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| skippy12 (683hp) | That's a lot of money for a lease.
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| adams (123hp) | Quote: Originally posted by SITREP A friend of mine quoted the following to me on a new 535i: MSRP $70,025 Capitalized cost $70,025 36 month lease with 10,000 miles per year $10,000 d $700.00/month down payment 64% residual money factor .00169 Terrible deal, right? ! I'm an auto guy, in the business, and this deal is beyond bad. $10k less on a 535i at 700 a month hopefully including taxes. I'm at 721 including tax, 4500 down payment, 10k per year. 550i package with 2014 M, heated seats, lightning backrest and black powder-coated Msport wheels in the offer. I am in Socal if you want to buy a car, for a much better deal send me a private message I will send you to my friend who is the general manager of South Bay BMW.
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| Alan99 (539hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Delvek I hit 155 almost every day and I love it. Yes, the fuel drops like a fucking rock, but I never pay attention to it until the gas light comes on. I normally cruise at around 120 mph. I'm very lucky, my house is 3 km from the highway, and if I head north it's unrestricted for about 45 minutes and there are lots of curves and steep straights, I feel like I'm living in a playground. That's why I put an exhaust on it, dropped it and tuned it. The car can definitely pull past 155, my car is tuned so that it affects its powerband. Hartge won't remove the limiter, they mentioned they haven't been able to, but I think it's more like they don't want the blown engines to come back. I've seen the tach go red when accelerating hard, but my 550i runs close to 50-125 mph from a new, untuned m5. It’s scary, dammit! lol
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| jesus05 (469hp) | I have a 2011 550 sport. My top speed... 144 on I-20... B-ham to Anniston... 2 a.m.... I had just bought car 7 hours ago in Dallas..... And I was far from being at my best....
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| Stephan735i (187hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Delvek Answer 110% correct. I'm showing speeds over 155 mph daily, the funny thing is I can get there on my speedometer but not on my HUD display, it stops at 155 even when the speedometer says 160. Let you surprise at this speed in the United States and you won't be. drive ANYTHING for a long time, lol
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| pirulito (815hp) | Condemn! I've only taken my 550i Msport to 120 mph...need a test track. Installing an OEM M5 Competition Exhaust with Rear Downpipe.
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| ripper1 (624hp) | Can the dealer reprogram it to155?
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| 125125125 (452hp) | Can we reprogram it? Can you do it yourself via coding? I have a base model 2011 535i, so it's probably limited to 130 mph. I ran the Texas Mile in my e46 330i and went 133.7 mph. I'd like to take the 535i, but there's no point spending all that time and money to go slower. Is it possible to change the limiter to 155 mph without doing a Dinan adjustment, or something like that? THANKS
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| legioner (698hp) | Quote: Originally posted by mness If the car is equipped with all-season tires instead of performance tires, then it gets the lower speed limiter, because all-season tires are not designed for higher speeds. Regardless of M-Sport or RWD. My 2012 550ix comes with all seasons and I go over 155 whenever possible.
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| dario (124hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Delvek I hit 155 almost every day and I love it. Yes, the fuel drops like a fucking rock, but I never pay attention to it until the gas light comes on. I normally cruise at around 120 mph. I'm very lucky, my house is 3 km from the highway, and if I head north it's unrestricted for about 45 minutes and there are lots of curves and steep straights, I feel like I'm living in a playground. That's why I put an exhaust on it, dropped it and tuned it. The car can definitely pull past 155, my car is tuned so that it affects its powerband. Hartge won't remove the limiter, they mentioned they haven't been able to, but I think it's more like they don't want the blown engines to come back. I've seen the tach go red when accelerating hard, but my 550i runs close to 50-125 mph from a new, untuned m5. It’s scary, dammit! lol
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| eastside21 (856hp) | I have a 2011 550 sport. My top speed... 144 on I-20... B-ham to Anniston... 2 a.m.... I had just bought car 7 hours ago in Dallas..... And I was far from being at my best....
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| wasd1234 (130hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Delvek Answer 110% correct. I'm showing speeds over 155 mph daily, the funny thing is I can get there on my speedometer but not on my HUD display, it stops at 155 even when the speedometer says 160. Let you surprise at this speed in the United States and you won't be. drive ANYTHING for a long time, lol
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| 15421542 (275hp) | Condemn! I've only taken my 550i Msport to 120 mph...need a test track. Installing an OEM M5 Competition Exhaust with Rear Downpipe.
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| 123456dd (40hp) | Can the dealer reprogram it to155?
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| marcoboss156 (496hp) | Can we reprogram it? Can you do it yourself via coding? I have a base model 2011 535i, so it's probably limited to 130 mph. I ran the Texas Mile in my e46 330i and went 133.7 mph. I'd like to take the 535i, but there's no point spending all that time and money to go slower. Is it possible to change the limiter to 155 mph without doing a Dinan adjustment, or something like that? THANKS
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| choose (867hp) | Quote: Originally posted by mness If the car is equipped with all-season tires instead of performance tires, then it gets the lower speed limiter, because all-season tires are not designed for higher speeds. Regardless of M-Sport or RWD. My 2012 550ix comes with all seasons and I go over 155 whenever possible.
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| starla1 (595hp) | Has anyone ever installed LCI Xenon headlights on a Halogen F10? There is a guy at a junkyard and he has the LCI headlights complete with modules and all bulbs, is there anything else before the modules on the headlights are needed? what coding is necessary? and is that even possible? I've searched for this everywhere and haven't found any answers. All I can find is that the LCI LED headlights have been successfully retrofitted. I really need advice quickly before the demolition company sells them? I would have to hire a mechanic to install them, but I would have to code it? Please help
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| angel111 (291hp) | You will probably need a new FRM module for them.
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| 5151 (165hp) | In terms of dimensions, they should fit, but you will need to know if the LCI light assembly has an auto-leveling and adapting feature..
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| muddys (946hp) | Has anyone ever installed LCI Xenon headlights on a Halogen F10? There is a guy at a junkyard and he has the LCI headlights complete with modules and all bulbs, is there anything else before the modules on the headlights are needed? what coding is necessary? and is that even possible? I've searched for this everywhere and haven't found any answers. All I can find is that the LCI LED headlights have been successfully retrofitted. I really need advice quickly before the demolition company sells them? I would have to hire a mechanic to install them, but I would have to code it? Please help
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| name123 (76hp) | You will probably need a new FRM module for them.
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| zxcvb6 (99hp) | In terms of dimensions, they should fit, but you will need to know if the LCI light assembly has an auto-leveling and adapting feature..
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| anorexia (711hp) | ECS sells the module for $150 shipped, which isn't too bad, but I resisted and found it for around $99 US, shipped from Germany. I bought one and wanted to pass the deal on to another user here who might be looking for a switch. This is a nice little customization for us American owners who are missing the rear fog light button. An easy swap that requires no coding and is a fun little DIY http://www.ebay.com/itm/291381300239
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| vidhya (667hp) | I checked the listing and the only problem I have with it is that it is USED, not NEW. It's a cool mod, I have it myself.
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| exclusive1 (444hp) | Quote: Originally posted by bake I checked the listing and the only problem I have with it is that it is USED, not NEW. It's a cool mod though, I have it myself. Oh! I missed this part. I think it will work well either way
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| Glina (136hp) | All that is required for installation is to unplug the current one and plug this one in and it will work? all the wiring and everything is already there?
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| washere (319hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Genieman All that is required for installation is to unplug the current one and plug this one in and it will work? Is all the wiring and everything already there? Yes, just unplug the current one and plug in the euro one. Nothing else
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| britton1 (946hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Silververtu Yes, just unplug the current one and plug in the Euro one. Nothing else Do you know if having the LED lighting package makes a difference? My F10 has LEDs and I was curious, but willing to try anyway.
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| hurricane2 (961hp) | It shouldn't matter. It should always be plug and play
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| loveworld (530hp) | Hello everyone! I'm thinking of ordering an F10 but I'm worried about the vibration issue where the whole car vibrates slightly at around 100-120 km/h (I lemoned an F10 for this fault). Has BMW solved the extreme wheel and tire sensitivity of the LCI chassis? Will I start endless balancing of road forces etc again? if I buy an LCI, or will the car be smooth as glass? I appreciate everyone's contribution to this topic.!
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| ronnie2 (837hp) | When using the rear fog lights, does it help with nighttime visibility and/or rear view camera?
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| ManMachine (308hp) | My 2012 535xi had a vibration on the highway between 65 and 70 MPH from new. BMW improved it but the problem was never completely resolved. Just traded it in for a 2015 535xi two months ago, so far no vibration on the highway. The transmission is also much smoother when accelerating at low speeds.
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| sunshine14 (863hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Genieman When using the rear fog lights, does it help with nighttime visibility and/or the backup camera? It's like driving with the brake lights on. I hate being behind a car with that, it blinds me like F. The rule is actually that the last car in a convoy has to use it, if a car catches up to you you're supposed to turn yours off. Edit: added photos. The first two are normal lights. The last two are fog lights on..
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| forever2 (816hp) | No vibration with my 2013 535X Drive until late summer, right after hitting a pothole. The tires looked good. It appeared at 50 mph and above. I procrastinated until late fall (too busy to take it) and they put on my winter set. the problem is gone, so I must have a faulty tire causing the vibration. Otherwise everything is going well.
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| queen3 (277hp) | I hate people who do these stupid light mods. They are absolutely a dick to other drivers. I know there are people who use them correctly, but most won't. I've been blinded daily by people with cheap HID kits, tail light mods, brighter DRLs, etc... I hope they start handing out tickets to these retards..
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| famar219948 (155hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Grover432 No vibration with my 2013 535X drive until late summer, right after hitting a pothole. The tires looked good. It appeared at 50 mph and above. I procrastinated until late fall (too busy to take it) and they put on my winter set. the problem is gone, so I must have a faulty tire causing the vibration. Otherwise everything is going well. It is more of a bent rim.
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| Jimmeh1988 (215hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 493263 I hate people who make these stupid light mods. They are absolutely a dick to other drivers. I know there are people who use them correctly, but most won't. I've been blindsided daily by people with cheap HID kits, tail light mods, brighter DRLs, etc... I hope they start handing out tickets to these retards. So maybe you shouldn't have said you hate people who use these types of lights inappropriately rather than saying you hate people with these mods? In fact, I wouldn't even call it a mod since it's standard in Europe... I hate people who drive with their high beams on all the time, not people who have high beams on their car...I also hate people who think that high beams are a replacement light source when you have a normal front bulb that is out...it's not a substitute, it's always blinding and I intend to make this mod flash and illuminates people behind me who are using their high beams inappropriately, as well as additional lighting when reversing, since I can't see anything in my backup camera at night...
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| Sal Collaziano (590hp) | It is very easy to bend the rims and ruin the runflat tires on this car. Most of the time, you won't even notice it because the car is very good at isolating noise, vibrations and harshness from the road. Have your wheels checked if you feel any vibrations. If you feel a slight vibration inside the cabin, it is probably a real problem with this car.
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| rockhard (335hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Genieman So maybe you shouldn't have said you hate people who use these types of lights inappropriately rather than saying you hate people with these mods... You are right and I apologize. But these people irritate me to no end. I just hate ignorance and inconsideration in general.
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| explorer1 (700hp) | Quote: Originally posted by The X Men More likely a bent rim. Okay, it's probably a bent rim!!! And the speeds you describe are also where you're most likely to feel it. Vibration in the steering wheel, front rim bent. Vibration in your seat, rear rim bent.
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| forgot2 (153hp) | I had it on my E92... I only used it in 2 situations, in foggy weather, and if an idiot was tailgating me. Otherwise, I haven't ridden with them. On the other hand, I don't have it for my F10.
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| balderdash (174hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Krill Hi everyone! I'm thinking of ordering an F10 but I'm worried about the vibration issue where the whole car vibrates slightly at around 100-120 km/h (I lemoned an F10 for this fault). Has BMW solved the extreme wheel and tire sensitivity of the LCI chassis? Will I start endless balancing of road forces etc again? if I buy an LCI, or will the car be smooth as glass? I appreciate everyone's input on this! No vibration in my LCI with the original suspension or the KW suspension I replaced it with.
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| anhhung (819hp) | Good idea for tailgaters! I usually just put my windshield cleaner on and it soaks them, especially on the highway. I see them slow down then turn on their wipers.
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| zadrot (134hp) | Looks like I'll be okay with an LCI then. Appreciate all the comments, keep them coming.
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| joy5 (623hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Ridiculous Do you know if having the LED lighting package makes a difference? My F10 has LEDs and I was curious, but willing to try anyway. Mine is MY13 so I don't have LED lighting so I can't confirm that.
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| blender (720hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34 Okay, it's probably a bent rim!!! And the speeds you describe are also where you're most likely to feel it. Vibration in the steering wheel, front rim bent. Vibration in your seat, rear rim bent. I'll have it checked. On the other hand, I didn't see any damage due to the impact..
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| Alex123 (124hp) | Quote: Posted by dpouncey Good idea for tailgators! I usually just put my windshield cleaner on and it soaks them, especially on the highway. I see them slow down then turn on their wipers.
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| redneck13 (21hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Grover432 I'll have it checked. On the other hand, I didn't see any damage due to the impact. I had it on mine and also didn't find any visible damage upon impact, but when I requested balancing due to steering wheel vibration, they checked and found that a rim was slightly bent. They couldn't accept it immediately, so they swapped the rims back and forth, and the vibrations traveled into my seat, nothing at all on the steering wheel after the swap. Easy solution, not very expensive, no problems since.
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| 175175 (377hp) | Does anyone know of any retailers selling this switch for less than the ECS? I have installed it on all my Porsches/Audis and find it to be an essential safety feature when driving in fog. There were many times when I could barely see the car in front of me in heavy fog and I was comforted by the fact that at least the cars behind me would have a better chance of seeing my car..
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| kitty4 (312hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34 I had it on mine and also didn't find any visible damage upon impact, but when I requested balancing due to steering wheel vibration they checked and noticed that one rim was slightly bent. They couldn't accept it immediately, so they swapped the rims back and forth, and the vibrations traveled into my seat, nothing at all on the steering wheel after the swap. Easy solution, not very expensive, no problems since. Personally, I prefer it to be a bent rim rather than a tire problem. A rim can be repaired for around $150.00 while a new Goodyear tire can exceed $400.00 to replace. I'll have to take both fronts when I get the chance.
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| cornerstone (743hp) | Converting my 2012 550i to German spec. Can anyone tell me where to order this part??
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| fuckedup1 (35hp) | Great question in this thread...here's my story. Currently I drive an F32 430d. The first time I drove a long distance on the highway at high speed, I noticed a very uncomfortable vibration from the car starting at 120 km/h. It was obvious, and it wasn't feedback from the road surface, as I noticed it carefully on different surfaces. Interestingly, the vibration was only present after the first 10-20 miles. Usually the first time driving at 250 km/h on the highway was buttery smooth, but after the first time I slowed down to normal speeds (or the whole transmission reached normal). heat, whatever), this very annoying vibration was there constantly... The vibration was felt all over the bodywork, particularly in the seats and at the bottom of the car, sometimes on the steering wheel too. I changed the tire set from factory RFT to non-RFT, wheels have been balanced several times. Then I changed the complete wheelset to a factory winter set (tires and alloys). But the problem is the same. Now, in my opinion, this problem that really looks like a wheel/tire problem is not coming from the wheels and tires. My dealer confirmed the problem, but has absolutely no idea of the solution, nor does the importer or BMW AG (they reported the problem). So they started changing parts in terms of warranty, but it's a long procedure because they have to get authorization for each move. They changed the brake discs first, but that didn't solve the problem either... At this point I decided to sell the car and upgrade to an F10 LCI. But... I took my friends pre-LCI 530d for a test drive yesterday. And guess what, I felt the exact same vibration as on my car (it had 17 winter tires). Now I'm a little shocked. My friend said he wasn't aware of the problem, which I understand because 99% of his time he uses the car for driving around town and commuting on back roads from the suburbs. Now I'm asking if anyone has solved this kind of problem?
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| draft3.zip (119hp) | ECS sells the module for $150 shipped, which isn't too bad, but I resisted and found it for around $99 US, shipped from Germany. I bought one and wanted to pass the deal on to another user here who might be looking for a switch. This is a nice little customization for us American owners who are missing the rear fog light button. An easy swap that requires no coding and is a fun little DIY http://www.ebay.com/itm/291381300239
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| sevenseven (704hp) | Hello everyone! I'm thinking of ordering an F10 but I'm worried about the vibration issue where the whole car vibrates slightly at around 100-120 km/h (I lemoned an F10 for this fault). Has BMW solved the extreme wheel and tire sensitivity of the LCI chassis? Will I start endless balancing of road forces etc again? if I buy an LCI, or will the car be smooth as glass? I appreciate everyone's contribution to this topic.!
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| marina.ushakovaznuv (19hp) | I checked the listing and the only problem I have with it is that it is USED, not NEW. It's a cool mod, I have it myself.
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| botos (931hp) | My 2012 535xi had a vibration on the highway between 65 and 70 MPH from new. BMW improved it but the problem was never completely resolved. Just traded it in for a 2015 535xi two months ago, so far no vibration on the highway. The transmission is also much smoother when accelerating at low speeds.
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| timtam (87hp) | Quote: Originally posted by bake I checked the listing and the only problem I have with it is that it is USED, not NEW. It's a cool mod though, I have it myself. Oh! I missed this part. I think it will work well either way
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| barreto (363hp) | No vibration with my 2013 535X Drive until late summer, right after hitting a pothole. The tires looked good. It appeared at 50 mph and above. I procrastinated until late fall (too busy to take it) and they put on my winter set. the problem is gone, so I must have a faulty tire causing the vibration. Otherwise everything is going well.
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| mountaindew (320hp) | All that is required for installation is to unplug the current one and plug this one in and it will work? all the wiring and everything is already there?
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| queen (437hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Grover432 No vibration with my 2013 535X drive until late summer, right after hitting a pothole. The tires looked good. It appeared at 50 mph and above. I procrastinated until late fall (too busy to take it) and they put on my winter set. the problem is gone, so I must have a faulty tire causing the vibration. Otherwise everything is going well. It is more of a bent rim.
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| montpellier (3hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Genieman All that is required for installation is to unplug the current one and plug this one in and it will work? Is all the wiring and everything already there? Yes, just unplug the current one and plug in the euro one. Nothing else
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| 15061982 (463hp) | It is very easy to bend the rims and ruin the runflat tires on this car. Most of the time, you won't even notice it because the car is very good at isolating noise, vibrations and harshness from the road. Have your wheels checked if you feel any vibrations. If you feel a slight vibration inside the cabin, it is probably a real problem with this car.
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| novice (902hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Silververtu Yes, just unplug the current one and plug in the euro one. Nothing else Do you know if having the LED lighting package makes a difference? My F10 has LEDs and I was curious, but willing to try anyway.
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| cakir (668hp) | Quote: Originally posted by The X Men More likely a bent rim. Okay, it's probably a bent rim!!! And the speeds you describe are also where you're most likely to feel it. Vibration in the steering wheel, front rim bent. Vibration in your seat, rear rim bent.
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| cascades (112hp) | It shouldn't matter. It should always be plug and play
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| sanpedro1 (395hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Krill Hi everyone! I'm thinking of ordering an F10 but I'm worried about the vibration issue where the whole car vibrates slightly at around 100-120 km/h (I lemoned an F10 for this fault). Has BMW solved the extreme wheel and tire sensitivity of the LCI chassis? Will I start endless balancing of road forces etc again? if I buy an LCI, or will the car be smooth as glass? Appreciate everyone's contribution to this topic! No vibration in my LCI with the original suspension or the KW suspension I replaced it with.
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| 12011983 (396hp) | When using the rear fog lights, does it help with nighttime visibility and/or rear view camera?
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| summer. (38hp) | Looks like I'll be okay with an LCI then.. Appreciate all the comments, keep them coming.
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| volcano1 (914hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Genieman When using the rear fog lights, does it help with nighttime visibility and/or the backup camera? It's like driving with the brake lights on. I hate being behind a car with that, it blinds me like F. The rule is actually that the last car in a convoy has to use it, if a car catches up to you you're supposed to turn yours off. Edit: added photos. The first two are normal lights. The last two are fog lights on..
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| capecod1 (473hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34 Okay, it's probably a bent rim!!! And the speeds you describe are also where you're most likely to feel it. Vibration in the steering wheel, front rim bent. Vibration in your seat, rear rim bent. I'll have it checked. On the other hand, I didn't see any damage due to impact..
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| hunny (336hp) | I hate people who do these stupid light mods. They are absolutely a dick to other drivers. I know there are people who use them correctly, but most won't. I've been blinded daily by people with cheap HID kits, tail light mods, brighter DRLs, etc... I hope they start handing out tickets to these retards..
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| shelby07 (211hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Grover432 I'll have it checked. On the other hand, I didn't see any damage due to the impact. I had it on mine and also didn't find any visible damage upon impact, but when I requested balancing due to steering wheel vibration, they checked and found that a rim was slightly bent. They couldn't accept it immediately, so they swapped the rims back and forth, and the vibrations traveled into my seat, nothing at all on the steering wheel after the swap. Easy solution, not very expensive, no problems since.
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| baller34 (448hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 493263 I hate people who make these stupid light mods. They are absolutely a nuisance to other drivers. I know there are people who use them correctly, but most won't. I've been blindsided daily by people with cheap HID kits, tail light mods, brighter DRLs, etc... I hope they start handing out tickets to these retards. So maybe you shouldn't have said you hate people who use these types of lights inappropriately rather than saying you hate people with these mods? In fact, I wouldn't even call it a mod since it's standard in Europe... I hate people who drive with their high beams on all the time, not people who have high beams on their car...I also hate people who think that high beams are a replacement light source when you have a normal front bulb that is out...it's not a substitute, it's always blinding and I intend to make this mod flash and illuminates people behind me who are using their high beams inappropriately, as well as extra light when reversing because I can't see anything in my backup camera at night...
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| maxwell11 (483hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34 I had it on mine and also didn't find any visible damage upon impact, but when I requested balancing due to steering wheel vibration they checked and noticed that one rim was slightly bent. They couldn't accept it immediately, so they swapped the rims back and forth, and the vibrations traveled into my seat, nothing at all on the steering wheel after the swap. Easy solution, not very expensive, no problems since. Personally, I prefer it to be a bent rim rather than a tire problem. A rim can be repaired for around $150.00 while a new Goodyear tire can exceed $400.00 to replace. I'll have to take both fronts when I get the chance.
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| holanda (869hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Genieman So maybe you shouldn't have said you hate people who use these types of lights inappropriately rather than saying you hate people with these mods... You are right and I apologize. But these people irritate me to no end. I just hate ignorance and inconsideration in general.
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| lunatic1 (558hp) | Great question in this thread...here's my story. Currently I drive an F32 430d. The first time I drove a long distance on the highway at high speed, I noticed a very uncomfortable vibration from the car starting at 120 km/h. It was obvious, and it wasn't feedback from the road surface, as I noticed it carefully on different surfaces. Interestingly, the vibration was only present after the first 10-20 miles. Usually the first time driving at 250 km/h on the highway was buttery smooth, but after the first time I slowed down to normal speeds (or the whole transmission reached normal). heat, whatever), this very annoying vibration was there constantly... The vibration was felt all over the bodywork, particularly in the seats and at the bottom of the car, sometimes on the steering wheel too. I changed the tire set from factory RFT to non-RFT, wheels have been balanced several times. Then I changed the complete wheelset to a factory winter set (tires and alloys). But the problem is the same. Now, in my opinion, this problem that really looks like a wheel/tire problem is not coming from the wheels and tires. My dealer confirmed the problem, but has absolutely no idea of the solution, nor does the importer or BMW AG (they reported the problem). So they started changing parts in terms of warranty, but it's a long procedure because they have to get authorization for each move. They changed the brake discs first, but that didn't solve the problem either... At this point I decided to sell the car and upgrade to an F10 LCI. But... I took my friends pre-LCI 530d for a test drive yesterday. And guess what, I felt the exact same vibration as on my car (it had 17 winter tires). Now I'm a little shocked. My friend said he wasn't aware of the problem, which I understand because 99% of his use is to drive around town and commute on back roads from the suburbs. Now I'm asking if anyone has solved this kind of problem?
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| 030885 (957hp) | I had it on my E92... I only used it in 2 situations, in foggy weather, and if an idiot was tailgating me. Otherwise, I haven't ridden with them. On the other hand, I don't have it for my F10.
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| 090292 (351hp) | Good idea for tailgaters! I usually just put my windshield cleaner on and it soaks them, especially on the highway. I see them slow down then turn on their wipers.
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| mollie12 (115hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Ridiculous Do you know if having the LED lighting package makes a difference? My F10 has LEDs and I was curious, but willing to try anyway. Mine is MY13 so I don't have LED lighting so I can't confirm that.
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| 07021984 (495hp) | Quote: Posted by dpouncey Good idea for tailgators! I usually just put my windshield cleaner on and it soaks them, especially on the highway. I see them slow down then turn on their wipers.
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| 171085 (658hp) | Does anyone know of any retailers selling this switch for less than the ECS? I have installed it on all my Porsches/Audis and find it to be an essential safety feature when driving in fog. There were many times when I could barely see the car in front of me in heavy fog and I was comforted by the fact that at least the cars behind me would have a better chance of seeing my car..
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| gulnara (644hp) | Converting my 2012 550i to German spec. Can anyone tell me where to order this part??
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| 000003 (734hp) | I feel like I'm sitting in an antique chair. Every time I step on the accelerator, turn right or left, or hit the brakes, this seat makes noise. It drives me crazy. I took the car in for service twice. All they did was torque the bolts to spec. Apparently the bolts are not the problem. Here's the part that makes detection and repair difficult. When I move the seat forward or back, the noises disappear for a few days. It eventually comes back. My wife says to turn up the volume. I say I paid $65,000 for this car and it shouldn't make that type of old furniture noise. Am I being unreasonable? Has anyone had a similar problem?
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| 211212 (94hp) | Yeah (about the fact that I have a similar problem). My seat back creaked when accelerating, which turned out to be a broken weld in the frame. I replaced it under warranty and everything is fine. Are you being unreasonable? No way...
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| 1610 (70hp) | Maybe ask the dealer to try it and hear it themselves.
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| 04051981 (882hp) | You're right, a 65K car shouldn't do that! You need to be very forceful (but polite) with the dealer. I had a similar problem with my old CPO X5. It turned out to be a faulty seat frame that was going to cost me thousands of dollars to repair, even though the problem started during the warranty period..
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| maman123 (778hp) | Most likely, the seat belt buckle (the snap part attached to the bottom of the seat) is rubbing against the seat. Put some felt around the part where it rubs against the seat and the problem is solved. How do I know? Well, I drove with a BMW technician to have them listen to the noise from my sunroof, and this new noise appeared and we were able to detect it at that time. BMW put felt on the buckle. This is for a series 5
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| 290683 (159hp) | Have you checked under the seat if there is anything stuck there? I guess they would have. In a previous car I had a similar problem - which ended up being fixed by simply lifting the seat UPWARDS a little. There were wires and such under the seat that were rubbing. This comes to mind when you say it disappears if you move it forward or backward - try up to 1/4 inch.
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| 110778 (799hp) | I love the F/10, however, I'm frankly a little discouraged by the number of groans and squeaks that develop in these vehicles. My new 2015 550 has been used twice for the same irritating squeak/rattle directly above my head in the headliner. They claim that such a rattle does not exist. I can reproduce the squeak by pushing on the headliner with my hand. Looks like I'm going to have to take it back and drive a mechanic to show him.
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| grace7 (319hp) | Quote: Posted by BlackMonster My wife says to turn up the volume. I say I paid $65,000 for this car and it shouldn't make that type of old furniture noise. Am I being unreasonable? Not at all, increasing volume is not what you want to do at this price point. I hope you sort this out soon. Quote: Originally posted by AT LAW My new 2015 550 has been used twice for the same irritating squeak/rattle directly above my head in the headliner. They claim that such a rattle does not exist. It can't be fun on a brand new car. What is annoying is having to repeatedly convince that the after-sales service problem is there. Sure, this may seem like a minor issue to them, but they should expect the owners of these cars to be somewhat in tune with their cars and demand perfection, or as close to it as possible. I spoke to the shop foreman about this recently (after finally proving there was a problem I brought up 4 months ago and 3 more visits since). Every time I can't breed until I insist, he comes for a test drive with me.
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| annecy (263hp) | I feel like I'm sitting in an antique chair. Every time I step on the accelerator, turn right or left, or hit the brakes, this seat makes noise. It drives me crazy. I took the car in for service twice. All they did was torque the bolts to spec. Apparently the bolts are not the problem. Here's the part that makes detection and repair difficult. When I move the seat forward or back, the noises disappear for a few days. It eventually comes back. My wife says to turn up the volume. I say I paid $65,000 for this car and it shouldn't make that type of old furniture noise. Am I being unreasonable? Has anyone had a similar problem?
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| asdf4321 (120hp) | Yeah (about the fact that I have a similar problem). My seat back creaked when accelerating, which turned out to be a broken weld in the frame. I replaced it under warranty and everything is fine. Are you being unreasonable? No way...
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| 24041992 (862hp) | Maybe ask the dealer to try it and hear it themselves.
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| mknaxhxeh8yp3tf (584hp) | You're right, a 65K car shouldn't do that! You need to be very forceful (but polite) with the dealer. I had a similar problem with my old CPO X5. It turned out to be a faulty seat frame that was going to cost me thousands of dollars to repair, even though the problem started during the warranty period..
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| 050586 (533hp) | It is likely that the seat belt buckle (the snap part attached to the bottom of the seat) is rubbing against the seat. Put some felt around the part where it rubs against the seat and the problem is solved. How do I know? Well, I drove with a BMW technician to have them listen to the noise from my sunroof, and this new noise appeared and we were able to detect it at that time. BMW put felt on the buckle. This is for a series 5
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| chander (220hp) | Have you checked under the seat if there is anything stuck there? I guess they would have. In a previous car I had a similar problem - which ended up being fixed by simply lifting the seat UPWARDS a little. There were wires and such under the seat that were rubbing. This comes to mind when you say it disappears if you move it forward or backward - try up to 1/4 inch.
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| flubber1 (670hp) | I love the F/10, however, I'm frankly a little discouraged by the number of groans and squeaks that develop in these vehicles. My new 2015 550 has been used twice for the same irritating squeak/rattle directly above my head in the headliner. They claim that such noise does not exist. I can reproduce the squeak by pushing on the headliner with my hand. Looks like I'm going to have to take it back and drive a mechanic to show him.
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| ioanna (82hp) | Quote: Posted by BlackMonster My wife says to turn up the volume. I say I paid $65,000 for this car and it shouldn't make that type of old furniture noise. Am I being unreasonable? Not at all, increasing volume is not what you want to do at this price point. I hope you sort this out soon. Quote: Originally posted by AT LAW My new 2015 550 has been used twice for the same irritating squeak/rattle directly above my head in the headliner. They claim that such noise does not exist. It can't be fun on a brand new car. What is annoying is having to repeatedly convince that the after-sales service problem is there. Sure, this may seem like a minor issue to them, but they should expect the owners of these cars to be somewhat in tune with their cars and demand perfection, or as close to it as possible. I spoke to the shop foreman about this recently (after finally proving there was a problem I brought up 4 months ago and 3 more visits since). Every time I can't breed until I insist, he comes for a test drive with me.
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| pathetic (480hp) | Have any of you noticed how bright the turn signals are on this car? I don't know if there is a difference with the LED lighting package for the turn signals (I don't think so)... but I do know they are redesigned for the LCI (eyebrow turn signal). I can literally completely illuminate street signs 500 feet away with my turn signal. It's almost half embarrassing - it's so bright at intersections that other drivers look around to see whose car's turn signal is illuminating the signs across the street. Have any of you noticed the same thing? Or do I have incredibly bright turn signals!
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| jessie (435hp) | I also noticed the reflections from the road signs and I have the pre-LCI headlights.
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| 1771 (887hp) | Maybe too much flasher fluid?! Try diluting with water...that might help?
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| nadia (663hp) | This is actually one of my favorite parts of the car. I LOVE LEDs, especially amber ones.
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| gaylord1 (488hp) | I didn't really notice this. I will have to check next time.
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| mascotte (635hp) | Quote: Posted by lsturbointeg Maybe too much turn signal fluid?! Try diluting with water...could that help? Ha - I think there was an episode of Click and Clack where they convinced a young girl that she needed to change her headlight fluid and that she had a separate transmission for reverse etc...
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| trinity123 (564hp) | I also noticed this. The lighting on these cars is awesome.
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| 25121985 (421hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezmaass Ha - I think there was a Click and Clack episode where they convinced a young girl that she needed to change her headlight fluid and that she had a separate transmission for the reverse, etc. That must have been priceless! Either way, bright turn signals when sitting at an intersection attract attention.
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| krishan (692hp) | My dad and brothers were talking about it last week as the front flashers illuminated the road signs on their overhead gantries. And I have a 2011.
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| 180189 (661hp) | Good to know you noticed the same thing!
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| 4321rewq (907hp) | Quote: Posted by lsturbointeg Maybe too much turn signal fluid?! Try diluting with water...could that help? LMMFAO...
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| sucks (726hp) | I noticed it recently too. It doesn't bother me. In New York, you need this stuff for drivers who like to nap in the left lane..
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| timo (37hp) | Have any of you noticed how bright the turn signals are on this car? I don't know if there is a difference with the LED lighting package for the turn signals (I don't think so)... but I do know they are redesigned for the LCI (eyebrow turn signal). I can literally completely illuminate street signs 500 feet away with my turn signal. It's almost half embarrassing - it's so bright at intersections that other drivers look around to see whose car's turn signal is illuminating the signs across the street. Have any of you noticed the same thing? Or do I have incredibly bright turn signals!
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| susanne1 (689hp) | I also noticed the reflections from the road signs and I have the pre-LCI headlights.
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| DsmWssR955 (522hp) | Maybe too much flasher fluid?! Try diluting with water...that might help?
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| merlin12 (402hp) | This is actually one of my favorite parts of the car. I LOVE LEDs, especially amber ones.
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| soso123 (94hp) | I didn't really notice this. I will have to check next time.
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| tennis14 (365hp) | Quote: Posted by lsturbointeg Maybe too much turn signal fluid?! Try diluting with water...could that help? Ha - I think there was an episode of Click and Clack where they convinced a young girl that she needed to change her headlight fluid and that she had a separate transmission for reverse etc...
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| galaxy123 (300hp) | I also noticed this. The lighting on these cars is awesome.
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| 310786 (871hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezmaass Ha - I think there was a Click and Clack episode where they convinced a young girl that she needed to change her headlight fluid and that she had a separate transmission for the reverse, etc. That must have been priceless! Either way, bright turn signals when sitting at an intersection attract attention.
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| fishing3 (364hp) | My dad and brothers were talking about it last week as the front flashers illuminated the road signs on their overhead gantries. And I have a 2011.
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| 40404040 (159hp) | Good to know you noticed the same thing!
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