http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
Guess I can't trick Engadget using the same email address. ]]>Apr 7th 2009 7:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
How is it that I can drive a 1970 Chevelle (Big Block) and never get into any accidents!

But yet SAP boy gets into a new BMW with traction control and all that small penis tech and wreck the car in 5 minutes...

You girl scounts can't handle a little power?

AHAHAH please send your girlfriends and wives to me... They need a big man with big penis and big car to show them what it is about!

And that goes for you Tuners also! Honda is crap!

AHAHAH!]]>Apr 7th 2009 9:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
Sure you aren't a BMW driver? You sure would fit the stereotype.



And this FROM a BMW driver.]]>Apr 7th 2009 9:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
You laugh now, but wait until some distracted kid in their daddy's BMW *nearly* plows into your 1970 Chevelle. Then you might appreciate the tech. ]]>Apr 7th 2009 10:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/And I thought that the word round the streets was that men get those big cars to compensate for their penis size.. ]]>Apr 8th 2009 2:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
BMW, I love you and I hate you.

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII]]>Apr 8th 2009 4:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
And then sew the electric seat maker because they didn't warn you of dangers xD]]>Apr 8th 2009 9:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 8th 2009 12:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 8:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
Oh, and smart doors are teh über.]]>Apr 7th 2009 11:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
I used to hate the E60 but I've come to terms with it. I think the post facelift one looks alright with it's nice flat rear. Clearly they locked the man in a closet when they did the final draft of the E90 as it looks pretty good. But out of all these things, most important, is that he is gone forever!]]>Apr 7th 2009 11:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
While we're out with the Bangle designs, im not sure what is coming to replace them is much better. Get a look at the new 7 - not sure what the hell is going on there, think I prefered the Bangle one.]]>Apr 8th 2009 4:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 8th 2009 10:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
I don't think you can call the LCI E90 (The facelifted 2009 model for you non BMW fans) ugly at all. It looks stunning. Same for the E92.]]>Apr 8th 2009 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
I agree with you on the F01. The original E65 looked like crap, Bangalized like no other but the facelifted one was very 'E38' inspired (biggest fix being the boot). I think the post facelift E65 looked really nice and frankly, the new one is to 'outspoken' for my tastes. IMHO, a 7 should be subtle, yet have presence; it shouldn't turn heads, but command respect from those who notice it. I don't get that vibe from the new one. I think they should save that sort huge grill nonsense for the M-roadster, show the 7 some respect.]]>Apr 10th 2009 11:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
Your groceries that you put in the trunk are going to weigh more than a sensor system EVER could.]]>Apr 7th 2009 11:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
This doesn't sound good. I like to open my doors when I want to.
What happens if the accelerometer has a malfunction?
It's not like a malfunctioning Wii controller.]]>Apr 7th 2009 7:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 9:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 8th 2009 9:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 8th 2009 2:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 8th 2009 8:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 8th 2009 4:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
Of course, the good thing about being doored by a BMW door is knowing that the owner is even more annoyed about the dent in his door than you are about your bent wheel and road rash (even if he won't learn anything from it). You don't even get that satisfaction from a 93 caravan.]]>Apr 8th 2009 2:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
I love german logic..]]>Apr 7th 2009 7:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 7:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 8:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/]]>Apr 7th 2009 9:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://xkcd.com/562/ problem solved.]]>Apr 7th 2009 11:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 8th 2009 9:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
zing!]]>Apr 7th 2009 7:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 8th 2009 4:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 8:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/
In the past, computers used new sensors and actuators, but couldn't tell if they failed. But, now, they have hardware to detect & report (if you have the right scanner, argh!) errors and work around the problem. For example, I have an exhaust valve in my car - it closes at low RPM to give more power + less noise, and opens at higher rpms to let the engine breathe better (more power). If it got stuck in a particular position, this wouldn't be optimum. Older computers would have never noticed & you'd have a mysterious problem with very few symptoms except less power. But, newer computers can detect if that extra wire+actuator is broken or shorted to the chassis - so now diagnosis is possible again.]]>Apr 7th 2009 8:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 8th 2009 5:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 8:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 7th 2009 9:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvgnMyZA4aQ
The BMW doors on this E46 worked well after a few hundred guard rail crashes so I say just take the hit.
And before you comment like the other losers who think this is rich guys goofing off; this was a BMW sanctioned safety instruction event where the cars were previously designated to be recycled.]]>Apr 7th 2009 11:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/bmw-devises-smart-car-door-that-senses-danger/Apr 8th 2009 2:05AM