Annoying digital display

MZWIE · 01-05-2008, 10:43 AM

Looks like the 1 has the same annoying display like the 3. It is very much AUDI like and can't be turned off.

I don't like that stuff staring at me all the time. There needs to be a setting that turns it off after a while.

I used to think the display in my E46 was bad. But I love it now compared to the new ones.

Devon K · 01-05-2008, 11:12 AM

+1 on that - I can't believe you can't turn it off! That orange text on a black background gets old verrrry fast....

Dave · 01-05-2008, 11:19 AM

doesnt bother me much probably cuz i am a first time owner

but anyone have a pic of this?
i think you are talking about the
orange text in the HUD?

MZWIE · 01-05-2008, 11:30 AM

It's the display between the to dials on the instrument cluster.

BMWeber · 01-05-2008, 11:44 AM

I'm use to it and don't have a problem with it. but I guess it's all personal preference

BForbes · 01-05-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by e34m5

I don't like that stuff staring at me all the time.

What is this called? Numberphobia??

atr_hugo · 01-05-2008, 12:35 PM

Actually there is a 'Fear of Numbers', numerophobia.

larryn · 01-05-2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWeber

I'm use to it and don't have a problem with it. but I guess it's all personal preference

+1

More info available to me, if I want it, is a good thing to me.

Dave · 01-05-2008, 12:53 PM

this thing?

i like

BForbes · 01-05-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Actually there is a 'Fear of Numbers', numerophobia.

i knew it...:biggrin:

Devon K · 01-05-2008, 02:45 PM

The yellow is OK but the 135's will be that awful "optical orange"...

MZWIE · 01-05-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onehots2k

What is this called? Numberphobia??

Hey....have I insulted you before....kindly keep the insults to yourself.

imported_MPower · 01-05-2008, 04:33 PM

I really prefer the digital displays as it helps to clearly display obc information without viewing the center console. Very handy.

MZWIE · 01-07-2008, 06:21 AM

Sheesh....you totally missed the point here.

larryn · 01-07-2008, 07:14 AM

Why, because we don't agree with you? Curious minds want to know.

MZWIE · 01-07-2008, 07:20 AM

My issue has nothing to do with the OBC codes. It has to do with how much the display is "in your face".

Talking to my salesman on Saturday he mentioned that on the 3's the display cannot be turned of completely.

Even my wife's Murano can do that. As much as I love BMW's I feel that their designers miss some of the easiest items.

I especially laughed at the post of the orange color. OMG, this has been the dash lights colors for Bimmers for at least 20 years if not longer. I can't remember what my '72 2002 had bur I do know that my '79 320i was orange.

larryn · 01-07-2008, 08:43 AM

When you don't have any warnings, all it displays is the time and temperature though in a 14 pitch font. When you do have warnings, it only displays the exclamation point in a triangle.

MZWIE · 01-07-2008, 08:46 AM

^^^^ Now you are geting my point. That time/date is too much and it can't be dimmed or turned off.

All they needed to do is make it so you can hit the BC and let it come on.

larryn · 01-07-2008, 08:51 AM

It can be dimmed, along with the remainder of the dash lights. Personally, I like it there and don't find it annoying in the least. To each is own though.

BMWeber · 01-07-2008, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryn

It can be dimmed, along with the remainder of the dash lights. Personally, I like it there and don't find it annoying in the least. To each is own though.

+1

128er · 01-07-2008, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzodesh

this thing?

i like

Where did you get this pic? is this a 128i?

atr_hugo · 01-07-2008, 10:02 AM

No - the 1ers have a flattened bottom edge to the two large instrument bezels.

01-05-2008, 10:43 AM	#1
MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	Annoying digital display Looks like the 1 has the same annoying display like the 3. It is very much AUDI like and can't be turned off. I don't like that stuff staring at me all the time. There needs to be a setting that turns it off after a while. I used to think the display in my E46 was bad. But I love it now compared to the new ones.
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01-05-2008, 11:12 AM	#2
Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	+1 on that - I can't believe you can't turn it off! That orange text on a black background gets old verrrry fast....
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01-05-2008, 11:19 AM	#3
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	doesnt bother me much probably cuz i am a first time owner but anyone have a pic of this? i think you are talking about the orange text in the HUD? __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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01-05-2008, 11:30 AM	#4
MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	It's the display between the to dials on the instrument cluster.
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01-05-2008, 11:44 AM	#5
BMWeber Major 36 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Amesbury, MA iTrader: (5)	I'm use to it and don't have a problem with it. but I guess it's all personal preference
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01-05-2008, 12:35 PM	#7
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Actually there is a 'Fear of Numbers', numerophobia.
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01-05-2008, 12:53 PM	#9
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	this thing? i like __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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01-05-2008, 02:45 PM	#11
Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	The yellow is OK but the 135's will be that awful "optical orange"...
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01-05-2008, 04:33 PM	#13
imported_MPower Zoom Zoom 38 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I really prefer the digital displays as it helps to clearly display obc information without viewing the center console. Very handy. __________________ In the garage: 2022 G80 M3 Manual - Portimao Blue
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01-07-2008, 06:21 AM	#14
MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	Sheesh....you totally missed the point here.
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01-07-2008, 07:14 AM	#15
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Why, because we don't agree with you? Curious minds want to know.
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01-07-2008, 07:20 AM	#16
MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	My issue has nothing to do with the OBC codes. It has to do with how much the display is "in your face". Talking to my salesman on Saturday he mentioned that on the 3's the display cannot be turned of completely. Even my wife's Murano can do that. As much as I love BMW's I feel that their designers miss some of the easiest items. I especially laughed at the post of the orange color. OMG, this has been the dash lights colors for Bimmers for at least 20 years if not longer. I can't remember what my '72 2002 had bur I do know that my '79 320i was orange.
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01-07-2008, 08:43 AM	#17
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	When you don't have any warnings, all it displays is the time and temperature though in a 14 pitch font. When you do have warnings, it only displays the exclamation point in a triangle.
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01-07-2008, 08:46 AM	#18
MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	^^^^ Now you are geting my point. That time/date is too much and it can't be dimmed or turned off. All they needed to do is make it so you can hit the BC and let it come on.
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01-07-2008, 08:51 AM	#19
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	It can be dimmed, along with the remainder of the dash lights. Personally, I like it there and don't find it annoying in the least. To each is own though.
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01-07-2008, 10:02 AM	#22
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	No - the 1ers have a flattened bottom edge to the two large instrument bezels.
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