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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-24-2009, 03:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,569
Posted By socalx5sport
Anyone found LED that works for map lights and visors?

Shinchan's post pretty much outlines the "best" LED interior bulbs and Jamesboag's response to my earlier post details how to remove the rear lights from the ceiling (VERY carefully!).

The...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-18-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,906
Posted By socalx5sport
Thanks for .pdf tips!

Hopefully this will show up in future searches for light mods, rear seat lights, led, leds, interior lights, headliner.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,906
Posted By socalx5sport
Any tips on removing the rear seat lights from headliner?

I've pulled and twisted to no avail and don't want to break anything. Scanned the whole forums and DIY tips and "nothing."

Any tips are GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks to everyone for previous...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,012
Posted By socalx5sport
I'm a long-standing consultant to the automobile...

I'm a long-standing consultant to the automobile industry so I get to both play with and drive a ton of vehicles and, understand the features, costs and trade-offs on models. We chose the X35d...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,012
Posted By socalx5sport
2010 X35d I-Drive Pics Posted Here

Not sure what everyone wants to see so here's 3 pictures. Hope they help.

I'll be honest, we didn't want navigation. BUT, the fact that BMW saddles you with a crappy small low resolution screen...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2009, 01:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,401
Posted By socalx5sport
Received 2010 X35d Sport today

Yes, the new I-drive is sweet. Yes, we love it. My wife "got it" with almost no instructions and our salesman was as excited as we were to try it out.

One note: we had ordered with bamboo...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,048
Posted By socalx5sport
Pick up our 2010 35d tomorrow afternoon

I finally get a day off but nooooooooooo! Instead it's off to the dealership, pick up the whip, come home and install the stack of LEDs and Xenon Bulbs that have been arriving this past week.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,477
Posted By socalx5sport
If you want to understand the engine's...

If you want to understand the engine's performance, you might check out the Top Gear comparison between a 545 versus 535d as it really explains the differences albeit in a sedan (around a racetrack)....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-14-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,903
Posted By socalx5sport
Bimmian discontinued painted E70 reflectors. Other source?

A lot of forum members have stated how this is a "must do" replacement and so I tried to order from Bimmian.

Their site still shows them but you can't click through so I called Bimmian and the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-07-2009, 01:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,955
Posted By socalx5sport
Frontrunner Timeline - Our X535d is "on the train to So. Cal."

Got further update for those trying to figure out timelines:

1. Placed order on August 17 (the first business day after they announced that you could order a 2010 with $4500 credit).
2....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-02-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,909
Posted By socalx5sport
Just heard the sweetest words about 2010 35d: "Your vehicle production is complete"

Keep the faith people - the hatchlings are starting to see the light of day.

Next stop: vehicle carrier

:rofl:Socalx5sport:rofl:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-29-2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,903
Posted By socalx5sport
2010 35d production is underway! Our completes October 1

Just called BMW 1-800 number and got this news:

"Your vechicle is in the body shop & completes Oct. 1":wow:

Placed order on August 17th.

2010 X5 35d
White w/ black nevada
Sport
Premium
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-25-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 15,326
Posted By socalx5sport
1. Get a Production Vehicle # from your dealer. ...

1. Get a Production Vehicle # from your dealer. This confirms you're "in the system". If you're with a small dealership, this may not happen right away.
2. Sign up for account at BMW USA.
3. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-24-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 15,326
Posted By socalx5sport
FYI - I placed order on 8/17 with large So. Cal. dealer

I've heard that some dealers have to wait to get an order together - this is one of the largest dealers in So. Cal. so we're right in there.

It was Xoutpost that let me know I could order a 2010...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-24-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 15,326
Posted By socalx5sport
Got VIN for 2010 35d and now shows "in production"

It has begun . . . . :D

Dealer sent VIN today so I went online and saw the updated status.

Thanks to all the posters for the information that I've gleaned. Can't wait for it to arrive,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-15-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,216
Posted By socalx5sport
Best-In-Class Interior Lighting Mods

Kudos to earlier posters and especially to Shinchan who to my knowledge established the high-bar for interior lighting upgrades with his April 4, 2009 posting and pics.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-06-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,118
Posted By socalx5sport
WOW - I would really, really like to hear about...

WOW - I would really, really like to hear about this "nav hack" is this is possible. We just ordered a 35d and didn't have tech package but I would do this if this is possible.
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