Questions for the factory

E90Fleet · 07-15-2005, 04:13 PM

As I said earlier this month I will be lucky enought to vist the BMW E90 factory here at Rosslyn at the end of the month (July )

I would like to get a list of questions to ask the people at the factory about the E90

What would you all like me to ask ?

I will create a list of questions from those that are post here and try to get answers for as many of them as possible from the factory ( or post the answer if its known before then )

So bring on the questions

scottz5 · 07-15-2005, 06:18 PM

where is my car? lol jk

Bimmer325iSE · 07-15-2005, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

I would like to get a list of questions to ask the people at the factory about the E90

What would you all like me to ask ?

So bring on the questions

Will the September S/W update include MP3 CD capability for the E90's (UK & US Spec) with Navi?

Thanks

Aabid · 07-15-2005, 07:06 PM

What else will up updated for September deliveries. Thanks in advance

itznin · 07-15-2005, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aabid

What else will up updated for September deliveries. Thanks in advance

As discussed a detailed list of what the software updates for Sept cover. (If in fact it has any transmission fix for the slow pickup problem)

Including any updates for the NAV/IDrive.

audionet1 · 07-15-2005, 07:53 PM

I'm kinda curious: does the software update add RDS/Weatherband? That would be an answer to hear from the horses mouth. We all seem to be getting various versions of the answer from our dealers/bmw na.

useful_engine · 07-15-2005, 07:58 PM

E90Fleet,

Please see if they will give you any info on new features etc that are planned for the next round of builds (starting Sept):
- any new interior or exterior colors not already announced
- possibility of in-dash CD changer
- etc.

Thanks and have fun!

RedStripe · 07-15-2005, 08:37 PM

To echo previous posts, please ask about Professional Radio with iDrive/Navigation units for the following:
1) mp3 capability
2) RDS
3) WB

Also, any other updates or info on iDrive would be appreciated. Thanks.

Athos · 07-15-2005, 08:56 PM

Thank you for volunteering to do this, E90Fleet. I'm curious how they identify problems with the car once they are being purchased and how those are fed back to the factory. How long does this process typically take to both positively identify the problem, figure out an engineering solution, and implement it in the manufacturing environment? Do they constrain these to certain cycles or do they put fixes in place continually?

stressdoc · 07-15-2005, 09:14 PM

I guess it is not fair to ask marketing questions. Just in case you hear a stray word about 335i, touring/sport wagon engines, tweaked 268 hp 3.0l (the one mentioned for the 1 series) in a ZHP, other updates to make the USA versions of the 330i perform like its euro version, etc. we would be grateful.

E90Fleet · 07-16-2005, 04:58 AM

Thanks for the questions so far

Keep them comming

thrill30 · 07-16-2005, 07:17 PM

Her are my questions:

1. Is the Towbar released electrically or not?

2. Do they know of any cutomer complaints about Soft-Stop? In the Manual 330i I test-drove, I tried several times to stop without easing pressure on the break-pedal, but the car stopped abruptly.

3. What's the official word regarding the CD Changer that doesn't play MP3's? Will it be replaced? If so, at whose cost?

4. When do they allocate an engine Number to an order? Before the car is assembled or at the time of assembly?

E90Fleet · 07-16-2005, 07:21 PM

Some others i got so far

MP3 and RDS for cars with NAV
When will MP3 work in the CD Changer ( is it software or a new part needed)
Wood shortage
When the "Individual" models will be launched ( not for USA )
How many 325i will be built here for the USA, and how many have already been sent
Will playing video DVD's ever be possible for nav cars

thrill30 · 07-16-2005, 07:36 PM

More:
- Are we going to get the E90 330i Coupe in South Africa? This question stems from the fact that the E46 330i came in Sedan and Convertible form only for SA.

E90Fleet · 07-16-2005, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrill30

More:
- Are we going to get the E90 330i Coupe in South Africa? This question stems from the fact that the E46 330i came in Sedan and Convertible form only for SA.

Dont know if the factory can answer this one since we only make the sedan here, thats more of a question for BMW head office here (Midrand )

But ill put it on the list anyway and see what they know

stressdoc · 07-16-2005, 09:39 PM

This is great. What a contrast to the drivel we are fed by the vogon cronies that write for the auto rags. Roundel has lots of useful info, but do not bother trying to find out anything controversial in between those covers. You would think they would be all over rooting out what the differences are between the euro 258hp N52s and the ones (255hp - maybe...) we are getting in the USA (wonder why C&D got good 0-60 times on their euro version???). If you hear any rumors in your hemisphere, please let us know. Probably not an issue for the SA market. I guess I should float a string on this and get bombarded with responses that they are "the same engines." We need to arrange a systematic comparison between those of you that are getting USA versions ED, and the local euro crews. That sounds like a lot of fun anyway -- heck, if the guys in Jersey can have a party, surely a pile of gringos in the Munich area could have some fun and games with our bimmer comrades on that side of things?

Anyway, I suppose I will clutter up the list with another string to this effect. Thanks, E90Fleet, for all the great info.

Barry626 · 07-17-2005, 12:12 AM

Comfort Access...
buyers that bought early will there be a way to add to our cars?

kelvinso · 07-17-2005, 10:47 AM

Any updated news on the availability of 323i and other new models such as 318i, 335i, 330d etc?? To what market will these be delivered??

itznin · 07-17-2005, 10:49 AM

Here's another....

Will there be a software upgrade to enable you to close all windows/fold the mirrors in using the fob; currently as you all know we have to use the actual KEY to do this manually.

Broken1 · 07-17-2005, 10:51 AM

It's US software. I can close all my windows with my remote, or my comfort access patch on the doorhandle.

itznin · 07-17-2005, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broken1

It's US software. I can close all my windows with my remote, or my comfort access patch on the doorhandle.

Any word if this software is out yet or is it apart of the Sept issue of software updates?

E90Fleet · 07-17-2005, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itznin

Here's another....

Will there be a software upgrade to enable you to close all windows/fold the mirrors in using the fob; currently as you all know we have to use the actual KEY to do this manually.

As broken1 said its a USA software issue

No USA BMW's have it due to some legal thing

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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Questions for the factory - please submit As I said earlier this month I will be lucky enought to vist the BMW E90 factory here at Rosslyn at the end of the month (July ) I would like to get a list of questions to ask the people at the factory about the E90 What would you all like me to ask ? I will create a list of questions from those that are post here and try to get answers for as many of them as possible from the factory ( or post the answer if its known before then ) So bring on the questions
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audionet1 New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 12 550i M Sport, 22 M5 Comp Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I'm kinda curious: does the software update add RDS/Weatherband? That would be an answer to hear from the horses mouth. We all seem to be getting various versions of the answer from our dealers/bmw na.
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useful_engine New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	E90Fleet, Please see if they will give you any info on new features etc that are planned for the next round of builds (starting Sept): - any new interior or exterior colors not already announced - possibility of in-dash CD changer - etc. Thanks and have fun!
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RedStripe Captain 96 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	To echo previous posts, please ask about Professional Radio with iDrive/Navigation units for the following: 1) mp3 capability 2) RDS 3) WB Also, any other updates or info on iDrive would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Athos Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6-spd Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	Thank you for volunteering to do this, E90Fleet. I'm curious how they identify problems with the car once they are being purchased and how those are fed back to the factory. How long does this process typically take to both positively identify the problem, figure out an engineering solution, and implement it in the manufacturing environment? Do they constrain these to certain cycles or do they put fixes in place continually? __________________ 2006 330i stick 1992 525i auto
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I guess it is not fair to ask marketing questions. Just in case you hear a stray word about 335i, touring/sport wagon engines, tweaked 268 hp 3.0l (the one mentioned for the 1 series) in a ZHP, other updates to make the USA versions of the 330i perform like its euro version, etc. we would be grateful.
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07-16-2005, 04:58 AM	#11
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the questions so far Keep them comming
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thrill30 Lieutenant 16 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pretoria, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 (MY 2006) 330i [0.00]	Her are my questions: 1. Is the Towbar released electrically or not? 2. Do they know of any cutomer complaints about Soft-Stop? In the Manual 330i I test-drove, I tried several times to stop without easing pressure on the break-pedal, but the car stopped abruptly. 3. What's the official word regarding the CD Changer that doesn't play MP3's? Will it be replaced? If so, at whose cost? 4. When do they allocate an engine Number to an order? Before the car is assembled or at the time of assembly? __________________ E90 330i 6MT\|Space Grey\|Red Brown\|Alumin\|Sunroof\|Voice Control\|Logic 7\|Xenon\|Prof-Navigation\|Storage Pack\|Luggage Pack\|Extended Lights\|Anti-dazzle Folding Mirrors\|Climate Comf. w/screen\|M-Sport Pack\|Exclusive Pack\|Innovations Pack\|Alumin Pedals\|CF Splitters\|Delivered:19 March 2010
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Some others i got so far MP3 and RDS for cars with NAV When will MP3 work in the CD Changer ( is it software or a new part needed) Wood shortage When the "Individual" models will be launched ( not for USA ) How many 325i will be built here for the USA, and how many have already been sent Will playing video DVD's ever be possible for nav cars
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thrill30 Lieutenant 16 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pretoria, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 (MY 2006) 330i [0.00]	More: - Are we going to get the E90 330i Coupe in South Africa? This question stems from the fact that the E46 330i came in Sedan and Convertible form only for SA. __________________ E90 330i 6MT\|Space Grey\|Red Brown\|Alumin\|Sunroof\|Voice Control\|Logic 7\|Xenon\|Prof-Navigation\|Storage Pack\|Luggage Pack\|Extended Lights\|Anti-dazzle Folding Mirrors\|Climate Comf. w/screen\|M-Sport Pack\|Exclusive Pack\|Innovations Pack\|Alumin Pedals\|CF Splitters\|Delivered:19 March 2010
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	This is great. What a contrast to the drivel we are fed by the vogon cronies that write for the auto rags. Roundel has lots of useful info, but do not bother trying to find out anything controversial in between those covers. You would think they would be all over rooting out what the differences are between the euro 258hp N52s and the ones (255hp - maybe...) we are getting in the USA (wonder why C&D got good 0-60 times on their euro version???). If you hear any rumors in your hemisphere, please let us know. Probably not an issue for the SA market. I guess I should float a string on this and get bombarded with responses that they are "the same engines." We need to arrange a systematic comparison between those of you that are getting USA versions ED, and the local euro crews. That sounds like a lot of fun anyway -- heck, if the guys in Jersey can have a party, surely a pile of gringos in the Munich area could have some fun and games with our bimmer comrades on that side of things? Anyway, I suppose I will clutter up the list with another string to this effect. Thanks, E90Fleet, for all the great info.
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Barry626 Captain 23 Rep 724 Posts Drives: Coming: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Comfort Access... buyers that bought early will there be a way to add to our cars?
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kelvinso Captain 22 Rep 669 Posts Drives: BMW 320i E90 TiAg/Lemon Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Any updated news on the availability of 323i and other new models such as 318i, 335i, 330d etc?? To what market will these be delivered??
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itznin Captain 26 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	Here's another.... Will there be a software upgrade to enable you to close all windows/fold the mirrors in using the fob; currently as you all know we have to use the actual KEY to do this manually.
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	It's US software. I can close all my windows with my remote, or my comfort access patch on the doorhandle.
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