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Uploaded by on Jul 20, 2008

The Instrumen Cluster Test of BMW 325i 2001

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  • You know why they've stuck with red? Well, there are a few reasons why. BMW's original heritage is actually in Airplanes (the BMW symbol represent an Airplane Propeller), then everything else. Airplanes generally use red dials, and if look at the style of the dials they are very similar to what you'll find in planes. Also, not many people know this but Red light does not adjust your pupils at night like other light would (that's why all exist signs are red, you can see them in any light)!

  • LOL looks like a christmas tree!

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  • Yeah, turns out I was wrong about the airplane stuff, but I'm on it with the lights.

  • @PlaceboTree everything is true but, in every M model lights are white :)

  • @PlaceboTree You are correct. As a matter of fact, flight flashlights (used to read charts at night) have red filters on them.

  • HOW!

  • Red is to reduce night blindness period!Thats why they use it!

  • I’m happy with my 328i, but the only performance mods are sport suspection and the Signature Motoring performance intake for about $150. Signature Motoring kit adds around 11HP on the dyno, great sound, and the best performance upgrade for the money. See my channel videos!

    -Adds 9-11 HP

    -Never replace filter again (uses K&N filter)

    -GREAT SOUND

    -Installs in maybe 30-45 min. K&N filter lasts a lifetime.

    I'm thinking maybe performance exhaust, but eh.

  • @YoMomSaddam True, I came across an informal auto pictorial of the changes of different company logos on StumbleUpon and yeah it's because of the whole Rapp thing. But as for the red lights, I'm 100% certain about that.

  • damn that car is fast! and stops so damn fast what did you put in that thing? LOL

  • @PlaceboTree

    Actually, the airplane propellor rumor has been debunked. The first time that the BMW roundel has been seen was before the airplane photo. It evolved from the Rapp Motorworks, a company that BMW took over. They wanted to keep the roundel that Rapp had, so they chose the Bavarian colors.

  • Were the Little Gingle

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