I’m getting mine fully powder coated and then airbrushed silver in the spokes. Think it will look great and be protected.
I had my winter wheels powder coated during the summer also.

I hate it when the diamond cut starts to go. My M2 is already going the same way and it’s only a year old

Sytner Leics told me mine needed filling. I obviously said no and looked online there and then.
Halfords were half the price of Sytner. It I don’t remember the price however.

I have the keyless start so just take the key with me and lock it.
Works a treat for defrosting on the drive

Was just wondering if anybody else does it.
If it gets nicked, just say it was car jacked  :blink:

Just wondering if anybody ever locks their X5 but leaves the engine running. I have done it a few times when defrosting on the drive and more recently to keep it cool before loading the dogs in. Would Anybody be brave enough to leave it running, lock it and pop in to a shop for 5 minutes? I wonder i...

I have Nextbase in all my cars
Cable can be run under the trim to the footwell and there is a handy 12v socket there to use too

I had my E70 and F15 detachable hitches installed by PF Jones
No issues and good value

Sorry if I have failed at searching... I didn’t find anything I just ordered new pads for my F15 and wondered if anyone can tell me if there are any particular special tools or procedures? I have done many pad changes on other cars but don’t have much time on my hands so need to be prepared. BMW wan...

http://www.audiofile-incar.co.uk

This company do one.
If you look on their face book page, they have a video showing it.
I made an enquiry a couple of months ago but still have not got around to doing anything

I have lost all my pictures due to PhotoBucket....

This is the latest

Untitled by Ben Turnbull, on Flickr

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[quote="marksimonpowell"]Any must do's with Idrive?
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I think setting up the shortcuts is a must.
Really handy to have tyre pressures, oil level and home on the sat nav all at one push of a button

Thanks.
The guy on the video makes it look really easy

[quote="sid10"]
Very classy looking car ! Which dealer did you use ?
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Sorry, missed this - Leicester

I know this is an old topic but I have been searching for anybody who has retrofitted a camera without much luck. I have found these guys: http://www.carcommunications.co.uk/car-accessories/driver-safety-aids/reversing-camera-kits/bmw-reverse-camera/bmw-x5-reverse-camera/bmw-x5-f15-rear-view-camera-...

many people think it is best not to have a tracker fitted.
If the car is stolen, thrashed about, damaged and repaired - would you want it back?

no experience of that but it is one of the arguments I have read on forums.