Quick question about top view camera

omaralt · 01-19-2017, 07:19 AM

I'm about to finalize my order for a 17 M3. i'm debating on the top view cameras. i currently have them on my 435i and they dont show the front; only the sides and the back. i find that very stupid since the most important part is that low hanging M front bumper! however, i was in my brothers 16 X5 and it now shows the entire car, is the M3 the same? if it doesnt show the front i'll skip it, thanks!

firedown31 · 01-19-2017, 07:37 AM

Top view is only 3/4th view on the M3/4, no front view just like the 435. I still think it's a worthwhile option. I use it solely over the backup camera.

pokerface · 01-19-2017, 07:38 AM

There's a distinction between surround view and top view.

omaralt · 01-19-2017, 07:40 AM

thanks, what a stupid omission by bmw. The M sport bumper is the most prone to getting curbed. i'll skip that option thanks

Sheharyar_rr · 01-19-2017, 07:43 AM

The bumper side cam have yellow guide lines to show you where the front ends. Helps in similar cases but it is slightly annoying to switch every time while parking quickly.

omaralt · 01-19-2017, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheharyar_rr

The bumper side cam have yellow guide lines to show you where the front ends. Helps in similar cases but it is slightly annoying to switch every time while parking quickly.

ya i just park backwards 99% of the time to avoid hitting my front bumper. sometimes you cant and seeing where your front bumper is in relation to the concrete parking thingie would be useful. no big deal

mpizutti · 01-19-2017, 08:32 AM

They are still letting you order a 17 M3??

omaralt · 01-19-2017, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mpizutti

They are still letting you order a 17 M3??

ya my local dealership has on allocation for February.. why? is it already time for the 18s?

mpizutti · 01-19-2017, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by omaralt

ya my local dealership has on allocation for February.. why? is it already time for the 18s?

production ends in feb. for 2017s i would just make sure with the dealer. at this point if you can order you will not be able to do and custom colors or leather

omaralt · 01-19-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mpizutti

production ends in feb. for 2017s i would just make sure with the dealer. at this point if you can order you will not be able to do and custom colors or leather

Interesting. When does production of 2018 start?

Super Spartan · 01-19-2017, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by omaralt

I'm about to finalize my order for a 17 M3. i'm debating on the top view cameras. i currently have them on my 435i and they dont show the front; only the sides and the back. i find that very stupid since the most important part is that low hanging M front bumper! however, i was in my brothers 16 X5 and it now shows the entire car, is the M3 the same? if it doesnt show the front i'll skip it, thanks!

on my 2017 M4, if I press the camera button near the shift leve, it shows the sides of the car, if I move the iDrive controller to the right and change the mode, it shows a full top down view

mpizutti · 01-19-2017, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by omaralt

Interesting. When does production of 2018 start?

July

omaralt · 01-19-2017, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

on my 2017 M4, if I press the camera button near the shift leve, it shows the sides of the car, if I move the iDrive controller to the right and change the mode, it shows a full top down view

it doesnt seem like the US spec cars have a full top down view.

backagain · 01-19-2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by omaralt

it doesnt seem like the US spec cars have a full top down view.

There is no camera on the front bumper or grill, so no forward view. But as other said, you can use the side camera's yellow lines to judge the distance to the curb. I've learned the other trick: line up the curb with the bottom edge of your side view mirror - that is where you should stop. When in doubt, I pull up the side camera. It does take a certain getting use to, but no biggy.

BoxKing · 01-19-2017, 12:34 PM

I would get the camera package- its nice to have and one of the least expensive upgrades. Exec. Package is a must. Also, if you're concerned about curbing your front lip... make sure you dont try to inch as close as possible, and knowingly leave a ton of room - the 2018's don't offer much in changes... the OLED Taillights are oookay, and the headlamps are ugly IMHO.

omaralt · 01-19-2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BoxKing

I would get the camera package- its nice to have and one of the least expensive upgrades. Exec. Package is a must. Also, if you're concerned about curbing your front lip... make sure you dont try to inch as close as possible, and knowingly leave a ton of room - the 2018's don't offer much in changes... the OLED Taillights are oookay, and the headlamps are ugly IMHO.

i currently have it equipped with the manual transmission, executive package, and 19 inch rims only. The adjustable suspension and HK are now standard it seems. The driver assistance package seems a bit pricey at $1700. The top view cameras are fairly priced at $750, but i barely use it in my 435i because i know how to park between lines but wish it showed the front of the car when i have to park front ways.

SD ///M4 · 01-19-2017, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

on my 2017 M4, if I press the camera button near the shift leve, it shows the sides of the car, if I move the iDrive controller to the right and change the mode, it shows a full top down view

This must be a change in iDrive 5.0. I'm not able to move the controller to the right to change views in my '16 M4 (I get split screen
options). I have two buttons, one with a camera icon on it which toggles the side view (front) mirrors on and off, and the other with a park distance sensor icon on it which toggles the top view cameras on and off.

BoxKing · 01-20-2017, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

This must be a change in iDrive 5.0. I'm not able to move the controller to the right to change views in my '16 M4 (I get options). I have two buttons, one with a camera icon on it which toggles the side view (front) mirrors on and off, and the other with a park distance sensor icon on it which toggles the top view cameras on and off.

You can't toggle to the "RIGHT" in the camera functions, its only to the left, so what you see in the options is what you get.

omaralt · 01-20-2017, 07:24 AM

just finalized my order last night. took the cameras off. definitely did not get as good as a deal as i've been used to. only got $2K off of MSRP, but they are using base MF. and since this is a lease pull ahead they had to agree to buy my car, which according to them is a tough car to sell since it's a 6spd. here's to hoping that the numbers are better in march! maybe they'll bring back the loyalty?

mpizutti · 01-20-2017, 07:42 AM

Congrats you will have fun

omaralt · 01-20-2017, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mpizutti

Congrats you will have fun

thanks, drove an M4 yesterday (first time every driving an M car) and was blown away by how different it felt from my 435i. cant wait

BoxKing · 01-20-2017, 09:50 AM

Numbers arent too far off from a great deal. All that matters is the feeling of walking away like you were the victor of the deal, and in the end you will be the one behind the wheel of an M3 CONGRATS!! When I first test drove the M4 about a month ago, my heart was in my chest, like the first time I jumped out of an airplane. After that, it was playing a game of "lets make a deal" and Im now in my very own M4!

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omaralt Major 778 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 22 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Quick question about top view camera I'm about to finalize my order for a 17 M3. i'm debating on the top view cameras. i currently have them on my 435i and they dont show the front; only the sides and the back. i find that very stupid since the most important part is that low hanging M front bumper! however, i was in my brothers 16 X5 and it now shows the entire car, is the M3 the same? if it doesnt show the front i'll skip it, thanks! __________________ 2018 M3 6 spd 2017 M3 AW/SO 6spd 2014 435i M sport BSM/Coral 6spd (retired) 2013 550i M sport Alpine White/Cinnamon (retired)
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firedown31 Major 913 Rep 1,427 Posts Drives: '16 AW M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Top view is only 3/4th view on the M3/4, no front view just like the 435. I still think it's a worthwhile option. I use it solely over the backup camera.
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omaralt Major 778 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 22 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	thanks, what a stupid omission by bmw. The M sport bumper is the most prone to getting curbed. i'll skip that option thanks __________________ 2018 M3 6 spd 2017 M3 AW/SO 6spd 2014 435i M sport BSM/Coral 6spd (retired) 2013 550i M sport Alpine White/Cinnamon (retired)
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BoxKing I Rock Your Girls Box 293 Rep 662 Posts Drives: M4 F82 ZCP AW Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	I would get the camera package- its nice to have and one of the least expensive upgrades. Exec. Package is a must. Also, if you're concerned about curbing your front lip... make sure you dont try to inch as close as possible, and knowingly leave a ton of room - the 2018's don't offer much in changes... the OLED Taillights are oookay, and the headlamps are ugly IMHO.
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omaralt Major 778 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 22 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	just finalized my order last night. took the cameras off. definitely did not get as good as a deal as i've been used to. only got $2K off of MSRP, but they are using base MF. and since this is a lease pull ahead they had to agree to buy my car, which according to them is a tough car to sell since it's a 6spd. here's to hoping that the numbers are better in march! maybe they'll bring back the loyalty? Attached Images __________________ 2018 M3 6 spd 2017 M3 AW/SO 6spd 2014 435i M sport BSM/Coral 6spd (retired) 2013 550i M sport Alpine White/Cinnamon (retired) Last edited by omaralt; 01-20-2017 at 07:30 AM..
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