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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,320
Posted By x5_48i_VA
I believe you cannot have any better than six...

I believe you cannot have any better than six sigma (If I am not mistaken) The japs follow it religiously and they have their ways of implementing quality control since they use a PULL (Just in time)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,320
Posted By x5_48i_VA
anybody who knows anything about operations...

anybody who knows anything about operations management knows that in the extreme case (japanese manuf) in regards to defects they use the 6 sigma approach which means, they will have 3.4 defects in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-29-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,458
Posted By x5_48i_VA
I have the comfort seats (compared to the Z4 I...

I have the comfort seats (compared to the Z4 I had with sport seats) I LOVE the comfort seats with the lumbar support, very very comfy!

As to ventilated seats, I wish I gotten it with the x5, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-28-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,001
Posted By x5_48i_VA
take a 500 mile trip on cruise control :D

take a 500 mile trip on cruise control :D
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-28-2008, 02:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,320
Posted By x5_48i_VA
wow I feel for you man,I have a 4.8i too, I full...

wow I feel for you man,I have a 4.8i too, I full throttle it a lot of times, this is worrying, keep us posted!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-28-2008, 02:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,937
Posted By x5_48i_VA
yea, im sure using 89 will causing pre-ignition...

yea, im sure using 89 will causing pre-ignition which is what im trying to avoid, but im trying to figure out if its better to use 91 (since gas stations here only offer 87-89-93) im thinking of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-28-2008, 02:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,937
Posted By x5_48i_VA
rephrased question: is it better to mix 93 and 87...

rephrased question: is it better to mix 93 and 87 to get around 91, wondering if the 93 makes us lose some power? (isnt 89 made by mixing 87 and 93.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-27-2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,937
Posted By x5_48i_VA
I know wonder if there is any way to search for...

I know wonder if there is any way to search for areas that have fuel with no added ethanol?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,106
Posted By x5_48i_VA
but there is also the slow menu lag, when I...

but there is also the slow menu lag, when I scroll thru menus it freezes for a few seconds, whenever I move the controller around nothing happens, then it unfreezes and then it works fine.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,444
Posted By x5_48i_VA
1. Soft close does not work! thank you for...

1. Soft close does not work! thank you for pointing that out I always hated closing the hatch didnt realize that was a feature on there.

2. yes nav system shows turn by turn on assist screen while...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,444
Posted By x5_48i_VA
Yes it is an 07, just changed it thanks for...

Yes it is an 07, just changed it thanks for pointing that out. I guess I have to talk to the service center again, as he pointed out that they were not required to do updates unless something is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2008, 01:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,444
Posted By x5_48i_VA
Question regarding displaying PDC/Rear camera together

I have an issue, I saw in one of these threads a picture of an X5 display showing the rear view camera in the main screen and the PDC on the assist screen.

Now it does not make sense that if I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,106
Posted By x5_48i_VA
I wonder why there is a delay in the X5 idrive...

I wonder why there is a delay in the X5 idrive but in the 5 series the idrive scrolls thru menus as fast as going thru an ipods menu, anybody notice this? or does everybody have idrive lag/slow...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2008, 11:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,889
Posted By x5_48i_VA
Maybe the new setting you have is similar to the...

Maybe the new setting you have is similar to the default setting of where the steering wheel is, try changing the steering wheel to an extreme position (also make sure you have saved the settings at...
Forum: Other BMWs 07-24-2008, 11:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,488
Posted By x5_48i_VA
True, I have to agree, I never had any problems...

True, I have to agree, I never had any problems what so ever with the Z4, it never saw the light of the dealership except for maintenance / oil change and one instance of tight-ing the engine cross...
Forum: Other BMWs 07-24-2008, 10:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,488
Posted By x5_48i_VA
I switched from a Z4 3.0si to the x5 4.8i, its...

I switched from a Z4 3.0si to the x5 4.8i, its was a fun little car to drive, but its very tiny, and you feel every bump on the road. Plus you dont get much of the bells and whistels you get from the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,889
Posted By x5_48i_VA
There is a button you have to press (the small...

There is a button you have to press (the small circle looking one) just beside the mirror adjusment ones. Not sure if thats what your asking but I dont know of any BMW's that does it once you lock or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,106
Posted By x5_48i_VA
Ipod, Idrive, gear shift issues compared to loaner I got while car in shop.

I was planning to get and Ipod interface for my x5, its in the shop right now getting some updates and minor fixes, but I decided to wait until later to get USB connection installed.

However, I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-21-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,735
Posted By x5_48i_VA
with a lead foot, MPG of 4.8L is around 8, i can...

with a lead foot, MPG of 4.8L is around 8, i can only get around 12 or 13 if I accelerate real slow or using tip tronic shifter. But thats because most my driving is city driving, on highways it does...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-14-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By x5_48i_VA
Some settings are reset after using car again

Hii,

I was wondering if anybody has this problem or I am missing something. Whenever I get back into the car the settings seem to have been refreshed to default (PDC/camera view settings, monitor...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-14-2008, 12:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,785
Posted By x5_48i_VA
It is the 07 model, and I guess firmware upgrade...

It is the 07 model, and I guess firmware upgrade makes sense.

and regarding the tilting mirror, position 1 is to the left and 2 is on the right, manual says position 1 is the one for it to tilt...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-14-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,853
Posted By x5_48i_VA
was wondering if you guys have any updates on US...

was wondering if you guys have any updates on US E70 x5 with comfort access if windows and moonroof close when you press and hold the lock are of the door handle
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2008, 11:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,785
Posted By x5_48i_VA
Hi,, I have a question for you, I noticed...

Hi,,

I have a question for you, I noticed you have the rear view camera on the main window and PDC on the assist window. For some reason I can only get the Rear view or the PDC on the main window....
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