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Re: Latest mod

Post by snipez999 » Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:58 pm

Also arse about face on the iPhone. Must be another of those free added value Apple 'features'!!

Also realise I maybe didn't answer your earlier Q about hardwired cameras.  Yes, the front is hardwired to rear of lighter socket and rear one will use a piggyback in the fusebox I reckon (the Indy has an auto-electrician on staff so whatever he suggests will sit fine by me). 
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Post by X5Sport » Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:07 pm

[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="snipez999"]
Ps the pics are right way up if viewed on a PC
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Is that an Aussie PC?  :)) not sure why I'm seeing them upside down on the iPad?

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I thought it was just me......perhaps it's been 'Red Shifted'.  My iPad has them the right way up today.  Weird!!
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Post by X5Sport » Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:09 pm

The X6 electronics have systems which 'tell tales' on owners too.  Mine recorded and told BMW that I had a USB device plugged in to the glovebox and how much power it was drawing.....sneaky bl@@dy car!!  I had to go and find the spec for USB power and prove it was drawing less.  I think the spec is 5V @ 300mA, and my unit was drawing 110mA.  But it still told tales......... :'(

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Re: Latest mod

Post by Don Coffey » Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:53 pm

[quote="snipez999"]
Also arse about face on the iPhone. Must be another of those free added value Apple 'features'!!

Also realise I maybe didn't answer your earlier Q about hardwired cameras.  Yes, the front is hardwired to rear of lighter socket and rear one will use a piggyback in the fusebox I reckon (the Indy has an auto-electrician on staff so whatever he suggests will sit fine by me).
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Cheers snipez, I would be interested in pics once complete including where the back up battery ends up.

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Post by snipez999 » Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:06 pm

Yeah no worries.  The battery backup just plugs inline (or will do on my install anyway).

Both front and rear wiring passes will have allowance made for the eventual arrival of said T Power C units (false economy not to really).
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Post by snipez999 » Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:11 pm

Oh and I just decided on spur of moment to venture out in the pitch black to remove my front skidplate for fitting of CF sheet.  Should be a right laugh given my current half soused state LMAO.  Pics tomorrow morning once the detailer has gine and I can refit the skidplate (amazed I got it off in one piece as it has a fair few mighty catches LOL)
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Post by 535dboy » Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:18 am

Where did that M performance sticker come from!?
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Post by snipez999 » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:42 am

A minor signage experiment :-)
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Post by 535dboy » Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:12 pm

[quote="snipez999"]
A minor signage experiment :-)
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I'm glad it is just an experiment-experiments do fail sometimes!!!
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Post by snipez999 » Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:21 pm

No worse than an S-Line sticker :whistle:  O:-) O:-)
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Re: Latest mod

Post by 535dboy » Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:28 pm

[quote="snipez999"]
No worse than an S-Line sticker :whistle:  O:-) O:-)
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Argh the S-line has gone

I now have a full fat RS on the drive
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Post by snipez999 » Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:30 pm

Nice.  If you ever want to put any CF wrapping on it and need fitting tips, call me first  ;)
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Re: Latest mod

Post by Don Coffey » Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:46 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="snipez999"]
No worse than an S-Line sticker :whistle:  O:-) O:-)
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Argh the S-line has gone

I now have a full fat RS on the drive
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Really?  Have I missed the big arrival? Where's the pictures?

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Re: Latest mod

Post by 535dboy » Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:54 pm

Yup last night

No decent pics yet!
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Re: Latest mod

Post by Don Coffey » Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:57 pm

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Yup last night

No decent pics yet!
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Excellent news.  You kept that quiet.  What a fantastic early Christmas present.

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