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| king15 (46hp) | [QUOTE=marsb007] Quote: Originally posted by TheGr8Swami I just replaced my stock bulbs with a set of Hoen XenonMatch H11 55Watt bulbs for $30.00. They look great and match my headlights perfectly. Quote: Would you mind taking a photo and posting it? I would like to see how close the color is... Thanks in advance... Visit http://www.hoen-USA.com and look at the photos of the BMWs. I used Hoen bulbs on my Passats W8, 3.6 4motion and my B7 S4 with BiXenon headlights. Trust me, they look great and last longer than Sylvania Silverstars! I'll take a photo when I get home for the holidays..
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| 17071995 (642hp) | I think I might have crystal vision too. Is there a part#
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| qq123000 (586hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Keyser Soze I also replaced my stock fog lights with the Philips H11 CrystalVision Ultra for $30 (AMZN). They seem to match the headlights very well. To remove the plastic grilles, pull very hard outwards. I used two paint can openers, but others have used bent hangers and you can also just use your fingers. Pull firmly and it will come out. I would be more careful on an older car, as the plastic will become more brittle as it ages. THANKS. I'll try it, of course
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| swag123 (981hp) | Hrrrm. So after reading these reviews I'm not sure if I want to get the Phillips Crystal Vision Ultra bulbs or the Hoen Xenon Match bulbs. Which one matches the original hidden headlights better and lasts longer? Seems like HID kits are too much trouble. I had another question regarding 35W vs 55W bulbs. I know H11 bulbs default to 55W. I just did a pre Msport conversion, so I have the Msport fog lights. Would the 55W bulb be compatible with my old wiring? Someone told me it's different since I used to have the h8 bulbs for non-msport so they might not be compatible. This doesn't seem right.
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| 220590 (129hp) | Here are some LED replacement fog lights that match. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=666582
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| joseph08 (904hp) | The DDM tuning kit with error cancellers works on my msport fogs but as others have said it's hit or miss with them. I've already run two sets of these but they're so cheap that it didn't bother me. The lifetime warranty is a complete joke. You have to pay to send it back to them and then let them investigate the problem before sending anything back to you. It will cost you half the amount of a new kit just to ship it, so you might as well order a new kit. That's what they're counting on you to do. The warranty is a joke. What I did recently was swap the kit with a morimoto 5five kit from Theretrofitsource.com. So far it works great and seems to be of better quality throughout. The owner Matt is also very helpful and answers emails. My fog lights are brighter than ever with this setup and they actually help me see the road now. Alan
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| dakota8 (691hp) | Does anyone know what the best yellow fog light bulb is??
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| andrew96 (268hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bomb617 Does anyone know what the best yellow fog light bulb is? This is the one that was recommended to me and that I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000U3TTN6
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| 811026 (543hp) | I'm wondering what you have tried or would suggest as the best option to replace the stock Msport yellow fog light bulbs. The options I saw were xenon bulbs, Cree LEDs, and h11 hid kits, but I wasn't sure which one to get. The xenon was about $10-15 a set and the Cree or HID LED kit with error eliminator was about $50-60. There are so many brands of hidden kits too, so I didn't know which brand was reputable.
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| jose11 (333hp) | Don't even think about cheap HID kits. DDM and many others offer a lifetime warranty on certain kits made in China. I purchased several kits for my previous car (Infiniti G37x) for the fog lights and they always flashed and one or the other would turn off after a short period of time. Then you end up uninstalling, replacing, etc. It's a PITA. It doesn't matter if you have a switchboard, CANBUS, error eliminator, etc. I would opt for cheap, reputable brand CREE or blue bulbs, although they don't last too long either. I would only go with the Series 5 HID kit made by Philips. Genuine PHILIPS Conversion Kit ($269.99) plus Problem Eliminator WRN-CNSLR (HID Problem Eliminator Jacks for Serial HID Kit 5 2011+).
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| 060592 (281hp) | You know that Philips does not make a conversion kit, i.e. made in Germany. They are all made in China. Therefore, you pay at least double or triple the brand price. At least you get a legitimate warranty from Philips.
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| word123 (775hp) | I just replaced my original bulbs with a set of Hoen XenonMatch H11 55Watt bulbs for $30.00. They look great and match my headlights perfectly.
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| reader (445hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by TheGr8Swami I just replaced my stock bulbs with a set of Hoen XenonMatch H11 55Watt bulbs for $30.00. They look great and match my headlights perfectly. Would you mind taking a photo and posting it? I would like to see how close the color is... Thanks in advance...
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| 030293 (905hp) | I would appreciate that too. THANKS!
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| 260783 (115hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by hufington Don't even think about cheap HID kits. DDM and many others offer a lifetime warranty on certain kits made in China. I purchased several kits for my previous car (Infiniti G37x) for the fog lights and they always flashed and one or the other would turn off after a short period of time. Then you end up uninstalling, replacing, etc. It's a PITA. It doesn't matter if you have a switchboard, CANBUS, error eliminator, etc. I would opt for cheap, reputable brand CREE or blue bulbs, although they don't last too long either. I would only go with the Series 5 HID kit made by Philips. Genuine PHILIPS conversion kit ($269.99) plus the Problem Eliminator WRN-CNSLR (HID Problem Eliminator sockets for 2011+ Series 5 HID kit). All right. So don't use the DDM setting? I saw they had a good warranty on the h11 hidden kit with an error eliminator included for around $50. After researching here another member received the same ddm kit in 35W 5000K and said the color was close to the original hid headlight..
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| junito (958hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AWF10 Ok. So don't use the DDM setting? I saw they had a good warranty on the h11 hidden kit with an error eliminator included for around $50. After searching here another member got the same ddm kit in 35W 5000K and said the color was close to the original hid headlight. I had a bad experience. First of all, all their products come directly from China and it took 24 days to receive them. Within a week I started having random issues on both sides, like one of the bulbs not turning on, flickering on startup which is not supposed to happen at all according to them, etc. And in the end, one was completely extinguished. I had to go uninstall it (and pay for it since I don't have a ******* garage. Then I had to send them back to AC. Both ballasts were flickering and one went completely out, but they only exchanged one and sent me an old one again I didn't even bother to reinstall them I guess it's a coincidence with their products. really shiny and goes perfectly with the headlights, by the way, definitely go with a reputable and well-made set for a $60,000 car, that's my opinion...
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| dannys (793hp) | Quote: Posted by bobblehead You know that Philips does not make a conversion kit, that is, made in Germany. They are all made in China. Therefore, you pay at least double or triple the brand price. At least you get a legitimate warranty from Philips. Well, the Philips brand is bigger than any unknown brand. They have more to lose if their products do not live up to expectations..
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| simons (788hp) | How did you remove the grille to access your fog lights? I read the post on DIY replacing fog light bulbs but it looks like I'm going to break the grille because I'm pulling too hard.
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| neoneo (671hp) | I also replaced my stock fog lights with the Philips H11 CrystalVision Ultra for $30 (AMZN). They seem to match the headlights very well. To remove the plastic grilles, pull very hard outwards. I used two paint can openers, but others have used bent hangers and you can also just use your fingers. Pull firmly and it will come out. I would be more careful on an older car as the plastic will become more brittle as it ages..
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| 1cricket (969hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Keyser Soze I also replaced my stock fog lights with the Philips H11 CrystalVision Ultra for $30 (AMZN). They seem to match the headlights very well. To remove the plastic grilles, pull very hard outwards. I used two paint can openers, but others have used bent hangers and you can also just use your fingers. Pull firmly and it will come out. I would be more careful on an older car, as the plastic will become more brittle as it ages. Crystal Mink is a good option. Additionally, Hön is a good option with their xenon bulbs for $39 a set. On the other hand, I don't know the durability of Hön.
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| patitofeo (286hp) | [QUOTE=marsb007] Quote: Originally posted by TheGr8Swami I just replaced my stock bulbs with a set of Hoen XenonMatch H11 55Watt bulbs for $30.00. They look great and match my headlights perfectly. Quote: Would you mind taking a photo and posting it? I would like to see how close the color is... Thanks in advance... Visit http://www.hoen-USA.com and look at the photos of the BMWs. I used Hoen bulbs on my Passats W8, 3.6 4motion and my B7 S4 with BiXenon headlights. Trust me, they look great and last longer than Sylvania Silverstars! I'll take a photo when I get home for the holidays..
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| winkyyee (22hp) | I think I might have crystal vision too. Is there a part#
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| chelle1 (220hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Keyser Soze I also replaced my stock fog lights with the Philips H11 CrystalVision Ultra for $30 (AMZN). They seem to match the headlights very well. To remove the plastic grilles, pull very hard outwards. I used two paint can openers, but others have used bent hangers and you can also just use your fingers. Pull firmly and it will come out. I would be more careful on an older car, as the plastic will become more brittle as it ages. THANKS. I'll try it, of course
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| catering (322hp) | Hrrrm. So after reading these reviews I'm not sure if I want to get the Phillips Crystal Vision Ultra bulbs or the Hoen Xenon Match bulbs. Which one matches the original hidden headlights better and lasts longer? Seems like HID kits are too much trouble. I had another question regarding 35W vs 55W bulbs. I know H11 bulbs default to 55W. I just did a pre Msport conversion, so I have the Msport fog lights. Would the 55W bulb be compatible with my old wiring? Someone told me it's different since I used to have the h8 bulbs for non-msport so they might not be compatible. This doesn't seem right.
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| bluejays1 (66hp) | Here are some LED replacement fog lights that match. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=666582
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| firstborn (405hp) | The DDM tuning kit with error cancellers works on my msport fogs but as others have said it's hit or miss with them. I've already run two sets of these but they're so cheap that it didn't bother me. The lifetime warranty is a complete joke. You have to pay to send it back to them and then let them investigate the problem before sending anything back to you. It will cost you half the amount of a new kit just to ship it, so you might as well order a new kit. That's what they're counting on you to do. The warranty is a joke. What I did recently was swap the kit with a morimoto 5five kit from Theretrofitsource.com. So far it works great and seems to be of better quality throughout. The owner Matt is also very helpful and answers emails. My fog lights are brighter than ever with this setup and they actually help me see the road now. Alan
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| 161989 (197hp) | Does anyone know what the best yellow fog light bulb is??
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| shaggy12 (835hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bomb617 Does anyone know what the best yellow fog light bulb is? This is the one that was recommended to me and that I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000U3TTN6
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| panther123 (455hp) | Quote: Originally posted by JUSTIN335 I thought BMW (and everyone else) said the Lightning cable wouldn't show the song info on the screen? I thought it was just the audio output? Well, that's good news. And great work on the crib! It is a smart cable and can be reconfigured by the phone.
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| 020203 (960hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Whostheboss Question for OP? Do you have BMW Apps functionality on your car? (Looks like it does) Do you have the My BMW Remote and BMW Connected apps on your iPhone? I've heard a lot of people complain that these apps don't work (or are very buggy) if you have iOS6. is this true? Thanks, I have all three (BMW Apps / My BMW Remote / BMW Connected option). The remote app works perfectly with iOS 6. I tried it with my iPhone 4S (which I updated to iOS 6 the day the OS became available), and more recently with my new iPhone 5. I can successfully unlock my car, flash my lights, honk my horn, and send map data directly to the car. Everything works as before. The BMW Connected app also works, except for the Plugin functionality. I can view my calendar on iDrive and perform many other functions (facebook, etc.). What I CANNOT do is access my Genius playlists or other direct output features on iPod, as BMW does not support this feature via the new Lightning connector..
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| mike33 (131hp) | Quote: Originally posted by TheBry Quote: Originally posted by Whostheboss Question for OP? Do you have BMW Apps functionality on your car? (Looks like it does) Do you have the My BMW Remote and BMW Connected apps on your iPhone? I've heard a lot of people complain that these apps don't work (or are very buggy) if you have iOS6. is this true? Thanks, I have all three (BMW Apps / My BMW Remote / BMW Connected option). The remote app works perfectly with iOS 6. I tried it with my iPhone 4S (which I updated to iOS 6 the day the OS became available), and more recently with my new iPhone 5. I can successfully unlock my car, flash my lights, honk my horn, and send map data directly to the car. Everything works as before. The BMW Connected app also works, except for the Plugin functionality. I can view my calendar on iDrive and perform many other functions (facebook, etc.). What I CANNOT do is access my Genius playlists or other direct output features on iPod, as BMW does not support this feature via the new Lightning connector. No Pandora, eh...
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| emily6 (131hp) | flash my headlights, honk my horn, and send map data directly to the car. Apart from locking and unlocking, how is the rest done? ??
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| 22071995 (468hp) | Quote: Originally posted by TheBry I have all three (BMW Apps / My BMW Remote / BMW Connected option). The remote app works perfectly with iOS 6. I tried it with my iPhone 4S (which I updated to iOS 6 the day the OS became available), and more recently with my new iPhone 5. I can successfully unlock my car, flash my lights, honk my horn, and send map data directly to the car. Everything works as before. The BMW Connected app also works, except for the Plugin functionality. I can view my calendar on iDrive and perform many other functions (facebook, etc.). What I CANNOT do is access my Genius playlists or other direct output features on iPod, as BMW does not support this feature via the new Lightning connector. thank you for clarifying
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| 100272 (547hp) | It's a good start. Brilliant idea. How about getting a Lightning adapter and downgrading it into the old connector to make it more OEM ??
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| 050191 (590hp) | Not as easy as you might think Quote: Posted by Gugs That's a good start. Brilliant idea. How about getting a Lightning adapter and downgrading it into the old connector to make it more OEM ??
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| cousins1 (860hp) | I have a 2009 e92 without idrive, and when I plug the lightning cable into the USB port, it charges my phone fine, but I can't control the iPhone or play songs, it says insert USB, like it could not detect the phone. Are all BMWs like this or is it just because I don't have idrive?
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| 1vanessa (832hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Whostheboss Question for OP? Do you have BMW Apps functionality on your car? (Looks like it does) Do you have the My BMW Remote and BMW Connected apps on your iPhone? I've heard a lot of people complain that these apps don't work (or are very buggy) if you have iOS6. is this true? Thanks, I've never had a problem. Works perfectly for me.
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| neilrmp (836hp) | Great work! good for you!
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| bluebirds (182hp) | How about 6NF video release ??
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| 1manuel (2hp) | Quote: Originally posted by jonmaceng I have a 2009 e92 without idrive, and when I plug the lightning cable into the USB port, it charges my phone fine, but I can't control the iPhone or play songs, it says to insert USB, like that I can't detect the phone. Are all BMWs like this or is it just because I don't have idrive? I had the same problem with the new iPhone 5 with navigation, I can't play any songs from the iPhone 5.
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| Nanometer (365hp) | too much sex. ...
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| 28021982 (563hp) | Quote: Posted by red-sauerkraut Not as easy as you might think Quote: Posted by Gugs That's a good start. Brilliant idea. How about getting a Lightning adapter and downgrading it to the old connector to make it more OEM? I make custom things all the time. It depends on the skills you have
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| futbol10 (710hp) | I just purchased the most basic Toyota Tacoma (two door, four cylinder) truck for my business and was surprised that it fully connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth for music, video and phone! And BMW is still playing with cables? I don't understand?
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| 29011982 (579hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Exterminador I just bought the most basic Toyota Tacoma (two door, four cylinder) truck for my business and was surprised that it completely connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth for music, video and telephone! And BMW is still playing with cables? You don't understand? BMW does this too...the adapter is used to further improve the antenna signal, charge the phone, access BMW apps, etc...it's just another option besides Bluetooth.
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| alexis21 (253hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Exterminador I just bought the most basic Toyota Tacoma (two door, four cylinder) truck for my business and was surprised that it completely connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth for music, video and telephone! And BMW is still playing with cables? You don't understand? How to get videos via Bluetooth with an iPhone? I didn't think it could even get Bluetooth still images, like a contact photo when someone calls you or album art. I'm pretty sure BMW is capable of it, but I didn't think the iPhone was
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| maria11 (211hp) | Quote: Posted by gspannu I managed to get a DIY holder for the new iPhone 5 that sits in the center console and fits the new iPhone 5 perfectly (with a case). I had the iPhone4S mount and was very disappointed that BMW hasn't made an iPhone5 mount yet and it looks like we can't expect one at least for another 6 months. So I decided to make one myself - not exactly a stand but something to hold the phone and connect it to the USB cable without having to fiddle with the little Lightning connector and insert it every time. Items Used: 1. Cradle base plate (blank plate) 2. Original Apple USB to Lightning cable 3. Filing tools 4. Hot glue 5. A little time...I used the USB to Lightning cable Original Lightning for connection and this provides all functionality except iPod Out functionality and antenna connectivity. The cynics among you may say that just use the USB port cable and get the same functionality. Technically you are right - but what I wanted - the convenience of just placing my iPhone5 and sliding it into the slot (almost like a cradle) - not having to fiddle with the Lightning connector every time (trying to 'insert into iPhone) - a more aesthetic solution. The attached photos should make it clear what I did. Happy to answer any questions you may have.. Attachment 763627 Attachment 763628 Attachment 763629 Attachment 763630 Attachment 763631 Attachment 763632 Attachment 763633 it is possible to use this type of charger...so the car's USB remains free for music!
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| mast3r (529hp) | Quoi?
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| 010475 (562hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Exterminador I just bought the most basic Toyota Tacoma (two door, four cylinder) truck for my business and was surprised that it completely connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth for music, video and telephone! And BMW is still playing with cables? You don't understand? Video via BT. I don't think ...
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| amidala (433hp) | It's nice!
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| 2014 (672hp) | good job, hope there will be new OEM support for iPhone soon5.....
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| Beemerjunkie (434hp) | Quote: Originally posted by JUSTIN335 I thought BMW (and everyone else) said the Lightning cable wouldn't show the song info on the screen? I thought it was just the audio output? Well, that's good news. And great work on the crib! It is a smart cable and can be reconfigured by the phone.
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| generic (905hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Whostheboss Question for OP? Do you have BMW Apps functionality on your car? (Looks like it does) Do you have the My BMW Remote and BMW Connected apps on your iPhone? I've heard a lot of people complain that these apps don't work (or are very buggy) if you have iOS6. is this true? Thanks, I have all three (BMW Apps / My BMW Remote / BMW Connected option). The remote app works perfectly with iOS 6. I tried it with my iPhone 4S (which I updated to iOS 6 the day the OS became available), and more recently with my new iPhone 5. I can successfully unlock my car, flash my lights, honk my horn, and send map data directly to the car. Everything works as before. The BMW Connected app also works, except for the Plugin functionality. I can view my calendar on iDrive and perform many other functions (facebook, etc.). What I CANNOT do is access my Genius playlists or other direct output features on iPod, as BMW does not support this feature via the new Lightning connector..
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| zahara (166hp) | Quote: Originally posted by TheBry Quote: Originally posted by Whostheboss Question for OP? Do you have BMW Apps functionality on your car? (Looks like it does) Do you have the My BMW Remote and BMW Connected apps on your iPhone? I've heard a lot of people complain that these apps don't work (or are very buggy) if you have iOS6. is this true? Thanks, I have all three (BMW Apps / My BMW Remote / BMW Connected option). The remote app works perfectly with iOS 6. I tried it with my iPhone 4S (which I updated to iOS 6 the day the OS became available), and more recently with my new iPhone 5. I can successfully unlock my car, flash my lights, honk my horn, and send map data directly to the car. Everything works as before. The BMW Connected app also works, except for the Plugin functionality. I can view my calendar on iDrive and perform many other functions (facebook, etc.). What I CANNOT do is access my Genius playlists or other direct output features on iPod, as BMW does not support this feature via the new Lightning connector. No Pandora, eh...
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| protist (29hp) | flash my headlights, honk my horn, and send map data directly to the car. Apart from locking and unlocking, how is the rest done? ??
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| brooke09 (972hp) | Quote: Originally posted by TheBry I have all three (BMW Apps / My BMW Remote / BMW Connected option). The remote app works perfectly with iOS 6. I tried it with my iPhone 4S (which I updated to iOS 6 the day the OS became available), and more recently with my new iPhone 5. I can successfully unlock my car, flash my lights, honk my horn, and send map data directly to the car. Everything works as before. The BMW Connected app also works, except for the Plugin functionality. I can view my calendar on iDrive and perform many other functions (facebook, etc.). What I CANNOT do is access my Genius playlists or other direct output features on iPod, as BMW does not support this feature via the new Lightning connector. thank you for clarifying
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| 091180 (712hp) | It's a good start. Brilliant idea. How about getting a Lightning adapter and downgrading it into the old connector to make it more OEM ??
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| roxy11 (787hp) | Not as easy as you might think Quote: Posted by Gugs That's a good start. Brilliant idea. How about getting a Lightning adapter and downgrading it into the old connector to make it more OEM ??
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| karla123 (289hp) | I have a 2009 e92 without idrive, and when I plug the lightning cable into the USB port, it charges my phone fine, but I can't control the iPhone or play songs, it says insert USB, like it could not detect the phone. Are all BMWs like this or is it just because I don't have idrive?
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| cameltoe (270hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Whostheboss Question for OP? Do you have BMW Apps functionality on your car? (Looks like it does) Do you have the My BMW Remote and BMW Connected apps on your iPhone? I've heard a lot of people complain that these apps don't work (or are very buggy) if you have iOS6. is this true? Thanks, I've never had a problem. Works perfectly for me.
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| 20021991 (223hp) | Great work! good for you!
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| f123456789 (676hp) | How about 6NF video release ??
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| hatchet (59hp) | Quote: Originally posted by jonmaceng I have a 2009 e92 without idrive, and when I plug the lightning cable into the USB port, it charges my phone fine, but I can't control the iPhone or play songs, it says to insert USB, like that I can't detect the phone. Are all BMWs like this or is it just because I don't have idrive? I had the same problem with the new iPhone 5 with navigation, I can't play any songs from the iPhone 5.
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| campion (150hp) | too much sex. ...
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| romeo3 (364hp) | Quote: Posted by red-sauerkraut Not as easy as you might think Quote: Posted by Gugs That's a good start. Brilliant idea. How about getting a Lightning adapter and downgrading it to the old connector to make it more OEM? I make custom things all the time. It depends on the skills you have
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| 190993 (493hp) | I just purchased the most basic Toyota Tacoma (two door, four cylinder) truck for my business and was surprised that it fully connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth for music, video and phone! And BMW is still playing with cables? I don't understand?
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| cowboys7 (851hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Exterminador I just bought the most basic Toyota Tacoma (two door, four cylinder) truck for my business and was surprised that it completely connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth for music, video and telephone! And BMW is still playing with cables? You don't understand? BMW does this too...the adapter is used to further improve the antenna signal, charge the phone, access BMW apps, etc...it's just another option besides Bluetooth.
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| RickC (236hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Exterminador I just bought the most basic Toyota Tacoma (two door, four cylinder) truck for my business and was surprised that it completely connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth for music, video and telephone! And BMW is still playing with cables? You don't understand? How to get videos via Bluetooth with an iPhone? I didn't think it could even get Bluetooth still images, like a contact photo when someone calls you or album art. I'm pretty sure BMW is capable of it, but I didn't think the iPhone was
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| popovkin83 (997hp) | Quote: Posted by gspannu I managed to get a DIY holder for the new iPhone 5 that sits in the center console and fits the new iPhone 5 perfectly (with a case). I had the iPhone4S mount and was very disappointed that BMW hasn't made an iPhone5 mount yet and it looks like we can't expect one at least for another 6 months. So I decided to make one myself - not exactly a stand but something to hold the phone and connect it to the USB cable without having to fiddle with the little Lightning connector and insert it every time. Items Used: 1. Cradle base plate (blank plate) 2. Original Apple USB to Lightning cable 3. Filing tools 4. Hot glue 5. A little time...I used the USB to Lightning cable Original Lightning for connection and this provides all functionality except iPod Out functionality and antenna connectivity. The cynics among you may say that just use the USB port cable and get the same functionality. Technically you are right - but what I wanted - the convenience of just placing my iPhone5 and sliding it into the slot (almost like a cradle) - not having to fiddle with the Lightning connector every time (trying to 'insert into iPhone) - a more aesthetic solution. The attached photos should make it clear what I did. Happy to answer any questions you may have.. Attachment 763627 Attachment 763628 Attachment 763629 Attachment 763630 Attachment 763631 Attachment 763632 Attachment 763633 it is possible to use this type of charger...so the car's USB remains free for music!
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| frankie (746hp) | Quoi?
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| 090391 (168hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Exterminador I just bought the most basic Toyota Tacoma (two door, four cylinder) truck for my business and was surprised that it completely connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth for music, video and telephone! And BMW is still playing with cables? You don't understand? Video via BT. I don't think ...
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| fr1ends (287hp) | It's nice!
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| 14071986 (611hp) | good job, hope there will be new OEM support for iPhone soon5.....
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| satzinger (476hp) | Black Dakota leather Charcoal wood trim Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters M Sport Package Dynamic Damper Control Driver Assistance Package Power/manual sunshades Navigation system Premium audio system Jet Black
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| surfing123 (107hp) | Congratulations - looks good
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| jess01 (261hp) | Well done. You will not be disappointed. You always keep your M3?
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| 199797 (869hp) | What is the yellow stripe between the wheel and the headlight? I haven't seen this on European models, or maybe I just didn't notice them...
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| stefan12 (272hp) | Congratulations on the new car! Quote: Originally posted by Bradbury What is the yellow stripe between the wheel and the headlight? I haven't seen this on European models, or maybe I just didn't notice them... These are the front reflectors on American cars. Here, it is required by law. However, many people paint them to match body color..
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| girl123 (25hp) | Thanks for... shedding light on this. Safety first, eh...?
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| irock11 (7hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bradbury Thanks for... shedding some light on this. Safety first, eh...? probably yes
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| andrei_rew (711hp) | Is the assistance pack provided with the contour seats? I believe they are no longer standard on the M Sport for 2013. I like them in mine.
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| zoey12 (840hp) | Quote: Originally posted by JamRWS6 Does the assistance package come with the contour seats? I believe they are no longer standard on the M Sport for 2013. I like them in mine. Driver assistance concerns the driver's safety, awareness and vision of their surroundings. That's why it offers different camera angles, parking sensors, lane departure warning and blind spot. The multi-contour is a separate option or in the luxury seating package with the small active massage function and ventilation I believe..
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| 031983 (358hp) | Very pretty but almost boring black on black.
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| Password5 (487hp) | Very nice order, the black leather is very good I have it but with Alum for more brightness, I was very impressed by the effect of the contrast between the Alum brush and the black leather.
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| qmanisi (365hp) | Quote: Posted by Amleto63 Very pretty but almost boring black on black. that's how I roll bro. black on black is elegant, especially for this car, for me.
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| madonna2 (190hp) | Quote: Originally published by E92///M3 No. Driver assistance concerns driver safety, awareness and visibility of their surroundings. That's why it has different camera angles, parking sensors, lane departure warning and blind spot. The multi-contour is a separate option or in the luxury seating package with the little active massage feature and ventilation I believe. I found out the hard way that the multi-contour seats are no longer supplied with the M-Sport package... I had almost finished my paperwork when I was sitting in the car while they went to get the approval. .this is what I have it's good I didn't test drive it but I had driven one before...it took another week but they found one packed like. I wanted it... well, almost packaged as I wanted it, I got the multi-contour seats but lost the soft close doors. I thought I might close my doors a little harder for a while, or sit in those ridiculously uncomfortable seats that look like the ones in the 328 loaner cars for the next few years....
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| gemini13 (896hp) | Quote: Originally posted by shoei I found out the hard way that the multi-contour seats no longer come with the M-Sport package... I had almost finished my paperwork when I was sitting in the car while they were going to get approval. ...that's what I get for not taking a test drive, but I had driven one before...it took another week, but they found one packaged like I did wanted...well, almost packaged like I wanted, got the multicontour seats but lost the soft close doors. I thought I might close my doors a little harder for a while, or sit in those ridiculously uncomfortable seats that look like the ones in 328 loaner cars over the next few years...I was going to have closing doors soft because I noticed the bit of difficulty getting them together, so my concern was that they would wear out when your random passengers are sitting in your car and they would slam it when you don't remember to remind them to each time and as the doors are solid, they can be well slammed. So it was a must for me not to have soft close doors, that's why I didn't get it. You know, I don't want to be afraid and go easy on a car that I paid almost $65,000 for, you know? I mentioned in another thread I created that a previous year Merc s550 had this feature and over time when people slammed the door it became a pain just to operate the soft close, because it was so weak..
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| ha1234 (805hp) | I guess when people talk about multicontour seats, they're referring to sport seats with better side bolsters and extendable leg support. The sports seat was standard. with the M-sport package in the US, but it now comes standard. seats. I just want to make sure you are aware of this before it's too late to change the order. Sports seat: Euro Alcantara, trim: Std. seat:
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| 323 (76hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Boss330 I guess when people talk about multi-contour seats, they're talking about the sport seats that have better side bolsters and extendable leg support. The sports seat was standard. with the M-sport package in the US, but it now comes standard. seats. I just want to make sure you are aware of this before it's too late to change the order. yeah...like I said, I ALMOST found out the hard way...didn't know BMW changed it from 2012 to 2013 where it's now an option you have to select, and before it was standard on any MSport equipped F10...the standard seats are horrible, they really look like the original seats from the all stock 328 model loaner cars they give out from time to time time...I think warning as many people as possible is a good thing you are NOT doing that I want the standard seats...
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| all (511hp) | Contour seats now also come with the Luxury Seating Package..
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| joseph05 (586hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Boulder Bill Contour seats now also come with the Deluxe Seating Package. Luxury seats look (and feel) similar to sport seats, but operate at full power as well as more functions..
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| a!515253 (951hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Boss330 Luxury seats look (and feel) similar to sport seats, but have full power operation as well as more features. How much extra power is there? The only thing I know about is the side reinforcements. I can't think of anything but power.
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| mike4ever (658hp) | Quote: Posted by E92///M3 Quote: Posted by Amleto63 Very beautiful but almost boring black on black. that's how I roll bro. Black on black is elegant, especially for this car, for me. Idem! I love the all black look, very clean but a slut to follow!
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| 666666k (939hp) | Quote: Originally posted by JamRWS6 How much extra power is there? The only thing I know about is the side reinforcements. I can't think of anything other than power. The backrest pivots in the middle, where you can tilt or decline the top half of the backrest as well as normal tilt/decline at the bottom pivot point..
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| dance4 (902hp) | I think there is also lumbar crap and so on...and the extension piece...
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| 27121994 (956hp) | Black Dakota leather Charcoal wood trim Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters M Sport Package Dynamic Damper Control Driver Assistance Package Power/manual sunshades Navigation system Premium audio system Jet Black
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| WWWAAABBB (95hp) | Congratulations - looks good
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| 090981 (224hp) | Well done. You will not be disappointed. You always keep your M3?
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| emilee (538hp) | What is the yellow stripe between the wheel and the headlight? I haven't seen this on European models, or maybe I just didn't notice them...
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| b11111 (343hp) | Congratulations on the new car! Quote: Originally posted by Bradbury What is the yellow stripe between the wheel and the headlight? I haven't seen this on European models, or maybe I just didn't notice them... These are the front reflectors on American cars. Here, it is required by law. However, many people paint them to match body color..
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| xuesheng (223hp) | Thanks for... shedding light on this. Safety first, eh...?
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| 11091991 (491hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bradbury Thanks for... shedding some light on this. Safety first, eh...? probably yes
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| ah gon (715hp) | Is the assistance pack provided with the contour seats? I believe they are no longer standard on the M Sport for 2013. I like them in mine.
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| louie (261hp) | Quote: Originally posted by JamRWS6 Does the assistance package come with the contour seats? I believe they are no longer standard on the M Sport for 2013. I like them in mine. Driver assistance concerns the driver's safety, awareness and vision of their surroundings. That's why it offers different camera angles, parking sensors, lane departure warning and blind spot. The multi-contour is a separate option or in the luxury seating package with the small active massage function and ventilation I believe..
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| john1010 (128hp) | Very pretty but almost boring black on black.
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| wmg/bmw (850hp) | Very nice order, the black leather is very good I have it but with Alum for more brightness, I was very impressed by the effect of the contrast between the Alum brush and the black leather.
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| 1234567i (318hp) | Quote: Posted by Amleto63 Very pretty but almost boring black on black. that's how I roll bro. black on black is elegant, especially for this car, for me.
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| praisegod1 (314hp) | Quote: Originally published by E92///M3 No. Driver assistance concerns driver safety, awareness and visibility of their surroundings. That's why it has different camera angles, parking sensors, lane departure warning and blind spot. The multi-contour is a separate option or in the luxury seating package with the little active massage feature and ventilation I believe. I found out the hard way that the multi-contour seats are no longer supplied with the M-Sport package... I had almost finished my paperwork when I was sitting in the car while they went to get the approval. .this is what I have it's good I didn't test drive it but I had driven one before...it took another week but they found one packed like. I wanted it...well, almost packaged it like I wanted it, I got the multicontour seats but lost the soft close doors. I thought I might close my doors a little harder for a while, or sit in those ridiculously uncomfortable seats that look like the ones in the 328 loaner cars for the next few years....
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| pepe1234 (133hp) | Quote: Originally posted by shoei I found out the hard way that the multi-contour seats no longer come with the M-Sport package... I had almost finished my paperwork when I was sitting in the car while they were going to get approval. ...that's what I get for not taking a test drive, but I had driven one before...it took another week, but they found one packaged like I did wanted...well, almost packaged like I wanted, got the multicontour seats but lost the soft close doors. I thought I might close my doors a little harder for a while, or sit in those ridiculously uncomfortable seats that look like the ones in 328 loaner cars over the next few years...I was going to have closing doors soft because I noticed the bit of difficulty getting them together, so my concern was that they would wear out when your random passengers are sitting in your car and they would slam it when you don't remember to remind them to each time and as the doors are solid, they can be well slammed. So it was a must for me not to have soft close doors, that's why I didn't get it. You know, I don't want to be afraid and go easy on a car that I paid almost $65,000 for, you know? I mentioned in another thread I created that a previous year Merc s550 had this feature and over time when people slammed the door it became a pain just to operate the soft close, because it was so weak..
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| allin1 (751hp) | I guess when people talk about multicontour seats, they're referring to sport seats with better side bolsters and extendable leg support. The sports seat was standard. with the M-sport package in the US, but it now comes standard. seats. I just want to make sure you are aware of this before it's too late to change the order. Sports seat: Euro Alcantara, trim: Std. seat:
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| austin4 (437hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Boss330 I guess when people talk about multi-contour seats, they're talking about the sport seats that have better side bolsters and extendable leg support. The sports seat was standard. with the M-sport package in the US, but it now comes standard. seats. I just want to make sure you are aware of this before it's too late to change the order. yeah...like I said, I ALMOST found out the hard way...didn't know BMW changed it from 2012 to 2013 where it's now an option you have to select, and before it was standard on any MSport equipped F10...the standard seats are horrible, they really look like the original seats from the all stock 328 model loaner cars they give out from time to time time...I think warning as many people as possible is a good thing you are NOT doing that I want the standard seats...
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| december01 (428hp) | Contour seats now also come with the Luxury Seating Package..
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| master. (43hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Boulder Bill Contour seats now also come with the Deluxe Seating Package. Luxury seats look (and feel) similar to sport seats, but operate at full power as well as more functions..
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| 11111d (503hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Boss330 Luxury seats look (and feel) similar to sport seats, but have full power operation as well as more features. How much extra power is there? The only thing I know about is the side reinforcements. I can't think of anything but power.
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| brasilien (809hp) | Quote: Posted by E92///M3 Quote: Posted by Amleto63 Very beautiful but almost boring black on black. that's how I roll bro. Black on black is elegant, especially for this car, for me. Idem! I love the all black look, very clean but a slut to follow!
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| passwordko (795hp) | Quote: Originally posted by JamRWS6 How much extra power is there? The only thing I know about is the side reinforcements. I can't think of anything other than power. The backrest pivots in the middle, where you can tilt or lower the top half of the backrest as well as normal tilt/decline at the bottom pivot point..
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| boys12 (119hp) | I think there is also lumbar crap and so on...and the extension piece...
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| blacklab (259hp) | We currently have around 60 members and we can use more... Join us!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/388532974567808/
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| nathan99 (664hp) | I received the 30 pin to Lightning adapter - tracks play fine via iDrive etc, but I noticed the phone is not charging... Is this a feature of this adapter???
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| aradhana (696hp) | Mine does.
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