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| 090388 (963hp) | One month old 2012 528i had a large crack on the driver's side of the windshield. It is clear that the shield will need to be replaced. I was hit by a rock on the 495 last weekend. The crack is approximately 8 to 10 meters long. The insurance has advised that if I use my BMW workshop to repair I will have to pay out of pocket and request a refund, or use a local glass shop who will bill the insurance directly - I just have to cover my $250 deductible. When I contacted insurance, I insisted on OEM glass, and the local store is calling me for that. A few questions: Since this is a lease, I'm concerned about the warranty. If the windshield is replaced with OEM glass by a third party, is there any risk to my warranty or lease return? Are there other things I should request from a third party, for example OEM sealant for the rain-sensing rearview mirror? I don't have a HUD. Is there any additional OEM molding involved? Are there any other components I should request? Is it worth saving money by doing this with my dealer? I don't want to lose my car for 48 hours if I don't have to. I have used this company before for an OEM window repair, and they were excellent, but I was concerned about my new car since it is a lease. Any advice is appreciated.
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| lynn01 (804hp) | It sucks, but all the construction around Tysons (which I drive through every day) will be unavoidable. I already have a nice stone chip on my hood and one on the windshield. When I needed to replace the windshield on my e46 several years ago, I insisted that the company use only OEM parts, but I didn't insist on taking it to a dealer. Auto glass centers make dozens of them every day and know what they are doing. Get a list of your insurance company and Google it to get reviews and choose the best one. A good company will ask for your VIN so they can check the options, know what they're up against, and order the right one. Then they will come to your house to replace them. Don't worry, they do this all day.
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| 140987 (255hp) | Ask the dealer's service department where they send their lenses, then call them directly. Resellers do not replace glass, most outsource it. You want these contractors to do the job because they know BMW windshields and trim..
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| z223856 (385hp) | One month old 2012 528i had a large crack on the driver's side of the windshield. It is clear that the shield will need to be replaced. I was hit by a rock on the 495 last weekend. The crack is approximately 8 to 10 meters long. The insurance has advised that if I use my BMW workshop to repair I will have to pay out of pocket and request a refund, or use a local glass shop who will bill the insurance directly - I just have to cover my $250 deductible. When I contacted insurance, I insisted on OEM glass, and the local store is calling me for that. A few questions: Since this is a lease, I'm concerned about the warranty. If the windshield is replaced with OEM glass by a third party, is there any risk to my warranty or lease return? Are there other things I should request from a third party, for example OEM sealant for the rain-sensing rearview mirror? I don't have a HUD. Is there any additional OEM molding involved? Are there any other components I should request? Is it worth saving money by doing this with my dealer? I don't want to lose my car for 48 hours if I don't have to. I have used this company before for an OEM window repair, and they were excellent, but I was concerned about my new car since it is a lease. Any advice is appreciated.
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| 08071992 (255hp) | It sucks, but all the construction around Tysons (which I drive through every day) will be unavoidable. I already have a nice stone chip on my hood and one on the windshield. When I needed to replace the windshield on my e46 several years ago, I insisted that the company use only OEM parts, but I didn't insist on taking it to a dealer. Auto glass centers make dozens of them every day and know what they are doing. Get a list of your insurance company and Google it to get reviews and choose the best one. A good company will ask for your VIN so they can check the options, know what they're up against, and order the right one. Then they will come to your house to replace them. Don't worry, they do this all day.
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| 16101981 (81hp) | Ask the dealer's service department where they send their lenses, then call them directly. Resellers do not replace glass, most outsource it. You want these contractors to do the job because they know BMW windshields and trim..
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| flyga3 (671hp) | I'm hosting an evening coding workshop in Ottawa one evening over the next two weeks. If anyone is interested, send me a PM. Bill
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| cyrus1 (749hp) | I'm hosting an evening coding workshop in Ottawa one evening over the next two weeks. If anyone is interested, send me a PM. Bill
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| trashcan1 (892hp) | Has anyone purchased different floor mats for their F10, and if so, can you tell us who and where? I was looking for another set of floor mats as the BMW carpet ones are black, for my black interior, and they seem difficult to keep clean as they pick up everything, so I was thinking of going with the BMW rubber mats. or a third party like Weathertech. Any suggestions are welcome. THANKS.
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| 250791 (940hp) | My brother lived in Denver and he owned the OEM rubber mats. I thought they looked worse in the long run because they pool everything they collect and post it (and they get damaged). Carpets absorb at least some of the mess. But I feel your pain...sorry, I couldn't be more helpful.
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| dance01 (980hp) | Quote: Originally posted by itschase My brother lived in Denver and he had the OEM rubber mats. I thought they looked worse in the long run because they pool everything they collect and post it (and they get damaged). Carpets absorb at least some of the mess. However, I feel your pain...sorry, I couldn't be more helpful. Thanks for letting me know about the rubber ones.
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| nathan00 (630hp) | I use BMW all-weather floor coverings! I bought it from getbmwparts.com and got a really good deal from them! They're pretty good! but I will come back to the carpet when summer arrives! it feels so nice on the feet haha
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| 07021985 (399hp) | OEM rubber mats are rocky. I don't find that they pool or pick up anything, but they do hold dirt from my shoes. You have to clean them from time to time.
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| frenchfrie (194hp) | Quote: Posted by joey5622 I use BMW all-weather floor coverings! I bought it from getbmwparts.com and got a really good deal from them! They're pretty good! but I will come back to the carpet when summer arrives! it's so nice on the feet haha I don't like floor coverings. They are hard plastic. I like the all weather mats, they are soft rubber and feel much nicer..
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| kundan (601hp) | I'm in Southern California where the weather is mostly dry, but I use the OEM rubber mats year round. It traps dust and dirt well, even in case of accidental spills. You have to rub it from time to time but it dries quickly. Cheers!
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| 20022007 (27hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Needsdecaf I don't like flooring. They are hard plastic. I like all-weather mats, they are soft rubber and feel much nicer. I have to agree with the feel of the liners being hard on the feet...but they keep the car dry and dirt free! it's raining like crazy in Vancouver and that's why I opted for liners!
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| 123jkl (488hp) | Weathertech makes nice mats, they are a little expensive.
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| 1478965 (233hp) | Several homeowners have purchased coconut mats from CocoMats.com. I use them three seasons, with BMW rubber mats in winter. They are well made and sturdy. Also do not show dirt and are easy to clean. www.cocomats.com
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| scarlet1 (912hp) | In Hawaii, the problem with carpeted floor mats is sand related. It was a pain to keep my black carpet floor mat clean, so I purchased rubber floor mats from my BMW dealer for less than $100 for the front and rear. Since I purchased them from the dealership I purchased my car from, I received a 10% discount. I've looked around and I don't think you can find replacement mats, front and rear, for your car for much less than this price. I found out they were available in gray, beige or charcoal and bought the latter since the carpet in my car is black. Fits perfectly and coordinates very well with the interior. There's a BMW logo, if you must have it.
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| 260480 (951hp) | I thought I saw some heavy duty winter mats on getbmwparts.com, similar to Weathertech, see if you have any luck
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| mexico16 (773hp) | by the way, I really want to buy lambswool rugs!! the one inside the ghost and the ghost is incredibly comfortable!!! too bad it cost around $2,000! haha
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| ballin11 (420hp) | Quote: Originally published by The X Men Weathertech makes nice mats, they are a little expensive. BMW OEM mats are manufactured by Weathertech.
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| pinkpig (909hp) | Thanks for all your input, I will look for your suggestions and let you know!
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| password.. (226hp) | Has anyone purchased different floor mats for their F10, and if so, can you tell us who and where? I was looking for another set of floor mats as the BMW carpet ones are black, for my black interior, and they seem difficult to keep clean as they pick up everything, so I was thinking of going with the BMW rubber mats. or a third party like Weathertech. Any suggestions are welcome. THANKS.
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| hamish (329hp) | My brother lived in Denver and he owned the OEM rubber mats. I thought they looked worse in the long run because they pool everything they collect and post it (and they get damaged). Carpets absorb at least some of the mess. But I feel your pain...sorry, I couldn't be more helpful.
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| 15051988 (744hp) | Quote: Originally posted by itschase My brother lived in Denver and he had the OEM rubber mats. I thought they looked worse in the long run because they pool everything they collect and post it (and they get damaged). Carpets absorb at least some of the mess. However, I feel your pain...sorry, I couldn't be more helpful. Thanks for letting me know about the rubber ones.
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| 22011988 (852hp) | I use BMW all-weather floor coverings! I bought it from getbmwparts.com and got a really good deal from them! They're pretty good! but I will come back to the carpet when summer arrives! it feels so nice on the feet haha
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| 080694 (211hp) | OEM rubber mats are rocky. I don't find that they pool or pick up anything, but they do hold dirt from my shoes. You have to clean them from time to time.
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| syazoo (840hp) | Quote: Posted by joey5622 I use BMW all-weather floor coverings! I bought it from getbmwparts.com and got a really good deal from them! They're pretty good! but I will come back to the carpet when summer arrives! it's so nice on the feet haha I don't like floor coverings. They are hard plastic. I like the all weather mats, they are soft rubber and feel much nicer..
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| 200493 (612hp) | I'm in Southern California where the weather is mostly dry, but I use the OEM rubber mats year round. It traps dust and dirt well, even in case of accidental spills. You have to rub it from time to time but it dries quickly. Cheers!
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| milly (234hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Needsdecaf I don't like flooring. They are hard plastic. I like all-weather mats, they are soft rubber and feel much nicer. I have to agree with the feel of the liners being hard on the feet...but they keep the car dry and dirt free! it's raining like crazy in Vancouver and that's why I opted for liners!
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| monteiro (757hp) | Weathertech makes nice mats, they are a little expensive.
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| people5 (34hp) | Several homeowners have purchased coconut mats from CocoMats.com. I use them three seasons, with BMW rubber mats in winter. They are well made and sturdy. Also do not show dirt and are easy to clean. www.cocomats.com
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| lesedi (762hp) | In Hawaii, the problem with carpeted floor mats is sand related. It was a pain to keep my black carpet floor mat clean, so I purchased rubber floor mats from my BMW dealer for less than $100 for the front and rear. Since I purchased them from the dealership I purchased my car from, I received a 10% discount. I've looked around and I don't think you can find replacement mats, front and rear, for your car for much less than this price. I found out they were available in gray, beige or charcoal and bought the latter since the carpet in my car is black. Fits perfectly and coordinates very well with the interior. There's a BMW logo, if you must have it.
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| psyxologos (39hp) | I thought I saw some heavy duty winter mats on getbmwparts.com, similar to Weathertech, see if you have any luck
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| hello16 (445hp) | by the way, I really want to buy lambswool rugs!! the one inside the ghost and the ghost is incredibly comfortable!!! too bad it cost around $2,000! haha
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| james666 (669hp) | Quote: Originally published by The X Men Weathertech makes nice mats, they are a little expensive. BMW OEM mats are manufactured by Weathertech.
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| fatkid (262hp) | Thanks for all your input, I will look for your suggestions and let you know!
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| 17021980 (89hp) | I have 23K km on my F10 528I. I have had to top up 6 times with over 1.5 liters of water each in the tank in the last 3 months. BMW HK did a pressure test and changed the water tank cap on my car. The problem is still not resolved. Has anyone encountered such a problem? THANKS.
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| 291283 (610hp) | My Land Rover Freelander did just that. They eventually had to replace the engine. Continue to dealerships. There's probably a leak somewhere, and if it's internal, it's probably cheaper to install a new block.
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| hangar18 (917hp) | C-hri-s, thank you for your advice. I will leave my car at BMW HK next week. Let's see what they can do about it.
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| boutique (974hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Maxboy2012 I have 23,000 km on my F10 528I. I have had to top up 6 times with over 1.5 liters of water each in the tank in the last 3 months. BMW HK did a pressure test and changed the water tank cap on my car. The problem is still not resolved. Has anyone encountered such a problem? THANKS. This is not normal, are there leaks where you parked? Large white smoke coming out of the exhaust?
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| Sailorbaz (608hp) | None of this happened. I took my car back to the dealership. They said they would look into it for me. It may take 10 days. They really have no idea.
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| apthous (701hp) | I hate to think where that 9 liters of water went....but hey, are you sure it's engine coolant you're talking about? The closest I've heard to the amount of water absorbed is the windshield washer reservoir..
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| mahalaxmi (611hp) | I got my car back after 5 days. They found a leak in the radiator and replaced everything for me. To my surprise, after 18 months of normal driving, how could this have happened? This really makes me think about the Gran Coupe..
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| rocket11 (525hp) | I have 23K km on my F10 528I. I have had to top up 6 times with over 1.5 liters of water each in the tank in the last 3 months. BMW HK did a pressure test and changed the water tank cap on my car. The problem is still not resolved. Has anyone encountered such a problem? THANKS.
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| forsaken1 (702hp) | My Land Rover Freelander did just that. They eventually had to replace the engine. Continue to dealerships. There's probably a leak somewhere, and if it's internal, it's probably cheaper to install a new block.
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| dragon28 (840hp) | C-hri-s, thank you for your advice. I will leave my car at BMW HK next week. Let's see what they can do about it.
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| W550i (944hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Maxboy2012 I have 23,000 km on my F10 528I. I have had to top up 6 times with over 1.5 liters of water each in the tank in the last 3 months. BMW HK did a pressure test and changed the water tank cap on my car. The problem is still not resolved. Has anyone encountered such a problem? THANKS. This is not normal, are there leaks where you parked? Large white smoke coming out of the exhaust?
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| bubbles12 (260hp) | None of this happened. I took my car back to the dealership. They said they would look into it for me. It may take 10 days. They really have no idea.
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| 444455 (993hp) | I hate to think where that 9 liters of water went....but hey, are you sure it's engine coolant you're talking about? The closest I've heard to the amount of water absorbed is the windshield washer reservoir..
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| j55555 (519hp) | I got my car back after 5 days. They found a leak in the radiator and replaced everything for me. To my surprise, after 18 months of normal driving, how could this have happened? This really makes me think about the Gran Coupe..
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| regina-rebina (604hp) | I've read lots of things on this subject, some say yes and that the warranty is in danger! Some people say it's totally stupid and it's not? I had an e60 with remapping without any problems, also an e350 with no problems from the dealer. Would come free with a few extra horsepower and nm of torque! Does anyone work at BMW and can give us a definitive answer?
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| 1spider (736hp) | Quote: Posted by mroll320 I've read lots of things on this subject, some say yes and the warranty is in jeopardy! Some people say it's totally stupid and it's not? I had an e60 with remapping without any problems, also an e350 with no problems from the dealer. Would break free with a few extra horsepower and nm of torque! Does anyone work at BMW and can give us a definitive answer? On newer BMW. The dealer discovers that the car has changed euc, you lose the warranty on the engine and transmission. But Hargte offers its own 2-year warranty. My 535d is the first BMW that doesn't have a Hartge EUC, because of the arbitrary warranty. From 2011, BMW workshops must transmit engine data files to the importer for warranty work to be approved. When remapping and changes in the EUC are detected, you have problems with the engine warranty on the drive line. So this is the case in Norway and we have a 5 year or 200,000 km warranty. My suggestion is to buy a BMW with a big enough engine to meet our needs.
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| 111180 (879hp) | It depends on who is doing the tuning. I think if the remapping/piggyback ECU is from AC Schnitzer and the work is done by the BMW dealer then you are fine. If I remember correctly the UK distributor for ACS is BMWUK..
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| scotch1 (995hp) | I've read lots of stuff on this subject, some say yes and that the warranty is threatened! Some people say it's totally stupid and it's not? I had an e60 with remapping without any problems, also an e350 with no problems from the dealer. Would come free with a few extra horsepower and nm of torque! Does anyone work at BMW and can give us a definitive answer?
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| MDaniel (76hp) | Quote: Posted by mroll320 I've read lots of things on this subject, some say yes and the warranty is in jeopardy! Some people say it's totally stupid and it's not? I had an e60 with remapping without any problems, also an e350 with no problems from the dealer. Would break free with a few extra horsepower and nm of torque! Does anyone work at BMW and can give us a definitive answer? On newer BMW. The dealer discovers that the car has changed euc, you lose the warranty on the engine and transmission. But Hargte offers its own 2-year warranty. My 535d is the first BMW that doesn't have a Hartge EUC, because of the arbitrary warranty. From 2011, BMW workshops must transmit engine data files to the importer for warranty work to be approved. When remapping and changes in the EUC are detected, you have problems with the engine warranty on the drive line. So this is the case in Norway and we have a 5 year or 200,000 km warranty. My suggestion is to buy a BMW with a big enough engine to meet our needs.
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| sparty (669hp) | It depends on who is doing the tuning. I think if the remapping/piggyback ECU is from AC Schnitzer and the work is done by the BMW dealer then you are fine. If I remember correctly the UK distributor for ACS is BMWUK..
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| theodore (672hp) | BIMMERPOST NEWBMW N20 Turbo 4 engine wins 2012 Engine of the Year award2COMMENTSTweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],if(!d.getElementById(id) )){js=d.createElement(s),js.id=id,js.src='https: //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js',fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs),}}(document,'script','twitter-wjs'), Engine of the Year 2012: BMW Group se stands out with four, six and eight cylinders. 13.06.2012 Four winners in the displacement range from 1.6 to 4.0 liters The BMW Group once again emerges as the most successful car manufacturer in the internationally renowned engine competition. Munich/Stuttgart. Undefeated title holders and triumphant newcomers ensured the BMW Group renewed dominance at the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards. Powertrains ensuring efficient power transmission in current BMW and MINI models dominated no fewer than four engine capacity categories out of eight. The quartet of trophy winners included two four-cylinder engines, a straight-six and an eight-cylinder. The 1.6-liter turbo engine from the MINI John Cooper S, the four-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology in the new BMW 328i, among others, the six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology won the best victories in their category. of the BMW 1 Series M Coupé and the V8 under the hood of the BMW M3. This year's winners were selected by an international jury made up of 76 automotive journalists from 36 countries. The Engine of the Year awards were presented at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart. With these latest accolades, the BMW Group continues its winning streak in the world's biggest engine competition. Thanks to the Group's exceptional development expertise in this area, it has managed to achieve more than 50 class and overall victories at the International Engine of the Year Awards since 1999. In 2012, once again, Engines of very different designs were created for BMW and MINI models dominated a large number of engine capacity categories. Additionally, the latest title winners cover an unusually wide power range from 135 kW/184 hp to 309 kW/420 hp. N18 The 2012 competition saw the prize in the 1.4 liter to 1.8 liter displacement category awarded to the engine that powers the MINI Cooper S, in a repeat of its success from last year. The 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine develops a maximum output of 135 kW/184 hp thanks to a twin-scroll turbocharger, direct gasoline injection and variable valve control based on VALVETRONIC technology patented by BMW. Among the key attributes of this unit are not only its power delivery, but also its exemplary efficiency for its category. N20 The new 2.0-liter engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology also offers increased driving pleasure combined with extremely low consumption and emissions values. The 180 kW/245 hp turbocharged four-cylinder with high-precision direct injection and VALVETRONIC immediately won over the judges and took home the trophy in the 1.8 liter to 2.0 liter category. This engine currently powers the new BMW 328i Sedan, BMW 528i and BMW Z4 sDrive28i, as well as the BMW X3 xDrive28i and BMW X1 xDrive28i models. N54 The top prize in the 2.5 liter to 3.0 liter category went to an inline six-cylinder engine whose technology has already wowed the judges several times before. In 2007 and 2008, this 3.0-liter engine with twin turbochargers, high-precision fuel injection and double VANOS won the overall Engine of the Year award. It serves as the basis for both the M TwinPower Turbo unit of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe and the.
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| lizzard (220hp) | With many threads here about car coding (especially this last one - http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696777). I wonder why BMW doesn't offer the features people have found? Some I get that may be due to each country's legislation, but others I just don't understand. Examples, indicators on the HUD. Why doesn't BMW offer this, why is it in the car software but not published? Power and torque indicators - again, why not publish them? So why is this code there? Is a beta version and a committee has decided that it should not be released, so it is "disabled". I haven't coded my car (I can't deny it, I'm worried about ruining it and invalidating my warranty) but those of you who work in IT, it looks a bit like the car registry. Windows. Also what tools does BMW use to configure cars? I've mentioned E-SYS to a few dealers and received blank stares, implying they don't use it. I thought E-SYS WAS BMW software - isn't it??
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| israel12 (619hp) | Personally, I love the N20 in my F10. It's really awesome to drive and it literally sips gas.
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| bobster (23hp) | Quote: Originally published by AP With many topics here on car coding (especially this last one - http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696777). I wonder why BMW doesn't offer the features people have found? Some I get that may be due to each country's legislation, but others I just don't understand. Examples, indicators on the HUD. Why doesn't BMW offer this, why is it in the car software but not published? Power and torque indicators - again, why not publish them? So why is this code there? Is a beta version and a committee has decided that it should not be released, so it is "disabled". I haven't coded my car (I can't deny it, I'm worried about ruining it and invalidating my warranty) but those of you who work in IT, it looks a bit like the car registry. Windows. Also what tools does BMW use to configure cars? I've mentioned E-SYS to a few dealers and received blank stares, implying they don't use it. I thought E-SYS WAS BMW software - is it not? E-Sys is not a dealer tool, it is a BMW factory tool written by ESG. BMW regional technicians/representatives normally have a copy, but it is not software that is distributed to dealers. Your dealer uses ISTA P/D to work on your car, that's why they give you blank looks. I've discussed this with my service tech, and although they don't code themselves, they turn a blind eye to it. Your mileage may vary! Now why doesn't BMW give us these options from the start? Several reasons, I suppose. For the US, it's probably our procedural nature, or maybe there have been too many collateral calls on this option in the past, maybe they think we're not enough smart to use it properly, or it's something they intend to launch sometime in a model year. refresh. Who really knows? All I know is that nowadays we can change different little things on our cars, and whether it's spoilers, wheels or coding, it's something that many of us do. Sean
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| 16021981 (189hp) | what happened to the N55?
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| NewM3driver (169hp) | This then explains the blank looks from the dealers. I figured they would have the tools to access every nook and cranny of the car. This is all very interesting, thank you
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| 050190 (189hp) | BIMMERPOST NEWBMW N20 Turbo 4 engine wins 2012 Engine of the Year award2COMMENTSTweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],if(!d.getElementById(id) )){js =d.createElement(s),js.id=id,js.src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js',fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs),} }(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'), Engine of the Year Awards 2012: BMW Group scores with four, six and eight cylinders. 13.06.2012 Four winners in the displacement range from 1.6 to 4.0 liters The BMW Group once again emerges as the most successful car manufacturer in the internationally renowned engine competition. Munich/Stuttgart. Undefeated title holders and triumphant newcomers ensured the BMW Group renewed dominance at the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards. Powertrains ensuring efficient power transmission in current BMW and MINI models dominated no fewer than four engine capacity categories out of eight. The quartet of trophy winners included two four-cylinder engines, a straight-six and an eight-cylinder. The 1.6-liter turbo engine from the MINI John Cooper S, the four-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology in the new BMW 328i, among others, the six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology won the best victories in their category. of the BMW 1 Series M Coupé and the V8 under the hood of the BMW M3. This year's winners were selected by an international jury made up of 76 automotive journalists from 36 countries. The Engine of the Year awards were presented at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart. With these latest accolades, the BMW Group continues its winning streak in the world's biggest engine competition. Thanks to the Group's exceptional development expertise in this area, it has managed to achieve more than 50 class and overall victories at the International Engine of the Year Awards since 1999. In 2012, once again, Engines of very different designs were created for BMW and MINI models dominated a large number of engine capacity categories. Additionally, the latest title winners cover an unusually wide power range from 135 kW/184 hp to 309 kW/420 hp. N18 The 2012 competition saw the prize in the 1.4 liter to 1.8 liter displacement category awarded to the engine that powers the MINI Cooper S, in a repeat of its success from last year. The 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine develops a maximum output of 135 kW/184 hp thanks to a twin-scroll turbocharger, direct gasoline injection and variable valve control based on VALVETRONIC technology patented by BMW. Among the key attributes of this unit are not only its power delivery, but also its exemplary efficiency for its category. N20 The new 2.0-liter engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology also offers increased driving pleasure combined with extremely low consumption and emissions values. The 180 kW/245 hp turbocharged four-cylinder with high-precision direct injection and VALVETRONIC immediately won over the judges and took home the trophy in the 1.8 liter to 2.0 liter category. This engine currently powers the new BMW 328i Sedan, BMW 528i and BMW Z4 sDrive28i, as well as the BMW X3 xDrive28i and BMW X1 xDrive28i models. N54 The top prize in the 2.5 liter to 3.0 liter category went to an inline six-cylinder engine whose technology has already wowed the judges several times before. In 2007 and 2008, this 3.0-liter engine with twin turbochargers, high-precision fuel injection and double VANOS won the overall Engine of the Year award. It serves as the basis for both the M TwinPower Turbo unit of the BMW Series.
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| dizzy (109hp) | With many threads here about car coding (especially this last one - http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696777). I wonder why BMW doesn't offer the features people have found? Some I get that may be due to each country's legislation, but others I just don't understand. Examples, indicators on the HUD. Why doesn't BMW offer this, why is it in the car software but not published? Power and torque indicators - again, why not publish them? So why is this code there? Is a beta version and a committee has decided that it should not be released, so it is "disabled". I haven't coded my car (I can't deny it, I'm worried about ruining it and invalidating my warranty) but those of you who work in IT, it looks a bit like the car registry. Windows. Also what tools does BMW use to configure cars? I've mentioned E-SYS to a few dealers and received blank stares, implying they don't use it. I thought E-SYS WAS BMW software - isn't it??
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| omar13 (797hp) | Personally, I love the N20 in my F10. It's really awesome to drive and it literally sips gas.
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| jbgR3v7n3B (181hp) | Quote: Originally published by AP With many topics here on car coding (especially this last one - http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696777). I wonder why BMW doesn't offer the features people have found? Some I get that may be due to each country's legislation, but others I just don't understand. Examples, indicators on the HUD. Why doesn't BMW offer this, why is it in the car software but not published? Power and torque indicators - again, why not publish them? So why is this code there? Is a beta version and a committee has decided that it should not be released, so it is "disabled". I haven't coded my car (I can't deny it, I'm worried about ruining it and invalidating my warranty) but those of you who work in IT, it looks a bit like the car registry. Windows. Also what tools does BMW use to configure cars? I've mentioned E-SYS to a few dealers and received blank stares, implying they don't use it. I thought E-SYS WAS BMW software - is it not? E-Sys is not a dealer tool, it is a BMW factory tool written by ESG. BMW regional technicians/representatives normally have a copy, but it is not software that is distributed to dealers. Your dealer uses ISTA P/D to work on your car, that's why they give you blank looks. I've discussed this with my service tech, and although they don't code themselves, they turn a blind eye to it. Your mileage may vary! Now why doesn't BMW give us these options from the start? Several reasons, I suppose. For the US, it's probably our procedural nature, or maybe there have been too many collateral calls on this option in the past, maybe they think we're not enough smart to use it properly, or it's something they intend to launch sometime in a model year. refresh. Who really knows? All I know is that nowadays we can change different little things on our cars, and whether it's spoilers, wheels or coding, it's something that many of us do. Sean
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| Bandit24573 (416hp) | what happened to the N55?
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| 290379 (668hp) | This then explains the blank looks from the dealers. I figured they would have the tools to access every nook and cranny of the car. This is all very interesting, thank you
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| godofwar3 (612hp) | I just have to say that I'm impressed with the 530d's fuel economy. Now I know it won't be as frugal as a 520d, but coming from an E39 530i which got me around 20 mpg in the city and up to around 35 mpg (UK) on smooth highways are great. In the city I seem to get about 35 mpg and I've seen a little over 50 mpg on the highways. Only over 300 miles on the odometer so far and the engine feels like it's relaxing a bit now and I'm sure it will improve but it's still amazing..
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| 290477 (316hp) | I only get 30 on city roads and around 40-42 on highways. I guess my right foot is a little heavier than yours...
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| ancient1 (909hp) | After 5,300 miles I average 38-39 MPG. Quite good but very far from the official figure 50 MPG (obviously measured at lalaland...)
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| chrisom (6hp) | well, I'm still driving, so I don't really push the car. I put it in sport and there is a very noticeable difference in performance. Be careful though because I don't want to exceed 3,500 rpm but at the same time I don't think it's good to drive so calmly. Once broken in, I'm sure my consumption figures won't be that high as I start to enjoy the effortless power.
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| cute09 (795hp) | as well as an experiment, I drove about 30 miles on highways at a constant speed of 60 mph and before leaving the highway, I just got an average fuel consumption of up to 60 mpg. Obviously this dropped to 50 by the time I got home via city roads. Simply incredible, either that or the computer isn't telling the truth! This seems reasonable though and seems realistic I'll go 600 miles on the tank, give or take. The current average over nearly 800 miles is 37 mpg. Pretty amazing for a 2 ton door knocking car with a 3 liter engine.
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| scrabble1 (817hp) | I just have to say that I'm impressed with the 530d's fuel economy. Now I know it won't be as frugal as a 520d, but coming from an E39 530i which got me around 20 mpg in the city and up to around 35 mpg (UK) on smooth highways are great. In the city I seem to get about 35 mpg and I've seen a little over 50 mpg on the highways. Only over 300 miles on the odometer so far and the engine feels like it's relaxing a bit now and I'm sure it will improve but it's still amazing..
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| tortilla (404hp) | I only get 30 on city roads and around 40-42 on highways. I guess my right foot is a little heavier than yours...
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| fktrcfylh1 (169hp) | After 5,300 miles I average 38-39 MPG. Quite good but very far from the official figure 50 MPG (obviously measured at lalaland...)
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| flamenco1 (617hp) | well, I'm still driving, so I don't really push the car. I put it in sport and there is a very noticeable difference in performance. Be careful though as I don't want to go over 3500rpm but at the same time I don't think it's good to drive so calmly. Once broken in, I'm sure my consumption figures won't be that high as I start to enjoy the effortless power.
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| fart123 (330hp) | as well as an experiment, I drove about 30 miles on highways at a constant speed of 60 mph and before leaving the highway, I just got an average fuel consumption of up to 60 mpg. Obviously this dropped to 50 by the time I got home via city roads. Simply incredible, either that or the computer isn't telling the truth! This seems reasonable though and seems realistic I'll go 600 miles on the tank, give or take. The current average over nearly 800 miles is 37 mpg. Pretty amazing for a 2 ton door knocking car with a 3 liter engine.
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| nicole03 (358hp) | Hello, I am about to purchase the Combox Media Upgrade Kit from Bimmertech. Has anyone on the forum purchased and installed it? Where did you install the Combox and the Bluetooth antenna? I'm very happy if anyone has instructions on where to install the parts and how. I have a 535D Touring F11 Thanks in advance Joafog
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| 041192 (142hp) | I'm sure my car had Bluetooth and Combox as standard. Mine being an F11 from 09/2010. The antenna must therefore already be installed. Quote: Posted by joafog Hi, I am about to purchase the Combox Media upgrade kit from Bimmertech. Has anyone on the forum purchased and installed it? Where did you install the Combox and the Bluetooth antenna? I'm very happy if anyone has instructions on where to install the parts and how. I have a 535D Touring F11 Thanks in advance Joafog
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| jeffrey123 (277hp) | Ok, thank you, but my car didn't do it and that's why I would like some information Joacim
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| 19011989 (751hp) | Has anyone been able to share any information on how and where you installed this kit in an F10 or F11? Thank you Joacim
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| leicester1 (943hp) | Quote: Originally posted by joafog Could anyone share information on how and where did you install this kit in an F10 or F11? Thanks Joacim Ask your local BMW dealer, I retrofitted the Bluetooth in my 2008 E92 325D mod in 2009 with BMW workshop. But it was expensive, around NOK 8,000.
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| panxiaoyan (699hp) | Hi Joafog.. I bought my F10 with Navigation pro and Mulf High installed for Aux/USB from factory.. Now I plan to install Combox Media with Bluetooth.. Because I already have Mulf high, I have MOST a cable and a 54 pin connector.. But to use Bluetooth I guess I need to add a Bluetooth antenna? And there I found this topic.. so I wonder if you found if the antenna is needed and where it is placed? Do you know which antenna is used? 84.50-6 928 461 or 84.10-9 142 092 Kind regards 1aBimmer
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| buttons2 (46hp) | Hello, I am about to purchase the Combox Media Upgrade Kit from Bimmertech. Has anyone on the forum purchased and installed it? Where did you install the Combox and the Bluetooth antenna? I'm very happy if anyone has instructions on where to install the parts and how. I have a 535D Touring F11 Thanks in advance Joafog
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| stitches (442hp) | I'm sure my car had Bluetooth and Combox as standard. Mine being an F11 from 09/2010. The antenna must therefore already be installed. Quote: Posted by joafog Hi, I am about to purchase the Combox Media upgrade kit from Bimmertech. Has anyone on the forum purchased and installed it? Where did you install the Combox and the Bluetooth antenna? I'm very happy if anyone has instructions on where to install the parts and how. I have a 535D Touring F11 Thanks in advance Joafog
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| elijah3 (364hp) | Ok, thank you, but my car didn't do it and that's why I would like some information Joacim
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| Aragorn (356hp) | Has anyone been able to share any information on how and where you installed this kit in an F10 or F11? Thank you Joacim
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| sunshine15 (804hp) | Quote: Originally posted by joafog Could anyone share information on how and where did you install this kit in an F10 or F11? Thanks Joacim Ask your local BMW dealer, I retrofitted the Bluetooth in my 2008 E92 325D mod in 2009 with BMW workshop. But it was expensive, around NOK 8,000.
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| s0ftball (793hp) | Hi Joafog.. I bought my F10 with Navigation pro and Mulf High installed for Aux/USB from factory.. Now I plan to install Combox Media with Bluetooth.. Because I already have Mulf high, I have MOST a cable and a 54 pin connector.. But to use Bluetooth I guess I need to add a Bluetooth antenna? And there I found this topic.. so I wonder if you found if the antenna is needed and where it is placed? Do you know which antenna is used? 84.50-6 928 461 or 84.10-9 142 092 Kind regards 1aBimmer
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| 181280 (811hp) | Today at WWDC, Apple announced plans to integrate Siri even better into the car and BMW was one of the announced logos for this proposed update. I wanted to start this thread not only to inform those who don't follow Apple news - but also to keep the information in one place so we can work on upgrading/coding any necessary changes ensuring that that we, the first users of the F10, are not left behind. behind what could be a fantastic combination of technologies. Imagine if you could display your iPhone screen on the CID... with the new turn-by-turn navigation and native voice activation built into Apple's upcoming iOS6 Map app - who needs FSC? Here's an article explaining the basics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=704041
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| 199126 (707hp) | You raise an excellent point. During today's Apple Keynote, the Apple CEO specifically showed off the use of Siri in an F10. Here is the official response to the speech from BMW of North America: BMW has been at the forefront of in-car voice control as well as smartphone integration such as Apple's iPhone, said Dave Buckho, BMWNA spokesperson. Integrating Siri using BMW's voice-activated steering wheel controls is a logical next step. Apple's new Eyes Free mode lets drivers use Siri to interact with their iPhone by voice, even in the car. Users can not only make a call, but also listen to their favorite music, send a text message, create reminders, set alarms or create events without ever having to reach for their phone. BMW plans to offer Siri integration by mid-2013. Here's my question for you all: How would BMW introduce Siri integration in mid-2013 in the F10? This would be in the middle/end of the F10 production cycle. Could it be via a software update? Has BMW already released a software update for iDrive that users can download? I imagine the hardware wouldn't really need to change (there's already the voice recognition button). Thoughts?
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| fake08 (165hp) | I hope they don't ask us to order a new BMW so they can integrate Siri. It would be hilarious and ridiculous!
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| adhian (294hp) | I'm sure we need new cars. I assume this will be in July production.
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| 100881 (938hp) | Quote: Posted by kave I'm sure we need new cars. I assume it will be in July production. If that's the case, then something is seriously wrong in the auto industry... I'm guessing that integrating Siri would only require software changes, not a new communications system surrounded by a car.!
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| 230488 (188hp) | I would like to know if this will be included in the F 201310.
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| buddy15 (649hp) | Quote: Originally posted by DitrasetMan I would like to know if this will be included in the F10 2013. Me too, F10 and F11!
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| everquest2 (702hp) | Quote: Originally posted by rhinosaur Me too, F10 and F11! I guess we should assume it won't be in the July 2013 F10 release, right?
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| comedy1 (653hp) | Today at WWDC, Apple announced plans to integrate Siri even better into the car and BMW was one of the announced logos for this proposed update. I wanted to start this thread not only to inform those who don't follow Apple news - but also to keep the information in one place so we can work on upgrading/coding any necessary changes ensuring that that we, the first users of the F10, are not left behind. behind what could be a fantastic combination of technologies. Imagine if you could display your iPhone screen on the CID... with the new turn-by-turn navigation and native voice activation built into Apple's upcoming iOS6 Map app - who needs FSC? Here's an article explaining the basics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=704041
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| Brooksley (965hp) | You raise an excellent point. During today's Apple Keynote, the Apple CEO specifically showed off the use of Siri in an F10. Here is the official response to the speech from BMW of North America: BMW has been at the forefront of in-car voice control as well as smartphone integration such as Apple's iPhone, said Dave Buckho, BMWNA spokesperson. Integrating Siri using BMW's voice-activated steering wheel controls is a logical next step. Apple's new Eyes Free mode lets drivers use Siri to interact with their iPhone by voice, even in the car. Users can not only make a call, but also listen to their favorite music, send a text message, create reminders, set alarms or create events without ever having to reach for their phone. BMW plans to offer Siri integration by mid-2013. Here's my question for you all: How would BMW introduce Siri integration in mid-2013 in the F10? This would be in the middle/end of the F10 production cycle. Could it be via a software update? Has BMW already released a software update for iDrive that users can download? I imagine the hardware wouldn't really need to change (there's already the voice recognition button). Thoughts?
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| sweet77 (920hp) | I hope they don't ask us to order a new BMW so they can integrate Siri. It would be hilarious and ridiculous!
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| VMRWheels (614hp) | I'm sure we need new cars. I assume this will be in July production.
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| soldier2 (713hp) | Quote: Posted by kave I'm sure we need new cars. I assume it will be in July production. If that's the case, then something is seriously wrong in the auto industry... I'm guessing that integrating Siri would only require software changes, not a new communications system surrounded by a car.!
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| 070785 (360hp) | I would like to know if this will be included in the F 201310.
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| 18021992 (403hp) | Quote: Originally posted by DitrasetMan I would like to know if this will be included in the F10 2013. Me too, F10 and F11!
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| widzew1910 (690hp) | Quote: Originally posted by rhinosaur Me too, F10 and F11! I guess we should assume it won't be in the July 2013 F10 release, right?
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| asd123qwe (80hp) | Hello, Office works fine in my car for messages, except it doesn't seem to offer "text to speech" for reading my emails while driving. I can read the email header while driving or read the full message while stationary, but I don't seem to have the icon for the system to read my emails aloud. My phone is a Blackberry 9300. Does TTS depend on the phone, car hardware, or do only certain geographic locations have TTS enabled? I am based in the UK. Thanks in advance.
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| nothing! (208hp) | I would like to know how to do this as well.... Are the reading functions only for emails or can they also process texts? And does anyone know how to use RSS feeds? I still get internet without a connection, Facebook and Twitter updates work fine, but it's frustrating to have a car with so many toys that don't work...
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| 24071980 (879hp) | I just want the text messaging feature to work, which I can't seem to get. I have the original HTC Incredible, and while I can connect my phone book and audio via Bluetooth to listen to music, I can't get my texts through. What's the secret? THANKS...
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| chevy01 (70hp) | @top6491 Your phone must have a Bluetooth profile called Message Access Profile (MAP) for this to work. I don't think Incredible understood that. You can check compatibility http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...eck_intro.html
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| blue09 (146hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Mobileum @top6491 Your phone must have a Bluetooth profile called Message Access Profile (MAP) for this to work. I don't think Incredible understood that. You can check compatibility http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...eck_intro.html Is there a tutorial on how to use these functions? I really want to be able to use them. I have an iPhone 4 so it should be fine!
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| BrokenVert (581hp) | @joey6522 iPhone 4 will most likely work when IOS6 is released in September/October.
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| noisette (898hp) | Hello, Office works fine in my car for messages, except it doesn't seem to offer "text to speech" for reading my emails while driving. I can read the email header while driving or read the full message while stationary, but I don't seem to have the icon for the system to read my emails aloud. My phone is a Blackberry 9300. Does TTS depend on the phone, car hardware, or do only certain geographic locations have TTS enabled? I am based in the UK. Thanks in advance.
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| baloncesto (111hp) | I would like to know how to do this as well.... Are the reading functions only for emails or can they also process texts? And does anyone know how to use RSS feeds? I still get internet without a connection, Facebook and Twitter updates work fine, but it's frustrating to have a car with so many toys that don't work...
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| florentina (227hp) | I just want the text messaging feature to work, which I can't seem to get. I have the original HTC Incredible, and while I can connect my phone book and audio via Bluetooth to listen to music, I can't get my texts through. What's the secret? THANKS...
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| 04121982 (457hp) | @top6491 Your phone must have a Bluetooth profile called Message Access Profile (MAP) for this to work. I don't think Incredible understood that. You can check compatibility http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...eck_intro.html
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| gerald (898hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Mobileum @top6491 Your phone must have a Bluetooth profile called Message Access Profile (MAP) for this to work. I don't think Incredible understood that. You can check compatibility http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...eck_intro.html Is there a tutorial on how to use these functions? I really want to be able to use them. I have an iPhone 4 so it should be fine!
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| mary123 (479hp) | @joey6522 iPhone 4 will most likely work when IOS6 is released in September/October.
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