![]() Yet, while Chevy may have upped the displacement to 402, the marketing department evidently didn’t get the memo. No vehicles had the original 396 after 1969, with the exception of the Chevy C/K trucks, which had it until 1970. From 396 to 402 cidīeginning in 1970, Chevy decided to bore the 396 out to make a total displacement of 402 cid. Making the inaugural 396 big block from 1965, the L78, the most powerful production 396 ever. Interestingly, while the original L78 396 big block made 425 horsepower, no other 396 topped 375 horsepower during the remaining production run. In addition to powering Camaros and Chevelles, Chevy also used the 396 in the Impala, Biscayne, Bel Air, and others. In all, Chevy created seven different 396 variants: the 元4, 元5, 元7, L66, L78, L89, and LS-3.įrom the beginning, Chevy used the 396 big block as a workhorse. ![]() There was also the even less powerful 元5, which made an entry-level 325 horsepower. The L78 made an incredible 425 horsepower, while the 元7 made a still respectable 350 horsepower. Chevy gave the ‘Vette the L78 version, while they gave the Z16 Chevelle the slightly less powerful 元7. Chevy also introduced the 366 big block, which was basically a debored 396.įor 1965, Chevy put the 396 big block in both the Corvette and Z16 Chevelle. These new V8s were known as Chevy Rat Motors, to contrast with the small blocks that were known as Mouse Motors. Chevy based the new 396 on both the outgoing first generation big block 409 and 427, as well as the Mystery Motor they used for racing in 1963. Chevy 396/402 Big Block Performance UpgradesĬhevrolet introduced the Mark IV generation of their big block engine in 1965 with the 396 V8.Chevy 元4, L78, and LS-3 Engines – 402 Big Blocks.Chevy L78, L89, and LS-3 Engines – 396 Big Blocks.Chevy 元4, 元5, 元7, and L66 Engines – 396 Big Blocks.Chevy 396 Big Block Cranks, Carbs, and the 402.Chevy 396 and 402 Big Block Vehicle Applications.Credit: Haggerty/YouTube Table of Contents Let’s take a deeper look at its history, performance, common problems, and reliability. While it is not as sought out as its larger big block brother the 427, or its small block cousin the 350, the Chevy 396 big block is still a great engine for both reliability and performance builds. Known for its thunderous output, stout reliability, and solid design, Chevy’s 396 big block has maintained its status as a top dog, even though it hasn’t been put in a production vehicle since the early 1970s.Ĭhevy bored out the 396 cid to 402 cid starting in 1970, though most cars still retained the 396 badging. During its production run, it appeared in Camaros, Chevelles, El Caminos, and even briefly in the Corvette. Since its initial release in 1965, the Chevy 396 big block has been one of the top racing engines available.
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![]() I usually eventually swap to Visions of Heresy. 5 soldiers syringe and he will be on par with Artis absolute peak M1 damage. Commando has a base attack of 100% per 0.4 aka 250%/second with no items. The fact that there is no real way to reduce sustained CD below 0.5 seconds or get extra M1 charges you can only only improve her sustained attack rate to 440%/second (not counting fire DoT). They really should give her all 3 elements in all 4 slots though, that’d be dope.Īrti main for as long as she's been around and there are definitely some issues. I do think if she had an alternate utility that gave her skill resets, she’d be amazing. It was good when I was learning her, but after playing her for a long time, the benefits I get in terms of positioning from that skill I can get from just my own skill and planning and knowing my environment. Most of the items I pass up in multiplayer would become useful for her. ![]() Personally, I think that’s all she really needs. That said, I would love M1 working like bandit’s. I hear “damn you make artificer look easy” quite a bit. I can keep up and even carry other players as artificer, but only because I have 300-400 HOURS playing as her. In my experience, she can be just as reliable as the other survivors even now, but her skill ceiling is too damn high. Pop in, hit the flamethrower for some damage, cancel it if things get hairy. because of Purity.Ībout “flamethrower is death sentence” which is a common criticism, you can cancel it. I tried Visions with Purity but wasn't doing enough damage with that because I wasn't procing anything. ![]() Brainstalks still felt sluggish to me because Nano bomb felt so slow to charge. I was wondering is anybody else had similar issues with Artificer and maybe give me a few items to try out on her to see if she feels better. ![]() And I'm still not good at balancing her hover and Ion Surge- it's been a deathtrap for me on Eclipse, lmao! After I got her unlocks and mastery and went back to the other characters it was just really eye-opening how big the power difference was from what I remembered it to be. Poor thing Artificer needs so much to get going it's honestly sad comparing her to another survivor like MUL-T. I think Loader does the hit-and-run, high burst damage playstyle much better because she has the mobility for it and doesn't blow up in 2 hits. It's like I'm being punished for charging the bomb too quick and have to run around twiddling my thumbs for the rest of the cooldown lmao! I get she's supposed to be high burst damage but damn that playstyle just doesn't suit the game- or probably just doesn't suit me. And Nano-bomb is awesome even though it has gravity now, but damn I hate the way that scales with attack speed too. Maybe make her primary reload speed scale with attack speed? (like how bandit's revolver reloads faster with more attack speed maybe?) To maybe make her more reliable with chaining. I don't even know what can be done about this. Even backup mag isn't a magic fix to her because your cooldown pauses while charging. Dual bands, backup Mag and Purity are about the only items that get her to work and are still just not enough, Purity shafts your ability to do proc chains with Uke and ATG and leeching seed and harvester scythe is sub par on her because she attacks so slowly and can't chain reliably. damn she felt so good to play back in early access but she has scaled so poorly with the newer meta. Yeah, Turns out they locked my card on a fraud flag because I tried to make an international purchase, and I had kept reading the phone on the back of the card wrong due to a piece of ink covering part of a number, so that is why I figured they had to be down, the system offers no hint that your card is locked and you need to call support. So, anyone else that has a Vanilla Gift card having the same issue? I appreciate it. So while I really suspect this to be an outage at Vanilla, the website issue seems to be fairly common for random users, so can't use that to verify it isn't just me. I also tried to just load a $1 to my Amazon balance, in case my balance got real low somehow, but that failed, and no way the card it empty. It has been 6 hours and still the same issue. I guess they gave up on customer service? Anyways, I noticed the issue around 9:00 AM PST when I ordered from Amazon Fresh and it was declined. I found another 800 number for Vanilla that worked, but it says my card is invalid, though it could be for the wrong type of card, I think they also have a reloadable card.Ī google search brings up a Twitter message that the system is down, but when I check Twitter, AskVanillaCards hasn't posted in over a year, so I feel that is just cached info on Google. I tried to call then number on the back of the card, but I get an "All Circuits Busy" Message. When I visit and check the balance, I get a System error message, I also tried 2 other vanilla cards I had laying around that have about $1 on them. The card worked fine yesterday, and it has a balance, but the card gets declined everywhere today. I purchased a Vanilla card starting with 4118 yesterday for some online purchases while awaiting a replacement debit card from my bank. I can't find a better subreddit to post this question and seems as though most prior posts about Vanilla ended up here. or perhaps by getting rid of the issue by causing a stroke. I guess this is Vanilla's best method of protecting the user. Also, "System error message" when checking the balance is what happens when the card is locked or disabled due to possible fraud. 233, 377, 388, 822, and so on.It is one of the easiest numbers to fudge up when one is stressed about losing a substantial amount of money. **UPDATE** The phone number on the back of a Vanilla Pre-Paid card is an 833 number, NOT an 888 number. No promotion of illegal, fraudulent, or nefarious activities No self-promotional content with prior mod approval. No referrals in posts, comments, or private messages. PIN, Signature).Ĭapital One Upgrade Link - Check PC eligibility for your existing card List of credit card company phone numbersĬredit Card Tuneup or CreditIntro to help you find the right cardĮMV CVM Database - Find a card's Cardholder Verification Method list (e.g. Template for Card Recommendation Requests Suggestions, Ideas, and Feedback - Post your suggestions hereĬreditKarma - Uses TransUnion and EquifaxĬreditSesame - May use Transunion or Experian depending on service ![]() ![]() Official User Flairs Thread - Learn how to customize your user flair Poisson prevailed at all levels on appeal. Poisson prepared the Full Commission brief, the Appellee Brief at the Court of Appeals and the Response to the Petition for Discretionary Review at the Supreme Court. Poisson was awarded attorneys’ fees for the defendants’ unfounded litigiousness in part because the defendants failed to interview a known eyewitness to the accident and yet still denied the claim. ![]() Poisson handled this case in its entirety and prevailed on the defendants’ appeal at the Court of Appeals. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 208 N.C. Poisson argued that there was no evidence in the record to support the defendants’ denial of the case, and while the Industrial Commission initially agreed, it later assessed attorneys’ fees against the defendants after the Court of Appeals held that it had erred. Her work at the Court of Appeals resulted in the Court of Appeals reversing the Industrial Commission on its decision not to award attorney’s fees for unfounded litigiousness in the case. Poisson prepared all of the briefs in this case at the Industrial Commission and handled the appeal in this case by preparing the Appellant Brief at the Court of Appeals. North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ).“Panel Discussion: Extended Benefits per Section 97-29(c) of the General Statutes,” Workplace Torts & Workers’ Comp (North Carolina Advocates for Justice, December 2021).“Workers’ Compensation Appellate Court Decisions since November 2020,” Workplace Torts & Workers’ Comp (North Carolina Advocates for Justice, December 2021).Member, North Carolina State Bar Authorized Practice Committee (2021 to 2021).Diversity + Inclusion Officer, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Executive Committee (2020 to 2021).Member, North Carolina State Bar Specialization Committee, Workers’ Compensation (2015 to 2020).Co-Chair, Coastal Region of the NCAJ Womens’ Caucus (July 2016 to present) Member, North Carolina State Bar.Chair, Workers’ Rights Section, North Carolina Advocates for Justice (July 2016 to July 2017).Member, North Carolina State Bar Ethics Committee (2014 to 2020, 2022 to present). ![]() Executive Committee, Workers’ Rights Section, North Carolina Advocates for Justice (2011 to present).Member, Board of Governors, North Carolina Advocates for Justice (2010 – 2017, 2021 to present).New Lawyers Division Chair, North Carolina Advocates for Justice (2010 – 2012).Joyner Award for Excellence in Journal Writing Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law.Stewart not only provides excellent legal representation but also develops personal relationships with her clients to ensure that her clients feel as comfortable as possible throughout the handling of their cases. Her goal is to reach the outcome that best suits each individual client’s needs. Stewart takes pride in her work and enjoys helping her clients. ![]() Beale at the Superior Court of Judicial District 20A of the State of North Carolina. at the North Carolina Court of Appeals and The Honorable Michael E. While in law school, she interned for The Honorable Hugh B. She also has appeared before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court throughout her career as an attorney. Stewart frequently presents at continuing legal education courses for workers’ compensation attorneys in North Carolina. She represents clients in the both the personal injury claim and the workers’ compensation claim and is skilled at maximizing her clients’ recovery in these complicated cases. She particularly enjoys helping clients who have been injured in workplace accidents caused by the negligence of a third party. She assists clients in both of the firm’s offices in the fields of Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury and handles all appellate work for the firm. Stewart opened the Wilmington office of Poisson, Poisson & Bower, PLLC in 2006. Stewart Poisson focuses her practice on litigation. ![]() If you do get stuck at any stage, there is a Google discussion forum for problems and issues associated with BlueJ.įor those new to Java programming, or for those prefer to self teach themselves the language, BlueJ is an excellent starting point. Some users have reported instability when compiling code although these problems have decreased with successive releases. The project is supported by Sun Microsystems so you can be guaranteed that what BlueJ teaches you is officially approved. Usually commercial software or games are produced for sale or to serve a commercial purpose.Indeed, the attention to detail for learners and ease of use is outstanding in BlueJ which is no surprise since it was developed by researchers at Deakin University Melbourne, Australia and the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK. Even though, most trial software products are only time-limited some also have feature limitations. After that trial period (usually 15 to 90 days) the user can decide whether to buy the software or not. Trial software allows the user to evaluate the software for a limited amount of time. Demos are usually not time-limited (like Trial software) but the functionality is limited. In some cases, all the functionality is disabled until the license is purchased. Demoĭemo programs have a limited functionality for free, but charge for an advanced set of features or for the removal of advertisements from the program's interfaces. It is user-friendly and the interface is so. If you want to learn better how to use develop Java programs then this is the best option out there. It allows you to see how objects are created and is excellent for students to see what’s in the memory. In some cases, ads may be show to the users. BlueJ includes graphic and text editing and a built-in editor, among other great features. Basically, a product is offered Free to Play (Freemium) and the user can decide if he wants to pay the money (Premium) for additional features, services, virtual or physical goods that expand the functionality of the game. This license is commonly used for video games and it allows users to download and play the game for free. There are many different open source licenses but they all must comply with the Open Source Definition - in brief: the software can be freely used, modified and shared. Programs released under this license can be used at no cost for both personal and commercial purposes. Open Source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify or enhance. ![]() Freeware products can be used free of charge for both personal and professional (commercial use). Also Available: Download BlueJ for Windowsįreeware programs can be downloaded used free of charge and without any time limitations. Note: Requires Java for Mac and 64-bit processor. The result is printed out, and can then be inspected, manipulated, or passed as a parameter to another method call. You can also invoke Java code directly, without compilation, just by typing it in. As well as allowing inspection of objects while the program is running, objects can be dynamically created, and their methods can be invoked. The contents of fields are displayed to aid understanding and debugging. Objects can be inspected while the program is running. It also helps in spotting misplaced curly brackets. Its object bench, code pad, and scope coloring were all original BlueJ features.īlueJ's editor features unique scope highlighting, where the background of each code block is colored to allow you to visually scan the code much faster. Innovative BlueJ - has several features not seen before in other IDEs."We aim to respond to all technical support requests within one working day." Mature BlueJ - is over fifteen years old, but continues to be updated and supported by a full-time team.It can also run without installation from a USB stick. Portable BlueJ - runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and other platforms which run Java.Thus BlueJ for macOS is a powerful graphical shell/REPL for Java. You can also directly invoke Java expressions without compiling. You can inspect their value, call methods on them, pass them as parameters and more. Interactive BlueJ - allows you to interact with objects.There is a popular textbook designed for teaching introductory university/college courses with BlueJ, and a site full of teaching resources. Designed for teaching - BlueJ is deliberately designed with good pedagogy in mind.This allows beginners to get started more quickly, and without being overwhelmed. ![]()
To view the China business cultural archives please click here. ![]() These China cultural articles are intended to assist with a greater business understanding of the background to doing business in China, and are provided by the research team at Dezan Shira & Associates. Conducting business in China is more than just legal and tax advise one has to “feel” the country and its rhythms as well in order to properly advise clients on conducting business in this massive country. This China cultural article is one of a regular series we are running at China Briefing. By comparison, the real thing will cost several hundred U.S. Fakes are discernable by their price – from RMB3 each at the Panjiayuan Market in Beijing, to about US$10-15 on eBay. ![]() To ascertain the real thing, however, it will feel “heavy,” and accurate weighing scales would be required if you intend to uncover a legitimate example. Some of these have also now become collector’s items, as in order to pass them off the silver content remains high – so they may be worth digging out at a local Chinese market. There were derivatives of these issued by other provincial governments at the time, however there are also many fakes of this type of coin, produced over the past decades. Pictured is a real 7 Mace and 2 Candareens coin, which were circulated between 1898-1905 and are more correctly known as Kiang Nan Dollars. Therefore the legitimacy of the coin as being real and worth the value was obtained by weighing and measuring it – these units are the archaic version of what would now be 27.4 grams, containing 0.7814 of an ounce of silver. ![]() Add to Favorites Large Letters - China Hupeh Hubei Province 10 Cash 1902-1905 Old Copper Coin. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Sterling Silver Chinese Fortune Coin Bead, 925 Sterling Silver Lucky Coin Bead, 925 Silver Feng Shui Coin Bead (30.6k) 11.03. The denomination used, however, was the then-standard “Mace” and “Candareens” – these being units of silver and measurable by weight. Antique Silver coin of Chinese Collectible coin C4 (102) 175.00. As circulated coins until then had largely been the Mexican Silver Dollar, the new coins were based on these, but with Chinese styling. 21, 2007 – China only began producing mass circulation silver coins in 1889 when the first modern coining press was imported into the country. DecemPosted by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutesĭec. It’s best to stay away from strong acids or treatments that involve strong acids. The skincare products you apply after removing your sebum plugs are perhaps one of the most important parts of the whole process. Skincare products to avoid after sebum plug extraction Skipping this step will allow the bacteria to penetrate the pores again, leading to more pimples and problems. You can also apply an ice cube wrapped in a clean towel to reduce the inflammation and soothe the area. Tea tree and eucalyptus oil are great choices to treat the spot after this intervention. Go for natural and antibacterial ingredients. It’s best to use a toner or antiseptic cream. When you’re finished with the sebum plug extraction, make sure you sterilize the skin carefully to avoid any infections. Use a clean towel to gently wipe the face with and remove any dirt that the pores have naturally released during the steaming phase. While your pores are open and relaxed, gently squeeze the pore containing that unsightly sebum plug or blackhead. To avoid this, you can use a moisturizer to lock in the moisture and avoid your pores going back to their hard and closed state. ![]() ![]() However, the hydration can quickly escape when you leave the shower and return to normal temperature. Once you get out of the shower or are finished steaming your face, you’ll notice that the sebaceous filaments (or SFs) are now much softer. You can disinfect it with alcohol pads like the Curad Alcohol Prep Pads. Start by ensuring the tool is fully sanitized and clean. Stay in this position, over the boiling water, for around five minutes to let the skin loosen up and for the pores to enlarge. You’ll need to put a towel over your head to isolate the face and allow the steam to be absorbed by the pores for that relaxing effect. Step 1: Heating upįirst, either take a hot shower or use the steam from boiling water to loosen up the pores on your face. Let’s see what the step-by-step process looks like. Careful, though, too hot and your skin will burn! ![]() The hotter the temperature, the looser the pores become. This will allow you to easily remove the dirt buildup without causing any harm to the skin or tearing any layers. If you’re decided to remove those unsightly and horrifying sebum plugs, you can.īasically, you’ll need to start with a nice hot shower or hot steaming your face.īefore you can treat your sebum plugs and pull out the dirt, you’ll certainly need to make sure the pores are nice and relaxed. How do you remove deep sebum plugs – step-by-step? Especially considering that you’re tearing the skin apart to get rid of that dirt, the germs will be quick to penetrate. Spreading this bacteria on your skin will only mean that you’re risking a worse breakout. You touch literally everything around you with your fingers and the microorganisms quickly make their way underneath your fingernails, where they can mate and reproduce (I know, this doesn’t sound very good). Your fingernails are perhaps the most prolific breeding ground for bacteria and germs. However, extracting them manually using your fingers, for instance, is a big no-no.īecause you risk infecting the area and causing inflammation or other, more severe problems. Ideally, the goal is to use skincare products that will minimize the risks of sebum plugs appearing (I’ll explain in a bit) or attempt to solve the problem in different ways. Unfortunately, this is not advice that all of you will be able to follow (I’m, sometimes, tempted myself, I’ll admit!). The short answer is no, you shouldn’t extract sebum plugs manually. While acne, whiteheads, and blackheads are normally seen on the face, upper chest, and upper back, other forms of acne like keratin plugs in keratosis are mostly found on the upper arms. However, there are also noninflammatory sebum plugs, which are blackheads and whiteheads. There are also some severe cases like cysts and nodules, which are usually associated with a lot of pain. When it comes to sebum plugs, they can come in the form of inflammatory acne-like pustules and papules. However, if the pore is trapped by dead skin, you can expect to see some whiteheads, blackheads, or breakouts. The pores are how sebum is released to the skin. Although they’re not seen with the naked eye, they’re there. ![]() Your pores have miniature hair follicles containing baby hair inside them. Sebum guards the skin against the surrounding dirt and bacteria that can easily land on your face, for example. Pores play an important role in the skin’s proper and healthy functioning as they produce sebum. 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These cards won't be worth it if you're paying interest or late fees. We're focused here on the rewards and perks that come with each card. Here are the best Capital One credit cards of 2023. This can save you anywhere from 3% to 5% on your purchases abroad compared to using cards from other banks that tack on fees for international purchases. The best option is the one that fits your spending style and your goals.Ĭapital One is also a good pick if you plan to travel overseas because none of its cards charge foreign transaction fees. ![]() The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is especially popular thanks to its robust marketing budget and television commercials, but it's not necessarily the right Capital One card for you. Capital One issues many of the best credit cards on the market right now, from options that can help you build your credit to a premium card that earns valuable travel rewards. ![]() The 12 Volt DC camper electrical system originates with the battery(s) installed on the camper. ![]() Overloading it would most likely blow a fuse in the towing vehicle or the chassis fuse box in a class A or C unit. This circuit can easily be overloaded if you tried to power anything additional from it. (A safety device that causes the trailer brakes to apply in the event that the trailer separates from the towing vehicle). Some vehicles’ trailer wiring will have a wire dedicated to charging the battery on a trailer, but this is generally for the emergency brake actuator battery. This circuiting is intended for the roadway lighting (and, where applicable, the brakes) only and is not intended to supply power to the 12 Volt DC camper system. Some trailers, usually under 2,000 lbs, do not need brakes, where as the larger tow behind trailers need to have their own brakes to assist in bringing the entire truck and trailer set up to a safe stop. The 6 or 7 wire cable is found on larger vehicles and includes wires that control the brakes on a trailer. The 4 wire cable is usually found on smaller towing vehicles and is used for lighting only. Smaller units have a 4 wire connection and larger capacity vehicles will have a 6 or 7 wire connection. With a towed camper, this system is supplied to the camper via the cable connected at the hitch. It is charged by the alternator while the engine is running and provides the needed energy to power the headlights, marker lights, brake lights and signalling lights. The battery in the tow vehicle/chassis is 12 volts and provides the power needed to start the vehicle. This system originates with the tow vehicle for trailers, or the chassis on a class A or C units. The 12 Volt DC (Direct Current) automotive system controls the lighting on the outside of your camper that deals with driving (or towing) it around on the roads. It has a 12 Volt DC Automotive Electrical System, a 12 Volt DC Camper system, and a 120 or 240 Volt AC Camper Electrical System. Your camper actually has 3 electrical systems. I also spent a portion of my teenage years working in car and truck shops learning the ins and outs of automobile electrical systems. ![]() It’s a good thing I spent a major portion of my life as a qualified electrician with a pretty solid grasp on the subject. Some people have described an RV electrical system with such complexity that I felt I needed a NASA engineer to help me set up my camper for the weekend. Yet I’ve heard so many different explanations. Let us explain…īelieve it or not, this is such a common question. How much power does it REALLY take to run an air conditioner in your RV? Why do appliances cause tripped breakers in your RV? Understanding an RV electrical system isn’t all that difficult. ![]() Thanks to the changes made to the interface from one iDrive version to the next, distinguishing between different generations is usually simple. Other head units, including CHAMP, EntryNav and EntryNav Evo, have also existed simultaneously, generally as an entry-level option. The major iDrive versions are CCC, CIC, NBT, NBT Evo and MGU. As well as looking more contemporary, these layouts also make it easier to get the information you need at a glance. Whereas older iDrive versions featured menus to scroll through, the latest iterations include layouts made up of dynamic tiles. Over time, more features have been added to the iDrive system, and the visual interface has been modernized and improved. Like other technology devices, iDrive has gone through several progressive stages. IDrive can be compared to similar infotainment offers from other auto manufacturers, including Mercedes's MBUX, Ford's SYNC and FCA's Uconnect. In some cases, it's possible to run different software versions on the same iDrive hardware cars with an NBT Evo head unit can switch between iDrive ID5 and ID6 versions with quick BMW iDrive coding. It is the software that determines much of the user experience, including menu layout and feature set through different BMW iDrive apps. Scattered around the driver's cabin can also be found supplementary pieces of equipment, including buttons on the dashboard and steering wheel, a microphone for voice control and, in vehicles with the latest BMW iDrive versions, cameras supporting gesture control.Īll this hardware is used to run BMW's dedicated iDrive software, which, like the operating systems we're familiar with from our phones and computers, has seen a number of different versions through the years. On the hardware side, the two most obvious components are the iDrive display (VividScreen), mounted on the dashboard, and the rotary BMW iDrive controller used to move around the on-screen menus. The system is a combination of hardware and software. This content includes vehicle settings and journey data, as well as more typical infotainment features, such as navigation, music and communication. IDrive is BMW's native infotainment system, through which drivers can access a range of content on the dashboard screen. Find out more about what it is, how to keep it up updated, and the useful hidden features you might have missed: We take a look at a few of the questions a lot of people have about iDrive, whether they're having BMW iDrive problems, or they're considering buying a new BMW, to help you understand exactly what iDrive has to offer. This means you have a single, cohesive way to access all your car's features and settings, but can make it difficult to keep track of everything your vehicle is capable of, particularly without a BMW iDrive manual. ![]() and put them all in one place, right in the middle of the dashboard. The concept is simple: take as many secondary vehicle controls as possible - music, navigation, climate control etc. ![]() The platform also underpins the infotainment system found in Rolls-Royce vehicles and, under the brand name "Connected", can be found in current-generation MINIs. Since its debut in the BMW E65 7 Series in 2001, iDrive has spread to all modern BMW models. |
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