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by sapphireblack
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:53 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?

Two newbies today. Neither said 'hello' and clearly are just info hunting :x
by sapphireblack
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 288

Non OE drl's

Fitting sheet is here: https://www.osram.com/ecat/LEDriving%20LG-LED%20daytime%20running%20light-Car%20lighting-Automotive/com/en/GPS01_1175836/ZMP_1167079/#downloads Doesn’t look too tricky. 4 wires only if I’m reading it right. Wiring might be straightforward, i think they'd look good on facelift...
by sapphireblack
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:37 am
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 288

Non OE drl's

These might have been good, but for the price and p&p. The chrome section wasn't ideal either :oops: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285281633068?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=K_X_jHKHScq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Pdt3tBmuQSq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
by sapphireblack
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 288

Non OE drl's

They'd look rather good on the facelifted model, underneath the foglight trim
by sapphireblack
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 288

Non OE drl's

Those do look nice. I wonder how they'd look on the front of a pre facelift car? And how to integrate them into the loom ???
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by sapphireblack
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Seething and downright angry
Replies: 26
Views: 23482

Seething and downright angry

Ouch. Even more restricted access to would be tinkerers.
by sapphireblack
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 288

Non OE drl's

X5Sport wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:32 pm 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
Sadly also NLA
by sapphireblack
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 288

Non OE drl's

I wonder if these are worth a punt? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272749589284?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=N-Qupo4SS2-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Pdt3tBmuQSq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Maybe also swap the fog/cornering lights to LED bulbs for a cleane...
by sapphireblack
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 288

Non OE drl's

Bugger!
I've become increasingly frustrated at the yellowish tones the general lighting offers outside of the xenons. Having replaced all of the front lighting on my 2005 Touareg with Philips Ultinon LEDs, that car looks fresher, almost younger than the X6 :?
by sapphireblack
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 288

Non OE drl's

Curious if anyone has fitted any aftermarket LED drl's to an E71 or E70? I'm thinking the slim rectangular type, probably fitted in/on the foglight panel. I'd be open to other possibilities though.

Wiring may need professional help, given the complexity involved?
by sapphireblack
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Seething and downright angry
Replies: 26
Views: 23482

Seething and downright angry

An addendum on the damaged interior trim So yesterday was finally the day for replacement of the damaged trim from the airbag recall. In fairness, Arden BMW never argued or disputed my claim. Its probably cost them a few bob too. It's also taken an age to happen as the centre console trim was a spec...
by sapphireblack
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 24
Views: 916

Where is everybody?

Airbags while you waited? Perhaps the fitters are more adept at it now. My E71 was an overhight guest of the dealership.
by sapphireblack
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 24
Views: 916

Where is everybody?

All valid points in the contributions here. Something else i reminded myself of, having moved home countless times over the years, i always located the local car accessory shop. These have all gone now and we've ended up with Halfrauds. My nearest employs some totally inept staff, one who looks like...
by sapphireblack
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:32 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 24
Views: 916

Where is everybody?

Maybe BMW, and others, have built in so many features now, there's little or nothing to upgrade or modify?

Us oldies are seemingly going the way of the dinosaur. In the words of private Fraser 'we're all doomed'.
by sapphireblack
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 24
Views: 916

Where is everybody?

Its probably not coincidence that restrictive practice from BMW (and others) means the average owner is almost a robot and just a driver/owner now. Driverless cars when they eventually arrive mainstream, will doubless be the real end of home tinkering. The car will take itself to a workshop for main...