10-02-2012, 02:28 PM | #1 |
Captain
67
Rep 601
Posts |
comfort access to open the trunk
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com
__________________
It's not illegal. It's frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.
|
10-02-2012, 02:40 PM | #3 |
New Member
4
Rep 18
Posts |
It works like a charm if you put your foot under the bumper and then pull it straight back again, like a short kick in the air. If you leave the foot under the bumper it is not enough for the sensor to react.
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-02-2012, 02:40 PM | #4 |
First Lieutenant
14
Rep 300
Posts |
its not foolproof, that's for sure. I've yet to figure it out either and I wear size 13's
__________________
| '13 328i M Sport - Estoril Blue | '12 300C SRT8 | '12 Wrangler Rubi Unlimited - COD MW3 Edition|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-02-2012, 03:28 PM | #8 |
Too much is never enough
655
Rep 3,079
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-02-2012, 04:39 PM | #10 |
Too much is never enough
655
Rep 3,079
Posts |
I was being sarcastic. I applaud YOU for reading the manual so that you were able to definitively answer the question. I'm poking fun at everyone else who couldn't figure it out because they didn't read it.
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-02-2012, 06:08 PM | #12 |
Lieutenant
27
Rep 520
Posts
Drives: 2012 F30
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Tampa, FL
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [10.00]
(retired) 2009 528i [10.00] (retired) 2006 325i [10.00] (retired) 2002 325ci [10.00] |
Seems like if I do it closer to left side of car by tailpipes it works better. It also seems to react better to quick motion (kick in and out), then a slower motion...
__________________
2012 F30 328i, Melbourne Red, Premium, Sportline, Steptronic, Xenon, Harmon Kardon.
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-02-2012, 06:12 PM | #13 |
GMW/BMW
2
Rep 23
Posts |
I seem to have the best success with a circular motion with my foot horizontally like trying to drag/kick something from under the car.
Most of the time now I just reach under the lip of the trunk and open it that way - something I only discovered recently. duh!
__________________
-SCSKYSC
2012 BMW 328i Black (wife's car) 2007 Saturn SKY Rotrex Supercharged (mine) |
Appreciate
0
|
10-02-2012, 07:56 PM | #15 |
**Fortune Favors The Brave**
13
Rep 173
Posts
Drives: 2013 328i M Sport
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Los Angeles
|
If I was a car I wouldn't like being almost kicked in the balls.
__________________
2013 ///M Sport Estoril Blue - Navigation - Enhanced BT - Xenons - Sport Auto
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 11:28 AM | #17 |
Brigadier General
3904
Rep 4,048
Posts
Drives: 2020 M2C, 2019 330xi, 2017 Q7
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Washington DC Burbs
|
I too had trouble on my F10 until I learned the trick, and it works every time (yes, fool proof). The trick is to retract the foot with a quick and steady motion. So basically a quick kick and an even faster retraction of the foot straight out (no circular motions etc.). try it and it will work every time
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 02:48 PM | #18 | |
Private First Class
5
Rep 125
Posts
Drives: '13 F30 335i
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Glen Mills, PA
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 04:03 PM | #19 | |
Private
28
Rep 75
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2012, 11:46 AM | #21 |
**Fortune Favors The Brave**
13
Rep 173
Posts
Drives: 2013 328i M Sport
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Los Angeles
|
I'd like to see Mr Bean trying to use this feature and getting knocked out by the trunk opening.
__________________
2013 ///M Sport Estoril Blue - Navigation - Enhanced BT - Xenons - Sport Auto
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-08-2012, 09:37 PM | #22 |
Lieutenant
348
Rep 530
Posts |
I find that I have to stand about a step back further from the bumper than I instinctively want to. If you can reach the handle easily you are too close. Pretend you have an armload of groceries between you and the car. Otherwise, all the "quick retraction" comments are on the mark.
Oh, and it loves to not work when you are showing it off. Reminds me of that singing frog cartoon. |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|