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

['Cane]

Originally Posted by A4W

Oh man, that's a big bummer because I was thinking of getting a Max and was excited about being able to use the charger!

Yeah, I thought it would fit, I mean it’s smaller than the 7+/8+ and I thought they fit (had a X before).

Originally Posted by moonluv810

I assume it doesn't fit into the sliding holder?
But does it still charge the phone if you just sit it on top of the holder?

It will, but it’s not secure, so it’ll move around.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by moonluv810

I assume it doesn't fit into the sliding holder?
But does it still charge the phone if you just sit it on top of the holder?

Actually, it will not, without removing the sliding piece, and I am not sure if that’s possible. I also looked on realoem.com to see if there was a different part number and there isn’t. Very displeasing.

[AustinGelbM4]

That I can extend the range of the key fob by pressing it against my chin when pressing a button

['Cane]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Actually, it will not, without removing the sliding piece, and I am not sure if that’s possible. I also looked on realoem.com to see if there was a different part number and there isn’t. Very displeasing.

I called BMW Genius and there is no replacement part available that would allow people to charge larger phones.

[tebbnsx]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

I discovered that my iPhone XS Max will not fit in the wireless charger in the center console.

That’s because technology is much cooler the smaller it is lol

['Cane]

Originally Posted by tebbnsx

That’s because technology is much cooler the smaller it is lol

I preferred the size of the X, and if it were up to me I would have ordered a XS, but I was not left with a choice.

[tebbnsx]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

I preferred the size of the X, and if it were up to me I would have ordered a XS, but I was not left with a choice.

That sucks man that it does not fit.

[A4W]

Originally Posted by AustinGelbM4

That I can extend the range of the key fob by pressing it against my chin when pressing a button

Well known trick. Touching any part of your head works, I've been able to double the range. I'm guessing it works by turning your whole body into an antenna.

[CigarPundit]

Originally Posted by A4W

Well known trick. Touching any part of your head works, I've been able to double the range. I'm guessing it works by turning your whole body into an antenna.

My theory is that the back of your cranium acts as a parabolic dish, which is why max range can be achieved by holding it to your forehead

[WIKDF80]

Originally Posted by A4W

Well known trick. Touching any part of your head works, I've been able to double the range. I'm guessing it works by turning your whole body into an antenna.

You'll look a little idiotic doing it but opening your mouth while pressing the key fob under your chin (or touching it to your head anywhere else) will extend the range even further.

For a real retarded looking touch, hold your other arm in the air, palm open and fingers spread at the same time. Super range.

[craig816]

Originally Posted by Wills2

When you get the shut down procedure wrong and it sticks in neutral bonging away telling you the car will roll away (even though the hand brake is on) if you get out shut the door and try to lock the car the cheeky fucker honks the horn at you very loudly.

I learned this the wrong way as well. Trying to look cool in front of people whilst walking away and bloody thing scared the crap out of me when it honked!

[WIKDF80]

Originally Posted by craig816

I learned this the wrong way as well. Trying to look cool in front of people whilst walking away and bloody thing scared the crap out of me when it honked!

LOL!!!
I just pictured that whole scenario in my head. Hilarious.

I learned that when you hit the stop button while still in gear it goes directly into park without shutting anything down. I always thought I then had to hit the button a second time to shut the car off. Well today I learned NOT SO! Just get out and lock it. Shuts everything down. Of course good luck trying to explain that whole process to a valet... or your wife!

[SD ///M4]

My wife and I took our first post-Euro Delivery road trip in her 2018 M3 this past weekend, driving from San Diego to the Santa Ynez area wine country. While driving on I-5, in the areas where there were car pool lanes, it advised us to use the car pool lane when there was traffic congestion (like everywhere in Orange County, LA County, and Ventura County!).

In the 2.5 years that I've owned my 2016 M4, this has never happened, in fact it doesn't even seem to know about the car pool lanes. The 2018 M3 hasn't done this when my wife has been driving solo. It's almost as if it detected a body in the passenger seat and recognized that we could drive in the car pool lane. Any one else experience this?

[CigarPundit]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

My wife and I took our first post-Euro Delivery road trip in her 2018 M3 this past weekend, driving from San Diego to the Santa Ynez area wine country. While driving on I-5, in the areas where there were car pool lanes, it advised us to use the car pool lane when there was traffic congestion (like everywhere in Orange County, LA County, and Ventura County!).

In the 2.5 years that I've owned my 2016 M4, this has never happened, in fact it doesn't even seem to know about the car pool lanes. The 2018 M3 hasn't done this when my wife has been driving solo. It's almost as if it detected a body in the passenger seat and recognized that we could drive in the car pool lane. Any one else experience this?

Yes. There is a sensor in the seats so it knows whether an airbag should be deployed. This info is ported to th nav system. I had to shut it off because I keep my backpack in the passenger seat and it kept giving me directions based on th ability to use th carpool lanes when I couldn’t.

[backagain]

Originally Posted by CigarPundit

Yes. There is a sensor in the seats so it knows whether an airbag should be deployed. This info is ported to th nav system. I had to shut it off because I keep my backpack in the passenger seat and it kept giving me directions based on th ability to use th carpool lanes when I couldn’t.

I'll remember to use that excuse when I get pulled over from HOV lane.

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

Originally Posted by WIKDF80

You'll look a little idiotic doing it but opening your mouth while pressing the key fob under your chin (or touching it to your head anywhere else) will extend the range even further.

For a real retarded looking touch, hold your other arm in the air, palm open and fingers spread at the same time. Super range.

LMAOOOOO

but srsly who needs to extend the range of the remote. I could unlock my car across a football field.

[CigarPundit]

Originally Posted by backagain

I'll remember to use that excuse when I get pulled over from HOV lane.

“Sorry officer, I was just following directions.” Yeah, that’s the ticket.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

I called BMW Genius and there is no replacement part available that would allow people to charge larger phones.

FYI, a Customer Satisfaction rep called me about my call and basically said the same thing, they're unaware of a replacement part, and we are SOL (i bet most of you don't know what SOL is).

[CigarPundit]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

FYI, a Customer Satisfaction rep called me about my call and basically said the same thing, they're unaware of a replacement part, and we are SOL (i bet most of you don't know what SOL is).

I’ll see your “shit out of luck” and raise you a “that’s all she wrote.”

[A4W]

Originally Posted by CigarPundit

I’ll see your “shit out of luck” and raise you a “that’s all she wrote.”

The one most people don't get it is 'snafu' is actually 'SNAFU' – a slang acronym for 'Situation Normal: All Fucked Up' which military people all know, probably because it originated in the USMC. My personal favorite is FUBAR.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by A4W

The one most people don't get it is 'snafu' is actually 'SNAFU' – a slang acronym for 'Situation Normal: All Fucked Up' which military people all know, probably because it originated in the USMC. My personal favorite is FUBAR.

Originally Posted by A4W

The one most people don't get it is 'snafu' is actually 'SNAFU' – a slang acronym for 'Situation Normal: All Fucked Up' which military people all know, probably because it originated in the USMC. My personal favorite is FUBAR.

F'd up beyond all recognition.

[Budget M3]

Originally Posted by A4W

The one most people don't get it is 'snafu' is actually 'SNAFU' – a slang acronym for 'Situation Normal: All Fucked Up' which military people all know, probably because it originated in the USMC. My personal favorite is FUBAR.

Can also be used as a verb, as in: this thread is now FUBAR’d.

I checked back in to learn something new about my M3/4. Where did things go off the rails.