[X5 45e]

Here it is (again) The car isn't in really freshly detailed condition as you can see.

Thx for noticing Paladin1

Now I understand why there were so many more replies in only one night

[Paladin1]

Originally Posted by X5 45e

Here it is (again) The car isn't in really freshly detailed condition as you can see.

Thx for noticing Paladin1

Now I understand why there were so many more replies in only one night

I feel your pain. That was probably the most used area for touch-up paint in my old X3.

[whtbst]

Originally Posted by X5 45e

Here it is (again) The car isn't in really freshly detailed condition as you can see.

Thx for noticing Paladin1

Now I understand why there were so many more replies in only one night

YUP this is exactly what my hood looked like...just really bad design.

[VTENGR]

Originally Posted by whtbst

YUP this is exactly what my hood looked like...just really bad design.

Not really bad design IMO. Just didn't follow BMWs instructions.

[Paladin1]

Originally Posted by VTENGR

Not really bad design IMO. Just didn't follow BMWs instructions.

Actually, it's a pretty good design for keeping down wind noise, keeping the wipers from icing to the windshield and presenting a more aerodynamic shape for high speed driving (Interstate or Autobahn). It does require a different approach when changing wipers or washing the windshield, rather than reflexively lifting them up, which can be hard to remember if not accustomed. Ask me how I know.

[whtbst]

Originally Posted by VTENGR

Not really bad design IMO. Just didn't follow BMWs instructions.

Bad design = easily scraping the hood by doing something simple that shouldn’t be difficult (btw the majority of people pull wipers up and aren’t even aware of “the instructions”)

Good design = locking the wipers from being pulled up when not engaged in ‘standby mode’

[VTENGR]

Originally Posted by whtbst

Bad design = easily scraping the hood by doing something simple that shouldn't be difficult (btw the majority of people pull wipers up and aren't even aware of "the instructions")

Good design = locking the wipers from being pulled up when not engaged in 'standby mode'

I guess everyone is different so you can't design for the 100%. For me the first time I washed my windshield I tried to lift the wipers like I've done on all my previous cars. When I could only lift it an inch or so I thought to myself "this can't be right" so off to the manual I went.

Different does not equal bad.

If you lock it in place... On top of adding more complexity, I'm sure someone would be posting on how they broke their wiper arm because it was "stuck" and they were trying to lift it.

[MonsterMontoya]

Dismayed to discover this on my Z4 this week. Honestly have no idea how this actually happened; I certainly hadn't done anything with the wipers that might have caused this (no wiper maintenance etc.). I wondered if someone had yanked the wipers and done this, but other than the scratch there is no evidence of foul play.

It's a surprisingly deep scratch too; really carved out a chunky slice. There was also a much smaller chip carved out from the other wiper too (no picture of that one).

[jad03060]

As my sargent used to tell me in the Army...RTFM!

The G05, and, well, most modern vehicles are pretty complex. To use them effectively, you need to RTFM...things change. You have to, too, but this has been around on BMWs for a long time, and isn't unusual in the industry. WHere manufacturer's are searching for any small improvements in efficiency, when you think about it, it makes sense.