New X3 Owner -A Few Questions

[s6ggo]

Hi there,

I've introduced myself in the newbies section. Just got a few questions for the X3 guys.

1. I have the 150ps 2.0d engine in my E83, I'm after a bit more power and mpg, are there any recommendations for remaps?

2. My steering wheel button surrounds are peeling, I've thought about getting these redone in silver to match the trim, has anybody done this already and if so were the results any good?

3. I have the standard BMW business cd, without changer, does anybody have any advice regarding upgrading the sound system?

The other things on my list of things to do are a possible dpf removal and window tints.

Sorry for all the questions and thanks in advance for your answers!

Cheers

Steve

[Rusty]

Remap - pm Jason @ BWchiptune. I understand he can work quite a bit more from the 2.0 diesel

Wheel - A new part probably won't cost too much from the stealers, have you thought about wrapping?

Cd - Go intravee, I'm sure Sanj will be along shortly to advise.

dpf - not sure

Windows - just stay legal on the front tints to avoid unwanted attention.

Hth

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[pvr]

Someone on the Z4 forum did a respray of his wheel.

The how-to is here:

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20#p528620

[X5Sport]

Be wary of removing the DPF or Cat as the new 2012 MOT rules say if one was originally fitted at manufacture then one must still be fitted and working.

If one was fitted and you then take it off then it's possible that you could end up failing the MOT as the tester will be expecting to see it there and working.  I'm not sure how they check if it's a 'real' DPF rather than a bit of pipe with nothing inside, or if removing it would upset the Engine Management System and bring a warning light on (also now a fail condition.  )

[s6ggo]

Ah, thank you for the information regarding the dpf, angel tuning do a dpf remove including reprogramming the eml, however, if as you say the mot rules have changed it may not be a good idea.

The windows will all be legal.

Thanks for the link to the z4 forum, that looks very helpful.
The part for the wheel isn't really a problem I just thought it may look good in silver to match the rest of the trim.

And I'll speak to Jason soon regarding the remap, maybe planning on doing it in a month or so.

Oh and I'll have a look at the website for intravenous.

Cheers

Steve

[mattchubb1]

Hi there,

and welcome to the club.. where's the pics of your new ride?

In reply to your questions - im currently experiencing some running issues with my 2.0d x3.... and my local bmw indy has plugged it in a few times, reset the codes and it keeps coming back with the dpf regenerating too frequently... to which he's recommended getting the dpf removed, mapped out of the system etc... and then hopefully it will work.

The place doing the work has offered me either straight removal of the dpf - and replace with stainless steel pipe - but i've taken the other option that they can do - which is cut along one of the welds... open up the dpf, remove the filter and clear out - then weld back up - therefore giving the impression its still there...

Whilst he's doing the remapping he's offered to upgrade the power as well - so I've said yes to that - so will see what he comes back with and can let you know.

the only thing im worried about is my nice and shiney exhaust pipe currently needs no cleaning.... will need cleaning in the future!

as for the steering wheel - mines not too bad at the moment with no real marks... but i saw a lot of X5's had this issue...

[s6ggo]

Hi again,

Sorry I've not replied for so long, I've been away on holiday and had lots to do since I got back.

Thanks for all the replies, I'll have a look into Intravee for the stereo. The steering wheel isn't too bad at the moment, so I can live with that.

I'm going to get in touch about the remap, but with a baby on the way apparently I have other things to be spending my money on haha.

As for the photos, I'll put some up very soon!

Steve