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I was going to summon my inner Fava and Pitt maneuver him but I've only been on the receiving end of that and it didn't end well.

This is very easy. Your fsc certs are being rejected and VO has been changed back to jap. You will potentially need me certs and coding done plus nav maps for NZ. Drop your vehicle to my place I'll sort for you Also careful if you take to a novice. These id5 and id6 units have region locks and you will get a blank screen if you try and code yourself

Heck, even if you took it in for a software update and they didn't advise you of the possible consequences and receive your explicit consent, they'd still be 100% responsible. Given they did neither of these things makes them not just culpable but manifestly so. I'm shocked they sent you away like that to be honest, that can't be up to BMW's expected customer service standards (I hope). They fact that's they screwed up their own software and claim to be unable to restore it is mind boggling.

The warranty isn't a big deal for stuff like pads.... but it's really good to know that the big ticket items will be the last time I ever pay out for them... Coils, Injectors , that kind of thing. Shipping back to the USA is often *LESS* than what a single item in a set costs from a supplier here in NZ.

Didn't end so well for the guy I tried to stop on the weekend. Can just see my Merc in the first photo just past the police car. Ute guy was a very lucky hero. Nearly rolled it with his family in it. But if he hadn't tried it was going to be a head on. Trying to stop a car at 90kph.. Well I couldn't figure out a safe way in the few mins I had. https://times-age.co.nz/he-was-heading-into-oncoming-traffic/

If they don't have the tools, they need to find somebody who does, and pay to have them do it. Take it back to the dealer and patiently explain that you're going to need an equivalent or better loan car whilst they fix their mess, it's 100% their responsibility.

Barely had the silver 540 departed down the drive when a rather nice (albeit a bit daggy) NZ new 525 Msport came up for sale on the quiet. Nec minute... Cracked bumpers and a pile of engine work, great night in the e39 rescue centre tonight...

I'm hoping someone can help me out here. Basically, I took my 2017 F30 330E into the BMW dealer in Welly today (Continental Cars BMW) for a WOF (which it failed for fair reasons - brake pads and steering play). However, there was also a recall for some emissions control software update. So they did this without double checking with me first. And based on how the conversations I had when I picked up the car, they wouldn't have told me - it was only near the end when I pointed at the item and said "what's that" that they mentioned it. And the update has broken a number of things: The navigation no longer works The radio is set for Japanese frequencies The reversing sound is different and REALLY annoying Apple CarPlay is no longer available All of which are pretty annoying TBH. The Apple CarPlay removal is super annoying - it pretty much makes the entire entertainment system useless for me. They say they don't have the tools to restore those things. I'm wondering if anyone can help restore these? Or if you can give me some advice as to what my options are? (cross posted to the BMW NZ Car Club facebook group)

52" of trim strip.

Musta been for an old pommie BMW??? 🤣😉

The spirit of L V Martin lives on

Guy wrecking one or two on fb marketplace also. He's in in Cambridge https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/865003874429258/?hoisted=false&ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A200565c2-efb5-4ba7-9dee-0fcfeccc58ed

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. I'm going to be generous and assume the tech didn't notice all the things that changed or stopped working. However once they do know it's on them to put it right. My $0.05 is they knew or should have known that one of the side effects of what they were doing is what happened, therefore it's something they should have an informed discussion with you about and got an approval to proceed. If they aren't able to fix it themselves, then they need to arrange for someone that can to fix it up and put it right for you. It's the putting right that counts...

It's not OE coding (and maybe not OE software) and not as the car should be from factory. To say reflashing the stock, as the car "should be" software to the car is like repainting the fender is insane.

Wtf did you buy that comes in an imperial sized parcel..?

You took it in for a WOF, and through a specific action that was INTENTIONAL (and not related to what you took it there for) they have caused adverse effects to your vehicle. This is no different to if they too it upon themselves to respray a wing in a different color. Matters not that it's an import or you had modifications or whatever, you took it for a WOF. If it had even being going in for a service they would have had *some* defense as the service might stipulate they will update software etc etc. They need to put it right, or send it / pay for somebody who can put it right.

Afterthought is wonderful! Not sure they'd have shipped well together - our order arrived in a 6' long, 4" diameter tube.

Sniped the rotiforms for reserve, about $700 less than the retailers are selling them for..

Used it plenty of times. Last time for gaskets. Which they replaced without sending the old ones back. And good while it lasted? It's still better than anything else. They are just clarifying the details and covering themselves for price increases. If the price goes down you win.

2017 will either be ID5 or ID6 so can run CarPlay in software rather than needed an extra / aftermarket MMI module.

Mosens has nothing sadly. BMworld has one so might have to mission up for that. Else new ones is ~500 landed from Pelican.

Got up early this morning to tackle the Highway 22 run from the BMW Club mid year Vilegrads lunch and fortunately, this time the car didn’t pop a clutch cylinder - Car felt really good and didn't miss a beat - great having my front sway bar back working and I am very happy with the Yoko AD08Rs. Nice weather, great roads, beautiful scenery and zero traffic for a good 1.5 Hours of spirited backroad driving - good times indeed!

Not sure if this is a bit controversial but I spotted ... myself 😆 First time in over two years parking the car any place but my garage, took a couple quick happy snaps to celebrate the occasion !!

What are the odds... Hoff convention this weekend??

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