535d MSport to X5 35d....

[Derek L]

Hi all, great forum, moving from an E61 535d and just completed a deal today as the thread says on a 2008 35d. Few questions (searching did not bring any clear answers):

- remap: my 535d was mapped by DMS by the previous owner but £££ and I'm in Glasgow, thinking Emaps?? 286bhp to 330-?

- colour keying SE trim: to paint or wrap, that is the question.

- interior trim change: I want either gloss black or (don't sigh) carbon to replace the brushed aluminium. Any guides to the removal of the trim, or a local fitter? I have contacted Clydewraps for a quote.

- rear seat heating retrofitting: anyone done it? Found this but nothing on retro: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-retrofit.html

- USB retro fit: has anyone done this? Here's the BMW part http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E7...dio_interface/, I assume all I need is a USB lead? I have an iPhone cradle I will be bringing across will this allow me to play music?

Appreciate any support.

[DBC]

How fast do you want to go? I have an sd and am known to get on and i have never found it lacking in the performance department, i too came from a 272 bhp 535d and that car sold me on the engine.

[Derek L]

Good taste in cars DBC! It's more the midrange and the mpg. My 535d is currently std after a total software reset by BMW due to what ended up an exhaust sensor failure and the MPG is lower and even the wife complains that it's lacking 'oomph'.