No Touchscreen on Future Z4s

BEAR-AvHistory · 10-30-2021, 07:47 PM

No dog in the debate. Have a touch screen but never really use it. Don't like having to lean across, reach for it & look at it to effect a change.

Like the round thingie on the console to run the middle screen. Can make changes without any extra effort.

HokieBeemer · 10-30-2021, 08:29 PM

I think the HUDs will still be available on the M40i, just not the sDrive30i. This also tracks with what you can "build" on the BMW web site. You can build an M40i with a HUD but you can't build an sDrive30i with one.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/09/30/b...r-many-models/

HokieBeemer · 10-30-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

No dog in the debate. Have a touch screen but never really use it. Don't like having to lean across, reach for it & look at it to effect a change.

Like the round thingie on the console to run the middle screen. Can make changes without any extra effort.

I tend to agree with you. I don't really think I care if the touchscreen goes away, I had no intention of using it anyway. My OCD would never allow me to see all those smudges on the screen. The center console controller is all I will ever need.

COKen · 10-31-2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HokieBeemer

I tend to agree with you. I don't really think I care if the touchscreen goes away, I had no intention of using it anyway. My OCD would never allow me to see all those smudges on the screen. The center console controller is all I will ever need.

+1

Westside Guy · 10-31-2021, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by COKen

+1

I used to think that way but now I do find myself using the touchscreen from time to time.

As for the smudges I keep a small micro fiber cloth in the glove compartment which also comes in handy for cleaning the dust from the dashboard and the black high gloss trim in the interior.

BMWGirlFL · 10-31-2021, 01:06 PM

I added film. Prints don't really show. Using the nav & find touch simplest input method.

COKen · 10-31-2021, 02:18 PM

Film is a good idea. What film did you use?

I usually just add the location to my phone and then when I get into the car I can pick contacts and select the new address.

BMWGirlFL · 10-31-2021, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by COKen

Film is a good idea. What film did you use?

I usually just add the location to my phone and then when I get into the car I can pick contacts and select the new address.

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COKen · 10-31-2021, 03:12 PM

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Horseman · 11-01-2021, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I used to think that way but now I do find myself using the touchscreen from time to time.

As for the smudges I keep a small micro fiber cloth in the glove compartment which also comes in handy for cleaning the dust from the dashboard and the black high gloss trim in the interior.

Hah! I keep a microfiber rag in my cabin too to get dust off, smudges and while inside the windshield. San Antonio is very dusty so I’m always wiping down the interior.

Amadeo · 11-01-2021, 02:26 PM

Be careful with the microfiber, it can also scratch the screen if the dust is got sand. Cleaning it first with a brush is safer.
When I clean the inside, I use a brush and a scuba tank which Is good to blow off anything from the carpets, air vents, etc.
3000 psi doesn't live any dust. A 100 psi compressor painting equipment might also work.

Horseman · 11-01-2021, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Amadeo

Be careful with the microfiber, it can also scratch the screen if the dust is got sand. Cleaning it first with a brush is safer.
When I clean the inside, I use a brush and a scuba tank which Is good to blow off anything from the carpets, air vents, etc.
3000 psi doesn't live any dust. A 100 psi compressor painting equipment might also work.

Good to know!

HokieBeemer · 11-01-2021, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Amadeo

Be careful with the microfiber, it can also scratch the screen if the dust is got sand. Cleaning it first with a brush is safer.
When I clean the inside, I use a brush and a scuba tank which Is good to blow off anything from the carpets, air vents, etc.
3000 psi doesn't live any dust. A 100 psi compressor painting equipment might also work.

Wow! and I thought I was obsessive!

Westside Guy · 11-01-2021, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Amadeo

Be careful with the microfiber, it can also scratch the screen if the dust is got sand. Cleaning it first with a brush is safer.
When I clean the inside, I use a brush and a scuba tank which Is good to blow off anything from the carpets, air vents, etc.
3000 psi doesn't live any dust. A 100 psi compressor painting equipment might also work.

Thanks for the warning!!!

pinky2022 · 11-01-2021, 08:08 PM

To me this is insane.
I am canceling my order.
It's lunatic

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Originally Posted by Geradeaus

Just read the following post:

https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/m...#post-13612082

The new screens on Z4s will not offer touchscreen capability with a $500 credit applied. Also, Backup Assistant will not be available.

Bells and whistles are taking a beating!

CeEl · 11-01-2021, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HokieBeemer

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Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

No dog in the debate. Have a touch screen but never really use it. Don't like having to lean across, reach for it & look at it to effect a change.

Like the round thingie on the console to run the middle screen. Can make changes without any extra effort.

I tend to agree with you. I don't really think I care if the touchscreen goes away, I had no intention of using it anyway. My OCD would never allow me to see all those smudges on the screen. The center console controller is all I will ever need.

Can you get to the CarPlay screen without touching the display?

(Other then navigating to the phones submenu (forgot what it is called) or shortcut button?

Horseman · 11-01-2021, 08:22 PM

You can do anything with the dial by the shifter.

CeEl · 11-01-2021, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Horseman

You can do anything with the dial by the shifter.

Yes, just talk about cumbersome and having to take your eyes off the road to get there the long way vs just touching the screen once.

Westside Guy · 11-02-2021, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CeEl

Can you get to the CarPlay screen without touching the display?

(Other then navigating to the phones submenu (forgot what it is called) or shortcut button?

I just had a thought regarding CarPlay, can't you ask Siri to perform functions in the other CarPlay apps aside from just making calls and sending Apple text messages and Whatsapp messages which I do all of the time in my Z4 and my wife's 228i?

Horseman · 11-02-2021, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I just had a thought regarding CarPlay, can't you ask Siri to perform functions in the other CarPlay apps aside from just making calls and sending Apple text messages and Whatsapp messages which I do all of the time in my Z4 and my wife's 228i?

I don't know actually. I don't have Siri enabled.

Horseman · 11-02-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CeEl

Yes, just talk about cumbersome and having to take your eyes off the road to get there the long way vs just touching the screen once.

oh absolutely!!!!

tall0n · 11-02-2021, 09:13 AM

I have Siri, Alexa, and the BMW voice control enabled.

Siri is used to play music, answer phone, send txt messages.
Alexa is used for things like "Alexa, what is the weather for tomorrow"
I use the BMW voice control just to impress first timers in the car. An example would be, "Zelda, turn on the passenger seat heater" (Zelda being the wake word that I set up).

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HokieBeemer Private First Class 79 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2022 Z4 M40i Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I think the HUDs will still be available on the M40i, just not the sDrive30i. This also tracks with what you can "build" on the BMW web site. You can build an M40i with a HUD but you can't build an sDrive30i with one. https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/09/30/b...r-many-models/
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COKen Lieutenant Colonel 981 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: M Rster / Z4 M40i / X5 M50i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Film is a good idea. What film did you use? I usually just add the location to my phone and then when I get into the car I can pick contacts and select the new address. __________________ 2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, HT, TC Kline DA Shocks & Camber Plates, w/H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C. Looking for new home. 2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Driver Asst Pkg, Prem Pkg 2023 X5 M50i, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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tall0n Private 137 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW 530i [9.00] 2020 BMW Z4 M40i [10.00]	I have Siri, Alexa, and the BMW voice control enabled. Siri is used to play music, answer phone, send txt messages. Alexa is used for things like "Alexa, what is the weather for tomorrow" I use the BMW voice control just to impress first timers in the car. An example would be, "Zelda, turn on the passenger seat heater" (Zelda being the wake word that I set up).
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