[AJWilson]

Originally Posted by Chudwill

Deffo got the tail pipe on order, mud flaps hmm not too sure about them. Are people having too much trouble and how much are they?

50 quid a pair, should take 30 - 45 mins a pair to fit

[BIMMER UK 76]

Originally Posted by MattUK

I can't honestly see the point in the snap in cradles.. with the iphone in my last car there was never an improved signal.. I used to get better signal taking it out, and with bluetooth music streaming the only reason I can think of having it would be for the signal, which ive never seen any difference with

Matt, with the snap in cradle I can hold a phone conversation for the entire 30 minute commute home, whereas, without the phone docked will lose complete signal 3-4 times - might be worth a try for you + I never charge phone outside car these days (my phone is a bb bold)

[sfax]

Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Matt, with the snap in cradle I can hold a phone conversation for the entire 30 minute commute home, whereas, without the phone docked will lose complete signal 3-4 times - might be worth a try for you + I never charge phone outside car these days (my phone is a bb bold)

That's good to know Bimmer. I don't use mine enough but it's always in the cradle and reception is always good. For me this doesn't prove it's actually boosting the signal but it could be and your experience is reassuring.

[sfax]

Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Matt, with the snap in cradle I can hold a phone conversation for the entire 30 minute commute home, whereas, without the phone docked will lose complete signal 3-4 times - might be worth a try for you + I never charge phone outside car these days (my phone is a bb bold)

Or perhaps signal is only boosted for Blackberry!!

[Dave_B]

I don't believe the blackberry bold has an external antenna connection, so how can it boost the signal ????? Perhaps someone can explain what connections are made to the BB Bold, I believe it just two power prongs...

[sfax]

Originally Posted by Dave_B

I don't believe the blackberry bold has an external antenna connection, so how can it boost the signal ????? Perhaps someone can explain what connections are made to the BB Bold, I believe it just two power prongs...

There is no physical aerial connection but it can still boost the signal by having an aerial connection in close proximity. I assume the physics is similar to the effect of holding a wire close to a FM radio aerial. It doesn't have to touch the aerial to improve the signal. See this link for some wacky ways to boost a mobile phone signal

http://www.wisebread.com/no-signal-5...eption-updated

[AJWilson]

Originally Posted by sfax

There is no physical aerial connection but it can still boost the signal by having an aerial connection in close proximity. I assume the physics is similar to the effect of holding a wire close to a FM radio aerial. It doesn't have to touch the aerial to improve the signal. See this link for some wacky ways to boost a mobile phone signal

http://www.wisebread.com/no-signal-5...eption-updated

sfax you have too much free time

[Stevenuk]

Just had a call from my garage and they say my car is due in first wek of oct or before!

[Dave_B]

sfax - thanks

[Redbhuna]

Originally Posted by tank531

Your lucky, two dealer collections of a new car in a short time!!! I (and others) will be interested in your 'cost free' 1st F25 - how did the figures come to a zero sum? What is 'real terms'? Is the new one a 3.0D?

Many congrats

Well I got a cracking discount from 1st dealers which is why I suspect they tried their best to make me cancel it given the demand. Lets call the purchase price X. My part ex was a 120D M Sport which was worth enough to pay off the finance, however it did mean not paying Y per month any more. The amount I finally managed to sell the 1st X3 for after tarting it around the dealers is Z. Incidently, there was a £5k difference between the offers I received, Sytners being the lowest offer .

It finally worked out at Z = X-(Y*4), hence zero cost to me.

New one is the same 2.0D but with added SSW,Pro Nav & 6NR.

New review thread coming up, it's staggering how different the two 'identical' cars are.

[BIMMER UK 76]

Originally Posted by Redbhuna

It finally worked out at Z = X-(Y*4), hence zero cost to me.

My head hurts reading that, glad you got a result!

[AJWilson]

Originally Posted by Redbhuna

Well I got a cracking discount from 1st dealers which is why I suspect they tried their best to make me cancel it given the demand. Lets call the purchase price X. My part ex was a 120D M Sport which was worth enough to pay off the finance, however it did mean not paying Y per month any more. The amount I finally managed to sell the 1st X3 for after tarting it around the dealers is Z. Incidently, there was a £5k difference between the offers I received, Sytners being the lowest offer .

It finally worked out at Z = X-(Y*4), hence zero cost to me.

New one is the same 2.0D but with added SSW,Pro Nav & 6NR.

New review thread coming up, it's staggering how different the two 'identical' cars are.

Run that by me again

[MattUK]

Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Matt, with the snap in cradle I can hold a phone conversation for the entire 30 minute commute home, whereas, without the phone docked will lose complete signal 3-4 times - might be worth a try for you + I never charge phone outside car these days (my phone is a bb bold)

Thanks for that.

I have 2 phones, the iPhone 4 which is my private one, I don't see the point in having the cradle since it would involve removing the bumper each time, and they don't last so well if you do that.

The BlackBerry torch.. don't think they do a cradle for that..

Finally.. I think the price they charge for the cradles is a bit steep for what you get really.. £150 or thereabouts for the iPhone one is more than I paid for the phone.

[Chudwill]

Got the registration today, collection on Wednesday 28th. Tried to order the mud flaps as well but they don't have them for the MSport only SE, very strange. Anyway, looks like a few sleepless nights until next week. 7 day insurance and train to Solihull booked along with the days holiday from work. 6 days and counting.

[MattUK]

Look forward to the pictures.. not seen space grey on the X3 yet

[Chudwill]

Originally Posted by MattUK

Look forward to the pictures.. not seen space grey on the X3 yet

Will post pictures as soon as get it home.

[TuffLittleUnit]

Finally got "the call" today. Car is here in the UK and will be delivered on Fri 30th. Got to compliment Park Lane BMW on their forecasting as they were predicting 7th October right from the point that the order was placed at the start of the year and they'll actually be delivering to me a week early.

[TuffLittleUnit]

Originally Posted by MattUK

Look forward to the pictures.. not seen space grey on the X3 yet

Erm, you're aware of this, right?

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=460044

I'm guessing you mean in the flesh.

[washy]

Mine is still showing the 6th October so no move forward for me. Wish it would hurry up and arrive as there is this black M3 cabrio in the showroom that keeps winking at me.....

[MattUK]

Got mine from Park Lane, they are very good, but then again they should be consider who owns them!

[MattUK]

Originally Posted by TuffLittleUnit

Erm, you're aware of this, right?

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=460044

I'm guessing you mean in the flesh.

I am now cheers

[JimBeamer]

I've just heard, mine has now been built and is waiting to be shipped from the factory.