HUD

Forestier · 01-17-2018, 01:53 PM

I have just had an MSport 18d on test for 24 hours and loved it but it was standard BMW Navigation.

Problem is that I spend 6 months in France each year and my current car has a large digital speed display that is easily switched between MPH and KPH. Sat Nav screen also shows Speed Limit, also changeable to KPH so coping with fluctuating French speed limits is very easy.

Can anyone with HUD confirm that “Current Speed” and “Speed Limit”
can be easily switched between MPH & KPH?

CliveL · 01-17-2018, 02:30 PM

I think I remember reading somewhere on this forum that the change is automatic when the sat nav realises it's in a European (metric) country. But I can't confirm it as I haven't been abroad in mine yet, sorry...

Forestier · 01-17-2018, 02:50 PM

Thanks for the reply.

I live in Southampton and my wife and I took the X1 to Mudeford this afternoon. Drove out through the Forest and back on Motorway.

Car is on 18” run flats so some tyre noise but not much different from our current 2015 C Class AMG Line, also on run-flats. Same story with firmness of ride,, firm but still cushioned. Great fun to push on a bit and nice not to be low down.

The MPH/KPH display on an HUD is a deal breaker though. Just hope it does what you think iy might.

yeezy · 01-17-2018, 02:56 PM

I know you can change the metrics from miles to KM from the settings menu but haven't not done it yet, not sure if the HUD and nav and etc are updated or what exactly is changed(I assume everything). I can give it a test later this week and let you know.

However as the above poster said, not sure how it will adapt to the change abroad (particularly reading the changing speed limits)

CliveL · 01-18-2018, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Forestier

Thanks for the reply.

I live in Southampton and my wife and I took the X1 to Mudeford this afternoon. Drove out through the Forest and back on Motorway.

Car is on 18” run flats so some tyre noise but not much different from our current 2015 C Class AMG Line, also on run-flats. Same story with firmness of ride,, firm but still cushioned. Great fun to push on a bit and nice not to be low down.

The MPH/KPH display on an HUD is a deal breaker though. Just hope it does what you think iy might.

The tyre noise is very road-surface-dependent, and can be quite noisy at times. I have 18" non-RFTs. Next time you go to Mudeford, if you go via the new surface on the A338 (Bournemouth Spur Road) it's whisper quiet

RobinLegin · 01-26-2018, 04:39 AM

Before I settled on buying my BMW Xline 2 litre petrol this was one of the questions I had. the sales guy went into settings (I think) and then selected km/Hr. It worked.
I am on BMW winter wheels and tyres (205/60R17) and it is noticeably quieter on all surfaces than the standard wheels and tyres. Plus the economy is noticeably I proved. I actually achieved a shade under 50 mpg on a 180 mile round trip yesterday. A mixture of motorway and B roads.

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Forestier Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X1 F48 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Southampton iTrader: (0)	HUD - Changing MPH to KPH I have just had an MSport 18d on test for 24 hours and loved it but it was standard BMW Navigation. Problem is that I spend 6 months in France each year and my current car has a large digital speed display that is easily switched between MPH and KPH. Sat Nav screen also shows Speed Limit, also changeable to KPH so coping with fluctuating French speed limits is very easy. Can anyone with HUD confirm that “Current Speed” and “Speed Limit” can be easily switched between MPH & KPH?
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CliveL First Lieutenant 163 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2016 X1 F48 xDrive20i xLine Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bournemouth, UK iTrader: (0)	I think I remember reading somewhere on this forum that the change is automatic when the sat nav realises it's in a European (metric) country. But I can't confirm it as I haven't been abroad in mine yet, sorry...
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Forestier Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X1 F48 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Southampton iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply. I live in Southampton and my wife and I took the X1 to Mudeford this afternoon. Drove out through the Forest and back on Motorway. Car is on 18” run flats so some tyre noise but not much different from our current 2015 C Class AMG Line, also on run-flats. Same story with firmness of ride,, firm but still cushioned. Great fun to push on a bit and nice not to be low down. The MPH/KPH display on an HUD is a deal breaker though. Just hope it does what you think iy might.
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yeezy Private First Class 44 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2015 228ix, 2018 x1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I know you can change the metrics from miles to KM from the settings menu but haven't not done it yet, not sure if the HUD and nav and etc are updated or what exactly is changed(I assume everything). I can give it a test later this week and let you know. However as the above poster said, not sure how it will adapt to the change abroad (particularly reading the changing speed limits)
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RobinLegin Private First Class 37 Rep 153 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Xline 2i petrol Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Dorset iTrader: (0)	Metrification of HUD Before I settled on buying my BMW Xline 2 litre petrol this was one of the questions I had. the sales guy went into settings (I think) and then selected km/Hr. It worked. I am on BMW winter wheels and tyres (205/60R17) and it is noticeably quieter on all surfaces than the standard wheels and tyres. Plus the economy is noticeably I proved. I actually achieved a shade under 50 mpg on a 180 mile round trip yesterday. A mixture of motorway and B roads.
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