Comfort access

Alext · 05-31-2008, 06:12 AM

I actually like pressing a button on a remote to open a car and then slotting something into the dash. Gives a greater sense of occassion to every trip in my opinion.

MMMMM3 · 05-31-2008, 06:38 AM

I was against CA until I had to drive a car with a "slot" key instead of the old fashioned ones you turn to start the car. Putting a key in a slot and then pushing a start button is one motion too many for me. I'd just rather get in, push the button and go. Get there. Push the button and get out. No pushing keys in and out of slots - that would get annoying very quickly for me.

On the other hand, I much prefer the old fashioned keys you put in and turn to start the car.:iono:

mergen · 05-31-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rez_dog

or is there some flaw that everyone seems to dislike about it

Actually, there is at least one thread concerning CA malfunctions.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8514
I have it and think it is great. I'd not be such a fan if using it caused a moment of anxiety or concern whether it was going to work or not. I suspect and hope that these issues will get worked out. It's a great feature when it works as it should. The only other problem with it for me is that I now resent having to get my keys out of my pocket to get into my house. I need CA for my house now.

HemisphereDancer · 05-31-2008, 07:26 AM

I am not sure about the 1 series convertible, but the 328i convertible requires CA to open and close the top via the remote. I got it for ease of entry and exit and not having to always get the key out. If the top can be opened and closed with a standard remote then it is less of a cool feature but still worth it to me.

imported_Katera · 05-31-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HemisphereDancer

I am not sure about the 1 series convertible, but the 328i convertible requires CA to open and close the top via the remote. I got it for ease of entry and exit and not having to always get the key out. If the top can be opened and closed with a standard remote then it is less of a cool feature but still worth it to me.

Yup...and it is Niiiiiiiiice!

wokuku · 05-31-2008, 10:27 AM

Call me old fashion but I like flip flop switches more than this push start button thing

Tom K. · 05-31-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMMM3

On the other hand, I much prefer the old fashioned keys you put in and turn to start the car.:iono:

Of course, "old fashioned" depends on your perspective. Some of us remember turning on the ignition with the key - and then pushing the dash mounted starter button (the same as most current motorcycles). Some exceptions, such as early 50's Buicks and Packards, had no push button but started by flooring the accelerator pedal for (hopefully) a few seconds.
Tom

jeremyc74 · 05-31-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

Of course, "old fashioned" depends on your perspective. Some of us remember turning on the ignition with the key - and then pushing the dash mounted starter button (the same as most current motorcycles). Some exceptions, such as early 50's Buicks and Packards, had no push button but started by flooring the accelerator pedal for (hopefully) a few seconds.
Tom

Ahhhh.....young wippersnappers! Some of us remember when there was no starter at all and you had to get out in 3 feet of snow and crank it by hand!

(I'm kidding of course, but we did have a tractor that had to be hand cranked when I was growing up and that shit was no fun at all.)

I love Comfort Access. I'll hopefully never own another new car without this type of system on it.

WhiteOne · 05-31-2008, 11:57 AM

If it was like a credit card and I could keep it in my wallet, it would be a must have. Very convenient.
If I have to carry the remote around, I might as well let it charge in the dash while driving.
What do CA people do with the remote while driving?

Mad Dragon · 05-31-2008, 12:05 PM

Comfort access remotes have non-rechargeable batteries.

infinitekidM2C · 05-31-2008, 12:15 PM

I have it and don't list.. It's cool.. i don't think i've heard anyone regret getting it..if so they would be seriously in the minority...i get "wow cool" from my friends so that's always good

crzy4135i · 05-31-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Balls

+1. If it was free I'd take it!

Yea, while you guys are busy being man's men.. I'll enjoy my girly comfort access. I will agree that it isn't a requirement but it sure is nice to have.

Dan203 · 05-31-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff1962

WOW thats great. So all you do is get out with the windows and sunroof open, touch the door handle for a few seconds and then let go? Do you have to keep your hand on the door handle until all the windows are 100% closed? I really like CA, but if this is the case I will for sure order it.

I don't have mine yet (any day now) but from what I've read you just touch it for a few seconds longer, then let go.

I think there is also a feature to roll down the windows and open the sun roof using the buttons on the FOB, but I'm not sure that requires CA. There is also a cool timer feature when you have iDrive that allows you to tell the car to open the sun roof and blow the vents for up to 30 minutes. So that can be used to air out the car as well.

Dan

jeremyc74 · 05-31-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteOne

If it was like a credit card and I could keep it in my wallet, it would be a must have. Very convenient.
If I have to carry the remote around, I might as well let it charge in the dash while driving.
What do CA people do with the remote while driving?

The real benifit isn't while you're driving, it's not having to dig your keys out of your pocket to get in and out of the car. Not needing it to start the car is just a bonus IMO.

KeithLM · 05-31-2008, 01:20 PM

I really enjoy it and I'm glad I have it. It's just a convenience. It's especially handy if I'm getting in and out of the car with a bunch of stuff in my hands. One less thing to keep track of. My keys just stay in my front pocket and rarely come out anymore.

imported_Katera · 05-31-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

The real benifit isn't while you're driving, it's not having to dig your keys out of your pocket to get in and out of the car. Not needing it to start the car is just a bonus IMO.

Not to mention the lack of scratches trying to get the key in the door. I LOVE CA. The best option I got next to the sport package.

MMMMM3 · 06-01-2008, 12:03 AM

When are we going to get voice activated door locking and unlocking + engine start? Now that would be cool.

InsaneSkippy · 06-01-2008, 12:36 AM

I got CA mostly because I keep a lot of keys on my lanyard. I don't want those keys banging up against my dash. I also think it's cool that I can open/start the car without ever reaching in my pocket.

Red135 · 06-01-2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan203

I don't have mine yet (any day now) but from what I've read you just touch it for a few seconds longer, then let go.

Dan

The windows only continue to shut as long as you keep your finger on the handle. :smile:

BMW Dreamer · 06-01-2008, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Red135

The windows only continue to shut as long as you keep your finger on the handle. :smile:

Thats the answer I was waiting for. Thankyou:smile:

BMW Dreamer · 06-01-2008, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Red135

The windows only continue to shut as long as you keep your finger on the handle. :smile:

Thats the answer I was waiting for. Thankyou:smile:

BMW Dreamer · 06-01-2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Red135

The windows only continue to shut as long as you keep your finger on the handle. :smile:

Thats the answer I was waiting for. Thankyou:smile:

05-31-2008, 06:12 AM	#23
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	I actually like pressing a button on a remote to open a car and then slotting something into the dash. Gives a greater sense of occassion to every trip in my opinion.
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05-31-2008, 06:38 AM	#24
MMMMM3 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 2011 Jerez Black e90 M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I was against CA until I had to drive a car with a "slot" key instead of the old fashioned ones you turn to start the car. Putting a key in a slot and then pushing a start button is one motion too many for me. I'd just rather get in, push the button and go. Get there. Push the button and get out. No pushing keys in and out of slots - that would get annoying very quickly for me. On the other hand, I much prefer the old fashioned keys you put in and turn to start the car.:iono:
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05-31-2008, 07:26 AM	#26
HemisphereDancer Private 1 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I am not sure about the 1 series convertible, but the 328i convertible requires CA to open and close the top via the remote. I got it for ease of entry and exit and not having to always get the key out. If the top can be opened and closed with a standard remote then it is less of a cool feature but still worth it to me. __________________ HemisphereDancer ----------------------------------- Ordered: 4/23/08 / Received: 6/21/08
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05-31-2008, 10:27 AM	#28
wokuku New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Call me old fashion but I like flip flop switches more than this push start button thing
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05-31-2008, 11:57 AM	#31
WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	If it was like a credit card and I could keep it in my wallet, it would be a must have. Very convenient. If I have to carry the remote around, I might as well let it charge in the dash while driving. What do CA people do with the remote while driving?
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05-31-2008, 12:05 PM	#32
Mad Dragon . 27 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Comfort access remotes have non-rechargeable batteries.
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05-31-2008, 12:15 PM	#33
infinitekidM2C Major General 4207 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	I have it and don't list.. It's cool.. i don't think i've heard anyone regret getting it..if so they would be seriously in the minority...i get "wow cool" from my friends so that's always good
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KeithLM Proud 1er 24 Rep 699 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX iTrader: (0)	I really enjoy it and I'm glad I have it. It's just a convenience. It's especially handy if I'm getting in and out of the car with a bunch of stuff in my hands. One less thing to keep track of. My keys just stay in my front pocket and rarely come out anymore.
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06-01-2008, 12:03 AM	#39
MMMMM3 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 2011 Jerez Black e90 M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	When are we going to get voice activated door locking and unlocking + engine start? Now that would be cool.
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06-01-2008, 12:36 AM	#40
InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	I got CA mostly because I keep a lot of keys on my lanyard. I don't want those keys banging up against my dash. I also think it's cool that I can open/start the car without ever reaching in my pocket. __________________
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