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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: 2073

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: 2073

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: 24478

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: 30
Views: 1499

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: 30
Views: 1499

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: 30
Views: 1499

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: 30
Views: 1499

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...
by sapphireblack
Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:21 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 30
Views: 1499

Where is everybody?

I still look-in every morning but not tinkering that much any more just the odd oil/filter sort of thing. I did the 9" touch screen job but only as mine came with a win ce copy of the original and it was playing up. Yes the screen would drive you mad with dust and finger marks lol. Well that m...
by sapphireblack
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 30
Views: 1499

Where is everybody?

Surely there are still some tinkerers, petrol heads or hobbyist DIYs out there? Even the one post help me contributors are missing. Not sure if i posted this previously, without leaving this page, but the interior is now pristine again with some nice new console trim. Its made me think again about t...
by sapphireblack
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: X6 Type 259 wheels
Replies: 0
Views: 2170

X6 Type 259 wheels

Refurbished in BMW Orbit Grey but never used, boxed*.Truly a bargain at £500 cash on collection from Kent ME19.

Staggered widths of course and new valves fitted :)
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by sapphireblack
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: Just joined up.
Replies: 17
Views: 3545

Just joined up.

Hello from another man of Kent, or am i a Kentish man? I've never been sure who's definition is correct..
by sapphireblack
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (G05 4th-gen, 2018+)
Topic: Weird one..
Replies: 11
Views: 8719

Weird one..

Did you get this issue solved? I have the exact same issue on a X5 45e. If the car sits for about 15 min the clock stops at that time. Dealer has changed instrument cluster and both 12v batteries but the problem still there. Now they wan´t to change the head unit. If its all on a BMW warranty schem...
by sapphireblack
Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Artplast 480ltr roof box
Replies: 0
Views: 634

Artplast 480ltr roof box

Purchased in Greece and used just once for a trip to the UK November '23 It has a novel (to me) textured carbon weave patterned lid. It has internal multi point lever locking, and for travelling safety, a flip lever lock on the front/leading edge. It is as you would expect, basically new but isn't q...
by sapphireblack
Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 26
Views: 2236

Insurance

I do chop and change, one reason why the NFU have been so good, no admin fees to modify anything. Normal monthly DD when fully insured hovers around £44. When i returned to the UK in December i reinstated full cover from TPFT or "parked up" cover as the NFU refer to it. They advised it wou...
by sapphireblack
Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 26
Views: 2236

Insurance

I was aware by word of mouth that costs had increased generally, thats why i made enquiries.

Yet another unfair solution by the insurance companies to penalise us all for the problems of the few. If EV repairs are the main cause of these rates hikes , what dies that mean for the future :thumbsdown: