New member from Australia

[mrbmwx5]

Originally Posted by ch3wy

Hi guys. Parents just got a 2005 4.4 with sports package.

INSECT IN HEADLIGHT. HOW TO GET IT OUT???

Remove the hight beam bulb and use the vacuum to suck it out.

[X Foomph]

Welcome, nice looking stable.

Nav screen: I have heard it to be a real pain in the arse and very fiddly to do yourself. Their are kits bouncing around fleabay if you take a look. Dealer can do a proper repair, take your wallet though.

Headlight lens: I'm with Tom on this one. Suck that dirty ol' bug right out of that headlight. Make sure you get any bug 'dust' 'powder' or whatever the hell that stuff is that comes with moths, bugs and the like off from the inside of the lens.

GL

[saw005]

Hi and welcome. Nice looking X there.

In relation to the Nav screen, there is a place in Moorabin called Autotronic that advertises that they can replace the screen for $500. (autotronic.com.au) Mine did the same thing, but fortunately for me, the whole unit was replaced under warranty (that was the best thing that I ever purchased). The dealer here said that they fail from the sunlight, given the angle that the screen is on.

Hope that helps.

[ch3wy]

Just looking for genuine carpet people. Probably go with ecstuning. And some sort of rubber mat for the boot which i don't there are genuine.

Originally Posted by saw005

Hi and welcome. Nice looking X there.

In relation to the Nav screen, there is a place in Moorabin called Autotronic that advertises that they can replace the screen for $500. (autotronic.com.au) Mine did the same thing, but fortunately for me, the whole unit was replaced under warranty (that was the best thing that I ever purchased). The dealer here said that they fail from the sunlight, given the angle that the screen is on.

Hope that helps.

Just looking for genuine carpet people. Probably go with ecstuning.
Is this BMW warranty?

[jst2878]

Ecs tuning and bavauto for all your needs. oh, good day mate! enjoy your new x5, looks great and so does that m3

[ch3wy]

Originally Posted by jst2878

Ecs tuning and bavauto for all your needs. oh, good day mate! enjoy your new x5, looks great and so does that m3

Cheers mate. I wish that is a m3. lol

[saw005]

No, I purchased an aftermarket warranty. Cost was $3k for 4 years coverage. Was the best thing that I could have done. In the last 12 months, I've had the alternator replaced, the whole nav screen/stereo unit replaced and compression arm bushings (??? think that's what is was) all done under warranty. Only out of pocket expenses that I've had to pay has been diagnostic changes by the dealer.

[ch3wy]

Originally Posted by saw005

No, I purchased an aftermarket warranty. Cost was $3k for 4 years coverage. Was the best thing that I could have done. In the last 12 months, I've had the alternator replaced, the whole nav screen/stereo unit replaced and compression arm bushings (??? think that's what is was) all done under warranty. Only out of pocket expenses that I've had to pay has been diagnostic changes by the dealer.

Lol what kind of warranty is that? It's a bargin!
Currently got 3 years of bmw warranty. That probaly covers nothing.

[toadhall1248]

Hi Ch3wy


I found a great little after market outlet in Melbourne called CARWEAR which stocks fitted mats and boot liners. Worth checking out.'
They are at Carwear- 228 Cheltenham Rd, Keysborough, VIC 3173.

They also trade on Ebay
eBay Australia Shop - Prestige Home and Auto: BMW E46 3-Series '98-'06, BMW E36 3-Series '91-'00

I have one of their boot liners and a set of fitted rubber floor mats to keep the possum S__t of the carpets.

[ch3wy]

Originally Posted by toadhall1248

Hi Ch3wy


I found a great little after market outlet in Melbourne called CARWEAR which stocks fitted mats and boot liners. Worth checking out.'
They are at Carwear- 228 Cheltenham Rd, Keysborough, VIC 3173.

They also trade on Ebay
eBay Australia Shop - Prestige Home and Auto: BMW E46 3-Series '98-'06, BMW E36 3-Series '91-'00

I have one of their boot liners and a set of fitted rubber floor mats to keep the possum S__t of the carpets.

Yer they were use to be sponsors of e46fanatics.com but were too expensive compared to other sponsors. However their products are not too bad.