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by simonfr
Mon May 14, 2018 10:24 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25 Reversing camera
Replies: 2
Views: 1764

Re: F25 Reversing camera

Thanks for the suggestion. Just had a look and there is a retrofit option, but the parts alone will be nearly £800. I'm going to have to try a cheaper option I think.
by simonfr
Mon May 14, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25 Reversing camera
Replies: 2
Views: 1764

F25 Reversing camera

I managed to get a good car at a great price, but unfortunately it didn't come with a reversing camera. Really only need it for backing up to a trailer, but having had it on my last F11 I know it'll be useful for parking in general.

Any recommendations for aftermarket devices that are easy enough ...
by simonfr
Fri Mar 30, 2018 7:15 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: what mpg are you getting and with what engine answers pls
Replies: 23
Views: 10920

what mpg are you getting and with what engine answers pls

what mpg: 37.9 (average) / 40.4 (max)
engine model: 20d
year: 2016 (66)
mileage: 6784

Quite disappointed to be honest. Car has about 14K on the clock. Consumption measured using Fuelly over the 6784 miles I've done since I got it.
by simonfr
Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:35 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Wheel Jack
Replies: 4
Views: 2626

Re: Wheel Jack

And don't forget about the height.
by simonfr
Sun Mar 04, 2018 3:03 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25 Towbar fitting - Glasgow
Replies: 7
Views: 3320

Re: F25 Towbar fitting - Glasgow

[quote="G_M_S"]
Can highly recommend Buchans, they have place in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
have fitted bars to my X5 & X3s

www.buchanstowbars.co.uk/
[/quote]

Thanks. Am actually booked in there so we'll see how it goes. Anything I should be aware of about the fitting, or should be asking for? Am ...
by simonfr
Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25 Towbar fitting - Glasgow
Replies: 7
Views: 3320

Re: F25 Towbar fitting - Glasgow

Thanks for all the replies. I'll try PF Jones, but have also been recommended someone else. Will see how the cost compares.
by simonfr
Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:10 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: TPMS Sensor questions
Replies: 10
Views: 3557

Re: TPMS Sensor questions

The 3rd party units are sold as single parts, but are in fact multi piece. The HUF ones for example have the sender unit and valve sent as one part, but they are actually separate pieces. If you have a look at realism.com you'll see a breakdown of the parts.
I don't see the need to buy BMW TPMS ...
by simonfr
Sun Jan 21, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: TPMS Sensor questions
Replies: 10
Views: 3557

Re: TPMS Sensor questions

That's what I'm expecting to happen.
by simonfr
Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:25 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25 Towbar fitting - Glasgow
Replies: 7
Views: 3320

F25 Towbar fitting - Glasgow

I'm looking to get a Westfalia towbar fitted to my 2016 X3.  Does anyone have any recommendations for a company in the Glasgow area that could do this for me?
Thanks in advance.
by simonfr
Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:22 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: TPMS Sensor questions
Replies: 10
Views: 3557

Re: TPMS Sensor questions

Agree. These are not fitted with TPMS sensors. I bought them from an eBay seller and the car picked them up with no coding (2016 F25). The seller originally sent me a set for a x5, but once I had the right ones they worked perfectly. I replied to another post on here recently with all the details ...
by simonfr
Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:21 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Standard Chrome and Silver Front Kidney Grilles - BMW X3 F25 35d
Replies: 14
Views: 3819

Re: Standard Chrome and Silver Front Kidney Grilles - BMW X3 F25 35d

Thanks to Paulo for an easy trade and the trust shown by sending after half the money had been paid. Grilled received and outstanding balance paid.
by simonfr
Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:19 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Standard Chrome and Silver Front Kidney Grilles - BMW X3 F25 35d
Replies: 14
Views: 3819

Re: Standard Chrome and Silver Front Kidney Grilles - BMW X3 F25 35d

That sounds acceptable. Send me your bank details and I'll pay £57.50 up front, and the same again on receipt. Please also confirm your name and address (privately).

Cheers, Simon
by simonfr
Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:06 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Standard Chrome and Silver Front Kidney Grilles - BMW X3 F25 35d
Replies: 14
Views: 3819

Re: Standard Chrome and Silver Front Kidney Grilles - BMW X3 F25 35d

[quote="Kleynie"]
Simon, I recognise your user name, BMWLander?

Sorry for the hijack.
[/quote]

Yes indeed! Previously had a E60 and then a F11 (we'll not talk about the Mini Cooper S that came inbetween :-D). Now running a F25 for these harsh Scottish winters (or for towing). Hopefully we'll see ...
by simonfr
Fri Jan 05, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Standard Chrome and Silver Front Kidney Grilles - BMW X3 F25 35d
Replies: 14
Views: 3819

Re: Standard Chrome and Silver Front Kidney Grilles - BMW X3 F25 35d

Thanks again! I can offer £100 for these.  We're both new users here so if you accept the offer and not local for me to collect (I'm Central Scotland) then we've got the trust issue to sort out.