Leaderboard

I just cant for the life of me generate any interest in any of this stuff. I just want a big engine, 3 pedals and not much weight. No too much to ask shirley?

Okay .. we all know official keys from BMW cost an arm and a leg and we all know there are alternatives that's much much cheaper. There are guides out there that teach you how to do this on your own, but nothing that really explain what's what, so here's a quick run down of what's possible and the rough costs of doing so. Ebay diamond key with remote chipset and EWS transponder - The good ones cost about NZ$45 landed. To get the keys cut it'll be between NZ$30 - $40 ... Then it's a matter of getting hold of somebody with an EWS chip reader and transponder programmer that can code the keys to your EWS module (or if you feel like it, buy the tool yourself .. cheapest I've seen are about NZ$80) Realistic cost of a new working key with remote and ews functions enabled = under $100!! So here's what to look for: Remote chipset - I have personally coded both to my own car so I know both work brilliantly and correctly. There are two types out there, both work perfectly fine and will respond to remote unlock and locking coding to the GM5 module: The difference being one has a replaceable battery whilst the other has a rechargeable via the ignition coil (or simply throw it on your Oral B tooth brush charger stand to charge!!). Left chip set is the rechargeable type - notice the coil - right hand side chipset allows frequency change from 315Mhz to 433Mhz (NZ type!!) Notice the rechargeable Panasonic Battery on the left chipset Transponder - there are two types EML10030A (which is what you will find in the factory keys with remote) PCF7935 (which is what you will find in the valet keys and earlier larger remote key sets) Both type of transponders work and will flash with the tools correctly. My experience shows that the PCF7935 transponders are easier to work with. Here's what a PCF7935 looks like: What the key machines do? Basically you have to open up your EWS box and read the main chipset off it - Each EWS has 10 keys max, that's all. The tools simply codes the ISN password to the transponders allowing it to be recongised and rolling code passed on. You can obviously also lock and unlock keys from any of the 10 sets or write over it with a new transponder. Easy. EWS modules can also be manipulated to provide new VIN number and mileage record. If anyone needs assistance, I'd be more than happy to help.

Connected Drive covers a whole range of features, these latest ones haven't been available for years, even overseas. And they are provided free on new cars.Mobile phone is ok, but when you are upside down and unconscious how are you going to use it?

*Warning* Big Read I was recently invited by BMW to the ConnectedDrive Launch for New Zealand. I spent around four hours of my Thursday learning about the new system that we should expect to see across all NZ New BMWs, the services ConnectedDrive has to offer, as well as testing the new X3 LCI’s through Auckland (which had equipped the ConnectedDrive service) BMW ConnectedDrive Driver Assist is a new technological revolution that will be present in all new BMW’s. It has pretty amazing features which see the car run off it’s own personal Sim Card, which in turn can be efficient for GPS, Calls to BMW Concierge, Internet availability, Emergency calling, accident notifications, TeleServices and remote services from your Phone. BMW have really put the effort in to present a service which is one like no other. I will jot down the brief explanations of each new service and what they are for (Direct from BMW NZ) - Intelligent Emergency Call: In the event of a severe accident, the system automatically transmits your location and crash information to our Contact Centre, which can determine the risk of severe injury and then request help on your behalf. - Emergency Request (SOS): In the event you or others around you require emergency assistance, push the SOS button to transmit your location to our Contact Centre and the appropriate help will immediately be directed to you. - Enhanced Roadside Assistance: In the event of a vehicle malfunction, select the Mobile Care menu option to transmit your location and vehicle information, so we can quickly and accurately dispatch help. - 24/7 Concierge Service: Want to know the best French restaurant or a five-star hotel? Talk to a friendly Response Specialist who will direct you and can even transfer the destination address and telephone number to your vehicle. - TeleServices (Service Request): Your vehicle’s service status and needs are transmitted automatically or manually upon your request. Your BMW Service Advisor then contacts you to schedule a convenient appointment. - My BMW Remote: Use the My BMW Remote app on your compatible mobile device for Remote Door Lock, Remote Light Flash, Remote Sound Horn and Vehicle Finder. You can even send locations and businesses to your vehicle right from your device. - BMW Online keeps you updated on everything that’s happening. Read the latest news and weather reports. Find local businesses using Online Search. You can even find nearby fuel stations as well as ATM machines and parking buildings. - MyInfo allows you to send business locations and street addresses to your BMW from the Google Maps™ website. The destination and phone number can be linked to the BMW Navigation system or your Bluetooth® phone. - BMW Apps provides you with the ultimate integration between your smartphone and BMW. You can check your calendar, catch up on your latest RSS feeds, listen to web radio or Pandora, hear your Facebook News Feed with Text-to-Speech technology, and so much more And now my experience with using these news services. Some of the ConnectedDrive services run on a subscription (generally lasts 3 years +) which is what you can expect for an individual sim and concierge service direct to your car. The free services which are available for the lifetime of the car is the SOS/Emergency services and of course the TeleServices. The ConnectedDrive Services and Apps comes at a reasonable cost of $600 for 3 years. This includes everything minus your internet and Concierge service which comes at an extra cost of $150 a year for Internet usage, and $400 for 3 years worth of Concierge services With the above subscriptions, you get an online access portal which can be used to send things direct to your car like lists of directions to upcoming locations you could want to visit. It’s actually really impressive! When we set out on our journey, the event organisers set in the address and sent it to all of the individual cars so when we jumped in, it allowed us to open up ‘messages’ and follow the Nav System. Navigation to the first location took a bit to get used too. The heads up display features the arrows, directions, and distance before turns/stops etc and of course that wonderful voice which shuts the background music down to tell you to ‘Turn in 500m’. You also have the Nav system on the On Board screen, so you can follow both if you choose. We then manually set the directions in to the Nav to head on to the next location point. Using the dial as your keyboard was again interesting, but there is also the voice activation function (which we didn’t get to use as the manual is the size of a dictionary!). Next up on the test the services list was ringing up the BMW concierge service, which is a 24/7 Call Centre for all your needs. We rang them up, asked them to locate our next destination (Ostro for Lunch) and they sent the information direct to the car to confirm and we were on our way.. I found it slightly edgy that my cars location can be pin pointed anywhere, at any time.. Is there a potential for this to become a breach of privacy in some cases? After Lunch we headed back to BMW NZ. The services all round were a great feature, but I felt that because I only had a short period to get used to the new cars, and this new service, it was distracting. Give me a week and I wouldn’t know what to do without the services, I am sure! Onto the driving section, the New X3s. I have never driven an X car, nor have I been a huge fan of the smaller versions (X1 X3) so it was a change to jump into something with a bit of height, and also, a diesel. I LOVE the diesels, and I certainly didn’t before. The power is something I would of never expected and the Torque is a whole other story. BMW have done something right in this department because I felt like I was driving a car, not a Diesel SUV. The steering is light, the interior something you would find in an elite sedan but placed delicately in the X3 as if to compliment the fact your are driving a ‘prestige’ SUV. The car is packed with technology such as reversing cameras, Parking Assist, ConnectedDrive, the list really does go on. When I gave it some gas, it felt like you left your pleasant Remuera Shopping Trolley behind and were in a beast that just wanted to keep going. The 3L Diesel has nice figures of 190KW with 560nm and the 2L diesel is 140kw with 400nm. They both made my car look like a slug. If I have the opportunity, I will almost certainly be wanting to test the Diesel in a Coupe or Sedan with a sportier feel.. I can only imagine the experience will be a shock. You either hate or love the X3 Exterior, but I personally liked it a lot. It complements the fact this car IS a BMW. The M Sport package is available, and presents these cars with some extra features like Rims, HUD, Adaptive headlights, etc. At a pleasant figure of just above $100,000 for the 3L and around $90,000 for the 2L, it seems like an achievable target for those later on in life that want a nice daily driver. I had a fantastic day, with fantastic people and fantastic cars! Thank you to BMW NZ for the attendance of the Launch and some fantastic lunch filled with a few little gifts. It was a great day all round and loved the experience of yet more New BMW’s

I was heading to work the other day and this went flying past....I hadn't realised you had sold it.

the dual mass flywheel will be buggered and a new clutch wont last long at all. the 2 parts of the flywheel will be flexing all over the place cause the clutch to slip. have seen this happen many times.

woah double standards up in here, if this was the buyer posting half you guys would be all "wah wah go ask for your money back" like the last thread. Hes probably one of those awful people that rides the clutch to hold the car at intersections, overheating the clutch plate. Clutches take time to bed in, and will slip during bed in if treated badly, but 1000km should be enough to bed it in. You sold it in the condition it was test driven in. If he didnt inspect it properly, its his problem.

Yeah agreed. The only thing these cars are good for are later on donating their engines to someone like us when some posh wanker stacks it.

Seems weird that a new clutch is slipping??? Take it it was a kit with new pressure plate and was flywheel resurfaced? Maybe he just can't drive manual hahaha

My 540 started off with a small high pitch trans noise esp when shifting gear, sounds much like your vid, which went away once warm. Got worse, turned out the torque converter was poked, sent a few bits through the trans and took that with it. It seems pretty common with these boxes. HellBM sorted it pretty quick =) If it is the torque converter, get it done now. As they say, stitch in time....

Is it the same method for e36 3 button remotes? I've seen empty keys with the buttons and a blank blade for sale on ebay from china I think. I've not seen the chipsets though, not that I specifically searched for them or would know what to type in to find them!

Is the diff locking up and not rotating backward or something??

ConnectedDrive is a load of very expensive bollocks. Had it in the UK for 4 years and never used it once. The Nav and map features are great around Central London but useless in downtown Eketahuna. SOS feature....great on the M4 or the Autobahn but on the Hutt Road a mobile phone does the job nicely.

have a 540i diff if needed , but that wont fix your trans issue

Cost $300 to have the last one I did lengthened and balanced at Drive-Inn.

Haha... lunch time for me - forums and trade me (Via BidBud). Total watchlist value: $255,783.50... because I cut back

1996 (the original) DC2 Integra Type R low ks (80,000) long term keeper - despite what my service crew keep saying, it is NOT a donor car for the race car!! Note that the ill-fitting bonnet has been replaced with a perfect one. [/url] [/url]

My 20V Ur quattro - 1st road trip from Hamilton to Cromwell for the opening of the Highlands Motorsport Park, Easter 2013: [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url]

Out of the 70+ watchers, I only had one genuine request about my 540... And he bought it half an hour later. You only need one!

lesson to people , don't drive into a water. flooded roads etc makes a v8 a v5

Done a few things over the past couple weeks... 1. Originally had the OEM chrome tips. One fell off while driving in the city. Replacement OEM ones were at least $100. Ordered a pair of stainless steel tips from Ebay for $30 shipped. Attach on with a metal hose clamp. They're fatter and stick out more than OEM do so I was worried about fitment, but they turned out great. 2. Used shoe polish on plastic trip and those matt black window pillars. Worked like magic, they don't look faded and it's held up fine even when driving in heavy rain. The difference hardly shows up in pictures though. 3. Replaced handbrake boot with a nice one I found online (did the shifter boot a while back and decided to get the matching handbrake one). Also took apart the drivers door to fix the vapour barrier leak so the moisture absorber sitting there probably isn't necessary any more. Next step for the interior is to wrap that wooden trip with something, maybe brushed aluminium/steel. Ideas? I have aluminium pedal covers sitting in my room waiting to be drilled on too... 4. Found it left a green puddle on the garage floor. Expansion tank must have sprung a leak. Right after spending $700 to replace other cooling system parts a week ago Hope pics aren't too big, I set them to what seemed like a good size.

Thanks so much Ray. Great to see you, and awesome to do work on such a special car. Just thought I'd mention to Bimmersporters that even though I no longer own a BMW - happy to set anyone up with a deal if they want any work done! Just call/text or email me - 021926299 - [email protected] Have just posted up the full album of this car on my Facebook page too, https://www.facebook.com/attentiontodetailnz/posts/1489696861292715

Google

Felt a slight heart drop watching my first and only manual BMW leave tonight. Ahh well, good home with a youngin who will drive it and enjoy it more than I did

Either none or CSi IMO. To me, the others look more like "add-ons" than a part of the car.