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      03-31-2009, 07:20 AM   #1
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Anyone know what this thingee is?

What is this?
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      03-31-2009, 07:39 AM   #2
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A footwell light/vent?
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      03-31-2009, 10:24 AM   #3
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Handle for opening the glovebox?
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      03-31-2009, 11:18 AM   #4
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What is this?
Let's stop the guessing:

It is part of the ventilation.

I checked it out myself in Geneva.
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      03-31-2009, 11:24 AM   #5
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Let's stop the guessing:

It is part of the ventilation.

I checked it out myself in Geneva.
Tks.
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      03-31-2009, 11:36 AM   #6
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NO, NO, NO and NO

This is the exact location one would place their dry ice...

. ..SO.. .

when you first put the top down.. the puffy white smoke oozes from the cabin cascading over Deep Sea Blue Z4 doors...

. .. and as a result, the crowd begins to worship you, as if you were from another planet..

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      03-31-2009, 02:11 PM   #7
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Only the passenger side has this..... is that right?
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      03-31-2009, 05:37 PM   #8
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What is this?
USB conecction, that is
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      04-01-2009, 04:01 AM   #9
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Only the passenger side has this..... is that right?
No, both sides.

In the German catalog it is called "Knieausströmer" which could be translated "knee exhaust".

Check out the English catalog (even the very first version) where you can see the complete interior design. You can clearly spot that there are ventilation exhausts on both sides (driver and passenger).
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      04-01-2009, 04:07 AM   #10
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USB conecction, that is
Wrong

USB Connection for feeding the iDrive is in the glove box.

Second USB connection (for multi-media) is in the center console (if ordered)
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      04-01-2009, 04:07 AM   #11
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NO, NO, NO and NO

This is the exact location one would place their dry ice...

. ..SO.. .

when you first put the top down.. the puffy white smoke oozes from the cabin cascading over Deep Sea Blue Z4 doors...

. .. and as a result, the crowd begins to worship you, as if you were from another planet..

without hesitation, you assume the title of the "Z4 God"


I assume that this would be the natural usage for this feature!

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      04-01-2009, 07:16 AM   #12
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Wrong

USB Connection for feeding the iDrive is in the glove box.

Second USB connection (for multi-media) is in the center console (if ordered)
Upss, ok, i thik it was the new usb connection...
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      04-01-2009, 07:26 AM   #13
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Upss, ok, i thik it was the new usb connection...
Check out this picture from the official catalog
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      04-01-2009, 07:29 AM   #14
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No, both sides.

In the German catalog it is called "Knieausströmer" which could be translated "knee exhaust".

Check out the English catalog (even the very first version) where you can see the complete interior design. You can clearly spot that there are ventilation exhausts on both sides (driver and passenger).
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      04-01-2009, 08:48 AM   #15
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A knee heater?
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      04-01-2009, 11:53 AM   #16
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A knee heater?
Well, it's what they call it in the German catalog. I am also not sure on the exact reason for it.

I can only assume that they know what they are doing and that it is part of their overall heating/cooling concept.

Nevertheless, it is what it is: an exhaust of the ventilation system
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      04-01-2009, 03:19 PM   #17
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Wrong

USB Connection for feeding the iDrive is in the glove box.

Second USB connection (for multi-media) is in the center console (if ordered)
If I install a multi-tab for 2 USB's in the USB-connection in the glove box, would it be possible to connect a USB-stick with music to it?
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      04-01-2009, 03:43 PM   #18
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If I install a multi-tab for 2 USB's in the USB-connection in the glove box, would it be possible to connect a USB-stick with music to it?
No.

First: The USB connection in the glove box is only for transferring files onto the hard disk of the iDrive system (multimedia and routes). You cannot play files from the USB port in the glove box!

Second:
If you order the additional USB option in the center console you can connect as many USB sticks as you like to it but only one at a time.
The system will keep a catalog of up to 4 sticks to permit convenient access to all files and playlists (search by title, artist, genre, etc.)
I played with the system in a E90 which I had for a week-end. If you want to know more, just let me know.

In any case, installing a USB hub won't help at all and is completely useless.

For playing files from a USB stick you need the optional USB package in your car (with the USB port in the center console)
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      04-02-2009, 01:49 AM   #19
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      04-05-2009, 05:20 AM   #20
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No.

First: The USB connection in the glove box is only for transferring files onto the hard disk of the iDrive system (multimedia and routes). You cannot play files from the USB port in the glove box!

Second:
If you order the additional USB option in the center console you can connect as many USB sticks as you like to it but only one at a time.
The system will keep a catalog of up to 4 sticks to permit convenient access to all files and playlists (search by title, artist, genre, etc.)
I played with the system in a E90 which I had for a week-end. If you want to know more, just let me know.

In any case, installing a USB hub won't help at all and is completely useless.

For playing files from a USB stick you need the optional USB package in your car (with the USB port in the center console)
Thanks for all the information!
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      04-11-2009, 09:50 PM   #21
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That's where you attach the cupholder. Just like a 650i but a different location.
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      04-12-2009, 12:37 AM   #22
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That's where you attach the cupholder. Just like a 650i but a different location.
Sorry Craig, but you are wrong...

The item in question is the "knee exhaust". The cup holder attachment is close but not at this location.
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