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| legend12 (259hp) | Quote: Originally posted by crmgr The laser is used a lot by state troopers and local police on the highways here in Ohio, mostly during the day. Don't often see them using the laser in the winter because they need at least one window open. Granted, a laser will catch you before you can react, but at least it gives me an advantage. This is also why I try not to take the lead on the high-speed lane. However, speed camera remains number one on highways and side streets. My V1 has saved me from a few tickets, especially in cases where the police like to keep it on all the time and intercept speeders heading their way. The arrows are a real plus for showing me the direction of the signal. I never leave home without my V1. Granted, a laser will catch you before you can react, but at least it gives me some advantage. This is my question: what advantage? Back in the days of radar (before lasers were introduced), I had a detector that picked up microwaves bouncing off anything in front of me. Unless I was the lead car on the flat prairie, I could drive at full speed without ever getting caught. Nowadays laser is used with radar, but I never know when I'm going to encounter which one, so I don't feel like I have an advantage. I feel like I have a false sense of security. I guess the benefit comes from thinking that if you speed regularly, you might save on some traffic tickets, which are considered the cost of doing business. In my jurisdiction, a few speeding tickets can drive up insurance costs, so unless I have stealth protection. my advantage comes from knowing where to accelerate rather than relying on a detector to save me time. Maybe I'm missing something.
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| 111091 (205hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Grover432 How do you count on these things? Yesterday I was returning from Ely, Nevada and my trusty V1 saved me again. Highway 50 is completely deserted in this part of the state with long stretches where you can see the road several miles ahead of you, so it's easy to push the speed a little higher. The Nevada HP was driving his blue truck at about 60 on a max road section of 70 and I was doing about 85 to catch up with him. He had an old type of flash on radar and I heard it when he shot at an oncoming truck = no ticket for me. The same thing works with Lidar since I'm notified when other cars around me are getting shot at. There are many police departments all over the United States that still use the old technology and the highways here in California are so crowded that lots of guys are getting shot before I reach the officer's Lidar gun. stands at the side of the road: it works. good for me
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| tami (522hp) | @OP, do you have a V1 now and looking for where to install it or are you looking to install one discreetly before purchasing one? If you don't have one yet, I hope you don't have lane assist or blind spot detection. One of these two pieces of technology d
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| 123456789987654 (376hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E60orBust @OP, do you now have a V1 and are looking for where to install it or are you looking to install one discreetly before purchasing one? If you don't have one yet, I hope you don't have lane assist or blind spot detection. One of these two technical items put my V1 on constant alert, making it unusable on my F10. Is the V1 working on this problem, is BMW working on it or is another detector already solving the problem and therefore a viable option.
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| aldana (137hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ToddR Is the V1 working on this problem, is BMW working on it or is another detector already dealing with the problem and therefore a viable option. I was also waiting for someone to suggest something. The V1 is a great radar on my Porsche and has saved me a lot of tickets. I just can't take the ALERT every 2 seconds on the F10...I have 2 lane departures if I had known this would not have opted for this feature I never use it anyway!
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| softncozy (522hp) | Quote: Posted by fst996tt I was also waiting for someone to find something. The V1 is a great radar on my Porsche and has saved me a lot of tickets. I just can't take the ALERT every 2 seconds on the F10...I have 2 lane departures if I had known this would not have opted for this feature I never use it anyway! Can you disable or disable lane departure?
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| 070484 (424hp) | V1 has an upgrade available. Enter your 10-digit serial number. http://www.valentine1.com/Upgrade/ I believe it's 189.00 for the upgrade. If you provide your serial number it will tell you what the upgrade is. But I don't know if this solves the lane assist or blind spot problem. I will send mine after this weekend. I need the V1 for a 4 hour trip so I can't send it sooner.
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| livingston (442hp) | Quote: Posted by ausfahrt V1 has an upgrade available. Enter your 10-digit serial number. http://www.valentine1.com/Upgrade/ I believe it's 189.00 for the upgrade. If you provide your serial number it will tell you what the upgrade is. But I don't know if this solves the lane assist or blind spot problem. I will send mine after this weekend. I need the V1 for a 4 hour trip so I can't send it early. Upgrading will not help with BSW radar. (By the way, Lane Departure uses a camera mounted on the back of the rearview mirror, no radar is used there). I've already checked this. I forget what group it is, but you need to disable it.
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| popeye (587hp) | Maybe it's blind spot detection then? The only option my 5' doesn't have is the HUD and I just know that when I move the cars in the driveway the 3' (with the V1) always says there is a cop right behind if the 5' is running. I've also had false noises on the highway when I see a new 7 series or one of those Audis nearby. It can be a little nerve-wracking to keep scanning the field trying to see what isn't marked only to realize it's a false positive..
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| 1badgirl (584hp) | I have a 2011 550xi with M Sport. I am planning to install a Valentine One hidden display unit on the dashboard (photo attached). Has anyone mounted the V1 hidden screen on a 2011 F10? If so, are you satisfied with the installation? Do you have photos you can share? I'm also interested in where you mounted the V1 unit itself. Thank you in advance for your contribution.
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| jesse11 (126hp) | Alekshop is a provider on the forum and has this. I copied this information from another thread. It's time to hide your expensive radar unit and get a clean, stealthy OEM look. Give your car a unique look and protect your investment! We offer custom made OEM BMW mirrors with integrated Valentine One radar units. Each mirror comes with the Mute button, light sensor and all hardware needed to install it. The price is $550 + shipping to modify the rear view mirror and headrest (V1 head unit, V1 concealed screen, rear view mirror, rear headrest - not included). To make things easier for you, we can offer you a replacement mirror for the duration of your mirror modification. Mirror without Homelink / without Compass Mirror with Homelink / with Compass Please contact us if you have any questions Thanks, Aleks.
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| fanatik (58hp) | I'm asking myself this question...and no, I don't want to pay $500 for the mirror, sorry.
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| candyshop (445hp) | Quote: Posted by LACSTER Alekshop is a forum vendor and owns this. I copied this information from another thread. Do you have a LACSTER? I had one made for my NSX a few years ago - I'm sure it wasn't from Alekshop but from someone else who made a lot of Corvettes. I had to throw out the mirror and buy a new one. The mirror had a foggy quality at night and the (manual) dimming function no longer worked - the arrows looked fine all lit up at night but it just ruined the mirror. Moreover, there is nothing hidden about this approach since the red lights shine very brightly at night and any cop around you will see it in no time..
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| 210988 (828hp) | V1BlueSahrk is a device connected to the V1 and sends its alarms and data to the mobile phone. Automatically disable door openers, save speed camera positions if you have GPS in your mobile, so you can view the locations of all speed cameras in an Excel file, including X, Y coordinates and timestamps. check out xxx.v1blueshark.20m.com for details.
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| rock13 (234hp) | I have my V1 to the right of the mirror. The hidden screen sits at the base of the windshield, where it meets the A-pillar. There's plenty of good visibility there and you can't see it from behind. My only problem is that when I lived up North, the inspection/registration sticker blocked the display and it was completely invisible from the outside. Now that I live in Virginia we have this stupid central display that means you can see the display from the street. However, it's the same color as the dashboard, so it's really discreet. I'll try to take some photos later.
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| 130187 (723hp) | How do you count on these things? In the early days when all police forces used radar (before KA band), I saw the benefits of it on the highway. Today, with the proliferation of laser units, you no longer really have a defense. In my jurisdiction they are illegal, so if you get hit by a laser you have this natural reaction to take your foot off the gas and/or hit the brakes, which gets you a speeding ticket, a traffic ticket for possession of the detector and the cop tears you up. the installation is completed, the damage to the car is an additional expense for you. Does anyone else share this view??
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| heather14 (860hp) | The laser is used extensively by state troopers and local police on Ohio highways, primarily during the day. Don't often see them using the laser in the winter because they need at least one window open. Granted, a laser will catch you before you can react, but at least it gives me an advantage. This is also why I try not to take the lead on the high-speed lane. However, speed camera remains number one on highways and side streets. My V1 has saved me a few tickets, especially in cases where the police like to keep it on all the time and intercept speeders heading their way. The arrows are a real plus for showing me the direction of the signal. I never leave the house without my V1..
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| artart (289hp) | Quote: Originally posted by crmgr The laser is used a lot by state troopers and local police on the highways here in Ohio, mostly during the day. Don't often see them using the laser in the winter because they need at least one window open. Granted, a laser will catch you before you can react, but at least it gives me an advantage. This is also why I try not to take the lead on the high-speed lane. However, speed camera remains number one on highways and side streets. My V1 has saved me from a few tickets, especially in cases where the police like to keep it on all the time and intercept speeders heading their way. The arrows are a real plus for showing me the direction of the signal. I never leave home without my V1. Granted, a laser will catch you before you can react, but at least it gives me some advantage. This is my question: what advantage? Back in the days of radar (before lasers were introduced), I had a detector that picked up microwaves bouncing off anything in front of me. Unless I was the lead car on the flat prairie, I could drive at full speed without ever getting caught. Nowadays laser is used with radar, but I never know when I'm going to encounter which one, so I don't feel like I have an advantage. I feel like I have a false sense of security. I guess the benefit comes from thinking that if you speed regularly, you might save on some traffic tickets, which are considered the cost of doing business. In my jurisdiction, a few speeding tickets can drive up insurance costs, so unless I have stealth protection. my advantage comes from knowing where to accelerate rather than relying on a detector to save me time. Maybe I'm missing something.
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| 291289 (659hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Grover432 How do you count on these things? Yesterday I was returning from Ely, Nevada and my trusty V1 saved me again. Highway 50 is completely deserted in this part of the state with long stretches where you can see the road several miles ahead of you, so it's easy to push the speed a little higher. The Nevada HP was driving his blue truck at about 60 on a max road section of 70 and I was doing about 85 to catch up. He had an old type of flash on radar and I heard it when he shot at an oncoming truck = no ticket for me. The same thing works with Lidar since I'm notified when other cars around me are getting shot at. There are many police departments all over the United States that still use old technology and the highways here in California are so crowded that lots of guys are getting shot before I reach the officer's Lidar gun. stands at the side of the road: it works. good for me
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| eidsta535i (353hp) | @OP, do you have a V1 now and looking for where to install it or are you looking to install one discreetly before purchasing one? If you don't have one yet, I hope you don't have lane assist or blind spot detection. One of these two pieces of technology d
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| danuta (148hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E60orBust @OP, do you now have a V1 and are looking for where to install it or are you looking to install one discreetly before purchasing one? If you don't have one yet, I hope you don't have lane assist or blind spot detection. One of these two technical items put my V1 on constant alert, making it unusable on my F10. Is the V1 working on this problem, is BMW working on it or is another detector already solving the problem and therefore a viable option.
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| 231278 (623hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ToddR Is the V1 working on this problem, is BMW working on it or is another detector already dealing with the problem and therefore a viable option. I was also waiting for someone to suggest something. The V1 is a great radar on my Porsche and has saved me a lot of tickets. I just can't take the ALERT every 2 seconds on the F10...I have 2 lane departures if I had known this would not have opted for this feature I never use it anyway!
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| qqqqqqqqq (415hp) | Quote: Posted by fst996tt I was also waiting for someone to find something. The V1 is a great radar on my Porsche and has saved me a lot of tickets. I just can't take the ALERT every 2 seconds on the F10... I have 2 lane departures if I had known this would not have opted for this feature I never use it anyway! Can you disable or disable lane departure?
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| 20011992 (134hp) | V1 has an upgrade available. Enter your 10-digit serial number. http://www.valentine1.com/Upgrade/ I believe it's 189.00 for the upgrade. If you provide your serial number it will tell you what the upgrade is. But I don't know if this solves the lane assist or blind spot problem. I will send mine after this weekend. I need the V1 for a 4 hour trip so I can't send it sooner.
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| stevenson (207hp) | Quote: Posted by ausfahrt V1 has an upgrade available. Enter your 10-digit serial number. http://www.valentine1.com/Upgrade/ I believe it's 189.00 for the upgrade. If you provide your serial number it will tell you what the upgrade is. But I don't know if this solves the lane assist or blind spot problem. I will send mine after this weekend. I need the V1 for a 4 hour trip so I can't send it early. Upgrading will not help with BSW radar. (By the way, Lane Departure uses a camera mounted on the back of the rearview mirror, no radar is used there). I've already checked this. I forget what group it is, but you need to disable it.
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| 180378 (383hp) | Maybe it's blind spot detection then? The only option my 5' doesn't have is the HUD and I just know that when I move the cars in the driveway the 3' (with the V1) always says there is a cop right behind if the 5' is running. I've also had false noises on the highway when I see a new 7 series or one of those Audis nearby. It can be a little nerve-wracking to keep scanning the field trying to see what isn't marked only to realize it's a false positive..
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| geena (213hp) | I have just had my new 2010 523i for 2 weeks and now need the color code for SOPHISTO GRAY since it got badly scratched in my local mall parking space. Can you provide this information please ??
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| sql (299hp) | Hi Ramorab, Sorry to hear that! In the UK, at least, the color code is A90 Sophisto Gray Xirallic? Is that what you meant? Or are you looking for another code?
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| 18091980 (823hp) | Quote: Posted by RAMORAB Can you provide this information please?? I'm really sorry to hear about the damage to your car. Email these guys and ask them about the painting and sources for Lima, Peru. http://www.ppg.com/coatings/autooem/...oduct_mex.aspx This is a support contact for Mexico and South America. PPG is a well-known supplier of automotive finishes to the OEM and collision repair industry. I would bet they can tell you the correct color code and supplier in Lima..
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| 25091986 (717hp) | Thank you very much for your quick response. I sent an email to ppg and am waiting for their response.
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| bruder (930hp) | Some providers use both A90 and WA90 - check both
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| 220592 (45hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RAMORAB I have just had my new 2010 523i for 2 weeks and now need the color code for SOPHISTO GRAY since it got badly scratched on my center parking space local business. Can you provide this information please?? Hey, I just bought a used 330i, I need some paint work and also some maintenance, as well as some repairs. I can't find anyone who can recommend a decent place other than the main BMW store here which is way overpriced. I want someone/somewhere really good, I love this car, and it runs great, I just have a few repair items left to do, and the scuffs and scratches from the paint job..
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| dbatech99 (9hp) | I'm interested too. Are you looking for an aerosol can or touch-up paint? I bought A90 touch up paint from ebay.co.uk for a bumper scratch and it is completely inconsistent....
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| oldsmobile (710hp) | The code is A90 for cars before 5/2011, now it is B90
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| daddymalu (387hp) | Quote: Originally posted by M3 SMGII Code is A90 for cars before 5/2011, now it's B90 Correct, changed because the shiny Xirallic flakes needed for A90 were only produced in Japan and the Production was stopped after the earthquake and tsunami. The color was reformulated without them as B90
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| gabriel (888hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E90Fleet Correct, edited because the shiny Xirallic flakes needed for the A90 were only produced in Japan and production was stopped after the earthquake and tsunami. The color has been reformulated without them to B90. I thought they resumed production months ago? Or does B90 permanently replace A90?
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| pedro12 (527hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Breach I thought they resumed production months ago? Or does the B90 permanently replace the A90? The A90 returns at some point.
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| 121973 (291hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Breach I thought they resumed production months ago? Or does the B90 permanently replace the A90? Xirallics are still very rare. The plant is located near Fukushima where nuclear problems persist. A new European factory is under construction, but it is still a long way off. Only colors that use a small amount of Xirallics are returning, but colors like A90 use a lot so will have to wait until more supplies become available. Many colors from many manufacturers have been affected and many have been canceled. Much of the current supply is also going towards paint used to repair cars that already have Xirallic paint rather than factory paint.
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| DanChapman90 (152hp) | I have just had my new 2010 523i for 2 weeks and now need the color code for SOPHISTO GRAY since it got badly scratched in my local mall parking space. Can you provide this information please ??
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| vladberca (949hp) | Hi Ramorab, Sorry to hear that! In the UK, at least, the color code is A90 Sophisto Gray Xirallic? Is that what you meant? Or are you looking for another code?
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| gorila (345hp) | Quote: Originally published by RAMORAB Can you provide this information please? ? I'm really sorry to hear about the damage to your car. Email these guys and ask them about the painting and sources for Lima, Peru. http://www.ppg.com/coatings/autooem/...oduct_mex.aspx This is a support contact for Mexico and South America. PPG is a well-known supplier of automotive finishes to the OEM and collision repair industry. I would bet they can tell you the correct color code and supplier in Lima..
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| bubbles12 (717hp) | Thank you very much for your quick response. I sent an email to ppg and am waiting for their response.
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| banditM3 (519hp) | Some providers use both A90 and WA90 - check both
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| calinou (646hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RAMORAB I have just had my new 2010 523i for 2 weeks and now need the color code for SOPHISTO GRAY since it got badly scratched on my center parking space local business. Can you provide this information please?? Hey, I just bought a used 330i, I need some paint work and also some maintenance, as well as some repairs. I can't find anyone who can recommend a decent place other than the main BMW store here which is way overpriced. I want someone/somewhere really good, I love this car, and it runs great, I just have a few repair items left to do, and the scuffs and scratches from the paint job..
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| timberwolf (397hp) | I'm interested too. Are you looking for an aerosol can or touch-up paint? I bought A90 touch up paint from ebay.co.uk for a bumper scratch and it is completely inconsistent....
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| inteligente (684hp) | The code is A90 for cars before 5/2011, now it is B90
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| 63val63 (802hp) | Quote: Originally posted by M3 SMGII Code is A90 for cars before 5/2011, now it's B90 Correct, changed because the shiny Xirallic flakes needed for the A90 were only produced in Japan and production was stopped after the earthquake and tsunami. The color was reformulated without them as B90
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| destiny4 (547hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E90Fleet Correct, edited because the shiny Xirallic flakes needed for the A90 were only produced in Japan and production was stopped after the earthquake and tsunami. The color has been reformulated without them to B90. I thought they resumed production months ago? Or does B90 permanently replace A90?
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| cipolla (294hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Breach I thought they resumed production months ago? Or does the B90 permanently replace the A90? The A90 returns at some point.
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| 135642 (901hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Breach I thought they resumed production months ago? Or does the B90 permanently replace the A90? Xirallics are still very rare. The plant is located near Fukushima where nuclear problems persist. A new European factory is under construction, but it is still a long way off. Only colors that use a small amount of Xirallics are returning, but colors like A90 use a lot so will have to wait until more supplies become available. Many colors from many manufacturers have been affected and many have been canceled. Much of the current supply is also going towards paint used to repair cars that already have Xirallic paint rather than factory paint.
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| likehouse (400hp) | Do 2012 BMW 650i wheels fit the 2011 535i? They measure 20 inches with 245 in the front and 275 in the rear. I think they should do it, but does anyone have any ideas??
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| glorytogod (507hp) | Quote: Originally posted by bmwlover1985 Do 2012 BMW 650i wheels fit 2011 535i? They measure 20 inches with 245 in the front and 275 in the rear. I think they should do it, but does anyone have any ideas? Yes, the F10 and F12/F13 have the same offset and wheel/tire size..
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| telegina_65 (841hp) | They fit perfectly but these wheels are damn heavy. You would be better off with the 343M wheel.
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| 07091995 (239hp) | lol too late I already bought them! I don't care about performance at all, if I did I probably would have gotten the 550, but thanks for the help!!!
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| 11011978 (24hp) | Do 2012 BMW 650i wheels fit the 2011 535i? They measure 20 inches with 245 in the front and 275 in the rear. I think they should do it, but does anyone have any ideas??
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| benri (725hp) | Quote: Originally posted by bmwlover1985 Do 2012 BMW 650i wheels fit 2011 535i? They measure 20 inches with 245 in the front and 275 in the rear. I think they should do it, but does anyone have any ideas? Yes, the F10 and F12/F13 have the same offset and wheel/tire size..
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| neenaw (987hp) | They fit perfectly but these wheels are damn heavy. You would be better off with the 343M wheel.
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| smiley! (325hp) | lol too late I already bought them! I don't care about performance at all, if I did I probably would have gotten the 550, but thanks for the help!!!
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| 11021990 (926hp) | On the F10 configurator here in the UK, TPMS is an optional Ј250 extra. This leads me to 2 questions: 1) How does it work? Owning an E90, the system is standard equipment but operates on wheel rotation – no real tire pressure monitoring system. Does the TPMS option on the 5 work the same or are you paying for real sensors? (which would be the best IMO). 2) Do I need it? The (potentially) future 5 Series would travel around 28,000 miles per year and mostly on highways. However, traveling almost daily to an industrial area and other sites ranging from nuclear power plants to scrapyards allows (from experience) to pick up a lot of screws and nails in tires. The current rotation system resumes when a tire loses pressure. Pressures are checked at least every 2 weeks. Should be standard on a car over £40,000!!! With internal Ј30 12v power sockets. Don't get me started!
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| coh4777 (979hp) | TPMS uses real sensors. Infinitely more accurate and less prone to false alarms than the FTM method. I would consider wheel and tire insurance from BMW. BMW does not recommend repairing run flats. A few apartments can add up very quickly. Quote: Originally posted by SomeRandomer123 On the F10 configurator here in the UK, TPMS is an optional $250 extra. This leads me to 2 questions: 1) How does it work? Owning an E90, the system is standard equipment but operates on wheel rotation – no real tire pressure monitoring system. Does the TPMS option on the 5 work the same or are you paying for real sensors? (which would be the best IMO). 2) Do I need it? The (potentially) future 5 Series would travel around 28,000 miles per year and mostly on highways. However, traveling almost daily to an industrial area and other sites ranging from nuclear power plants to scrapyards allows (from experience) to pick up a lot of screws and nails in tires. The current rotation system resumes when a tire loses pressure. Pressures are checked at least every 2 weeks. Should be standard on a $40,000+ car!!! With indoor power sockets £30 12v. Don't get me started!
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| compaq (174hp) | These were two long questions, but here's a quick answer anyway: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569796
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| 070483 (921hp) | I ordered the TPMS for my F10 by mistake... (I thought it would just be a flat tire monitoring system, due to the complexity of our company's ordering system) and I am extremely happy to have it do ! (Come to think of it, the BMW website configurator and brochure gave no help as to what it actually was. You would have thought a photo of the screen would help! :roll your eyes, I found it to be as accurate as my other gauges (which I initially only used for double checking - they won't be used much, if at all, now) and it's very reassuring to have it available at any time. The beautiful display greatly impresses small car drivers too.!
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| brandons (249hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Gran Turismo These were two long questions, but here's a quick answer anyway: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569796 Ha! In fact, they were! Okay, that brings me to two more: 3) If I don't check the TPMS option box, do I still get the FTM one as standard that I currently have on the E90? 4) Will the iDrive show tire pressure if I get TPMS?
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| Profexxor (225hp) | Quote: Originally posted by SomeRandomer123 Ha! In fact, they were! Okay, that brings me to two more: 3) If I don't check the TPMS option box, do I still get the FTM one as standard that I currently have on the E90? 4) Will iDrive display tire pressure if I get TPMS? Yes to both questions... But, as said above, echoing the much better Gran Turismo article, it's worth having TPMS, IMHO..
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| rayhwc (701hp) | Okay, thank you very much for the info. It will be taken into consideration .
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| mountain2 (57hp) | On the F10 configurator here in the UK, TPMS is an optional Ј250 extra. This leads me to 2 questions: 1) How does it work? Owning an E90, the system is standard equipment but operates on wheel rotation – no real tire pressure monitoring system. Does the TPMS option on the 5 work the same or are you paying for real sensors? (which would be the best IMO). 2) Do I need it? The (potentially) future 5 Series would travel around 28,000 miles per year and mostly on highways. However, traveling almost daily to an industrial area and other sites ranging from nuclear power plants to scrapyards allows (from experience) to pick up a lot of screws and nails in tires. The current rotation system resumes when a tire loses pressure. Pressures are checked at least every 2 weeks. Should be standard on a car over £40,000!!! With internal Ј30 12v power sockets. Don't get me started!
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| redko5 (937hp) | TPMS uses real sensors. Infinitely more accurate and less prone to false alarms than the FTM method. I would consider wheel and tire insurance from BMW. BMW does not recommend repairing run flats. A few apartments can add up very quickly. Quote: Originally posted by SomeRandomer123 On the F10 configurator here in the UK, TPMS is an optional $250 extra. This leads me to 2 questions: 1) How does it work? Owning an E90, the system is standard equipment but operates on wheel rotation – no real tire pressure monitoring system. Does the TPMS option on the 5 work the same or are you paying for real sensors? (which would be the best IMO). 2) Do I need it? The (potentially) future 5 Series would travel around 28,000 miles per year and mostly on highways. However, traveling almost daily to an industrial area and other sites ranging from nuclear power plants to scrapyards allows (from experience) to pick up a lot of screws and nails in tires. The current \rotation system\ resumes when a tire loses pressure. Pressures are checked at least every 2 weeks. Should be standard on a $40,000+ car!!! With indoor power sockets £30 12v. Don't get me started!
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| VHBtH55jec (422hp) | These were two long questions, but here's a quick answer anyway: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569796
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| orangutan (189hp) | I ordered the TPMS for my F10 by mistake... (I thought it would just be a flat tire monitoring system, due to the complexity of our company's ordering system) and I am extremely happy to have it do ! (Come to think of it, the BMW website configurator and brochure gave no help on what it actually was. You would have thought a photo of the screen would help! :roll your eyes, I found it to be as accurate as my other gauges (which I initially only used for double checking - they won't be used much, if at all, now) and it's very reassuring to have it available at any time. display greatly impresses drivers of small cars too.!
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| hayward510 (715hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Gran Turismo These were two long questions, but here's a quick answer anyway: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569796 Ha! In fact, they were! Okay, that brings me to two more: 3) If I don't check the TPMS option box, do I still get the FTM one as standard that I currently have on the E90? 4) Will the iDrive show tire pressure if I get TPMS?
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| softail1 (175hp) | Quote: Originally posted by SomeRandomer123 Ha! In fact, they were! Okay, that brings me to two more: 3) If I don't check the TPMS option box, do I still get the FTM one as standard that I currently have on the E90? 4) Will iDrive display tire pressure if I get TPMS? Yes to both questions... But, as said above, echoing the much better Gran Turismo article, it's worth having TPMS, IMHO..
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| joseph10 (301hp) | Okay, thank you very much for the info. It will be taken into consideration .
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| nati.beridze.92 (896hp) | Quick question, what is ECO Pro mode? I believe it turns the car off during long stops such as brake lights, then turns it back on when the gas pedal is pressed. Does anyone know if this is true?
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| bully (679hp) | No! The thing you are describing is AUTO START STOP (also standard on 520d). ecopro is a new setting adjusting the air conditioning, throttle and automatic gearbox to increase MPG.
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| philippa (356hp) | [QUOTE=islandnipper,10531004]I'm still a little nervous about my move from a 530i to a 520d, but for cost and environmental reasons I thought the experience was worth it, especially that my colleagues did the same and were satisfied with the result (pleasantly surprised would perhaps be a better term!). QUOTE] I was also used to a beautiful and powerful six-cylinder gasoline engine. I can tell you now that hearing-wise, our new motor is not in the same category and since I've only had it for three days, the sound is still remarkable, but... the power is phenomenal, I am really shocked at how fast and yet nimble it is in the nose due to its lighter weight. I miss the 7k zing, but you travel so much faster than gas, so much sooner that it more than makes up for it.
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| Nalod (534hp) | Quote: Originally posted by MMVI I was also used to a lovely and powerful gasoline inline-six. I can tell you now that hearing-wise, our new motor is not in the same category and since I've only had it for three days, the sound is still remarkable, but... the power is phenomenal, I am really shocked at how fast and yet nimble it is in the nose due to its lighter weight. I miss the 7k zing, but you travel so much faster than gas, so much sooner that it more than makes up for it. Thanks for the generally good news! I know I'll miss the 7k spin-up bill (not that I get there every day on the Isle of Wight!) but I ordered the oil burner guessing that would be the case, so I shouldn't be too shocked. Other than that, the 520d F10 seems like a great car, especially with a few extra toys. The dealer should get the actual delivery date this week (after a few false alarms)... hopefully early next week.
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| йфÑÑ†Ñ‹Ñ‡ÑƒÐ²Ñ (629hp) | Keep me posted, I'll be curious to know what you think
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| mylife3 (103hp) | I spoke to the dealer today. This isn't entirely surprising (sigh...), they aren't aware of the 2012 specs (to say the least) and can't categorically say mine is the new year model... but they are going to check and it already looks promising... The production date was September 19 and the spec list includes a feature called 1CC - Auto Start/Stop. I would have thought it was a MY2012? (I didn't know at the time that the Eco-drive was designated 4U2, so next time I talk about it I'll ask about that too... The dealer didn't know about Eco-Drive (a another sigh.. .). As for the new RTTI type, I think I'll have to wait and see - I don't think the dealer will be of much help on that yet!! dealer pickup site and I'll see it at the garage in a day or two (that's when I should be able to ask about the rest of the model year...unfortunately the garage is no longer available). not on the Isle of Wight so I can't easily come and see myself, then have to wait) they arrange check in on the Isle of Wight (important for our ferry queues in period of time). tip!) and then will get the delivery date in a short time....
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| 25142514 (871hp) | Quote: Posted by islandnipper I spoke to the dealer today. This isn't entirely surprising (sigh...), they aren't aware of the 2012 specs (to say the least) and can't categorically say mine is the new year model... but they are going to check and it already looks promising... The production date was September 19 and the spec list includes a feature called 1CC - Auto Start/Stop. I would have thought it was a MY2012? (I didn't know at the time that the Eco-drive was designated 4U2, so next time I talk about it I'll ask about that too... The dealer didn't know about Eco-Drive (a another sigh.. .). As for the new RTTI type, I think I'll have to wait and see - I don't think the dealer will be of much help on that yet!! dealer collection site and I will see it at the garage. in a day or two (that's when I should be able to ask about the rest of the model year...unfortunately the garage is not on the Isle of Wight so I don't can't easily come and see myself, I then have to wait) they arrange check-in on the Isle of Wight (important for our busy ferry queues!) and will then get the delivery date within not long now... Your car will definitely be MY2012 with this production date was September 5 and is MA.2012.
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| december4 (700hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Albert R Your car will definitely be MY2012 with this production date. Mine was September 5th and is MY2012. Excellent news, thank you very much. Good to hear about a new British car! I can't wait to be there!
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| radmila5 (403hp) | I think I should leave and sulk. By the way, what are your specs. 2011 makes it old news, but m sport, Business stereo, 19 wheels, professional media and auto sport with paddles make it a less bitter pill. I would have liked to have xenons though. After my fantastic coupe headlights, they look like dirty spark plugs.
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| harley05 (680hp) | Quote: Posted by MMVI I think I should go away and sulk. What are your specs by the way. 2011 makes it old news, but m sport, Business stereo, 19 wheels, professional media and auto sport with paddles make it a less bitter pill. I would have liked to have xenons though. After my coupe fantastic headlights it looks like dirty spark plugs. M Sport manual with xenons, professional speakers and sun protection glass. Not too many toys but I love it so far...
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| kak (744hp) | I've upped the toys to make up for ditching my 3 year old E60 530i for the 520d... (not that I really think it's going to be hard to live with, but any excuse!) The list is : - F10 520d SE on 18s (style 328) Metallic paint - cashmere silver Oyster/Black Dakota leather VDC Auto sports inc paddles Visibility Pack Professional Media Pack + iPhone 4 & cradle connectivity + USB i/f Internet DAB radio Electric front seats + driver's seat/memory electric folding and anti-dazzle exterior mirrors 4-zone automatic air conditioning Ambient interior lighting Folding rear seats Heated rear seats (and front seats as standard) ) Reversing camera Surround camera system Remove smokers pk Soft closing doors + extras 2012, Stop/Start on Auto, Eco-Drive, new RTTI photos as soon as possible!
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| 021083 (865hp) | Damn out of the park
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| 310191 (663hp) | Yeah, maybe OTT, but nationally approved, so I went for it!
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| Ghbdtn (307hp) | Well, kick me while I'm down, with the last spec line by the way.
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| deadspoogi (409hp) | Quote: Originally posted by MMVI Nice, kick me while I'm down, with the latest spec line by the way. Yeah, it wasn't meant to be that way. If I could change it for you I would, I have to admit, I thought I did the same thing.
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| mimi22 (460hp) | I know. Amazing specification. I thought I was doing pretty well with the wheels alone. I'm sure you will like it. I'm having a hard time getting used to the automobile, this RPM lag issue coupled with an RPM needle and sound that just isn't where it should be is tricky. Photos soon
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| 14111990 (306hp) | Quote: Posted by MMVI I know. Amazing specification. I thought I was doing pretty well with the wheels alone. I'm sure you will like it. I'm having a hard time getting used to the automobile, this RPM lag issue coupled with an RPM needle and sound that just isn't where it should be is tricky. Photos coming soon Well, at least you have an M-Sport. I felt like I had to give it up to get the other stuff... My 530i is also a sports car and it's all good. Before that I had a Volvo V70 diesel car and it wasn't as intuitive (nor able to deliver power and revs so freely!). I don't know yet what the 520d auto will be like (I've only driven a 3 series manual version of this engine)... I'll join in the comments as soon as I get my hands on it!
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| bluegreen1 (714hp) | I have been given a collection date for my new car (as mentioned above) of this Thursday the 13th (lucky for some?) Although they will deliver, I will collect it (from Sytner Sunningdale), so I ai I had the excuse of a trip of about 90 miles back home to the island to get to know it on the highways at least...by running in of course.
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| taranto (992hp) | I'm at 900 miles now. Appreciate
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| cheddar (723hp) | What is the break-in time for these engines? It still takes me a while to reach it if I stay on the Isle of Wight... I'll have to find an excuse for a trip to Scotland via Cornwall, or something like that... hmmm, actually, that n It's not such a stupid idea perhaps... especially with the much improved mpg!
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| 260286 (481hp) | Doesn't that say 1,200 miles for break-in? I did it in a week.....
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| rocky! (83hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Rochdale Pioneers Doesn't it say 1,200 miles for break-in? I made it in a week..... Yes, it looks good, thanks. I think that was the mileage on my current 530i. This could take some Islanders the better part of a year! I actually work in the New Forest (on the North Island as it's called here), so it shouldn't take too long, with a few extra errands.
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| brahma (456hp) | Quick question, what is ECO Pro mode? I believe it turns the car off during long stops such as brake lights, then turns it back on when the gas pedal is pressed. Does anyone know if this is true?
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| 07061981 (72hp) | No! The thing you are describing is AUTO START STOP (also standard on 520d). ecopro is a new setting adjusting the air conditioning, throttle and automatic transmission to increase MPG.
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| martha12 (574hp) | [QUOTE=islandnipper,10531004]I'm still a little nervous about my move from a 530i to a 520d, but for cost and environmental reasons I thought the experience was worth it, especially that my colleagues did the same and were satisfied with the result (pleasantly surprised would perhaps be a better term!). QUOTE] I was also used to a beautiful and powerful six-cylinder gasoline engine. I can tell you now that hearing-wise, our new motor is not in the same category and since I've only had it for three days, the sound is still remarkable, but... the power is phenomenal, I am really shocked at how fast and yet nimble it is in the nose due to its lighter weight. I miss the 7k zing, but you travel so much faster than gas, so much sooner that it more than makes up for it.
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| rimini (469hp) | Quote: Originally posted by MMVI I was also used to a lovely and powerful gasoline inline-six. I can tell you now that hearing-wise, our new motor is not in the same category and since I've only had it for three days, the sound is still remarkable, but... the power is phenomenal, I am really shocked at how fast and yet nimble it is in the nose due to its lighter weight. I miss the 7k zing, but you travel so much faster than gas, so much sooner that it more than makes up for it. Thanks for the generally good news! I know I'll miss the 7k spin-up bill (not that I get there every day on the Isle of Wight!) but I ordered the oil burner guessing that would be the case, so I shouldn't be too shocked. Other than that, the 520d F10 seems like a great car, especially with a few extra toys. The dealer should get the actual delivery date this week (after a few false alarms)... hopefully early next week.
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| howdy1 (787hp) | Keep me posted, I'll be curious to know what you think
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| bearcats (409hp) | I spoke to the dealer today. This isn't entirely surprising (sigh...), they aren't aware of the 2012 specs (to say the least) and can't categorically say mine is the new year model... but they are going to check and it already looks promising... The production date was September 19 and the spec list includes a feature called 1CC - Auto Start/Stop. I would have thought it was a MY2012? (I didn't know at the time that the Eco-drive was designated 4U2, so next time I talk about it I'll ask about that too... The dealer didn't know about Eco-Drive (a another sigh.. .). As for the new RTTI type, I think I'll have to wait and see - I don't think the dealer will be of much help on that yet!! dealer collection site and I'll see it at the garage in a day or two (that's when I should be able to ask about the rest of the model year stuff...unfortunately the garage doesn't 'is not on the Isle of Wight, so I can't easily watch for myself). I then have to wait for them to arrange the recording on the Isle of Wight (important for our lines). waiting for a ferry during peak periods!) and then I will get the delivery date shortly....
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| desert1 (299hp) | Quote: Posted by islandnipper I spoke to the dealer today. This isn't entirely surprising (sigh...), they aren't aware of the 2012 specs (to say the least) and can't categorically say mine is the new year model... but they are going to check and it already looks promising... The production date was September 19 and the spec list includes a feature called 1CC - Auto Start/Stop. I would have thought it was a MY2012? (I didn't know at the time that the Eco-drive was designated 4U2, so next time I talk about it I'll ask about that too... The dealer didn't know about Eco-Drive (a another sigh.. .).As for the new RTTI type, I think I'll have to wait and see - I don't think the dealer will be of much help on that yet!! dealer pickup site and I'll see it at the garage in a day or two (that's when I should be able to ask about the rest of the model year...unfortunately the garage is no longer available). not on the Isle of Wight, so I can't easily come and see myself, then have to wait). They arrange check-in on the Isle of Wight (important for our ferry queues in period of time). tip!) and will then get the delivery date shortly now... Your car will definitely be MY2012 with this production date was September 5th and is MA.2012.
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| jonasaurus (906hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Albert R Your car will definitely be MY2012 with this production date. Mine was September 5th and is MY2012. Excellent news, thank you very much. Good to hear about a new British car! I can't wait to be there!
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| heart14 (967hp) | I think I should leave and sulk. By the way, what are your specs. 2011 makes it old news, but m sport, Business stereo, 19 wheels, professional media and auto sport with paddles make it a less bitter pill. I would have liked to have xenons though. After my fantastic coupe headlights, they look like dirty spark plugs.
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| edugator (996hp) | Quote: Posted by MMVI I think I should go away and sulk. What are your specs by the way. 2011 makes it old news, but m sport, Business stereo, 19 wheels, professional media and auto sport with paddles make it a less bitter pill. I would have liked to have xenons though. After my coupe fantastic headlights it looks like dirty spark plugs. M Sport manual with xenons, professional speakers and sun protection glass. Not too many toys but I love it so far...
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| 100285 (257hp) | I've upped the toys to make up for ditching my 3 year old E60 530i for the 520d... (not that I really think it's going to be hard to live with, but any excuse!) The list is : - F10 520d SE on 18s (style 328) Metallic paint - cashmere silver Oyster/Black Leather Dakota VDC Sports auto inc paddles Visibility Pack Professional Media Pack + iPhone 4 & cradle connectivity + USB i/f Internet Radio DAB Electric front seats + seat driver/memory electric folding and anti-dazzle exterior mirrors 4-zone automatic air conditioning Ambient interior lighting Folding rear seats Heated rear seats (and front as standard) Reversing camera Surround camera system Remove smokers pk Soft-closing doors + 2012 extras , Stop/Start on Auto, Eco-Drive, new RTTI photos as soon as possible!
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| phoenix12 (794hp) | Damn out of the park
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| 30101991 (216hp) | Yeah, maybe OTT, but nationally approved, so I went for it!
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| wb47 (433hp) | Well, kick me while I'm down, with the last spec line by the way.
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| derf (534hp) | Quote: Originally posted by MMVI Nice, kick me while I'm down, with the latest spec line by the way. Yeah, it wasn't meant to be that way. If I could change it for you I would, I have to admit, I thought I did the same thing.
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| browncow (76hp) | I know. Amazing specification. I thought I was doing pretty well with the wheels alone. I'm sure you will like it. I'm having a hard time getting used to the automobile, this RPM lag issue coupled with an RPM needle and sound that just isn't where it should be is tricky. Photos soon
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| fakepage1 (449hp) | Quote: Posted by MMVI I know. Amazing specification. I thought I was doing pretty well with the wheels alone. I'm sure you will like it. I'm having a hard time getting used to the automobile, this RPM lag issue coupled with an RPM needle and sound that just isn't where it should be is tricky. Photos coming soon Well, at least you have an M-Sport. I felt like I had to give it up to get the other stuff... My 530i is also a sports car and it's all good. Before that I had a Volvo V70 diesel car and it wasn't as intuitive (nor able to deliver power and revs so freely!). I don't know yet what the 520d auto will be like (I've only driven a 3 series manual version of this engine)... I'll join in the comments as soon as I get my hands on it!
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| nosnoop (175hp) | I have been given a collection date for my new car (as mentioned above) of this Thursday the 13th (lucky for some?) Although they will deliver, I will collect (from Sytner Sunningdale), so I have I had the excuse of a ~90 mile trip back home to the island to get to know it on the highways at least...by running in of course.
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| lilsexy (805hp) | I'm at 900 miles now. Appreciate
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| prince1234 (439hp) | What is the break-in time for these engines? It still takes me a while to reach it if I stay on the Isle of Wight... I'll have to find an excuse for a trip to Scotland via Cornwall, or something like that... hmmm, actually, that n It's not such a stupid idea perhaps... especially with the much improved mpg!
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| 300395 (460hp) | Doesn't that say 1,200 miles for break-in? I did it in a week.....
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| ovation (756hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Rochdale Pioneers Doesn't it say 1,200 miles for break-in? I made it in a week..... Yes, it looks good, thanks. I think that was the mileage on my current 530i. This could take some Islanders the better part of a year! I actually work in the New Forest (on the North Island as it's called here), so it shouldn't take too long, with a few extra errands.
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| 16101991 (22hp) | Ordering the new 535i with M package tomorrow. You have $1,200 more to spend and you can't decide between Nappa leather or the heads-up display (HUD). Feedback from serious Series 5 fans would be most helpful. Other equipment in the M package includes the premium package, audio package, technical package, sports transmission, blinds, heated seats and applications. Titanium with Oyster/Black. THANKS!
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| gblfhfc (356hp) | I think the HUD will be the most useful, most entertaining, adds to the safety and brings the cool factor..
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| g76u94prm4 (613hp) | I would say both but if it has to be one.....The HUD at BMW is not very advanced compared to its competitors, it is worth adding
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| lovegirl (868hp) | Both, really. Really tough choice – I'm so used to the HUD that I don't even look at the dashboard anymore. Then again, I also like the Nappa interior.
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