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by Simond S
Mon Oct 19, 2015 10:18 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Wanted - X6 roof rails
Replies: 2
Views: 1510

Re: Wanted - X6 roof rails

Don't forget when you buy them you also need to replace the roof rail trim. These also need painting. (they come in matt black primer)

Had them retrofitted to mine 2 years ago. Had the trims painted last year! 
by Simond S
Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Should I have specified surround view?
Replies: 33
Views: 12651

Re: Should I have specified surround view?

I use it all the time on the X6. Handy to see where white lines are.
by Simond S
Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Mud flap fitting
Replies: 4
Views: 1537

Re: Mud flap fitting

I retro fitted them onto my X6, assume they are pretty much the same fitting process. Iirc the plastic rivets were slightly longer but as I broke a few trying to work out how they worked and then making a rivet nose piece to fit my local deal gave me a handful of spares. I would advice against ...
by Simond S
Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: Problems (E71 1st-gen 2008-2014)
Topic: 2014 model X6-but no bluetooth
Replies: 9
Views: 5781

Re: 2014 model X6-but no bluetooth

When I bought my 2012 Toaureg it had no Bluetooth, although everything was there on the wheels for it including the microphone. It transpired that the buetooth was fully fitted but not switched on, a friendly mechanic at VW plugged his box in and opened up the service. An hour later I had factory ...
by Simond S
Tue Apr 01, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Running boards pitted- warranty claim ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2523

Re: Running boards pitted- warranty claim ?

I tried under warranty and was rejected. When I replaced the car I went for one with standards sides as I couldn't accept the tarnishing.

If you are buying then either get them replaced as part of the deal, knowing they will pit again in less than a year, or go for black painted sides.
by Simond S
Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Send to car on Google mapps
Replies: 10
Views: 2488

Re: Send to car on Google mapps

I cant see a print or link

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by Simond S
Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Send to car on Google mapps
Replies: 10
Views: 2488

Re: Send to car on Google mapps

I'm using a laptop with windows. Apparently (I spoke to BMW this morning) it is a change that Google have made and the send to car function has gone for now. It does seem that the whole communications aspect of BMW's is seriously flawed. I appreciate that this was a google change but surely they had ...
by Simond S
Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Send to car on Google mapps
Replies: 10
Views: 2488

Re: Send to car on Google mapps

I cant seem to see the link on google? I have the account still as car only a year old.
by Simond S
Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: New 2 bmw
Replies: 17
Views: 5249

Re: New 2 bmw

Add the heated steering wheel. It really is a pleasant option and one I wouldn't want to be without.
by Simond S
Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Send to car on Google mapps
Replies: 10
Views: 2488

Send to car on Google mapps

Has this option now finished?, one of the redeeming features of both Google and BMW was the ability to send the postcode straight to the car.
by Simond S
Sat Feb 08, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: If you happen to go to Russia never park your X badly!
Replies: 28
Views: 6753

Re: If you happen to go to Russia never park your X badly!

[quote="535dboy"]
At last, a use for an X6.....entertainment !!!

That is one less pointless car on the road then !
[/quote]

Stop it.
by Simond S
Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Rusty Disc and Hub assemblies
Replies: 2
Views: 1707

Re: Rusty Disc and Hub assemblies

Same on both of mine.

Seems BMW only care about telling quality, not worried about if it actually is or not.
by Simond S
Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 40d DMS Remap
Replies: 13
Views: 7293

Re: 40d DMS Remap

[quote="Caesium"]
Around £600 it looks like....

http://www.evolveautomotive.com/x5-ecu- ... 0-35d_877/
[/quote]

do they do the 40d though?
by Simond S
Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 40d DMS Remap
Replies: 13
Views: 7293

Re: 40d DMS Remap

I had mine done by DMS. Very good and convenient as they came to my house. Only issue was when I swapped to an identical car I called and asked for a price to remove from one car and put on the new (as Superchips do) , they never came back to me. Annoying as it is an expensive remap and to fall ...
by Simond S
Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2010 40d sat nav update
Replies: 8
Views: 3410

Re: 2010 40d sat nav update

I agree with the Google to Car route. I use it all the time.

Also use BMW connect and let them send the address to the car.