2016 BMW 7 Series - Remote Control Self Parking Demonstration

slowfast · 08-28-2015, 03:02 PM

Nice. I like how it is integrated into the keyfob. However, I like Land Rover's remote control better

mrmoua2u · 08-28-2015, 03:03 PM

nothing new, Lexus done it many years ago with their GS series.

JoePcone · 08-28-2015, 03:23 PM

Gimmicky, junk. Why would I need this? Seems much faster to just do it myself.

ORIGIN M. · 08-28-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GRUESOM3

Until a module fails and someone gets killed...

Seriously you are clueless as to what you are talking about.

w2830 · 08-28-2015, 03:40 PM

So BMW thinks that people who can afford a 7 series can't afford a parking space big enough to fit it in?

Sparrow3493 · 08-28-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Raikkonen

Possibly the coolest/most useless new tech I've seen in a long time.

I'd love to have it though, for the show-off value alone!

+1

techwhiz · 08-28-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KGB_123_99

It's good for tight parking spaces, or if you don't have enough space in your garage to open the door comfortably.

Yes.... But sick!!!!!

B///MWGuy · 08-28-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by w2830

So BMW thinks that people who can afford a 7 series can't afford a parking space big enough to fit it in?

Technology = convenience (+ cool showoff)

This is like how some people say "rich people don't care about fuel efficient vehicle!"

Tag · 08-28-2015, 04:44 PM

This is suppose to be impressive how? You can park it faster yourself. Who'd want to park that close to another car anyway? Lame

Wanna see cool tech? Check these drones out and call me when a BMW can do anything near what these things can.

Igs · 08-28-2015, 04:46 PM

Reading through some comments, not sure how useful it is in the real world, but its nice if some moron parks really close to you and you can just back it out and get in comfortably instead of trying to squeeze in.

x5mad · 08-28-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by YungDro

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Originally Posted by mptpa

Useless.

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Originally Posted by sasso90

Useless

how? people will use this feature for when parking into tight spaces. or where they cant open the door as much etc.. its useful. for me it is. all bmws in the future will use tech like this in future..

I have a bad back with limited mobility of the lower spine.

To get in and out comfortably I need my door to be wide open. I would love to have this feature. I have often encountered situations where this would have been very useful. It doesn't necessarily need to be a "tight" parking space.

Also, worldwide the average age of 7 series owners tend to be old enough that some percentage will have degenerative spines, knees etc.

I am sure they would also appreciate being able to pull the vehicle in/out where there is more space to open their doors and get in and out comfortably.

jballs16 · 08-28-2015, 07:05 PM

I can see women with small children benefiting from this. I know my wife used to have trouble getting my little guy in and out of the car, with his detachable car seat, if another car was parked too close. A mom, by herself, doesn't have the luxury of backing the car out to give herself more room to put the baby in the car. This way she can stand outside the spot, holding the infant car seat, allow the car to back up enough to open the door completely, and put the child in. It seems gimmicky, but so do most technologies until we find a use for them.

Scrippy · 08-28-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MMVI

Yes but can you start it from the key when it's in its narrow bay or garage to them bring it out. Pointless demonstration.

Lol, yes. That's the fundamental point of it. If you use this in public.....your asking for the peeps parked next to you to fuck your shit up. If.....for some reason you own a 7 series yet live in a condo.......boom, Bobs your uncle and your stoked!

mptpa · 08-28-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by YungDro

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Originally Posted by mptpa

Useless.

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Originally Posted by sasso90

Useless

how? people will use this feature for when parking into tight spaces. or where they cant open the door as much etc.. its useful. for me it is. all bmws in the future will use tech like this in future..

If the space was too tight, other than at home, then you get door dings. I don't think you would feel happy then.

Bosozoku · 08-28-2015, 09:40 PM

I wonder if BMW could develop a "reverse launch control with bootleg turn transition."
So the car would launch backward, do a 180, and then continue under max acceleration.
All under computer control. That would be cool.

classyfast · 08-28-2015, 10:09 PM

So BMW can self park a car but can't make a good ignition coil pack or hpfp? Okay

walmark · 08-28-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by slowfast

Nice. I like how it is integrated into the keyfob. However, I like Land Rover's remote control better

Funny that it was a BMW driver that blocked him

Falafel Combo · 08-28-2015, 10:37 PM

That's stupid.

Let me know when it can valet park itself like Audi.

Falafel Combo · 08-28-2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by classyfast

So BMW can self park a car but can't make a good ignition coil pack or hpfp? Okay

Curious, what part of the country are you from? 2007?

M.O.R. · 08-28-2015, 11:12 PM

This car is growing on me for my next ride

M.O.R. · 08-28-2015, 11:15 PM

The only thing that I do not like is the steering wheel.

BEMR · 08-29-2015, 12:19 AM

New 7 has some good Yankee Tank appeal for sure, but some side door roll down inflatable curtains to protect doors would be cool.

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jballs16 Captain 549 Rep 776 Posts Drives: ‘21 RS6, RR LWB, Raptor Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: so cal iTrader: (0)	I can see women with small children benefiting from this. I know my wife used to have trouble getting my little guy in and out of the car, with his detachable car seat, if another car was parked too close. A mom, by herself, doesn't have the luxury of backing the car out to give herself more room to put the baby in the car. This way she can stand outside the spot, holding the infant car seat, allow the car to back up enough to open the door completely, and put the child in. It seems gimmicky, but so do most technologies until we find a use for them.
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