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Forum: The Lounge 02-18-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 733
Posted By Heli
He was set up by a 'mate', and was opening a...

He was set up by a 'mate', and was opening a series of e mails with photos: the last one then said "Look over your shoulder" :D

He has not been sacked, but it was a close run thing. Good for a...
Forum: Navigation System 03-31-2008, 06:45 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 24,196
Posted By Heli
The issue I have is that on the DVD, my local...

The issue I have is that on the DVD, my local streets are removed: they were there on V13 DVD, and are all available on the CD V14. They're also fine on my year old TomTom Rider 2, so Some One has...
Forum: Navigation System 03-25-2008, 02:32 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 24,196
Posted By Heli
Australian V14

I just forked out for the DVD for the 3 series, and a CD for my X5. CD is fine, but the blasted DVD version has dropped all the roads for my town :yikes: The CD V14 is fine, but Sensis have just...
Forum: Other BMWs 03-24-2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,844
Posted By Heli
I've had mine just over a year now: R1200RT/SE,...

I've had mine just over a year now: R1200RT/SE, absolutely great piece of kit. Comfortable, fast, powerful, extremely well balanced for a 260kg tourer, and lots of useful gadgets such as ESA, ALB,...
Forum: Navigation System 10-31-2007, 12:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,744
Posted By Heli
All those who asked, I've posted V13 today. ...

All those who asked, I've posted V13 today.

And I'm now waiting on V14 ;)
Forum: Navigation System 10-30-2007, 03:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,744
Posted By Heli
Gents, Apologies to all those who PM'd me,...

Gents,

Apologies to all those who PM'd me, my e mail acount was changed, and I hadn't picked up the forum due to no internet (thanks, Australia's Telstra :( ).

I'll get on to burning some...
Forum: The Lounge 08-06-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By Heli
0 - 140mph was about 1.8 seconds off the bow cat...

0 - 140mph was about 1.8 seconds off the bow cat of HMS Ark Royal. Bit more horsepower, though ;)
Forum: The Lounge 07-28-2007, 02:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,222
Posted By Heli
We just sold the +1's Boxster S a couple of...

We just sold the +1's Boxster S a couple of months ago, as she wanted the new 3 convertible to carry all her golf clubs, buggy, etc. Guess what: there was more room in the Boxster's two boots than...
Forum: Other BMWs 06-16-2007, 02:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,665
Posted By Heli
Thumbs up Well, here's the new toy :thumbup: ...

Well, here's the new toy :thumbup:

http://www.helicopterservice.com.au/photos/Ski/2007-06-16/325i01.jpg

http://www.helicopterservice.com.au/photos/Ski/2007-06-16/325i02.jpg
...
Forum: Other BMWs 06-13-2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,665
Posted By Heli
Thumbs up We picked ours up two days ago: when SWMBO stops...

We picked ours up two days ago: when SWMBO stops showing it off to all her friends, I'll get a chance to drive it and take some photos :thumbup:

Mind you, our ADR's require some changes to the...
Forum: Navigation System 05-16-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,349
Posted By Heli
Now on Hydra, great holiday: UK next week...

Now on Hydra, great holiday: UK next week :thumbup:

When you get out of the main mapping area with V13, watch whether the mapping continues on the side roads, and whether it comes up with...
Forum: Navigation System 05-14-2007, 02:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,349
Posted By Heli
FWIW, I bought V13 when it first came out a...

FWIW, I bought V13 when it first came out a couple of months ago, and posted here about its shortcomings. It got to be such a PITA where I live, that I returned it and got a refund, quite happy...
Forum: Other BMWs 03-26-2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,481
Posted By Heli
JCL, Thanks, although I can't help but feel...

JCL,

Thanks, although I can't help but feel that we're being dudded with lower power models, at twice the price that you pay!
Forum: Other BMWs 03-25-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,481
Posted By Heli
I see that your models are designated the 335i...

I see that your models are designated the 335i and the 328i: ours are 335i and 325i.

Any thoughts why the different model numbers?

Be nice, I'm really not up on BMW trivia ;)
Forum: Other BMWs 03-25-2007, 07:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,481
Posted By Heli
We ordered ours a month ago, the platinum...

We ordered ours a month ago, the platinum bronze/cream scheme shown in your second photo. Delivery is due some time around May, but we can't get the same tracking down the production line that is...
Forum: The Lounge 03-08-2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,438
Posted By Heli
Software glitch from Canon :confused: The...

Software glitch from Canon :confused: The "control camera" button, bottom right, and the initial guide bar, seem to come up in Japanese, even tho' the rest of the page is in English.

It seems...
Forum: The Lounge 03-08-2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,438
Posted By Heli
My new web cam....

I put a webcam outside my office this week, you can control it remotely to have a look around the airport and Melbourne City :thumbup:

Link here, (http://www.helicopterservice.com.au/) go to the...
Forum: Navigation System 02-27-2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,744
Posted By Heli
Dunno....Adelaide....Crows :whistle: ;) ...

Dunno....Adelaide....Crows :whistle: ;)

PM an address :thumbup:
Forum: Navigation System 02-26-2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,744
Posted By Heli
Check PM's :thumbup:

Check PM's :thumbup:
Forum: Navigation System 02-25-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,744
Posted By Heli
Question Australian V13

I bought V13 last week, and have an irritating problem which wasn't there with V12. When I get off the main road, out of metropolitan Melbourne, the display comes up "correct dest. guidance not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 16,153
Posted By Heli
Got one for SWMBO, but she wants out: just about...

Got one for SWMBO, but she wants out: just about to trade it for a convertible 3: the one with the tin roof, ordered last week :thumbup:

Oh, 58, but 59 is only just around the corner, and 60...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2007, 03:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,696
Posted By Heli
Most aircraft also have a requirement to switch...

Most aircraft also have a requirement to switch on anti icing equipment when the OAT is below +4C, roughly 38F. With high RH, ice can start to form even though the temperature hasn't fallen to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2007, 05:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,038
Posted By Heli
Australian brochure & price list have just come...

Australian brochure & price list have just come out: I'll scan and post later in the week (have to go and pick up my new toy tomorrow, R1200RT :thumbup: ).

X5 3.0si $A85,000
X5 3.0d $A86,800
X5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 36
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Views: 4,675
Posted By Heli
1. 3.0d 2. $US91 3. Victoria, Australia ...

1. 3.0d
2. $US91
3. Victoria, Australia

Diesel here is more expensive than petrol, about $A1.20/lt against $A1.12/lt for unleaded. But 30mpg makes up for it, 600+ miles per tank :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,161
Posted By Heli
Thumbs up FWIW, I had the kit fitted in November, and the...

FWIW, I had the kit fitted in November, and the dealer was very efficient and professional, with the camera angle adjusted well. The lot cost me $A1180, no complaints :thumbup:

peterd, serious...
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