[quote="Alski"] ...... BMW bike rack for an E70 that screws into the rear towing eyes? I'm interested in buying one, but would also be interested on views or opinion's about it. [/quote] I know what you mean about carrying bikes on the roof but have you considered access to the boot if they are rear ...

[quote="grumpywurzel"]
Toying with the idea of coming up to the big smoke..... Hell of a trek  :-[
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250 miles and 4 hours is a bit much for me too ....

[quote="Pinewood"] [quote="Titan"] The problem was caused by hsving "iPhone" as the field name/descriptor for the mobile number. Once they were changed to "mobile" everything was fine. [/quote] Are you saying i need to change something on the phone settings or car settings, and what exactly? [/quote ...

Try the rear seat catches and boot lid for starters. Wrap the "D" rings with insulating tape (or anti rattle tape).
I was surprised how much difference it made!

I also had this issue with an iPhone6 Some contacts displayed the name, and others the number. The problem was caused by hsving "iPhone" as the field name/descriptor for the mobile number. Once they were changed to "mobile" everything was fine. Presumably it's one of those little BMW/Apple software ...

An interesting thread which I've just browsed through. You've got me worried now as I haven't yet even tried to remove the wheels on my new toy :noexpression: On all my previous BMWs I've had them up on axle stands, all wheels off, cleaned, waxed and refitted. Copper grease applied to mating ...

bobgolden wrote:Can't fault Titan - the grills definitely look black. 

They were!

The surrounds may be chrome of course.

Also true

Thanks for your support 

Sorry - I had it as a loan vehicle last week and they were definitely black but I didn't take any pics.

Is this what you are looking for?

[quote="pvr"]
Welcome here as well
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Thanks Paul 
Got the dash cam hard-wired via the centre console cig lighter last weeknd 

Thanks for the welcome and all your kind comments. [quote="graemeX5"] Nice looking E70 by the way in deep sea blue? [/quote] Yep - DSB with Oyster leather [quote="Don Coffey"] Enjoy your fine looking X5 and your retirement. [/quote] Looking forward to it - I should have said "early present" Still ...

Hi Guys Had my X5 away on its first decent run last week and am concerend about two things that have manifested themselves so far. Firstly, driving through constant speed sections of the motorway network produced a finger-tingling high frequency vibe through the steering wheel that could also be ...

Hi Everyone This is my retirement present to myself :) Had the X5 for a month now and am (mostly) loving it. http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m105/Telbar/X5/IMG_2630_zpsa9npikdj.jpg I'm no stranger to BMWs having had an e39 MSport for 10 years previously Loooking forward to joining in the forum ...