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| meghana (679hp) | Does anyone know anyone who sells them or who makes them? I searched the forums a bit for regional sections but couldn't find anything. Is it still a consideration to put the stickers on the rear windows? I had it on my E90 335i and loved every minute of it haha
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| deluge (280hp) | nobody does that ?
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| morgan24 (356hp) | Does anyone know anyone who sells them or who makes them? I searched the forums a bit for regional sections but couldn't find anything. Is it still a consideration to put the stickers on the rear windows? I had it on my E90 335i and loved every minute of it haha
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| edugator (580hp) | nobody does that ?
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| duke3d (351hp) | I had an X5 behind me that seemed to have the same system. And I looked at that too. It seemed to work quite well for me. The main headlights are switched on under bridges, in tunnels and when the sun is low. In the low sun, visibility in my rearview mirror was really poor, so it seemed right to me that the headlights were on. On longer journeys in the shade and in a valley where the low sun did not reach, the lights switched back to daytime running lights. I don't know where the sensor is located, but most sensors of this type are located in front of the rearview mirror.
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| pokey1 (861hp) | +1 for the same problem. I have DLR on all the time, but noticed that the automatic headlight option seems to work in full, normal daylight. This is pretty random. This leads me to suspect that there is a bug in the sensor software.
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| cicciobello (236hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Soon ExAudi Guy The same applies here. Ditto. I noticed this on a long car ride on Saturday, bright sunshine, clear sky, the headlights stayed on even after 9:30am (sunrise around 7:30am) until I just turned the damn switch off.
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| update (798hp) | Quote: Originally posted by eripers I don't know where the sensor is located, but most sensors of this type are in front of the rearview mirror. According to the manual, the sensors on the mirror are only used to operate the mirror. I also experienced this on my E92 because I blocked the front sensor to make it think it was darker than it actually was (to darken the mirror) and that had no effect on the automatic headlights.
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| 07051982 (21hp) | The sensors for the mirror are located on the front and back of the mirror. The camera for high beam assist and lane departure warning is located in the area where the mirror is attached to the screen, and I think that would also be the logical place for this sensor in my opinion. To test this, you should cover this part of the windshield. I can't test it and am desperately waiting for my arrival next week :-)
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| indus (865hp) | I tested the sensor for the lights. It is the larger circular area on the rearview bracket. I had the daytime running lights turned on in iDrive. 1. Switch off DRL in iDrive (remove check mark). 2. Set the light switch to A. 3. Cover the larger sensor area and see the headlights light up. Now it works for me !
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| 27051978 (966hp) | Maybe this isn't an issue, but does your sat nav switch to night mode when the headlights are on? I notice that the sky on the satnav gets dark when I drive through a tunnel during the day. I was just wondering if your headlights are on but the sky is blue on your navigation system. Then it's not your sensor that's wrong, but the programming.
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| gunner (958hp) | Quote: Originally posted by joy5 Back to the original question: Where is the sensor at F10 and why don't my lights turn off in reasonable sunshine? There are usually two sensors: one for light and one for rain. However, I'm told that some automakers will combine both features in one forward-looking camera. Maybe that's why the camera isn't as sensitive as the sensor.
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| itsnotq (455hp) | I noticed that the automatic headlights turn off during the day when the sky is completely cloudy, but stay on when the sky is blue and the sun is shining. It's very strange and annoying.
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| eatme2 (258hp) | They will start sometime in April.
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| 200395 (608hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Tallshorty I noticed that the automatic headlights turn off during the day when the sky is completely cloudy, but stay on when the sky is blue and the sun is shining. It's very strange and annoying. This is probably carried over from the E60. In Singapore, where it is sunny most of the day, the automatic headlights turn on even when the late afternoon sun is shining head-on, and the annoying thing is that at times the sky appears gloomy and somehow darkened, the car headlight stayed off ! I spoke to a senior engineer and he mentioned that the sensitivity can be adjusted through programming. He plugged in my car to check mine and confirmed that it is already set to high sensitivity! He also mentioned something about ultraviolet rays... and blah blah..
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| myschool (5hp) | The sensor is located on the back of your rearview mirror
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| nigger666 (847hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lindros2 So another strange situation: My automatic lights seem to stay on a lot more often than usual. Even at 8:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. in bright sunlight, my lights don't turn off. Does anyone either (a) have this problem or (b) know where the automatic sensor is located? My 535i has the similar problem. Knowing where the sensor is doesn't help. Sensor sensitivity adjustment may require special equipment. But I just want to know if this is just designed this way or just a misfit. Since many owners have reported such a problem, it may simply be designed that way.
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| 29081981 (530hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lindros2 Dude, it's not like it's dark outside and my lights are on, or that it's 30 degrees and the ice warning is on. We are talking about BRIGHT SUNLIGHT when I drive towards or away from the sunlight. The challenge is that you can't adjust (or reset) the sensitivity. I *think* something is tricking the system, which was the origin of my question. WHERE IS THE SENSOR? Oh, and save the sarcasm for another thread. Bored, waiting for my F10 to arrive and looking at previous posts. I had to laugh at the above comment regarding “sarcasm.” Reading through the OP comments, this guy is completely rude – How can a 9 year old have an F?10
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| qaywsx123 (710hp) | Quote: Originally written by Soon ExAudi Guy. In Canada, daytime running lights are mandatory and are fulfilled by the corona rings. The full headlights do not have to be switched on. On most cars, the headlights are running at half power or the LED driving lights are activated, etc. Apart from the appearance, the corona rings reduce the use of xenon headlights, which of course significantly extends their lifespan. In fact, most cars in Canada use the high beams at about 20% power like the daytime running lights and not the headlights. On my 08 335i the daytime running lights are the middle group of lights that are at about 20% of their full power (these are halogen bulbs and are also used to let the high beams through) and have nothing to do with the external lights which are the xenon, which act as headlights, as well as the normal high beam (also known as bi-xenon). I believe 09 onwards BMW's DRLs are the rings, and the middle set of lights are for letting the flash through. High beam with halogen lights (xenon lamps heat up too slowly to be used for the flash to shine through). Depending on the model and option selected, the exterior lights can be halogen headlights or xenon headlights/high beam (also called bi-xenon)..
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| frends (348hp) | Always keep them with me for safety reasons, I want people to be able to see me from afar even during the day. I hope you can adjust it the way you like. Does it bother you that they're running, you can't even see them?.
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| 196200 (127hp) | In Holland you MUST drive with your headlights on....strange but we do... ,-)
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| class1 (667hp) | They should be mandatory for highway driving. I drive a sled, an old Mercedes station wagon, which I beat up because I hate Mercedes, it has to work hard to get to 80 mph anyway, but when I pass trucks doing 100 or 110, I NEED those daytime running lights!
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| bellevue (948hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lindros2 So another strange situation: My automatic lights seem to stay on a lot more often than usual. Even at 8:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. in bright sunlight, my lights don't turn off. Does anyone either (a) have this problem or (b) know where the automatic sensor is located? I also noticed that my lights stay on when the sun is shining, but this only seems to happen when the car is parked in bright light? To solve the problem, I turn off the automatic lights when I leave the car and turn them back on while driving. This seems to solve the problem. Maybe leaving the automatic lights off for a while will reset the system???
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| overlook (818hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lindros2 So another strange situation: My automatic lights seem to stay on a lot more often than usual. Even at 8:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. in bright sunlight, my lights don't turn off. Does anyone either (a) have this problem or (b) know where the automatic sensor is located? I have the same problem: the lights are always on when the headlight switch is in A, and the selection in the i-Drive is definitely set to "Automatic", not always "On". Unfortunately I don't have a solution, it's exactly the same problem.
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| 17021990 (785hp) | Quote: Originally written by Finbrad. I was bored waiting for my f10 to arrive and looking at previous posts. I had to laugh at the above comment regarding “sarcasm.” Reading through the OP comments, this guy is completely rude – How can a 9 year old have an F10? I asked a legitimate question that the owners clearly have a problem with. You and Raleedy are wasting airtime with your crappy comments. Since Raleedy's two posts are completely useless, we'll soon be getting questions about the low temperature warning that will be triggered sometime in April. Why don't you point the finger at the 3-series fanboy, not me? 9 years old? F out.
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| nguyen4 (476hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lindros2 I asked a valid question that the owners clearly have a problem with. You and Raleedy are wasting airtime with your crappy comments. Since Raleedy's two posts are completely useless, we'll soon be getting questions about the low temperature warning that will be triggered sometime in April. Why don't you point the finger at the 3-series fanboy, not me? 9 years old? F out. Read my post again. I'm not referring to the content at all, but rather your bad attitude. Instead of giving up and resorting to foul language, re-read your posts and try to remain objective. You're downright rude. I always think that people who are aggressive on forums find it difficult to assert themselves in their daily lives. No disrespect to 9 year olds, but on a bad day you act like one!! This is of course completely inappropriate, but my point is that it's important that we all be civil in our posts to create an environment where people feel comfortable expressing their opinions.
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| 090987 (853hp) | I had an X5 behind me that seemed to have the same system. And I looked at that too. It seemed to work quite well for me. The main headlights are switched on under bridges, in tunnels and when the sun is low. In the low sun, visibility in my rearview mirror was really poor, so it seemed right to me that the headlights were on. On longer journeys in the shade and in a valley where the low sun did not reach, the lights switched back to daytime running lights. I don't know where the sensor is located, but most sensors of this type are located in front of the rearview mirror.
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| privacy1 (69hp) | +1 for the same problem. I have DLR on all the time, but noticed that the automatic headlight option seems to work in full, normal daylight. This is pretty random. This leads me to suspect that there is a bug in the sensor software.
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| zaborov_t (808hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Soon ExAudi Guy The same applies here. Ditto. I noticed this on a long car ride on Saturday, bright sunshine, clear sky, the headlights stayed on even after 9:30am (sunrise around 7:30am) until I just turned the damn switch off.
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| mercy123 (50hp) | Quote: Originally posted by eripers I don't know where the sensor is located, but most sensors of this type are in front of the rearview mirror. According to the manual, the sensors on the mirror are only used to operate the mirror. I also experienced this on my E92 because I blocked the front sensor to make it think it was darker than it actually was (to darken the mirror) and that had no effect on the automatic headlights.
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| 13651365 (974hp) | The sensors for the mirror are located on the front and back of the mirror. The camera for high beam assist and lane departure warning is located in the area where the mirror is attached to the screen, and I think that would also be the logical place for this sensor in my opinion. To test this, you should cover this part of the windshield. I can't test it and am desperately waiting for my arrival next week :-)
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| 22091986 (244hp) | I tested the sensor for the lights. It is the larger circular area on the rearview bracket. I had the daytime running lights turned on in iDrive. 1. Switch off DRL in iDrive (remove check mark). 2. Set the light switch to A. 3. Cover the larger sensor area and see the headlights light up. Now it works for me !
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| 220191 (471hp) | Maybe this isn't an issue, but does your sat nav switch to night mode when the headlights are on? I notice that the sky on the satnav gets dark when I drive through a tunnel during the day. I was just wondering if your headlights are on but the sky is blue on your navigation system. Then it's not your sensor that's wrong, but the programming.
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| sommer123 (753hp) | Quote: Originally posted by joy5 Back to the original question: Where is the sensor at F10 and why don't my lights turn off in reasonable sunshine? There are usually two sensors: one for light and one for rain. However, I'm told that some automakers will combine both features in one forward-looking camera. Maybe that's why the camera isn't as sensitive as the sensor.
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| 1505 (315hp) | I noticed that the automatic headlights turn off during the day when the sky is completely cloudy, but stay on when the sky is blue and the sun is shining. It's very strange and annoying.
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| gwapo123 (65hp) | They will start sometime in April.
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| 09071985 (73hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Tallshorty I noticed that the automatic headlights turn off during the day when the sky is completely cloudy, but stay on when the sky is blue and the sun is shining. It's very strange and annoying. This is probably carried over from the E60. In Singapore, where it is sunny most of the day, the automatic headlights turn on even when the late afternoon sun is shining head-on, and the annoying thing is that at times the sky appears gloomy and somehow darkened, the car headlight stayed off ! I spoke to a senior engineer and he mentioned that the sensitivity can be adjusted through programming. He plugged in my car to check mine and confirmed that it is already set to high sensitivity! He also mentioned something about ultraviolet rays... and blah blah..
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| radio123 (671hp) | The sensor is located on the back of your rearview mirror
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| 1butter (681hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lindros2 So another strange situation: My automatic lights seem to stay on a lot more often than usual. Even at 8:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. in bright sunlight, my lights don't turn off. Does anyone either (a) have this problem or (b) know where the automatic sensor is located? My 535i has the similar problem. Knowing where the sensor is doesn't help. Sensor sensitivity adjustment may require special equipment. But I just want to know if this is just designed this way or just a misfit. Since many owners have reported such a problem, it may simply be designed that way.
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| password_Rr (444hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lindros2 Dude, it's not like it's dark outside and my lights are on, or that it's 30 degrees and the ice warning is on. We are talking about BRIGHT SUNLIGHT when I drive towards or away from the sunlight. The challenge is that you can't adjust (or reset) the sensitivity. I *think* something is tricking the system, which was the origin of my question. WHERE IS THE SENSOR? Oh, and save the sarcasm for another thread. Bored, waiting for my F10 to arrive and looking at previous posts. I had to laugh at the above comment regarding “sarcasm.” Reading through the OP comments, this guy is completely rude – How can a 9 year old have an F?10
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| wil (175hp) | Quote: Originally written by Soon ExAudi Guy. In Canada, daytime running lights are mandatory and are fulfilled by the corona rings. The full headlights do not have to be switched on. On most cars, the headlights are running at half power or the LED driving lights are activated, etc. Apart from the appearance, the corona rings reduce the use of xenon headlights, which of course significantly extends their lifespan. In fact, most cars in Canada use the high beams at about 20% power like the daytime running lights and not the headlights. On my 08 335i the daytime running lights are the middle group of lights that are at about 20% of their full power (these are halogen bulbs and are also used to let the high beams through) and have nothing to do with the external lights which are the xenon, which act as headlights, as well as the normal high beam (also known as bi-xenon). I believe 09 onwards BMW's DRLs are the rings, and the middle set of lights are for letting the flash through. High beam with halogen lights (xenon lamps heat up too slowly to be used for the flash to shine through). Depending on the model and option selected, the exterior lights can be halogen headlights or xenon headlights/high beam (also called bi-xenon)..
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| ella123 (651hp) | Always keep them with me for safety reasons, I want people to be able to see me from afar even during the day. I hope you can adjust it the way you like. Does it bother you that they're running, you can't even see them?.
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| 199222 (443hp) | In Holland you MUST drive with your headlights on....strange but we do... ,-)
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| getmoney08 (169hp) | They should be mandatory for highway driving. I drive a sled, an old Mercedes station wagon, which I beat up because I hate Mercedes, it has to work hard to get to 80 mph anyway, but when I pass trucks doing 100 or 110, I NEED those daytime running lights!
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| palacio (136hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lindros2 So another strange situation: My automatic lights seem to stay on a lot more often than usual. Even at 8:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. in bright sunlight, my lights don't turn off. Does anyone either (a) have this problem or (b) know where the automatic sensor is located? I also noticed that my lights stay on when the sun is shining, but this only seems to happen when the car is parked in bright light? To solve the problem, I turn off the automatic lights when I leave the car and turn them back on while driving. This seems to solve the problem. Maybe leaving the automatic lights off for a while will reset the system???
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| AdamCoatsworth (147hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lindros2 So another strange situation: My automatic lights seem to stay on a lot more often than usual. Even at 8:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. in bright sunlight, my lights don't turn off. Does anyone either (a) have this problem or (b) know where the automatic sensor is located? I have the same problem: the lights are always on when the headlight switch is in A, and the selection in the i-Drive is definitely set to "Automatic", not always "On". Unfortunately I don't have a solution, it's exactly the same problem.
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| mya123 (891hp) | Quote: Originally written by Finbrad. I was bored waiting for my f10 to arrive and looking at previous posts. I had to laugh at the above comment regarding “sarcasm.” Reading through the OP comments, this guy is completely rude – How can a 9 year old have an F10? I asked a legitimate question that the owners clearly have a problem with. You and Raleedy are wasting airtime with your crappy comments. Since Raleedy's two posts are completely useless, we'll soon be getting questions about the low temperature warning that will be triggered sometime in April. Why don't you point the finger at the 3-series fanboy, not me? 9 years old? F out.
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| casper2 (690hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lindros2 I asked a valid question that the owners clearly have a problem with. You and Raleedy are wasting airtime with your crappy comments. Since Raleedy's two posts are completely useless, we'll soon be getting questions about the low temperature warning that will be triggered sometime in April. Why don't you point the finger at the 3-series fanboy, not me? 9 years old? F out. Read my post again. I'm not referring to the content at all, but rather your bad attitude. Instead of giving up and resorting to foul language, re-read your posts and try to remain objective. You're downright rude. I always think that people who are aggressive on forums find it difficult to assert themselves in their daily lives. No disrespect to 9 year olds, but on a bad day you act like one!! This is of course completely inappropriate, but my point is that it's important that we all be civil in our posts to create an environment where people feel comfortable expressing their opinions.
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| dashawn1 (23hp) | Hello everyone, as the title suggests, I'm looking at the Burger (BMS) JB4 Stage 2 modification. From all the internet information I've gathered so far, it looks like the first stage is a much simpler installation. But I'm not the one who doesn't want to get the most maximum performance out of this machine and would like to give you all the feedback. Does anyone have experience installing Stage 2? If so, how different was it? Any tips you would give to make things easier? Thank you everyone!
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| cali14 (303hp) | Hello everyone, as the title suggests, I'm looking at the Burger (BMS) JB4 Stage 2 modification. From all the internet information I've gathered so far, it looks like the first stage is a much simpler installation. But I'm not the one who doesn't want to get the most maximum performance out of this machine and would like to give you all the feedback. Does anyone have experience installing Stage 2? If so, how different was it? Any tips you would give to make things easier? Thank you everyone!
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| kkk666 (367hp) | Hello guys, I'm a newbie in this forum and also at BMW. I recently purchased an AWESOME 2011 550i and am trying to play music from my iPhone 6. I paired the car Bluetooth with my phone and probably can't make calls. But I need help dealing with the music problem. I've been researching and am not really interested in purchasing a cuddle, but would like to find a USB solution. I would be very grateful for any help.
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| 08061990 (388hp) | Why not just play music via Bluetooth? When pairing your phone, make sure the “Audio” box is checked when configuring your phone (here are the steps for this): 1. CD/Multimedia 2. Bluetooth® (Audio) 3. Highlight the device you want. 4. Open Options. 5. Configure Phone 6. Audio 7. OK Once this is done, start music on the phone, then go to “Media” in iDrive and select “External Devices”. Your iPhone should appear there (assuming it's paired properly), select your iPhone and the music should start playing. I hope this helps.
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| 030780 (21hp) | For this to work, you need to make sure you have the Advanced Bluetooth option. To find out, you can find a BMW VIN decoder online. Have you tried using the original white iPhone Lightning cable and connecting your iPhone 6 to the USB port in the center armrest? (Assuming you also have this option )
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| lashay (164hp) | I used to use USB, but since iOS 9 it doesn't work so well anymore, so I decided to use Bluetooth. Of course, this depends on what options you have.
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| 001983 (446hp) | Yes, try to use Bluetooth if possible, it's 1000% better
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| sony1234 (555hp) | I stopped using my phone altogether. I have a 64GB USB memory stick with an export of my iTunes library and all of my playlists. It's one of those tiny Sandisk USB 3.0 drives and I leave it plugged in all the time. Works perfectly in my F11 and my wife's F45.
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| bunnyrabbit (810hp) | Quote: Originally posted by mrashton I stopped using my phone at all. I have a 64GB USB memory stick with an export of my iTunes library and all of my playlists. It's one of those tiny Sandisk USB 3.0 drives and I leave it plugged in all the time. Works perfectly in my F11 and my wife's F45. +1
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| sept14 (69hp) | Quote: Originally posted by mrashton For the above to work, you need to make sure you have the Advanced Bluetooth option. To find out, you can find a BMW VIN decoder online. +1. Depending on build date, 2011s may not have Bluetooth audio streaming.
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| soopaman15 (884hp) | My 2011 550i Xdrive with 2011-07-12 has BT streaming...I love it
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| 1939 (863hp) | BT streaming is great, but what's annoying is that you don't have an album art/playlist search function with CIC.
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| disney (607hp) | Quote: Originally posted by BDO BT streaming is great, but annoying that you don't have an album art/playlist search function with CIC. This is another nice feature of NBT compared to my old car with CIC. Off topic, but do you find that the audio quality is better when streaming via Bluetooth than when connected via USB? In my opinion it seems to be better over Bluetooth.
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| babubabu (175hp) | Quote: Originally posted by DDD31 Quote: Originally posted by BDO BT streaming is great, but annoying that you don't have an album art/playlist search feature with CIC. This is another nice feature of NBT compared to my old car with CIC. Off topic, but do you find that the audio quality is better when streaming via Bluetooth than when connected via USB? In my opinion it seems to be better over Bluetooth. I can't tell any difference. I know my audiophile friends claim USB is superior, but I just can't hear the difference in either case.
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| adios (264hp) | I put in an old iPod that I hadn't used in years and it sounds great!!!
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| zach1234 (624hp) | Hello everyone, thank you for all the great recommendations. I don't think my 550i has the advanced Bluetooth option. But I can use the original iPhone Lightning cable. But the idea of an external USB stick. Thanks.
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| 220582 (622hp) | Hello guys, I'm a newbie in this forum and also at BMW. I recently purchased an AWESOME 2011 550i and am trying to play music from my iPhone 6. I paired the car Bluetooth with my phone and probably can't make calls. But I need help dealing with the music problem. I've been researching and am not really interested in purchasing a cuddle, but would like to find a USB solution. I would be very grateful for any help.
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| 01121987 (511hp) | Why not just play music via Bluetooth? When pairing your phone, make sure the “Audio” box is checked when configuring your phone (here are the steps for this): 1. CD/Multimedia 2. Bluetooth® (Audio) 3. Highlight the device you want. 4. Open Options. 5. Configure Phone 6. Audio 7. OK Once this is done, start music on the phone, then go to “Media” in iDrive and select “External Devices”. Your iPhone should appear there (assuming it's paired properly), select your iPhone and the music should start playing. I hope this helps.
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| BigBadThanos (850hp) | For this to work, you need to make sure you have the Advanced Bluetooth option. To find out, you can find a BMW VIN decoder online. Have you tried using the original white iPhone Lightning cable and connecting your iPhone 6 to the USB port in the center armrest? (Assuming you also have this option )
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| emily16 (236hp) | I used to use USB, but since iOS 9 it doesn't work so well anymore, so I decided to use Bluetooth. Of course, this depends on what options you have.
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| 290180 (602hp) | Yes, try to use Bluetooth if possible, it's 1000% better
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| pink100 (676hp) | I stopped using my phone altogether. I have a 64GB USB memory stick with an export of my iTunes library and all of my playlists. It's one of those tiny Sandisk USB 3.0 drives and I leave it plugged in all the time. Works perfectly in my F11 and my wife's F45.
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| 110395 (611hp) | Quote: Originally posted by mrashton I stopped using my phone at all. I have a 64GB USB memory stick with an export of my iTunes library and all of my playlists. It's one of those tiny Sandisk USB 3.0 drives and I leave it plugged in all the time. Works perfectly in my F11 and my wife's F45. +1
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| answer3 (919hp) | Quote: Originally posted by mrashton For the above to work, you need to make sure you have the Advanced Bluetooth option. To find out, you can find a BMW VIN decoder online. +1. Depending on build date, 2011s may not have Bluetooth audio streaming.
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| santillan (686hp) | My 2011 550i Xdrive with 2011-07-12 has BT streaming...I love it
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| 02111982 (113hp) | BT streaming is great, but what's annoying is that you don't have an album art/playlist search function with CIC.
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| 060984 (493hp) | Quote: Originally posted by BDO BT streaming is great, but annoying that you don't have an album art/playlist search function with CIC. This is another nice feature of NBT compared to my old car with CIC. Off topic, but do you find that the audio quality is better when streaming via Bluetooth than when connected via USB? In my opinion it seems to be better over Bluetooth.
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| latasha (672hp) | Quote: Originally posted by DDD31 Quote: Originally posted by BDO BT streaming is great, but annoying that you don't have an album art/playlist search feature with CIC. This is another nice feature of NBT compared to my old car with CIC. Off topic, but do you find that the audio quality is better when streaming via Bluetooth than when connected via USB? In my opinion it seems to be better over Bluetooth. I can't tell any difference. I know my audiophile friends claim USB is superior, but I just can't hear the difference in either case.
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| harry2 (485hp) | I put in an old iPod that I hadn't used in years and it sounds great!!!
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| gwapo123 (412hp) | Hello everyone, thank you for all the great recommendations. I don't think my 550i has the advanced Bluetooth option. But I can use the original iPhone Lightning cable. But the idea of an external USB stick. Thanks.
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| winter2 (651hp) | I know about the previous problems with the 550s from the threads posted here, but do you know if the newer 550s have the same problems? I don't keep up to date on this since I don't have a 550. I think it would be nice to have a little more power than me 535
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| nathan8 (322hp) | I'm pretty sure they fixed most of the problems with the 50i engine. I can't remember what they changed, but I read that the new 750i (2016) received some engine-specific upgrades for better reliability. So I suspect you'll need a 2016 550i to be affected by these upgrades, but to be honest I think any LCI 550i will be more reliable than a non-LCI
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| 200983 (750hp) | I would get her an X Drive, sell yours, and then buy an M or another performance car you like. You have the truck, so you can be patient with the purchase...
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| 06031992 (707hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lsturbointeg I know about the previous problems with the 550s from the threads posted here, but do you know if the newer 550s have the same problems? I don't keep up with this as I don't have a 550. I think it would be nice to have a little more power than my 535. BMW fixed the problems with the N63 when they came out with the N63TU. I haven't really heard of any problems with the n63TU, assuming it hasn't been on the market very long and so I may not have had any problems yet. Before I got my 550 I was looking at a 535, but once I drove the 550 I knew that was the car I wanted. The 550's torque is like a freight train and extremely addictive. The power and torque are so effortless that I'm shocked when I look at the speedometer when I can do over 100 mph without any effort. Do yourself a favor and take an LCI 550 for a test drive. You will surely be impressed, the engine makes the car.
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| kalima (119hp) | Here is a PDF about the N63TU https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/at...0&d=1420144191
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| Pazzo009 (374hp) | Seems like she's already decided on an f10. Why would you try to change it from an absolutely great choice? You can always trade in your device for a 6GC or try something different. By the way, the A6 is great, if a little understated, which is part of its charm. It's also more unique and the Quattro awd is great. In the end, I still chose an F10 because the interior refinement goes a step further.
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| 10091988 (975hp) | My wife's 2008 535xi wagon looks great in the garage next to my 550i. Both have 6 gears and we can't imagine anything else for regular use. Well, there are some fun and useful things, but the BMWs do almost everything for us.
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| cave (365hp) | do it!!! Interestingly the same thing just happened to me in that I had to buy her a 14' a few weeks ago so she wouldn't have to share with my 15'. Even though they look the same apart from the color, both vehicles are equipped completely differently (e.g. one has a Dynamic Handling Package, one doesn't, one has HK sound, one doesn't, one has a side camera, one doesn't, etc. etc. ), so for me I have two different BMWs because of their driving dynamics, comfort and safety experiences.
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| 060683 (471hp) | Quote: Originally written by 07e92 Do it!!! Interestingly the same thing just happened to me in that I had to buy her a 14' a few weeks ago so she wouldn't have to share with my 15'. Even though they look the same apart from the color, both vehicles are equipped completely differently (e.g. one has a Dynamic Handling Package, one doesn't, one has HK sound, one doesn't, one has a side camera, one doesn't, etc. etc. ), so for me I have two different BMWs because of their driving dynamics, comfort and safety experiences. She wants it fully loaded since mine was just the base 535i, but that's cool because she let me put $6,000 wheels on it, among other things!
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| vaz21099 (218hp) | We had a similar dilemma. My wife only wanted a sedan like 435, 640, C400, Tesla but we ended up buying the Macan. Drives like a sedan, no modifications necessary, great handling, enough space, garnet red + black interior is just too good. Ps. She also wanted a sports sedan
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| 021077 (482hp) | This sounds exactly like what happened to me when I bought my 550 Couple a few months ago. My wife was driving the car and automatically said, “That’s my car,” now she’s fallen in love with it. She wanted to buy a BMW, and that wasn't a good idea either. She finally decided on the all-white Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and now wants to buy 33-inch tires. She loves her Jeep now, to be honest I like driving it partly because it's different. Good luck
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| Zinia (221hp) | Quote: Originally written by EL Jeffe 5 This sounds exactly like what happened to me when I bought my car 550 years ago. My wife was driving the car and automatically said: This is my car, now she has fallen in love with it. She wanted to buy a BMW, and that wasn't a good idea either. She finally decided on the all-white Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and now wants to buy 33-inch tires. She loves her Jeep now, to be honest I like driving it partly because it's different. Good luck lol! I understand you if your wife wants 33s! My wife drove both of our pallet trucks! The first was our 06' Tundra with 9 lift on 35's...as you can see the top carport is quite low compared to the truck and we also have an 08' Nissan Titan with 8 lift on 35's . She loves driving down the highway, sitting above everyone, and she loves braking up the road, lol! But she really enjoys driving my BMW and wants her own, and I completely understand that.
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| maddy12 (278hp) | A friend of mine has a 335d wagon Msport, gray with red interior, and it's wonderful!! I'm not into matching cars for him and her. Why don't you give her your car and get the M?4?
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| Needbmwpartzz (38hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lsturbointeg lol! I understand you if your wife wants 33s! My wife drove both of our pallet trucks! The first was our 06' Tundra with 9 lift on 35's...as you can see the top carport is quite low compared to the truck and we also have an 08' Nissan Titan with 8 lift on 35's . She loves driving down the highway, sitting above everyone, and she loves braking up the road, lol! But she really enjoys driving my BMW and wants her own, and I completely understand that. Sweet looking truck. I like to get my wheels first before getting their wheels, tires and 2.5 inch lift
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| beans123 (338hp) | Quote: Originally written by Nalod. A friend of mine has a 335d wagon Msport, gray with red interior, and it's wonderful!! I'm not into matching cars for him and her. Why don't you give her your car and get the M4? Ugh... stop giving me ideas! If so, then I want an M5! But that probably won't happen since we're dealing with Xdrive
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| johnson12 (696hp) | Quote: Originally posted by EL Jeffe 5 Sweet looking truck. I want to get my wheels first before I get her wheels, tires and 2.5 inch lift kit. Thanks! If you're looking for the 2.5" height, check out the Bilstein 5100 as these now eliminate the 2.5" spacers that people use. It's similar to a coilover, but you can adjust between 1 and 3 and they're only $100 each! Check if they are made for the jeeps
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| godswill1 (856hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lsturbointeg If I did that, I'd want an M5! Oh, just do it already, you know you want to. Exchange your money for M5 and tell your wife that sometimes life isn't fair and that she has to be patient because you don't always get what you want.
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| 1511 (829hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34 Oh, just do it already, you know you want to. Exchange your money for M5 and tell your wife that sometimes life isn't fair and that she has to be patient because you don't always get what you want. You're trying to throw me out of the house! She is my sugar mummy who lets me fix my car lol! I'm warming up to her so I can save the cost of the PureTurbo2 upgrade, lol
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| whateve (725hp) | Quote: Originally written by lsturbointeg Thanks! If you're looking for the 2.5" height, check out the Bilstein 5100 as these now eliminate the 2.5" spacers that people use. It's similar to a coilover, but you can adjust between 1 and 3 and they're only $100 each! Check if they make them for the Jeep. What do you think of it Leveling Kit for Jeep Many people find it cheap, $150, she won't do any off-road driving, just work, shop and back
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| nelly (265hp) | Quote: Originally written by EL Jeffe 5 What do you think about the jeep leveling kit? Many people say it's cheap, $150. She won't be doing any off-roading, just working, shopping and back. If the Jeep has low mileage, then yes. .go with the leveling set. Since my struts were shot, I found that the Bilsteins are adjustable so no spacer is needed. But I just did an eBay search and your leveling kits are dirt cheap at $100-$150. However, I would confirm that you can buy the 33s
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| loco23 (791hp) | Quote: Originally written by lsturbointeg. If the Jeep has low mileage then yes...use the leveling kit. Since my struts were shot, I found that the Bilsteins are adjustable so no spacer is needed. But I just did an eBay search and your leveling kits are dirt cheap between $100 and $150. I would confirm that you can mine 33s
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| henry12 (850hp) | Quote: Originally posted by EL Jeffe 5 Yes, it has low mileage. 30,000 mil will probably go with 32'' to be on the safe side, 33's would look better and meatier!
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| 02031982 (745hp) | I know about the previous problems with the 550s from the threads posted here, but do you know if the newer 550s have the same problems? I don't keep up to date on this since I don't have a 550. I think it would be nice to have a little more power than me 535
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| 28071976 (425hp) | I'm pretty sure they fixed most of the problems with the 50i engine. I can't remember what they changed, but I read that the new 750i (2016) received some engine-specific upgrades for better reliability. So I suspect you'll need a 2016 550i to be affected by these upgrades, but to be honest I think any LCI 550i will be more reliable than a non-LCI
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| roadking1 (332hp) | I would get her an X Drive, sell yours, and then buy an M or another performance car you like. You have the truck, so you can be patient with the purchase...
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| maxxxx (841hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lsturbointeg I know about the previous problems with the 550s from the threads posted here, but do you know if the newer 550s have the same problems? I don't keep up with this as I don't have a 550. I think it would be nice to have a little more power than my 535. BMW fixed the problems with the N63 when they came out with the N63TU. I haven't really heard of any problems with the n63TU, assuming it hasn't been on the market very long and so I may not have had any problems yet. Before I got my 550 I was looking at a 535, but once I drove the 550 I knew that was the car I wanted. The 550's torque is like a freight train and extremely addictive. The power and torque are so effortless that I'm shocked when I look at the speedometer when I can do over 100 mph without any effort. Do yourself a favor and take an LCI 550 for a test drive. You will surely be impressed, the engine makes the car.
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| ojitos (971hp) | Here is a PDF about the N63TU https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/at...0&d=1420144191
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| flight1 (253hp) | Seems like she's already decided on an f10. Why would you try to change it from an absolutely great choice? You can always trade in your device for a 6GC or try something different. By the way, the A6 is great, if a little understated, which is part of its charm. It's also more unique and the Quattro awd is great. In the end, I still chose an F10 because the interior refinement goes a step further.
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| marillion (272hp) | My wife's 2008 535xi wagon looks great in the garage next to my 550i. Both have 6 gears and we can't imagine anything else for regular use. Well, there are some fun and useful things, but the BMWs do almost everything for us.
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| qwerty65 (307hp) | do it!!! Interestingly the same thing just happened to me in that I had to buy her a 14' a few weeks ago so she wouldn't have to share with my 15'. Even though they look the same apart from the color, both vehicles are equipped completely differently (e.g. one has a Dynamic Handling Package, one doesn't, one has HK sound, one doesn't, one has a side camera, one doesn't, etc. etc. ), so for me I have two different BMWs because of their driving dynamics, comfort and safety experiences.
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| fellowship (667hp) | Quote: Originally written by 07e92 Do it!!! Interestingly the same thing just happened to me in that I had to buy her a 14' a few weeks ago so she wouldn't have to share with my 15'. Even though they look the same apart from the color, both vehicles are equipped completely differently (e.g. one has a Dynamic Handling Package, one doesn't, one has HK sound, one doesn't, one has a side camera, one doesn't, etc. etc. ), so for me I have two different BMWs because of their driving dynamics, comfort and safety experiences. She wants it fully loaded since mine was just the base 535i, but that's cool because she let me put $6,000 wheels on it, among other things!
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| 280579 (915hp) | We had a similar dilemma. My wife only wanted a sedan like 435, 640, C400, Tesla but we ended up buying the Macan. Drives like a sedan, no modifications necessary, great handling, enough space, garnet red + black interior is just too good. Ps. She also wanted a sports sedan
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| matrix2 (382hp) | This sounds exactly like what happened to me when I bought my 550 Couple a few months ago. My wife was driving the car and automatically said, “That’s my car,” now she’s fallen in love with it. She wanted to buy a BMW, and that wasn't a good idea either. She finally decided on the all-white Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and now wants to buy 33-inch tires. She loves her Jeep now, to be honest I like driving it partly because it's different. Good luck
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| basamx (797hp) | Quote: Originally written by EL Jeffe 5 This sounds exactly like what happened to me when I bought my car 550 years ago. My wife was driving the car and automatically said: This is my car, now she has fallen in love with it. She wanted to buy a BMW, and that wasn't a good idea either. She finally decided on the all-white Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and now wants to buy 33-inch tires. She loves her Jeep now, to be honest I like driving it partly because it's different. Good luck lol! I understand you if your wife wants 33s! My wife drove both of our pallet trucks! The first was our 06' Tundra with 9 lift on 35's...as you can see the top carport is quite low compared to the truck and we also have an 08' Nissan Titan with 8 lift on 35's . She loves driving down the highway, sitting above everyone, and she loves braking up the road, lol! But she really enjoys driving my BMW and wants her own, and I completely understand that.
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| 280889 (899hp) | A friend of mine has a 335d wagon Msport, gray with red interior, and it's wonderful!! I'm not into matching cars for him and her. Why don't you give her your car and get the M?4?
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| skyline12 (681hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lsturbointeg lol! I understand you if your wife wants 33s! My wife drove both of our pallet trucks! The first was our 06' Tundra with 9 lift on 35's...as you can see the top carport is quite low compared to the truck and we also have an 08' Nissan Titan with 8 lift on 35's . She loves driving down the highway, sitting above everyone, and she loves driving up the road, lol! But she really enjoys driving my BMW and wants her own, and I completely understand that. Sweet looking truck. I like to get my wheels first before getting their wheels, tires and 2.5 inch lift
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| 1hotstuff (127hp) | Quote: Originally written by Nalod. A friend of mine has a 335d wagon Msport, gray with red interior, and it's wonderful!! I'm not into matching cars for him and her. Why don't you give her your car and get the M4? Ugh... stop giving me ideas! If so, then I want an M5! But that probably won't happen since we're dealing with Xdrive
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| carwash1 (891hp) | Quote: Originally posted by EL Jeffe 5 Sweet looking truck. I want to get my wheels first before I get her wheels, tires and 2.5 inch lift kit. Thanks! If you're looking for the 2.5" height, check out the Bilstein 5100 as these now eliminate the 2.5" spacers that people use. It's similar to a coilover, but you can adjust between 1 and 3 and they're only $100 each! Check if they are made for the jeeps
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| poontang1 (930hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lsturbointeg If I did that, I'd want an M5! Oh, just do it already, you know you want to. Exchange your money for M5 and tell your wife that sometimes life isn't fair and that she has to be patient because you don't always get what you want.
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| tobias123 (976hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34 Oh, just do it already, you know you want to. Exchange your money for M5 and tell your wife that sometimes life isn't fair and that she has to be patient because you don't always get what you want. You're trying to throw me out of the house! She is my sugar mummy who lets me fix my car lol! I'm warming up to her so I can save the cost of the PureTurbo2 upgrade, lol
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| Benjiusn (190hp) | Quote: Originally written by lsturbointeg Thanks! If you're looking for the 2.5" height, check out the Bilstein 5100 as these now eliminate the 2.5" spacers that people use. It's similar to a coilover, but you can adjust between 1 and 3 and they're only $100 each! Check if they make them for the Jeep. What do you think of it Leveling Kit for Jeep Many people find it cheap, $150, she won't do any off-road driving, just work, shop and back
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| give (833hp) | Quote: Originally written by EL Jeffe 5 What do you think about the jeep leveling kit? Many people say it's cheap, $150. She won't be doing any off-roading, just working, shopping and back. If the Jeep has low mileage, then yes. .go with the leveling set. Since my struts were shot, I found that the Bilsteins are adjustable so no spacer is needed. But I just did an eBay search and your leveling kits are dirt cheap at $100-$150. However, I would confirm that you can buy the 33s
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