Blank spot on cluster??

bmwauug · 08-19-2014, 08:37 AM

Anyone else annoyed with the blank space under the speedo? How about a digital speed readout like the HUD???

Arash007ir · 08-19-2014, 08:56 AM

I also wondered about that. Had an X3 for loaner, I'm not sure but I think I saw MPG info showing up there but it may had a different speedo to the 4 series.

xG35c · 08-19-2014, 05:49 PM

I agree - looks like it reserved for something, just not currently utilized.
A digital mph readout would be perfect!

beretta2211 · 08-19-2014, 06:45 PM

I can't think of what to put there although I do agree that space looks empty.. The heads up display on the windshield takes care of the Speedo and navy. I think the m3 has a M logo in that space if I remember correctly

bmwauug · 08-19-2014, 06:56 PM

The digital speedo should be there when the HUD is off

COKen · 08-19-2014, 07:50 PM

I think you need to get the extended display to have anything there. If you have it, you get informational messages in that area.

Alan_NJ · 08-19-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by COKen

I think you need to get the extended display to have anything there. If you have it, you get informational messages in that area.

Extended display goes to the right, under the tach, instead of just a small centered display.
It would be nice if it stretched across both gauges, but it doesnt.
Just get the regular stuff like CEL under the speedo, but nothing inside the bottom arc of it.

It could definitely use something there to complete the layout.

Perhaps...

Tim@codemybimmer · 08-19-2014, 09:23 PM

I'll have a guess that the LCI will have the updated 6WA from the 5 Series and in the LCI X3.

Well least I'd hope so. Planning on trading my '13 for a LCI when it's available!

Arash007ir · 08-19-2014, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COKen

I think you need to get the extended display to have anything there. If you have it, you get informational messages in that area.

I got the "extended contents", nothing shows in that area. Looks like a switched off display to me.

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Originally Posted by beretta2211

I think the m3 has a M logo in that space if I remember correctly

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwauug

The digital speedo should be there when the HUD is off

I'll give that a try, but can't think of a reason why anyone wants to switch HUD off!

Tim@codemybimmer · 08-19-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Arash007ir

I'll give that a try, but can't think of a reason why anyone wants to switch HUD off!

Nothing is displayed there...

And it was designed that way as you can see in this image clearly (thru the backlight outline) as Alan mentioned earlier.

x5mad · 08-20-2014, 03:25 AM

Apparently the LCI will have the time displayed in that space.

COKen · 08-21-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Arash007ir

I got the "extended contents", nothing shows in that area. Looks like a switched off display to me.

On mine, when I start the car, it shows miles/time until maintenance in that area and when I put it in Sport+ it displays the traction control message. I'm sure it also shows other messages in that area. But the messages only display for a few seconds.

Arash007ir · 08-21-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by COKen

On mine, when I start the car, it shows miles/time until maintenance in that area and when I put it in Sport+ it displays the traction control message. I'm sure it also shows other messages in that area. But the messages only display for a few seconds.

Are we talking about the same spot?

COKen · 08-21-2014, 02:38 PM

Oops! No, I'm talking about under the tachometer. I have nothing at the bottom of the speedometer.

alienranch · 08-21-2014, 03:02 PM

My guess is that it's designed to keep the two sides symmetrical. Certainly looks like it's missing something though.

falar · 08-21-2014, 04:00 PM

That blank space bugs me too.

Arash007ir · 08-21-2014, 04:17 PM

I wonder if you can code it to enable something there.

COKen · 08-21-2014, 05:18 PM

I don't think it is part of the display area, so you would need to etch the background like the other idiot lights. It doesn't currently seem to have any icons etched in it. Wonder if you could put something like a remote radar display behind it like they do with mirrors.

jtodd398 · 08-21-2014, 11:45 PM

BMWNA website My BMW 4 series owner's videos, Vehicle Status, shows a display in that space but can't tell what it is.

Arash007ir · 08-22-2014, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd398

BMWNA website My BMW 4 series owner's videos, Vehicle Status, shows a display in that space but can't tell what it is.

It's an X5 in that video.

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COKen Lieutenant Colonel 981 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: M Rster / Z4 M40i / X5 M50i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Oops! No, I'm talking about under the tachometer. I have nothing at the bottom of the speedometer. __________________ 2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, HT, TC Kline DA Shocks & Camber Plates, w/H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C. Looking for new home. 2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Driver Asst Pkg, Prem Pkg 2023 X5 M50i, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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COKen Lieutenant Colonel 981 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: M Rster / Z4 M40i / X5 M50i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I don't think it is part of the display area, so you would need to etch the background like the other idiot lights. It doesn't currently seem to have any icons etched in it. Wonder if you could put something like a remote radar display behind it like they do with mirrors. __________________ 2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, HT, TC Kline DA Shocks & Camber Plates, w/H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C. Looking for new home. 2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Driver Asst Pkg, Prem Pkg 2023 X5 M50i, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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jtodd398 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Join Date: May 2012 Location: california iTrader: (0)	BMWNA website My BMW 4 series owner's videos, Vehicle Status, shows a display in that space but can't tell what it is.
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