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by X5Sport
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Engine differences
Replies: 1
Views: 38

Engine differences

A 306D1 version of the M57 is the first generation M57 30D unit with 186bhp rather than the later 204/211bhp variant. There may be differences with the bell housing as that version was used with a 5 speed gearbox.

You’d need the ECU from it as well.
by X5Sport
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: General X1 Forum (E84 - 1st gen : 2009+)
Topic: BMW X1 E84 2011 - Footwell Control Module Light & Parking Sensor Warning
Replies: 4
Views: 174

BMW X1 E84 2011 - Footwell Control Module Light & Parking Sensor Warning

My 2011 X6 has it all on board. Not sure when they actually switched over. Mine is iDrive 3 (CIC). ISTR that not all dealers used the electronic version immediately. Yours I think is the same version. It wouldn’t surprise me if different ‘level’ cars had different functionality because of how BMW do...
by X5Sport
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: General X1 Forum (E84 - 1st gen : 2009+)
Topic: BMW X1 E84 2011 - Footwell Control Module Light & Parking Sensor Warning
Replies: 4
Views: 174

BMW X1 E84 2011 - Footwell Control Module Light & Parking Sensor Warning

As above, in BMWs only the passenger mirror ‘drops’ with reverse, and only with the mirror adjustment switch selected to the drivers side. The iDrive should tell you which service is due - it’s usually under ‘Vehicle Information’. The service records are held electronically on the car rather than st...
by X5Sport
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Is It Possible to Obtain a Free VIN Number Lookup for a Classic Car?
Replies: 2
Views: 195

Is It Possible to Obtain a Free VIN Number Lookup for a Classic Car?

Moderator This looks a bit suspicious but I’m going to let it sit for a while.
by X5Sport
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Owning an EV for 12 months
Replies: 4
Views: 127

Owning an EV for 12 months

I use Octopus Energy’s Intelligent Octopus Go as my tariff. They use green energy (so they say) rather than power station derived energy. Their ‘normal’ tariff is the Ofgen capped rate (£0.2525p/kWh). The daytime rate is £0.2376p/kWh and runs from 05:30 to 23:30. Their off peak (23:30 to 05:30) rate...
by X5Sport
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Owning an EV for 12 months
Replies: 4
Views: 127

Owning an EV for 12 months

I’ve now been the proud owner of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) rather than a hybrid of any kind and thought I’d share so,e thoughts together with the costs. As some may know, I bought a BMW i4 M50 a year ago after waiting 14 months from order to delivery. The i4 is based on the current G26 4-Seri...
by X5Sport
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure
Replies: 27
Views: 53965

E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure

Glad that you got there in the end. Enjoy more miles with smiles :D
by X5Sport
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:33 am
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 286

Non OE drl's

Fitting sheet is here: https://www.osram.com/ecat/LEDriving%20 ... #downloads

Doesn’t look too tricky. 4 wires only if I’m reading it right.
by X5Sport
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 286

Non OE drl's

Still made though…..try this (other suppliers are also available)….

https://www.driven2automotive.com/shop/ ... g-drl-kit/
by X5Sport
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Seething and downright angry
Replies: 26
Views: 23482

Seething and downright angry

That’ll teach them. Someone on the i4 forum tried to replace their shifter (looked the same as the E71 until March ‘23) with the newer version like this in mine: IMG_1438.jpeg and bricked the car. It was only a couple of plugs that needed moving as the shift switch works the same, but there’s a very...
by X5Sport
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 286

Non OE drl's

There are kits available - I’m pretty sure this Osram kit is very likely what BMW rebadged.

https://www.powerbulbs.com/product/osra ... lg-drl-kit
by X5Sport
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 286

Non OE drl's

BMW did at one point offer a kit for non-DRL equipped cars. There wasn’t one for the E70/71 as those came with DRLs from the factory, albeit not LED. The slim, horizontal lamps went into the plastic trim close to the front fogs. I can’t find them listed on REALOEM meaning they were withdrawn before ...
by X5Sport
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 24
Views: 914

Where is everybody?

Leslie wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:44 pm Cars are expensive now :rofl:
The i4 M50 I ordered back in 2021 was £68k. Today the same spec is £82k. An increase of over 20%!!! Suffice to say I wouldn’t be ordering one today.
by X5Sport
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 24
Views: 914

Where is everybody?

sapphireblack wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:49 pm Airbags while you waited? Perhaps the fitters are more adept at it now. My E71 was an overhight guest of the dealership.
Mine was the same.
by X5Sport
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 128

Suspension

Ouch……one of those I wish I’d never started jobs.

For those unaware, Cotswolds offer discounted parts to Forum members. Assuming it still works ‘cotswoldbmwmini’ is their ident on here. If you send them a PM with details and your VIN they’ll come back to you.