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Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 09-25-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,889
Posted By Palantirion
I mean what I said in the last post. I didn't...

I mean what I said in the last post. I didn't ask. I don't know how. I only know that when I went in to pick it up the salesman said I got an addition $1k off for owner loyalty of something. I didn't...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 09-25-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,889
Posted By Palantirion
Didn't ask, don't tell.

Didn't ask, don't tell.
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 09-01-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,119
Posted By Palantirion
Thanks ECS! Today I swapped the OEM RFTs for my...

Thanks ECS!
Today I swapped the OEM RFTs for my Z4's RG-Rs and had new PZeros mounted on them. The car rides MUCH better, and doesn't pull to the right any more :confused: I guess the RFT's...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 09-01-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,119
Posted By Palantirion
-Yeah, reduced to 36psi all the way around. The...

-Yeah, reduced to 36psi all the way around. The ride got a little better, but still obviously on RFTs. Now it's MUCH better..s.on PZeros on 18s. Pics to follow...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 08-31-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,119
Posted By Palantirion
Got the X3's windows tinted today by TW Tint in...

Got the X3's windows tinted today by TW Tint in Santa Ana. It's all Ceramic, with "clear" on the windshield, "light" on the front windows and moonroof panels, and "medium" on the rear windows and...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 08-30-2011, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,119
Posted By Palantirion
-4222lbs is the BMW quoted weight, but I don't...

-4222lbs is the BMW quoted weight, but I don't know if that a stripped 3.5 or a loaded one.


-Yeah, got a 3.5. Cool vid, saw the off road track years ago when I was in Spartanburg doing the 2-day...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 08-30-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,972
Posted By Palantirion
V1 hardwire for F25?

Has anyone hardwired their F25 for a Valentine One yet? I'm looking for a quick guide to wires and access location around the rearview mirror.
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 08-30-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,119
Posted By Palantirion
So after a few days of driving I have more...

So after a few days of driving I have more feedback about the X3. First, the stock RFTs are a crap choice for this car. I've aired them down to 36psi (from the factory's 40psi), but they still ride...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 08-29-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,801
Posted By Palantirion
We've only had ours for 2 days, but it seems easy...

We've only had ours for 2 days, but it seems easy to get 18mpg in the city and 25 or so driving at 80+mph. Seems to be in keeping with the EPA estimates.
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 08-29-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,889
Posted By Palantirion
We settled for $900 over invoice, then got $1000...

We settled for $900 over invoice, then got $1000 back from BMW loyalty program and expect to get another $500 from BMWCCA. In hindsight I could have haggled more and dropped the price a couple...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 08-29-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,665
Posted By Palantirion
We got ours in 22 days. Dealer had an allocation...

We got ours in 22 days. Dealer had an allocation ready to go.
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 08-28-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,119
Posted By Palantirion
Our new X3

Our new X3 has arrived, in an unprecedented 3w1d since ordering. Overall it's very nice. The RFTs ride poorly and tramline irritatingly on concrete freeways, and the steering is as "70's Lincoln"...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 07-26-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,886
Posted By Palantirion
Question Potential new X3 owner needs suggestions...

So my wife and I have narrowed down our 540iT replacement as being the new X3 35i. We have a good idea of the options we want, and would be ordering it. But there are some questions I have before...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 07-26-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,536
Posted By Palantirion
-As a CA resident I would be in the same...

-As a CA resident I would be in the same potential situation RE snow. We haven't bought an X3 yet but probably will very soon (to replace a 540iT). I'd like to know what "chains" will fit (as opposed...
Forum: Navigation System 04-18-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,637
Posted By Palantirion
Hey guys, sorry it's been so long since I wrote....

Hey guys, sorry it's been so long since I wrote. I've been tinkering with the car and GPS. It turns out the GPS antennae wire was bad. I've got a writeup 1/2 way down post #793:...
Forum: Navigation System 03-05-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,637
Posted By Palantirion
-That is correct.

-That is correct.
Forum: Navigation System 03-05-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,637
Posted By Palantirion
Thank you very much for all the info and...

Thank you very much for all the info and suggestions! Strangely, the Nav seems to have fixed itself yesterday while our exhaust guy was driving it down to his shop to make a small adjustment. The car...
Forum: Navigation System 03-04-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,637
Posted By Palantirion
Correction to above: Leaving the key in the...

Correction to above:
Leaving the key in the ignition for 15 minutes did NOT kill the battery. What happened was that when I came back the instruments would not fire up, nor would the car. So it...
Forum: Navigation System 03-04-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,637
Posted By Palantirion
Question MkIV issue in Z4 M!

Hello. I spend most of my time at M5board and Bimmerfest's Z4 section, but have been referenced here due to this board's vast knowledge of BMW Nav systems.

My problem is very similar to...
Forum: Navigation System 08-07-2006, 12:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 31,359
Posted By Palantirion
Steps 1-5 done. Then I used DVD-R and Nero. I...

Steps 1-5 done. Then I used DVD-R and Nero. I selected "data DVD", and burned it at 1x. Burn worked fine, but it is not recognized by my nav system. Suggestions?
Forum: Navigation System 07-24-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,068
Posted By Palantirion
You don't, by chance know the part number I...

You don't, by chance know the part number I SHOULD be looking for, do you? 2002 E39 w/ MkIV.
Forum: Navigation System 07-24-2006, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,068
Posted By Palantirion
Interesting. Thanks. I am now wondering if all...

Interesting. Thanks. I am now wondering if all the 16:9 tv modules for MkIII and MkIV systems are the same, or at least compatible. Do you know how to tell if I'm looking at a newer or an older tv...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2006, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 958
Posted By Palantirion
1) Is there ANY difference between the E39 euro tv modules from different generations

1) Is there ANY difference between the E39 euro tv modules from different generations of Nav (IE: MkI, MkII, etc.)?

2) Is there ANY difference between E39, E38, E46, X5 or Z4 (MkIV nav) tv...
Forum: Navigation System 07-24-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,068
Posted By Palantirion
BMW tv module question

1) Is there ANY difference between the E39 euro tv modules from different generations of Nav (IE: MkI, MkII, etc.)?

2) Is there ANY difference between E39, E38, E46, X5 or Z4 (MkIV nav) tv...
Forum: Navigation System 05-31-2006, 12:17 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 210,770
Posted By Palantirion
Works great. Thanks guys!

Works great. Thanks guys!
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