[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by f34

Have a brand new X6 M60i and I love it, but I'm confounded by a few things:

1. Seems like you can see the odometer in the instrument panel ONLY when you select the default drive statistics option. I like the map in the center, and the odometer should relocate to the bottom somewhere but it just disappears in that case. It's really annoying!

I don't believe so at least from memory going through the instrument panel "view" options. On the iD7 in my M850i the map is there with no other options but I have it set to display the DAP view aka what the car sees when it's active.

That's my bitch with iD8 as no such option. It's either always there and useless when DAP is not engaged or one of the different options including your map choice. I laugh at the 3D augmented reality view as what a useless nonsensical "feature".

Originally Posted by f34

2. Carplay frequently disconnects. I've tried the various workarounds but it is just very unreliable right now.

That's an iD8.5 07/2023.33 bug and dollars to donuts that's the version on your M60i. There is a separate thread on that if you want to read up on the debacle.

Originally Posted by f34

3. Is there a way to get turn-by-turn nav instructions in the center iDrive screen, to the side of the map? My polarized glasses make it hard to see them in the HUD and the only other option is to select nav instructions in the instrument panel. This was how I had my '21 set up.

Once again by memory I don't believe so but someone else may have a solution. I just ditched my Oakley polarized sunglasses as they were never a problem on the HUD in the wife's 2017 35i. However, when I got the M850i they made the HUD nearly washed out which I figured was due to the slope of the windshield vs the X5. Just replaced them with their latest non-polarized PRIZM lenses and boom back in business. Honestly, can't even tell the difference between the older polarized vs the PRIZM from a vision clarity, anti glare, etc. standpoint so perhaps something for you to consider.

Originally Posted by f34

4. Similarly, I wish there were a way to choose the order of the "quick select" widgets on the left side of the iDrive screen. In the previous car, you picked the widgets you wanted - and where to see them on the screen.

Nope and why I'm keeping the iD8 on the wife's 40i vs the iD8.5 upgrade.

[Heavyd]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

I think most folks would say the LCI headlights are a step backwards since they removed the adaptive feature as well as not offering the laser lights.

I have adaptive head lights in my 50e. Adaptive LED headlights is an option overhere and it was included in the innovation pack.

[hiluca]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

I have adaptive head lights in my 50e. Adaptive LED headlights is an option overhere and it was included in the innovation pack.

as someone who had both pre LCI and LCI headlights. how do you think they compare ?

[Heavyd]

Originally Posted by hiluca

as someone who had both pre LCI and LCI headlights. how do you think they compare ?

Pre-LCI the adaptive headlights were very noticable when making bends. You really saw the light beams turning with the road. Now I don't notice it. But it still seems to do it's job.
In the beginning I even checked my order to see if I still had adaptive lights because it behaves different

[mattsrs]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

Pre-LCI the adaptive headlights were very noticable when making bends. You really saw the light beams turning with the road. Now I don't notice it. But it still seems to do it's job.
In the beginning I even checked my order to see if I still had adaptive lights because it behaves different

on the LCI, headlights don't turn anymore, I confirmed this with my foreman. Adaptive in this case means they go up and down a bit which is less useful IMO than turning

[Heavyd]

Up and down? How can this be useful when turning?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

Up and down? How can this be useful when turning?

It is not, it is for going up and down hills so it doesn't blind other drivers.

[cobramite]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

It is not, it is for going up and down hills so it doesn't blind other drivers.

That makes sense, never would have thought of this reason. A bit more sophisticated than when we would align our headlights with a screw driver and marks on a wall. LOL.

[swiego29382]

This vehicle could use a good rebalancing of features. For example I’d readily give up the soft-close doors for more sophisticated headlamps - adaptive / laser / matrix / anything.

[Heavyd]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

It is not, it is for going up and down hills so it doesn't blind other drivers.

So they sold me adaptive headlights that aren’t really adaptive? Even if they advertise “bend and corner lightning” with the adaptive headlights.

[hiluca]

Originally Posted by swiego29382

This vehicle could use a good rebalancing of features. For example I’d readily give up the soft-close doors for more sophisticated headlamps - adaptive / laser / matrix / anything.

in the Belgian configurator they are called " adaptive LED headlights with matrix technology"

[wxdave]

Originally Posted by geddylee

There are some improvements in the LCI, the headlights and backup cameras being a standout. The adaptive cruise is less functional considering the distance control is no longer selectable on the steering wheel like almost every other car, it's instead buried in about 4 drive clicks which kind of defeats the purpose of changing it on the fly.

Yes, the lack of distance control is my biggest niggle. On my Audi A6, that was a very high use control. It really matters to have different following distances under different driving conditions.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

So they sold me adaptive headlights that aren’t really adaptive? Even if they advertise “bend and corner lightning” with the adaptive headlights.

It could be if you have the 552's but it could also be that you have different lighting options over there. It was that way in the past. We have only heard from US owners in regards to the way the 552's operate. I believe the consensus was no adaptive (turning with steering) with low beams and very little with high beams.

[tscharf]

I think I saw a price for replacing a laser headlight somewhere, I think the LED will be fine

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by mattsrs

on the LCI, headlights don't turn anymore, I confirmed this with my foreman. Adaptive in this case means they go up and down a bit which is less useful IMO than turning

That is confusing unless he's talking about the base standard LED headlights vs those in the Premium or Executive package. This is from the configurator and it clearly states cornering which one would think turning a bit for the bends in the road vs up/down which is indeed for hils.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

That is confusing unless he's talking about the base standard LED headlights vs those in the Premium or Executive package. This is from the configurator and it clearly states cornering which one would think turning a bit for the bends in the road vs up/down which is indeed for hils.

Cornering lights are a totally different feature. Those are separate lights that engage at slow speeds when making a turn.

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Cornering lights are a totally different feature. Those are separate lights that engage at slow speeds when making a turn.

Exactly but as posted earlier my wife's 40i has the same Anti-Dazzle code out on it as my M850i that absolutely has adaptive Anti-Dazzle headlights as I've had that enabled for 3 years plus now. Perhaps BMW just codes it out now even for the LCIs in the US to keep the same process in place.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

Exactly but as posted earlier my wife's 40i has the same Anti-Dazzle code out on it as my M850i that absolutely has adaptive Anti-Dazzle headlights as I've had that enabled for 3 years plus now. Perhaps BMW just codes it out now even for the LCIs in the US to keep the same process in place.

LOL

[Boardmember]

There is some additional illumination provided into and through slow speed corners.

Regarding the lack of HVAC control buttons, I’m an older guy and I find my LCI 8.5 works quickly, conveniently and intuitively. Some’s comment make me think of the Audi Q7 setup, with a dedicated screen ahead of the shift knob that is nothing other than HVAC controls - all the time. How beautiful. I mean horrible. But you want dedicated controls?

I’ll say my LCI is the first vehicle I’ve owned where on a 67°F day on a two-lane highway at 60mph, one can leave the sunroof open with no wind or booming sensations in the cabin. The windscreen is fabric. Is that the secret?

HK system? As I noted, I’m an older guy. The Apple Music crap I listen to is plenty fine for my ears.

I don’t like lack of comfort access for rear doors. But I’ve adjusted and it appears I’ll survive.

Cheers to the understated Manhattan Green.

[Heavyd]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Cornering lights are a totally different feature. Those are separate lights that engage at slow speeds when making a turn.

Cornering is also described and bends if I translate from language. Those lights are also in the innovation package in my country. So I hope they are innovative and can do a bit more than ordinary headlights

[mattsrs]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

Cornering is also described and bends if I translate from language. Those lights are also in the innovation package in my country. So I hope they are innovative and can do a bit more than ordinary headlights

Corner lights don’t bend. they just come on when you make turn and because of where they are located, illuminate the road at an angle. Nothing “adaptive” about them

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

Cornering is also described and bends if I translate from language. Those lights are also in the innovation package in my country. So I hope they are innovative and can do a bit more than ordinary headlights

As stated above, cornering lights are a separate feature from adaptive. They only engage at low speeds when making sharp turns and are the light in the corner.



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