"Unpublished" upgrades from the original MY2015 to today's model?

M3Tooner · 09-29-2017, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Not sure what you mean but on my 2017 M4 I had to slap the hood really hard to close it I didn't like that. I was afraid to open it on my new 2018 just because I don't wanna give it a beating while closing the damn thing

I called it the wrong name. Went to BMW parts diagram and found out it is called the Hood Adjuster. Item #2 in the diagram below.

marvinp · 09-30-2017, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by M3Tooner

I called it the wrong name. Went to BMW parts diagram and found out it is called the Hood Adjuster. Item #2 in the diagram below.

What's the purpose of that part? Wonder if I should buy one for my 2018. Closing the hood is so loud.

Super Spartan · 09-30-2017, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by marvinp

What's the purpose of that part? Wonder if I should buy one for my 2018. Closing the hood is so loud.

it was so loud as well in my 2017 M4 as well, I don't think that piece helps with anything

M3Tooner · 09-30-2017, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by marvinp

What's the purpose of that part? Wonder if I should buy one for my 2018. Closing the hood is so loud.

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

it was so loud as well in my 2017 M4 as well, I don't think that piece helps with anything

That piece is supposed to limit the hood from over traveling when you slam it shut. At the same time, it also provides a soft cushion as you slam the hood.

So i would say that it should help with the loud closing sound. Don't take my word for it, go slam a hood on a 2016 and compare for yourself. If it helps, its only less than $5 to buy.

PawnStar · 10-09-2017, 02:16 PM

New non-CF driveshaft with Nov 17 production...

Not like the CF driveshaft was a major selling point in 2015...

Mr. Hankey · 10-09-2017, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Tooner

That piece is supposed to limit the hood from over traveling when you slam it shut. At the same time, it also provides a soft cushion as you slam the hood.

So i would say that it should help with the loud closing sound. Don't take my word for it, go slam a hood on a 2016 and compare for yourself. If it helps, its only less than $5 to buy.

Did yours fall off?

SamS · 10-09-2017, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TonySCV

We've also went through 3 iDrive versions. v4 for 2015, v5 for 2016-2017, v6 for 2018. Touchscreen for 2018+ as well.

MY2015 and MY2016 have the same software - iDrive 4.2. However (vs. MY2015) only the MY2016 has newer CPU/GPU hardware and 4G/LTE connectivity for OTA map updates, when ordered with Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone integration option.

MY2017 got iDrive 5.0 and new screen resolution: 1440x540 vs 1280x480.

rakusak · 10-09-2017, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

Yes. And the second USB in dash and Aux port in center counsel (but USB remains).

So I was able to ask the BMW reps during my ED at the Welt why the washers are no longer on the 2018:

2018 come standard with LED headlights. With previous years LED's were not standard and by law, BMW was required to provide washers for the halogen headlights which if covered by bugs that get stuck to the hot lenses would effect visibility at night. LED's don't get as hot = no washers needed.

My 2018 did not come with washers. It is a bit of a cleaner look.

That said, apparently there is yet another box to check to still have the washers for 200 some euros....

hyperspeed · 10-10-2017, 08:12 PM

Not sure if mentioned already, but the radio trim plate now has accent lighting around it

Thescout13 · 10-11-2017, 08:40 AM

Not sure whatsoever if this is new or not, but our DCT has a brake pedal the size of the one in a manual. Maybe this is how they all are but never noticed it during a test drive.

stooker · 10-11-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

Not sure whatsoever if this is new or not, but our DCT has a brake pedal the size of the one in a manual. Maybe this is how they all are but never noticed it during a test drive.

That looks so... empty.

Vectors2final · 10-11-2017, 09:39 AM

That's the way it has always been, and I actually like it.

Thescout13 · 10-11-2017, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vectors2final

That's the way it has always been, and I actually like it.

Good to know. Caught me completely off guard. I actually like it a lot too.

Vectors2final · 10-11-2017, 09:54 AM

Gives me more room to stretch my legs out... I start to lose my mind if I can't extend my legs fully and I don't like playing with my seat settings to do it.

GrussGott · 10-11-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

Good to know. Caught me completely off guard. I actually like it a lot too.

Ha, I never even thought about it coming from a 6MT ... always looked normal to me.

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Vectors2final Brigadier General 1343 Rep 3,342 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 YMB/SS ZCP Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin, Tx iTrader: (0)	Gives me more room to stretch my legs out... I start to lose my mind if I can't extend my legs fully and I don't like playing with my seat settings to do it. __________________ 2019 Ruby GT350 - Gen 5 Whipple on corn making 855RWHP. Sold: 2018 F80 Part Deux /DCT /YMB /Full SS /CF Trim /ZCP /ZEC w/Black 666M Sold: 2015 F80 /DCT /YMB /Full SS /CF Trim /ZEC /ZLP /HK /S&TVC- 18''///M
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