BMW: A driving Obsession - CNBC Documentary on BMW

Hooy · 07-14-2011, 12:00 AM

Where can I stream it? No TV's here.

TheBingoBalls · 07-14-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by spellbmw

They talked about Mini and Rolls Royce early on but not in depth.

It definitely would've been nice to actually talk about the MINI other than how the chime differs from the BMW and showing the MINI sign near the end of the program.

Loved the Rolls Royce segment. We all talk about how prestigious and exclusive they are but when you actually see what goes into making a Phantom or Ghost for a customer, it's fascinating.

bavarian19 · 07-14-2011, 12:02 AM

I am on vacation and missed it. Really looking forward to the torrent.

r3dbimmer89 · 07-14-2011, 12:09 AM

This was a pretty good documentary....really makes me proud to drive a BMW...I now see why I don't read Consumer Reports, that guy was a douche bag....and c'mon guys the gong isnt bad at all compared to most annoying chimes in most cars...to me....it's more cool now that I know a sound engineer created it.

eamon · 07-14-2011, 12:13 AM

I guess I can speak on behalf of 50% of the posters so far..
Please please please someone be as so kind to get the torrent.
Thank you

TheBingoBalls · 07-14-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by r3dbimmer89

the gong isnt bad at all compared to most annoying chimes in most cars...to me....it's more cool now that I know a sound engineer created it.

I think this is exactly what they were saying in the documentary. It's goes past of just being a sound when you open your door or when you insert the key fob. There's nothing left out when building a BMW, everything is planned out from beginning to end even if that one thing is what you hear for a second.

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I guess I can speak on behalf of 50% of the posters so far..
Please please please someone be as so kind to get the torrent.
Thank you

I'm still trying to find a source to download the CNBC Titans episode featuring Steve Jobs.

ferrari6891 · 07-14-2011, 12:15 AM

I was hoping they talked about the ///M division!

ABerry · 07-14-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mahmood07

So this is the guy who created the annoying seatbelt chime

that was the point.. to make you put on your seatbelt because it is so annoying

I do like how any check engine light sounds really elegant to keep your emotions in somewhat better check

definitely made me want to go drive, awesome documentary A++

wisesoul · 07-14-2011, 12:53 AM

Cool, but underwhelming. Wish they showed N Ring testing and the M Division

Lazarini · 07-14-2011, 01:13 AM

Cmon folks where is the torrent for us unlucky folks that did not have a chance yo watch this.

MCMLXXXIX · 07-14-2011, 01:39 AM

i think my favorite part was the sound design. that was too cool

and that whole company is obsessed mad! love it

L4ces · 07-14-2011, 02:14 AM

I probably would have been more inclined to purchase an m exhaust had they talked about the sound.

driverman · 07-14-2011, 02:19 AM

It was worth watching and it made me appreciate my car more, but I wish they showed some performance driving and tuning. I would have loved to see them put an M3 through its paces on their test track.

Paying attention to the details is great because the cumulative effect helps BMW's become ultimate driving machines, but it's more important to get the fundamentals right. For example, we've needed a good solution to the harsh ride RFT's provide for years. I'd rather have them fix that problem than worry about the perfect sound of the gongs. As a consequence, most of us have come with our own fixes by buying high-performance summer and A/S non-RFT tires (PS2, PSS, DW, DWS, etc.). The fact that so many of us have done it shows that it needs to be addressed.

DC_Oldboy · 07-14-2011, 02:41 AM

I missed it nooooo!

ZuerstBMW · 07-14-2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BringsMoreWomen

I missed it nooooo!

Its on on Sunday again at 10pm ET . DVR it, thats what Im doing.

fluidkaos · 07-14-2011, 03:39 AM

Need someone to Torrent this. I won't be up a 4am (9pm ET) to see it on Sunday, and I missed the midnight run last night.

Evice · 07-14-2011, 04:49 AM

I think chime guy is doing a stellar job, however whoever decided to run that chime sooooooooo long when your door is ajar, needs to be smacked.

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-14-2011, 05:04 AM

Somebody Torrent this please? Preferably in HD ;-)

rhoadsman · 07-14-2011, 05:14 AM

Good overall, but I would have liked to either have more focus on BMW as a corporation, (Rolls, MINI, etc..) or just on the history and current production of their vehicles.

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-14-2011, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chucktang

torrent!

+1,000,000,000,000

Zoraster · 07-14-2011, 06:30 AM

I loved every minute of this. Got a kick out of the guy saying something to the effect of: "Yes, our vehicles may be over-engineered. Our pedals were at one point painted seven times, and we had to ask ourselves if this is really better than three times."

InTheNightKitchen · 07-14-2011, 07:15 AM

Really enjoyed this, from start to finish. Yeah they could have expanded more on some areas or delved into certain areas, but Im sure that would be a 10 hour documentary which we'd all love

Only part that I didnt like was the opera lyrics

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MCMLXXXIX wat 235 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	i think my favorite part was the sound design. that was too cool and that whole company is obsessed mad! love it __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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rhoadsman Hoonage. 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Production: 2/06 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (0)	Good overall, but I would have liked to either have more focus on BMW as a corporation, (Rolls, MINI, etc..) or just on the history and current production of their vehicles.
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