. The car is blistering fast for being stock aside from the tune.

420Coupe · 07-24-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UGADawgFan

Yes I am, Stage 2 flash, GTS diff and steering coding, CS EDC coding. The car is blistering fast for being stock aside from the tune.

got me beat! lol i find it exhilarating but i have been tracking the car pushing it.

if you haven't i highly recommend it; LOADS of fun!

instarand · 07-24-2018, 01:45 PM

That I can fit my wife, my 50 lb. dog, my 4 month old, a stroller, every baby supply know to man, about 10 travel bags, and of course all the required beach gear on a weekend trip. Take THAT 911 owners!!!!!

UGADawgFan · 07-24-2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 420Coupe

got me beat! lol i find it exhilarating but i have been tracking the car pushing it.

if you haven't i highly recommend it; LOADS of fun!

Haven't yet, need to take driving class first. However, I'm learning how to fly and that takes priority over driving classes

Fender150 · 07-24-2018, 02:08 PM

A lot of people probably knew this already,
But i found out the center arm rest can slide back and forth to adjust for your elbows comfort

Tommyvee · 07-25-2018, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 420Coupe

got me beat! lol i find it exhilarating but i have been tracking the car pushing it.

if you haven't i highly recommend it; LOADS of fun!

I couldn't agree more. I recently did my first track event with my M3 and its awesome to experience this cars capabilities and its 2nd personality!

M3_VSX · 07-30-2018, 01:04 PM

hi guys new owner of a 2017 F80 M3 competition. few questions:

1. how to i deactivate the connected drive?
2. is it normal for the interior to be so squeaky?
3. isit normal for a loud click when the start stop is activated?

07-20-2018, 09:26 PM	#3017
stooker F80 n00b 2753 Rep 367 Posts Drives: '18 F80 / '06 S2K Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	Used navigation for the first time. Learned that if you are in a phone call, the other person can't hear the navigation directions. Not sure if it was as simple as it cutting out the mic. I can't recall if I was ever talking when directions came up on the speakers. My wife she didn't hear any not was my voice ever cut off while talking. __________________ 2018 F80 / 2006 S2K / 2005 WRX / 1990 E30 325i
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07-21-2018, 07:23 AM	#3020
bluek New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2015 Black F82 Join Date: May 2018 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Drove my M4 about 1,000 Miles This Week Had to make a last minute drive to Toronto for work this week (Air Canada cancelled my flight Sunday afternoon and there were no other options). Drove about 1,000 miles rt, the M4 was amazing. Averaged 28MPG @ ~80MPH w/DCT -- always surprised how much I don't miss shifting.
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07-21-2018, 09:07 AM	#3021
spuntyb Brigadier General 4055 Rep 4,980 Posts Drives: 2019 F90 Competition Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Forgot to post this...but the fact you can shift with the center console shift knob in the DCT car was totally lost on me the first few weeks...so many ways to drive this thing lol __________________ <b>2023 M5C SRG\|Aragon \|\| 2018 Macan GTS</b> 2019 F90 Comp MBB\|Black (sold) 2018 F80 ZCP TB\|SS (sold) 2015 F30 335 AW\|CR (sold) 2015 F31 MG\|CR (sold) 2011 E90 JB\|Oyster (sold)
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07-23-2018, 02:24 PM	#3025
Aaaaaaaaa Banned 7559 Rep 5,056 Posts Drives: The other M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	I think the Connected app remembers which car you last drove/was paired with because every time I open the app it's already selected the correct car. Kinda nice.
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07-24-2018, 11:52 AM	#3026
Tommy L Garage Colonel 2514 Rep 2,079 Posts Drives: 2017 YMB M3 6MT CP EP VP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (2)	Silly but I discovered that the MODE button on my steering wheel actually is a button! I thought it was a text for the little scroll-wheel that's next to it. But the actual MODE button is a button! haha... silly
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07-24-2018, 01:01 PM	#3028
UGADawgFan Major 587 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 991.1 GT3, B9 S4, E92 M3, G05 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (3)	I've had my 2016 M3 for coming up on a year...and I've learned, while I LOVE the way it looks (especially now modded)...I don't particularly enjoy driving it like I did my E92 M3; I'm not having much fun. I thought I would grow into it, but it's not happening. I may be in the very small minority, but it doesn't "feel" special. First world problems, right?
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07-24-2018, 01:45 PM	#3032
instarand First Lieutenant 209 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	That I can fit my wife, my 50 lb. dog, my 4 month old, a stroller, every baby supply know to man, about 10 travel bags, and of course all the required beach gear on a weekend trip. Take THAT 911 owners!!!!!
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07-24-2018, 02:08 PM	#3034
Fender150 Lieutenant 354 Rep 464 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	A lot of people probably knew this already, But i found out the center arm rest can slide back and forth to adjust for your elbows comfort
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07-30-2018, 01:04 PM	#3036
M3_VSX Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 competition Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Derby iTrader: (0)	hi guys new owner of a 2017 F80 M3 competition. few questions: 1. how to i deactivate the connected drive? 2. is it normal for the interior to be so squeaky? 3. isit normal for a loud click when the start stop is activated?
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