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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 20,672
Posted By cpd1
Thanks again dbinc. Had spent some time on the...

Thanks again dbinc. Had spent some time on the realOEM website to try to get a better idea. Shame they don't sell the technical manuals as they used too years ago, that had all the stuff!
I will let...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-05-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 20,672
Posted By cpd1
Thanks dbinc, really appreciate the help....

Thanks dbinc, really appreciate the help. Thinking of taking out the back of the center console to put the control unit and feed my ipod cable from the center storage. Any idea how easy it is to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-05-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,728
Posted By cpd1
Neat! Planning to install DVD headrests and feed...

Neat! Planning to install DVD headrests and feed them with ipod video so that means I could control it from the i drive. Obviously works for music but hadn't tried for video, that's great.
Superb...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2008, 07:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 20,672
Posted By cpd1
dbinc, Thanks v much for the reply. I am...

dbinc,

Thanks v much for the reply. I am pleased about the switched supply being the only one power feed required. Did you connect only that wire or the constant one as well into the switched...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 20,672
Posted By cpd1
Dbinc, looking great that install. I am...

Dbinc,

looking great that install. I am thinking about taking the plunge. Couple of questions if you don't mind. What's the gauge ie size of the wires with the cigar lighter, need to get some t...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,007
Posted By cpd1
if there is a way to fold the mirrors, I have not...

if there is a way to fold the mirrors, I have not found it yet. I would love if there was a way. Had a Renault Laguna rental this week in France and it did exactly that, car was even locking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-22-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 54,474
Posted By cpd1
Thanks X5JDX, I also prefer the round ones vs the...

Thanks X5JDX, I also prefer the round ones vs the 4.8, and they look like a very easy fit too. They do look great. Any moreinfo/part numbers greatly appreciated.
thanks

C
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-21-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 54,474
Posted By cpd1
X5JDX, Are these from a 3 series 335i and...

X5JDX,

Are these from a 3 series 335i and they are just plugged over the standard tips?
Thx

C
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-05-2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,260
Posted By cpd1
Thanks Stumpy Pete, I think that's the same...

Thanks Stumpy Pete,

I think that's the same one I tried, I have a couple of others I will try. When we picked up the car, my 4 yr old daughter initially decided to only sit in the 3rd row...After...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-04-2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,260
Posted By cpd1
Stumpypete, Which booster do you use? We...

Stumpypete,

Which booster do you use? We have now a few different car seats (funny how I seem to get a new one once in a while :)) I have tried only a cheapo Graco that we have for visiotr on teh...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-01-2007, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,148
Posted By cpd1
That's good news, my car is at the dealer, will...

That's good news, my car is at the dealer, will pick it up next week
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2007, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,972
Posted By cpd1
7C, non stop rain and wind in lovely Surrey... ...

7C, non stop rain and wind in lovely Surrey...
I checked the calendar, I thought it was Boxing day :confused:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2007, 04:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,148
Posted By cpd1
Jamesboags, Details in the attached PDF of...

Jamesboags,

Details in the attached PDF of option 493, it is probably standard in some markets but not here in the UK. Silly money for having a 12V socket, a light and few straps in the boot...
C
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2007, 03:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,118
Posted By cpd1
I follow these directions...

I follow these directions (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60931) with iTunes and always tend to have text, obviously when cars are MP3 and/or CD Text enabled. Obviously I am assuming...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2007, 03:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,972
Posted By cpd1
Congrats on the new car looks great! Agreed on...

Congrats on the new car looks great!
Agreed on the iDrive I really don't mind. When I had my 5 series I thought it was pretty straightforward...
Finally def impressive to manage to find ANY...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2007, 02:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,148
Posted By cpd1
I read that with option 6FL USB one shoudln't use...

I read that with option 6FL USB one shoudln't use a hard drive. If there is enought power on the USB port it probably can power a hard drive but it is supposedly not designed to.
It will def charge...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,148
Posted By cpd1
Congrats on the new car. On point 4, the 12v...

Congrats on the new car. On point 4, the 12v socket in the storage area comes only with the storage compartment pack option code 493

C
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,221
Posted By cpd1
Fredo, Here is a scan from the X5 UK...

Fredo,

Here is a scan from the X5 UK brochure. Prices are not that bad for a DVD changer but once you add it all up and add a quick £800-1000 of labour it starts looking different :rofl:
I am...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-13-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,435
Posted By cpd1
PakBMW, The pictures on the BMW brochures are...

PakBMW,
The pictures on the BMW brochures are from a 4.8 which has a Titanium kidneys rather than the black ones on the 3.0. It is not painted to match the car colour, it is titanium irrespective of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-13-2007, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,734
Posted By cpd1
I can only agree that my last few experiences of...

I can only agree that my last few experiences of a shiny new BMW have been big let downs with the bodywork showing swirlmarks. I am actually considering for my X5 to get it prepped by an outside...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-11-2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,449
Posted By cpd1
Would love to hear what DMS said...They had the...

Would love to hear what DMS said...They had the E53 up by 35bhp if I remmeber correctly :thumbup:
Let us know when they migth be ready on the E70
Thanks

C
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-09-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By cpd1
Lightbulb Autocar X5 road test

Published today 4 stars out of 5
Still the definite off roader (http://www.autocarmagazine.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/BMW-X5-3.0d-SE/225524/)...

C
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,036
Posted By cpd1
Fredo, Sub 225g CO2 band would certainly be...

Fredo,

Sub 225g CO2 band would certainly be nice, would make it the only full size SUV in that band, as you said a nice competitive advantage although I am sure Ken would find a way to them slap...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2007, 04:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,036
Posted By cpd1
Fredo, I would have thought BMW would have...

Fredo,

I would have thought BMW would have already applied these tweaks... That would be a real bummer, don't care so much about the CC but road tax sub 225g would save £95/yr..Mind U not a biggie...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2007, 04:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,036
Posted By cpd1
I disagree with the 3rd row comments. If you need...

I disagree with the 3rd row comments. If you need them for adults clearly a no go, but then again they are not sold as real adult seats, even BMW sells them as maximum passenger height 170cm. They...
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