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JimmyTheHand · 09-25-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by philtrick123

'Just one more thing' as a famous detective said.

The dash area below where the multi-function keys are seems to be hollow plastic overlay.
Shouldn't there be a cubby hole there? My last car had a 'smoker/ loose parking change' pop out drawer. Or is that another option I missed.

I am not sure where you mean?

philtrick123 · 09-25-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyTheHand

I am not sure where you mean?

I mean-- if you run your eyes forward from the gear stick pass the cup holders onto the rubber tray area just past the cup holders (where I put the keys). Between the rubber tray and the short cut keys theres a short area of dash which seems hollow when I tap it. Feels like there should be a pull out draw there.

Pugger · 09-26-2012, 07:55 AM

Does anyone know if BMW retro fit the Digital radio to the X3? I have contacted Synter Cardiff and they haven't got back to me. I know they do a digital radio but need to fit a small areial on the inside of the car. I was wondering if they could slot one on the X3 without the need for this. I have pro sat nav etc, if this make any difference?

plob · 09-26-2012, 12:15 PM

Regarding DAB radio, a retrofit may not be as straightforward as you think. AFAIK, the rear quarter window and rear windows contain the antenna(e) for the DAB radio. If they are already present and wired in then it may be do-able. If the wiring loom fitted to your car doesn't allow for this then I suspect you may struggle.
Cheers
P

kingbadger · 09-26-2012, 04:52 PM

Ages ago I remember a posting or two saying the hardware is there in all cars - unless you pay it's just not turned on. I was annoyed, having paid full price for DAB To think a hack might have got it me for free. Worth a good search. Certainly it is seamlessly integrated into the radio - just some different menu options, nothing visible physically.

charlie67 · 09-26-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by plob

AFAIK, the rear quarter window and rear windows contain the antenna(e) for the DAB radio.

Ah I always wondered why some cars had different rear quarter windows. Now I know its for the DAB.

Pugger · 09-27-2012, 04:13 AM

Thanks for the replies, still havent heard from the dealer but will let you know what they say, just in case anyone else is inerested in doing the same.

gareth3685 · 09-27-2012, 04:42 AM

Be interesting to get other's experience with DAB, I didn't get it for our X3 but we have in our Mini and I find myself using the FM equivalent as the reception for DAB is very patchy (and I don't live in the middle of nowhere).

I'm sure its the future but how it stands currently I'm glad I didn't spend the extra money to have it on the X3.

sfax · 09-27-2012, 08:29 AM

I use DAB all of the time for 5live and TalkSport mainly, but occasionally for other stations that have an FM equivalent. It's near flawless for reception. Have driven from Berkshire to near Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, had it on continually, and I think I lost the signal once

Nad · 10-01-2012, 11:37 AM

Hi guys

I'm looking for a large roof box. Can anyone recommend one?

Thanks

Nad

philtrick123 · 10-01-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nad

Hi guys

I'm looking for a large roof box. Can anyone recommend one?

Thanks

Nad

Might be looking for a roof box & bars myself. Need something large enough for 4 sets of skis. Used Thule aerobars previously- Very good product

Cropwell · 10-01-2012, 02:05 PM

Booked car into service dept as heater not working and ventilation to screen not clearing steam/condensation.They mentioned something about a fix being required by BMW for the DPF, has anybody else come across this?

Horsey · 10-01-2012, 02:36 PM

For those who are interested, I thought I would post some updated stats...

By my estimation there are now about 10,000 new shape UK spec X3s.

The breakdown is approx.

8500 x 20D
1270 x 30D
320 x 35D

There is yet to be an X3 will all the options chosen ... although mine came very close ...

sfax · 10-02-2012, 12:50 AM

Nice charts Horsey

Interesting that nearly half the sales have pro nav. No wonder they charge so much for it! Also surprised there are more bluewaters than sparkling bronze and how few people upgrade the speakers.

Would be interested in seeing who upgraded alloys and to what on SEs

amcintosh · 10-28-2012, 05:59 AM

Anyone else on here order an X3 in the UK in September? I am still 2 weeks from my build week but dealer is saying that they are confident of an early December delivery. I think I will be lucky to get it for Christmas.

philtrick123 · 10-28-2012, 05:25 PM

Someone asked about a top box and bars. If you want something that is good value and a good size try this combo-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Roof-Bars-...&_qi=RTM756412

I received mine last week and all is good apart from a mis-shaped U bolt which I'm chasing up. Not much noise when cruising at 80mph.
All ok for a couple of times a year extra capacity.

sfax · 10-29-2012, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philtrick123

Someone asked about a top box and bars. If you want something that is good value and a good size try this combo-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Roof-Bars-...&_qi=RTM756412

I received mine last week and all is good apart from a mis-shaped U bolt which I'm chasing up. Not much noise when cruising at 80mph.
All ok for a couple of times a year extra capacity.

Thanks for posting this. I am in the market for a top box as well and this looks very good value

philtrick123 · 10-29-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Thanks for posting this. I am in the market for a top box as well and this looks very good value

Picture of bars and top box installed (protective film not yet removed from top box!). Tricky to get the bar positions, so I've made some subtle marks on the inside of the rails to assist when I put them back on.

sfax · 10-29-2012, 08:38 AM

For something that I thought could only ruin the look of the car, it actually looks pretty good - I like it!

mmdave · 10-30-2012, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amcintosh

Anyone else on here order an X3 in the UK in September? I am still 2 weeks from my build week but dealer is saying that they are confident of an early December delivery. I think I will be lucky to get it for Christmas.

I ordered early September and collected the car last week

. The car was built after 3 or 4 weeks then it was 4 weeks from when the dealer told me it had left the plant in the U.S to being ready for collection. Hope you get yours soon.

Ant Man · 10-30-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pugger

Thanks for the replies, still havent heard from the dealer but will let you know what they say, just in case anyone else is inerested in doing the same.

There are also a few companies making fully integrated aftermarket DAB options whereby a small interior aerial is stuck on one of the windscreens and an FM channel is used for all the DAB stations. I think AutoDAB is one of the companies if I recall correctly from BMW Car Magazine. Price as about £399 fitted.

Rogerbu · 10-30-2012, 04:43 PM

BMW Uk is offering a DAB retrofit I think
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/accessori...312___,00.html

It's not clear whether this applies to the F25

09-26-2012, 07:55 AM	#2225
Pugger Private First Class Drives: X3 xDrive 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if BMW retro fit the Digital radio to the X3? I have contacted Synter Cardiff and they haven't got back to me. I know they do a digital radio but need to fit a small areial on the inside of the car. I was wondering if they could slot one on the X3 without the need for this. I have pro sat nav etc, if this make any difference? __________________ BMW X3xDrive SE2.0D Sapphire Black, Oyster leather, Manual box, Panoramic Sunroof, Xennon's, Sun Protection Glass, Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Sports steering wheel, Sienna trim, Xline package and Extended storage. Pro Red Screen Multimedia Package. Delivery date 18/6/2011

09-26-2012, 12:15 PM	#2226
plob Private Drives: X3 30d SE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Deepest, darkest Cheshire Posts: 55 iTrader: (0)	Regarding DAB radio, a retrofit may not be as straightforward as you think. AFAIK, the rear quarter window and rear windows contain the antenna(e) for the DAB radio. If they are already present and wired in then it may be do-able. If the wiring loom fitted to your car doesn't allow for this then I suspect you may struggle. Cheers P __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive30d M Sport . . Carbon black . . Oyster leather . . Professional multimedia package . . Access package . . Visibility package . . DAB radio . . Professional speakers . . Sun protection glass . . Variable damper control (VDC) . . Reverse camera with top view . . Front seat heaters . . Black instrument panel embellishers . . Matt aluminium roof rails and window trim . . Panoramic sunroof . .and a partridge in a pear treeeee...

09-26-2012, 04:52 PM	#2227
kingbadger Enlisted Member Drives: X3 (F25) 3.0D MSport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	Ages ago I remember a posting or two saying the hardware is there in all cars - unless you pay it's just not turned on. I was annoyed, having paid full price for DAB To think a hack might have got it me for free. Worth a good search. Certainly it is seamlessly integrated into the radio - just some different menu options, nothing visible physically. __________________ X3 F25 3.0D MSport - Carbon Black, Black Nevada, Professional Media, 6NR, DAB, variable dampers, folding mirrors, heated front seats, extended storage. Delivered 1st June 2012

09-27-2012, 04:13 AM	#2229
Pugger Private First Class Drives: X3 xDrive 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies, still havent heard from the dealer but will let you know what they say, just in case anyone else is inerested in doing the same. __________________ BMW X3xDrive SE2.0D Sapphire Black, Oyster leather, Manual box, Panoramic Sunroof, Xennon's, Sun Protection Glass, Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Sports steering wheel, Sienna trim, Xline package and Extended storage. Pro Red Screen Multimedia Package. Delivery date 18/6/2011

09-27-2012, 08:29 AM	#2231
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	I use DAB all of the time for 5live and TalkSport mainly, but occasionally for other stations that have an FM equivalent. It's near flawless for reception. Have driven from Berkshire to near Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, had it on continually, and I think I lost the signal once __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

09-27-2012, 04:42 AM	#2230
gareth3685 Private First Class Drives: 2.0D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 154 iTrader: (0)	Be interesting to get other's experience with DAB, I didn't get it for our X3 but we have in our Mini and I find myself using the FM equivalent as the reception for DAB is very patchy (and I don't live in the middle of nowhere). I'm sure its the future but how it stands currently I'm glad I didn't spend the extra money to have it on the X3.

10-01-2012, 11:37 AM	#2232
Nad New Member Drives: BMW 330 CI Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Roof box Hi guys I'm looking for a large roof box. Can anyone recommend one? Thanks Nad

10-01-2012, 02:05 PM	#2234
Cropwell Enlisted Member Drives: X3 30d Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	DPF recall ? Booked car into service dept as heater not working and ventilation to screen not clearing steam/condensation.They mentioned something about a fix being required by BMW for the DPF, has anybody else come across this?

10-01-2012, 02:36 PM	#2235
Horsey Lieutenant Drives: F25 35d MSport & 135i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 435 iTrader: (0)	For those who are interested, I thought I would post some updated stats... By my estimation there are now about 10,000 new shape UK spec X3s. The breakdown is approx. 8500 x 20D 1270 x 30D 320 x 35D There is yet to be an X3 will all the options chosen ... although mine came very close ... Attached Images __________________ F25 X3 xDrive 35d M Sport Alpine White, Black Nevada Leather, Speed limit info, TV, Prof. Nav & Speakers, HUD, M Sport steering wheel, Sport gearbox, BMW Apps, Internet, VDC, Comfort with Powered boot, Hi-speed synch, VSS, Top View, Electric tow-bar, Heated steering, Storage, DAB, Heated electric seats, Moonroof, Adaptive High beam assist Xenons, Servotronic, Performance control, etc. http://x3orevoque.co.uk

10-02-2012, 12:50 AM	#2236
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Nice charts Horsey Interesting that nearly half the sales have pro nav. No wonder they charge so much for it! Also surprised there are more bluewaters than sparkling bronze and how few people upgrade the speakers. Would be interested in seeing who upgraded alloys and to what on SEs __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

10-28-2012, 05:59 AM	#2237
amcintosh New Member Drives: X3 20d M Sport Auto (on order) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Aberdeen, UK Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Anyone else on here order an X3 in the UK in September? I am still 2 weeks from my build week but dealer is saying that they are confident of an early December delivery. I think I will be lucky to get it for Christmas.

10-28-2012, 05:25 PM	#2238
philtrick123 Second Lieutenant Drives: TBA Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 238 iTrader: (0)	Someone asked about a top box and bars. If you want something that is good value and a good size try this combo- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Roof-Bars-...&_qi=RTM756412 I received mine last week and all is good apart from a mis-shaped U bolt which I'm chasing up. Not much noise when cruising at 80mph. All ok for a couple of times a year extra capacity.

10-29-2012, 08:38 AM	#2241
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	For something that I thought could only ruin the look of the car, it actually looks pretty good - I like it! __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

10-30-2012, 04:43 PM	#2244
Rogerbu Private Drives: X3 3.0D M Sport, Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	BMW Uk is offering a DAB retrofit I think http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/accessori...312___,00.html It's not clear whether this applies to the F25

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