Navigation screen

MZWIE · 12-19-2016, 10:44 AM

I find the screen annoying. Always in my line of sight. Has anyone removed it or found a way to make it collapsible.

Can't for the life of me understand why BMW designers did it like this.

Aronis · 12-19-2016, 10:54 AM

The new highway safety laws requires the screen to be up and running (with backup camera view) in some very short time period(don't know the number) thus all the cars are coming with fixed screens. Now if you don't have a back up camera then what is the difference? Now don't go there, you're dealing with US bureaucracy and there is NO LOGIC to be found there.

Mike

CommitConfirm · 12-19-2016, 11:04 AM

But you can turn it off

MZWIE · 12-19-2016, 06:04 PM

I feel a modification coming on. I looked and all that holds this are two screws in the bottom corners. May be able to modify so I can fold it down.

jtfields · 12-19-2016, 07:46 PM

Are you short?

David1 · 12-19-2016, 08:18 PM

It's perfect in its position. Have you been in an Audi lately? Their screen is defines in the way of your view.

MZWIE · 12-20-2016, 01:20 PM

Agree on AUDI. Friend has Q3 and very obnoxious screen

I'm not short. It just catches my eye. Same as laying something on the dash.

HawaiiG80Green · 12-20-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by e34m5

Agree on AUDI. Friend has Q3 and very obnoxious screen

I'm not short. It just catches my eye. Same as laying something on the dash.

Interesting. Sitting in my car now. I would recommend just keeping your eyes straight on the road. It will only be in your line of sight if you are sitting in the middle. The nav screen is not in your way if you look straight forward. Pay attention to the cars and pedestrians instead.

ried · 12-20-2016, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CommitConfirm

But you can turn it off

x2.

nd2002 · 12-20-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by e34m5

Agree on AUDI. Friend has Q3 and very obnoxious screen

I'm not short. It just catches my eye. Same as laying something on the dash.

Isn't it retractable though?

MZWIE · 12-21-2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hawaiiM2

Interesting. Sitting in my car now. I would recommend just keeping your eyes straight on the road. It will only be in your line of sight if you are sitting in the middle. The nav screen is not in your way if you look straight forward. Pay attention to the cars and pedestrians instead.

Always a clown in the crowd.

MZWIE · 12-21-2016, 03:52 PM

[QUOTE=nd2002;21011612]Isn't it retractable though?

Not in the Q3. Stationary.

DivideBYZero · 12-27-2016, 07:50 PM

Not short.

banff · 12-29-2016, 03:48 PM

The screen is very easy to remove and only uses 1 cable to connect. you could 3d print hinges or quick release for it.

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MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	Navigation screen I find the screen annoying. Always in my line of sight. Has anyone removed it or found a way to make it collapsible. Can't for the life of me understand why BMW designers did it like this.
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Aronis Brigadier General 2269 Rep 3,293 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Binghamton, NY iTrader: (0)	The new highway safety laws requires the screen to be up and running (with backup camera view) in some very short time period(don't know the number) thus all the cars are coming with fixed screens. Now if you don't have a back up camera then what is the difference? Now don't go there, you're dealing with US bureaucracy and there is NO LOGIC to be found there. Mike __________________ 2018 M5 and 2019 Porsche Boxster GTS Prior. '94 325is, '97 M3 Lux, '16 M2
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MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	I feel a modification coming on. I looked and all that holds this are two screws in the bottom corners. May be able to modify so I can fold it down.
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David1 Brigadier General 812 Rep 3,949 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	It's perfect in its position. Have you been in an Audi lately? Their screen is defines in the way of your view. __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	Agree on AUDI. Friend has Q3 and very obnoxious screen I'm not short. It just catches my eye. Same as laying something on the dash.
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MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=nd2002;21011612]Isn't it retractable though? Not in the Q3. Stationary.
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banff Enthusiast 152 Rep 143 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central USA iTrader: (0)	The screen is very easy to remove and only uses 1 cable to connect. you could 3d print hinges or quick release for it.
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