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12-05-2012, 11:25 PM | #1 |
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are these digital LCD instrument gauges real
i dont know where i got these photos but i was hoping something like this would be in the new 4 series. with the updated navigation.
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12-05-2012, 11:33 PM | #2 |
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Yep, real and already available on European cars.
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=760549
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12-06-2012, 12:50 AM | #3 |
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I took some videos and photos of these LCD instrument gauges in action at the 7 Series LCI launch a few months ago:
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12-06-2012, 02:21 AM | #4 |
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Looks great! I have emailed my dealer to see if it is available as an option on the F30. If it is will consider adding it to my order
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12-06-2012, 06:29 AM | #6 |
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Even more important, you think it would be possible to retrofit if this in fact would come on the LCI?
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That's just the full black panel display for the 7 series. Not an option for the 3 series and won't be for a while, I guess. Don't hold your breath for getting it on the LCI models - wait for the next whole revision at least. We only get a tiny LCD panel embedded at the bottom of the right hand instrument cluster and they still dare to call it "black panel display"
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Comfort+? Is that 'more comfortable' or 'sporty comfortable'?
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This LCD dash panel will be something that slowly evolves through the product line. My guess is not anytime soon. Upper models need some level of exclusivity. |
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I prefer my car's Comfort++++ mode.
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The E89 Z4, and the the E71 (X6) will have a MY2014 with no new Nav. The E70 X5 could move to the F15 chassis for MY2014, but that seems to be pushing it. We haven't seen anything close to a FEP F15 vehicle, which would be expected if they're really going to roll them out in 7-8 months.
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The problem with this cluster is that, for some markets, it cannot be specced with HUD. If the push comes to the shove HUD takes priority over this.
Plus, I cannot imagine what'll happen if sth goes wrong suddenly & the whole panel goes black (excuse the pun). For me 6WA looks more classic & stylish than this. |
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I think the digital gauges look great but I still prefer analog gauges, just my preference. All the choices on the lcd seem overly complicated IMO.
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I had a Taurus with no functioning speedometer or tach, a Corvette with no functioning fuel gauge, never spun out of control because of it. A gauge cluster is a useful but not essential piece of a car. Also, I wouldn't expect this to trickle into the 3 until the next generation. Large custom high res automotive displays are not cheap. Theres quite a bit of cost delta between that 7 and your 328. The 3 series will get it the same time it gets a $50k starting price.
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Yes, but the electronics are more complicated than conventional panels. JLR have had problems with theirs shutting down or rebooting randomly on some cars.
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In a sane world it is, but the world insane & logic & common sense will not tell u exactly how fast u're going. The result is penalty points & fines for speeding.
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A large display isn't any more unreliable than the small display that most of the F30's already have.
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