"Unpublished" upgrades from the original MY2015 to today's model?

[Parabolica]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

Sorry, should have added that to my post. We do not know why as it was not officially announced IIRC. Maybe some people on here can speculate? But I am not sure why. My guess is that they want the cars to move into the new age where we use USB instead of AUX. As to the headlight washers, no clue. Maybe they cost too much to fix or from their surveys found that not enough people use them.

What? I love headlight washers. Is this the case for Canadian cars too?

[Regulator07]

Originally Posted by Parabolica

What? I love headlight washers. Is this the case for Canadian cars too?

Ha, I agree, I am bit bummed. I have a week 40 build M3 on order and kind of hoping it magically comes with the headlight washers!

[two+2]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I think it is also interesting to point out that the F8X is seemingly gaining a fair bit of weight since it's launch in 2014. AM&S are a rather reliable source for weight as they weigh the cars themeselves with a full load of fuel. The last CP DCT M4 they tested is a non-negligible 29kg (65lb) heavier than the DCT M4 they tested during their original supertest in 2014. It would be interesting to find our where the added weight comes from.

Is that with or without MPE?

My guess.. CP Wheels?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by two+2

Is that with or without MPE?

My guess.. CP Wheels?

None of the 2 cars had the MPE. CP wheels and tires add about 20lb over the 437M, so account for only a portion of the 65lb.

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

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

Are you sure? The dash USB port only shows up if you option wireless charging... at least that's how it was in 2017's.

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

Are you sure? The dash USB port only shows up if you option wireless charging... at least that's how it was in 2017's.

Wireless charging is standard since 2017

[Regulator07]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Wireless charging is standard since 2017

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Wireless charging is standard since 2017

It?s not standard on the 2018?s.

[ajs8]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

None of the 2 cars had the MPE. CP wheels and tires add about 20lb over the 437M, so account for only a portion of the 65lb.

Wouldn't the new non CF tailshaft account for some weight gain?

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

Are you sure? The dash USB port only shows up if you option wireless charging... at least that's how it was in 2017's.

You may be correct. However, I may have gotten my info from people like Snappy who is in Dubai. Different regions get different options as you know TonySCV, so I could very well be mistaken.

[BiscuitBear]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Agreed. I much prefer the silver. Ill miss those when my 2018 arrives.

doesnt hurt asking the dealership for the silver ones. my 16 had a little small crack on the driver side. dealer took it in, came back 10 min later with a new one installed. i actually prefer the blk ones.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by ajs8

Wouldn't the new non CF tailshaft account for some weight gain?

Yes. But the two cars I quoted are before the introduction of the steel driveshaft, so it will only further increase the weight gain.

[stooker]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I think it is also interesting to point out that the F8X is seemingly gaining a fair bit of weight since it's launch in 2014. AM&S are a rather reliable source for weight as they weigh the cars themeselves with a full load of fuel. The last CP DCT M4 they tested is a non-negligible 29kg (65lb) heavier than the DCT M4 they tested during their original supertest in 2014. It would be interesting to find our where the added weight comes from.

65lb is negligible... less than 2% of the weight of a 400+ HP car means the power to weight ratio is barely changing. We're not talking about a Lotus here.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by stooker

65lb is negligible... less than 2% of the weight of a 400+ HP car means the power to weight ratio is barely changing. We're not talking about a Lotus here.

I guess it depends how one looks at it. The ~250lb weight advantage the M3/4 had over its competition was a key marketing and performance factor. A 65lb weight increase is 25% of that advantage gone away.

[Alvinized52]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Little change I noticed from my 2017 M4 to my current 2018 M4 is the turn signals, before, if I press it, it wouldn't click but just activate the turn signal, putting it back to the off position was a bit tricky because if you press up or down too much, it would activate the other side turn signal, now it clicks and sits in that place so it's easy for you to know when it's in left, neutral, or right turning signal mode.

This is undocumented anywhere, it's just one of those little tweaks.

Performance feels the same to me even though I had the non Competition Pack M4 vs the Competition Pack but don't take my word for this yet as I'm still in the break-in period.

The lights though are super cool, the way the turn signals illuminate and even when the lights are just on, it looks so much more aggressive and futuristic.

I discovered if you press same direction 2X It does the trick. First to turn on and again to turn off (same direction). Works like a charm.

[Alvinized52]

I hear the newer models have front cam installed.... so its full 360 degree view. is this true??

[Encanto]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Wireless charging is standard since 2017

6NW was part of the Executive Package in MY2017, stand-alone option in MY2018 in the USA.

USB in the dash is only available with 6NW.

[Encanto]

Originally Posted by Alvinized52

I hear the newer models have front cam installed.... so its full 360 degree view. is this true??

No.

[Encanto]

Trunk net for MY2018 now uses a 4-point hook system to the existing metal rings instead of a 6-point hook system to the trunk floor plastic holes.

[FirstF80InSpace]

Originally Posted by Encanto

Trunk net for MY2018 now uses a 4-point hook system to the existing metal rings instead of a 6-point hook system to the trunk floor plastic holes.

Cheap nickel-and-diming BMW fackers.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by Encanto

Trunk net for MY2018 now uses a 4-point hook system to the existing metal rings instead of a 6-point hook system to the trunk floor plastic holes.

Exactly, plus the thing never worked well anyway as people can get their fingers through the holes and then just detach the net.

[Sassicaia]

I have the 6 point version, but I actually think the 4 point version would work better.

Time for a new car.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

I have the 6 point version, but I actually think the 4 point version would work better.

Time for a new car.

Why don't they release these innovations on day 1???

COME ON BMW!