Gearstick not lite up?

karbonkid · 25-01-2009, 06:54 PM

I noticed whilst being out last night, the top of the gearstick is not lite up and cant see the symbols. Does it light up, as i remember a mates manual E46 M did.

If so im guessing its the bulb and does any1 know how to change?

Also the button on the wheel, what is the actual function and purpose. Im aware its for track use etc...but does it turn off the DSC and allow you to push it more & get you to the shops sideways?

csl_mba · 25-01-2009, 07:02 PM

Never really noticed the gear lever tbh

As for the M-Track button its basically the closet thing you can get to turning DSC fully off, it allows to push the car to the limits. Never used it myself fully yet, but im not about to start in this wet weather

**Andyk** · 25-01-2009, 07:03 PM

It basically lets you get the most out of the car on track with out you ending up in the gravel. Allows you to push more but will still kick the DSC in if really needed I believe.

Do you know never really noticed the gear light so can not help with that one.

karbonkid · 25-01-2009, 07:10 PM

Another... and you might get a few more if you dont mind. As the handbook doesnt really anwser them.

The mirrors: They Do not fold up do they by hand or electronically? can only move the glass by the switch.

Any more of those build plaques left either, cant remember the thread. Or do BMW give them to you if you pop in, as i heard?

**Andyk** · 25-01-2009, 07:18 PM

Mirrors do not fold...ot at least I pretty sure they don't...tried to push mine once but needed too much force which suggests threy don't.

Mark has a build plaque for sale...believe it's on ebay at moment. BMW do not have any left. They made them as an after thought as owners complained.

**Andyk** · 25-01-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csl_mba

Never really noticed the gear lever tbh
Never used it myself fully yet, but im not about to start in this wet weather

I used it for the 1st time at Goodwood last November and to be honest did not find the car was tail happy with it on.

**glendog74** · 25-01-2009, 07:21 PM

The mirrors do indeed fold with a bit of persuasion! I thought i was gonna break mine the first time i tried it!

karbonkid · 25-01-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andyk

Mirrors do not fold...ot at least I pretty sure they don't...tried to push mine once but needed too much force which suggests threy don't.

Mark has a build plaque for sale...believe it's on ebay at moment. BMW do not have any left. They made them as an after thought as owners complained.

Thought they prob didn't, saving weight for the motors i suppose. I will have a look on Ebay

**glendog74** · 25-01-2009, 07:26 PM

The mirrors DO fold!!!

**glendog74** · 25-01-2009, 07:30 PM

Did i mention that the mirrors DO fold?

25-01-2009, 06:54 PM	#1
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Gearstick not lite up? I noticed whilst being out last night, the top of the gearstick is not lite up and cant see the symbols. Does it light up, as i remember a mates manual E46 M did. If so im guessing its the bulb and does any1 know how to change? Also the button on the wheel, what is the actual function and purpose. Im aware its for track use etc...but does it turn off the DSC and allow you to push it more & get you to the shops sideways?

25-01-2009, 07:02 PM	#2
csl_mba S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Hexxagon Champion! Breakout Champion! Bowling Champion! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 633 Casino cash: $1209	Never really noticed the gear lever tbh As for the M-Track button its basically the closet thing you can get to turning DSC fully off, it allows to push the car to the limits. Never used it myself fully yet, but im not about to start in this wet weather __________________ Will wash your car for Casino Cash

25-01-2009, 07:03 PM	#3
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	It basically lets you get the most out of the car on track with out you ending up in the gravel. Allows you to push more but will still kick the DSC in if really needed I believe. Do you know never really noticed the gear light so can not help with that one.

25-01-2009, 07:10 PM	#4
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Another... and you might get a few more if you dont mind. As the handbook doesnt really anwser them. The mirrors: They Do not fold up do they by hand or electronically? can only move the glass by the switch. Any more of those build plaques left either, cant remember the thread. Or do BMW give them to you if you pop in, as i heard?

25-01-2009, 07:18 PM	#5
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Mirrors do not fold...ot at least I pretty sure they don't...tried to push mine once but needed too much force which suggests threy don't. Mark has a build plaque for sale...believe it's on ebay at moment. BMW do not have any left. They made them as an after thought as owners complained.

25-01-2009, 07:21 PM	#7
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	The mirrors do indeed fold with a bit of persuasion! I thought i was gonna break mine the first time i tried it!

25-01-2009, 07:26 PM	#9
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	The mirrors DO fold!!!

25-01-2009, 07:30 PM	#10
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Did i mention that the mirrors DO fold?