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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,950
Posted By jHamshaw
I can only speak for myself, but all customer and...

I can only speak for myself, but all customer and vehicle details are kept on the invoice and vehicle details only in our database. There is no right, or need, to pass on such details to any third...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,950
Posted By jHamshaw
UK-based tuners are under no obligation to inform...

UK-based tuners are under no obligation to inform insurers, neither is there any existing mechanism for this to happen. The onus is on the policyholder to make the necessary advices, although we...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,950
Posted By jHamshaw
No remapper will give a mechanical warranty -...

No remapper will give a mechanical warranty - it's just a complete minefield, as you can imagine - so many other factors can affect mechanical failure such as mileage, driving style, manufacturing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,950
Posted By jHamshaw
Yup, all done via the OBDII Port. Existing map is...

Yup, all done via the OBDII Port. Existing map is extracted, modified, and put back, with all hardware, software, revision numbers and any counters maintained as before. Our bespoke hardware and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,950
Posted By jHamshaw
Our advice is to advise your insurance company,...

Our advice is to advise your insurance company, as any remap counts as a modification. As ours all achieve some fuel economy gains, our invoices can be issued as "economy" remaps. Many insurance...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2009, 05:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,010
Posted By jHamshaw
The 3.5sd Twin Turbo diesel engine is one of...

The 3.5sd Twin Turbo diesel engine is one of BMW's best yet and, as others have already said, has been available in Europe for well over a year now and in various other models, as well as the X5.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,246
Posted By jHamshaw
No ECU mapping protocol available yet, I'm...

No ECU mapping protocol available yet, I'm afraid.....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2009, 04:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,246
Posted By jHamshaw
Our operation is UK-based using hardware and...

Our operation is UK-based using hardware and software from the largest European ECU remapping company in Italy. Our hardware and software even has German TUV certification. As far as I know there is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,950
Posted By jHamshaw
ECU Remapping, Norwich and East Anglia, UK - Opening Offer

Hi Guys

Black Code is now open in Norwich (UK!) and the surrounding areas - £25 off the pre-VAT price for X5drivers members - please quote reference "codeme" when asking for a quote...

My e70...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-07-2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,246
Posted By jHamshaw
ECU Remapping - Norwich and East Anglia, UK - Opening Offer

Hi Guys

Black Code is now open in Norwich (UK!) and the surrounding areas - £25 off the pre-VAT price for X5drivers members - please quote reference "codeme" when asking for a quote...

My e70...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-27-2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,436
Posted By jHamshaw
There's one on this thread :-

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-e70-forum/27436-four-pics-my-e70-hi-newbee-dash.jpg?d=1223174004
Forum: Navigation System 09-01-2008, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,426
Posted By jHamshaw
Obviouys question, maybe, but thinking back to my...

Obviouys question, maybe, but thinking back to my E53...

Have you tried dimming the instrument panel backlights? As far as I remember this also dims the nav screen backlight at night....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-22-2008, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,585
Posted By jHamshaw
And is red on the front legal anywhere in the...

And is red on the front legal anywhere in the world, even Japan - why? :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-29-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,100
Posted By jHamshaw
Clicking on the link you posted gives the answer...

Clicking on the link you posted gives the answer to what it is, but AFAIK it's nothing to do with a standard E70 or any factory options....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-16-2008, 05:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,667
Posted By jHamshaw
Windows XP? Image resizer tool from here :- ...

Windows XP? Image resizer tool from here :-

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

will do the job for free.....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-16-2008, 04:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,614
Posted By jHamshaw
Crap in the runners? (and no, not every...

Crap in the runners?

(and no, not every time you close it!)

/old joke
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-08-2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,863
Posted By jHamshaw
Depends on dealer labour rate (mines is £108 plus...

Depends on dealer labour rate (mines is £108 plus VAT per hour!! :rippedoff ) but yes, that's a good ballpark figure....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-08-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,863
Posted By jHamshaw
It really is an easy self install if you have a...

It really is an easy self install if you have a little mechanical aptitude (i.e. trim removal/replacement and plug and play wiring) and an ability to follow instructions. There's absolutely no need...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2008, 05:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,863
Posted By jHamshaw
Update - seems I fitted everything OK - dealer...

Update - seems I fitted everything OK - dealer charged me just 2 hours labour, for a full Progman upgrade prior to fitting, and coding and calibration afterwards - result!

Picture quality is fine...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,009
Posted By jHamshaw
Cool - I just had to go outside and try this!...

Cool - I just had to go outside and try this! However, I have an excuse as I'm still waiting for the user manual pack for my (ex-dealer demo) car that I've had 3 weeks now.... On Back order and due...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2008, 02:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,725
Posted By jHamshaw
Take the bulbs out until fixed? :thumbup:

Take the bulbs out until fixed? :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2008, 04:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,031
Posted By jHamshaw
Strange how international fashions differ! You...

Strange how international fashions differ! You don't see running boards on many E70's here in the UK - personally I agree with all of the disadvantages already listed above, and I also think that the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-23-2008, 03:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,863
Posted By jHamshaw
Hasn'n done yet as they need to get some...

Hasn'n done yet as they need to get some calibration tool from another branch, but I'm expecting 2 or 3 hours labour charge for a progman update (whole car) camera calibraion and and coding for the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-21-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,402
Posted By jHamshaw
I installed the same on my 2001 X5 and it didn't...

I installed the same on my 2001 X5 and it didn't need coding other than to suppress the reversing and fog lights when trailer was connected, but I didn't bother with this.

However a lot more...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-21-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,349
Posted By jHamshaw
I have this creaking too - 07 M Sport with no 3rd...

I have this creaking too - 07 M Sport with no 3rd row option - could almost be leather on leather or leather on metal?

I have missing leather covers from 2 of the ISOFix child seat bars and...
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