04-11-2011, 03:33 AM | #23 |
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This configuration makes the car look like a beauty! Good choice!
If i wasn't so dissapointed by the cars comfort while doing a test drive this weekend I've would have ordered directly this same config! Now it's still a difficult choice for me... going for the 4x4 or going for the luxury and comfort |
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04-11-2011, 10:02 AM | #26 |
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I don't think I've tried pressing firmly and releasing momentarily but mine will always kick in (providing it has enough charge) if I firmly press and hold the brake without releasing (but if I flick the parking brake on and release it stays stopped). I think it restarts when I release the brake and before i touch the accelerator but I'll check. Auto hold and SS is as you described for me
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04-13-2011, 03:42 PM | #27 |
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300 miles in and still very happy - have turned of the mpg so I dont ruin my fun - intend to take a look at 500 miles
Oyster leather is holding up well - no sign of dirt or grime yet (early days though!) it really looks good with the oyster/black contrast versus my previous beige/beige interior Ipod Artwork Despite using BMW ipod cable I cant seem to get album artwork to show? Any ideas welcome! Heated Seats Heated front seats get very hot very quick them seem to cool down to comfortable temp (compared to my previous E60) - this seems to happen even with one light on (lowest setting) On Down Side One issue is my sons cybex child car seat doesnt seem to sit very well in the back (had same issue on test drive). In the X3 it moves when not secured with the seat belt and even when secured with the seat belt it tips slightly when cornering and slides about a bit (I think it is the bit between the seat and door that stops the child car seat sitting properly?) The same child car seat fitted fine in my E60 and didnt move when not secured with seat belt (when empty) - very concerned as the boy and his saftey comes 1st, will need to try new ones at the weekend. Anyone else fitted a car seat for 2+ years old and had issues? (too heavy/old for isofix type)
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04-13-2011, 04:56 PM | #28 |
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Very sharp looking and I am glad you finally got it! I have the same wheels and have been happy with them although I had no idea what I was getting til it arrived (of course the CA assured me I would be happy with any of them).
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Bimmer UK 76, interested in your remarks about album artwork. I've found much the same using a memory stick but confusingly the odd album and some singles do display the artwork. I thought it might be the file extension but there's no consistency with .wav or.mp3 files.
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04-13-2011, 05:56 PM | #30 |
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All of the album artwork on my iPod and iPhone 3G works when connected using the standard white Apple USB cable. All of the artwork was "embedded" using iTunes. Artwork can be saved as a hidden system jpg (iTunes) or actually embedded into an mp3 or similar file using ID3 tags. Embedding into individual files uses a lot more space where multiple tracks share the same artwork (e.g. most normal albums) so the iTunes method is preferable
No album artwork is ever displayed on imported mp3s saved on the HDD, as far as I can tell. I assume that the import ignores image files and image ID3 tags
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You end up with 3 JPG files per album folder called AlbumArt_{C694E383-58B1-4B0A-8B5A-4AAE8AF37F33}_Large.jpg, AlbumArt_{C694E383-58B1-4B0A-8B5A-4AAE8AF37F33}_Small.jpg and AlbumArtSmall.jpg. Once you see the artwork in iTunes, it will also appear on the iDrive when the iPod / iPhone is connected using the standard white USB cable
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04-14-2011, 01:49 AM | #33 |
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I should point out that the jpg files are hidden by the O/S but you can see them if you switch on show hidden and O/S files in Windows Explorer
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04-14-2011, 06:56 AM | #34 |
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Very nice color combo. Oyster will by my choice as well - I currently have Lemon in my 3 Series a very rare interior, similar to Oyster. I like the light wood as it contrasts nicely between the Oyster and black components... might have to go that route myself if I order one.
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Congrats on the new car, looks great Bimmer.
Re the nav, does it really have 7 digit post code? If so that's interesting news, it's about time BMW offered it. |
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Yes, full post codes and the iDrive wheel removes letters and numbers that don't make a valid post code. E.g. after EC4M_ only the digits that make a valid post code appear
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But it's often much better to use Google Send to Car or iPhone app to send a location to the car rather than fiddling around with the iDrive entering post codes
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Gave the X3 a first hand wash today and despite being 6' tall I had to stand on the door sills to be able to reach the middle of the roof!
Mudflaps also arrived and will do a DIY fit tomorrow with some updated pictures hopefully
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04-16-2011, 03:56 AM | #40 |
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Fitted rear mud flaps this morning (without taking wheels off)
Really easy once you have done one, approx 30 mis in total (most of the time on your back) Tools used T25 Torx bit, small ratchet screwdriver, 8mm spanner They seem give the rear a slightly wider stance
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Here you go
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Mudflaps look great Are you fitting fronts ?
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Not sure, probably!?
Child Seat Solved the childs car seat with a Cybex Pallas fix seat, nearly went for the BMW Junior I-II isofix seat but at £265 it was a tough decision. Wanted one with a restraint cushion at the front and with isofix which made it a 2 horse race. Pro Nav Had chance to use the Pro Nav for the first time proper this afternoon and it was a sucess Split screen views along with additional instructions for driver on the info display make it a doddle
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