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by MarkG_M3CP
Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Double bo!!ocks
Replies: 7
Views: 2163

Re: Double bo!!ocks

Great result - you must be rather relieved!
by MarkG_M3CP
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Bye, sort of!
Replies: 5
Views: 1675

Re: Bye, sort of!

You know the M3 Comp  isn't so bad on your back  :))

Congrats on the new X3 - looking forward to seeing that on the road!
by MarkG_M3CP
Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Dash cam
Replies: 4
Views: 1529

Re: Dash cam

I had a Thinkware F770 in mine and it was really subtle.

If you want to hard wire, there is a fuse box in the driver footwell; run the wires down the driver's pillar and remove the access panels on the side and underneath. Very simple.
by MarkG_M3CP
Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:29 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: No more scratches.....
Replies: 16
Views: 3226

Re: No more scratches.....

Looks stunning.

They do a great job - and have done on all my cars, glad you're pleased with the results.
by MarkG_M3CP
Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Low battery warning since fitting dashcam
Replies: 8
Views: 2029

Re: Low battery warning since fitting dashcam

My Thinkware used to trigger this in the X5 but oddly never had a problem with any other car before or since.

I resolved it by adjusting the cut off to 12.2V (from 12.1v) and auto turn off after 12 hours. If the Blackview doesn't have these options you may be in trouble  8)
by MarkG_M3CP
Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Head light beam deflectors - Driving in France
Replies: 10
Views: 1946

Re: Head light beam deflectors - Driving in France

My X5 (2016) with LEDs had an option in the iDrive for Left/Right hand driving - I assume you've checked it's not there?

For Xenons you don't need to do anything other that put the switch into the ON position. This deactivates the adaptive element and makes the beam flat - so no dazzle.
by MarkG_M3CP
Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: M50D: replace RFT with non RFT?
Replies: 12
Views: 2271

Re: M50D: replace RFT with non RFT?

[quote="RichM50d"] After being stuck on the motorway in the middle of the night once, with a puncture and no spare, I wouldn't have a car without RFT's now. I'm probably in the minority. [/quote] Runflats are capable of magical things... this one made it over 150 miles on a Sunday when now...
by MarkG_M3CP
Sun Mar 25, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: M50D: replace RFT with non RFT?
Replies: 12
Views: 2271

Re: M50D: replace RFT with non RFT?

I could never find the Michelin Super Sports I wanted in the right size of non-RFT was also limited to 'SUV' tyres.

In the end I just replaced the P Zeros with Dunlop GT RFTs and they were better (quieter and more comfortable)
by MarkG_M3CP
Tue Jan 30, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Adblue
Replies: 24
Views: 3767

Re: Adblue

I just used to buy it from Shell when getting fuel - never had any problems.

You have a filler next to the fuel cap though? My 50d had the filler under the bonnet...
by MarkG_M3CP
Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Coding help needed
Replies: 39
Views: 6173

Re: Coding help needed

[quote="RichM50d"] Cheers Mark. I’m in Camberley, and picking the car up on Saturday, so if they can’t do it, could we meet up at the weekend? [/quote] I'm back home now... Give it a go Saturday and drop me a text if you have problems - I shouldn't be home from the Autosport show too late ...
by MarkG_M3CP
Thu Jan 11, 2018 5:50 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: That was lucky!
Replies: 9
Views: 2352

Re: That was lucky!

I use this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/L1-Leather-Guard-AB-10Oml/dp/B014HI5SE8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515692968&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=gtechniq+leather+guard Apparently there are better products however I coated my silverstone seats from new and now its a simple wipe off when there's...
by MarkG_M3CP
Tue Jan 09, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Coding help needed
Replies: 39
Views: 6173

Re: Coding help needed

Hi Rich, The cold and warm lamp check needs to be disabled via coding. Pretty simple with BimmerCode but I’m pretty sure the dealer won’t be able to help (unless the LED upgrade is an official retrofit). See how you get on and if you still need coding I can help (I’m in Farnborough). I’m away this w...
by MarkG_M3CP
Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Sold my car today
Replies: 19
Views: 4530

Re: Sold my car today

[quote="RichM50d"] [quote="MarkG_M3CP"] [quote="RichM50d"] I’m sure you mentioned it somewhere, but what did they charge for the detailing job? I might get mine done. [/quote] I can't recall for sure as I've had a few done over the years, the M135i was wax only after co...
by MarkG_M3CP
Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Sold my car today
Replies: 19
Views: 4530

Re: Sold my car today

[quote="RichM50d"] I’m sure you mentioned it somewhere, but what did they charge for the detailing job? I might get mine done. [/quote] I can't recall for sure as I've had a few done over the years, the M135i was wax only after correction (£550 I think), my 335d was a full correction after...
by MarkG_M3CP
Mon Jan 01, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Mirror caps on Space Grey M50d
Replies: 19
Views: 3582

Re: Mirror caps on Space Grey M50d

[quote="RichM50d"] [quote="mogsyman"] [quote="RichM50d"] Back home now, and on closer inspection, if I really squint, the caps are a different colour to the bodywork. It looks like the blades have been removed from the bumper for some reason, so I’ll get those back from...