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Great progress. That app looks real handy. Wish I could use something similar. Well done on the contortion required to fit the intercooler as well.

Microphone was this one https://store.bimmernav.com/collections/products/products/bmw-new-version-upgraded-microphone and the ulf was a 84 21 6 934 552 end of life 06/03 1st generation I mentioned dodgy as the first ulf sent from eBay was a model 7. But I could not get it to work in hands free mode. ( but did pair with iPhone) Was disappointed when a model 1 replacement was sent as it doesn't support txt and the dsp for cleaning up the call not great. Tried to return it. But ended up getting ignored by the eBay seller. For the money spent I should have gone with a Denison. miore info here on ulf models https://store.bimmernav.com/blogs/installation/history-and-comparison-of-bmw-ulf-modules

Sorry , missed your post Richard So hands free is a combination of things. The car came with a Japan telephone module so had the eject box and mic. I removed this which meant tcu to ulf type wiring changes to the telephone loom. I got one of those dodgy sounding firmware updated ULF's out of Latvia which was an older unit so had basic sound cancelling and voice control, but the unit did work with my iphones (had 5,5s,6,7) Pressing the phone steering wheel activates siri so I can voice command the phone. The audio on the call was ok but not great. I changed the mic to the second gen BMW. Got a slight improvement , but people would comment when I used just the iPhone in hands free mode the call was clearer. So now I just use the ULF / Steering wheel to active siri. The iPhone has 3 mics and two are used for noise cancelling and are quite effective. So basically if a call comes in I have to switch source on the DSP . The iPhone is connected to the aux rca input on the DSP and actually sounds quite good. I use the 3d printed ashtray insert mentioned earlier and modified it again to remove the old headphone jack I'd put in earlier. It now has one of Apples lighting to RCA dacs / adapter which sounds quite good on well recorded apple lossess tracks. Down side is no phone charging. Not impressed with Apple on this one. Took out 3.5 mm plug and added lighting to 3.5mm headphone out (Note this dock normally wouldn't need the filler done as the lightning cable is a snug fit but I'd modded mine for my old iPhone 6 3.5mm output as well) Plastic dipped sprayed black for rubberized finish.

Just got myself a blue M3....... kidding . But the current system isn't great really. At least having the old fashioned ownership papers gave another factor for identity. System of ownership needs work.

So listening to the radio this morning and one of the radio DJs was saying they where contacted by the police. Turns out some scum bag had seen the licence plate of their car on TV and then written in and changed the ownership of the car and then tired to secure a loan against the car. Police called in to sort ownership. Anyway , just be mindful when your posting picks of your or your mates cars as anyone can write in or go into a post shop and claim the car as there own and it does happen.

Lee Was talking with the local service manager how was saying that often shimming isn't always required on the e46 m3 on inspection II. Sure enough, mine was checked and found to be within spec at about 110,000 km. You may end up finding the same.

Didn't have enough room directly underseat but looked to be enough forward of the seats next to the door sills.

I've been thinking about Jon's idea of under-seat mounting for a while now. Or a variation of it at least based on the e46 where they still have underseat air ducting so directly underseat not an option. When I did my m3 install I found the e46 has two deepish cavities that sit between the sill / seat / and heal space. The area has a hard foam insert that just comes out. Looked like enough air space for a 6.5 to 8 inch woofer.Was thinking of something like a Gladen woofer (shallow) and a fibreglass enclosure using a e60 woofer cover or similar. Would bring more mid bass to the front. Having seen the de-evolution of the wife's car audio system (started with Sony hu with good preamp specs, 6.5 comps , ribbon tweeters, 10 inch sealed sub , 60w and 300w amp to just HU powering and front comps) you quickly release that space becomes the driver and anything that takes boot space has to come out :-( Anyways Olaf, I see this been the evolution of my system so thought id share. I'm not going to cut the M3 doors, but for your install could solve the bass question without giving up the rear cargo space. Anyway .... got to stop these day dreams and finish the damm Mini ........ On the sub front its personal taste and so many factors in cars. Sometimes you want that perfect bumph out of a kickdrum ...other times you just want to pulverise the living s..t out of your senses and re-live being 10 meters way from the W bins at that Faithless concert.

Check the dension site. You might be able to plug a Denison gateway into you factory unit. Would give you Bluetooth / USB / aux controlled via your factory system http://www.dension.com/automotive/compatible-products/GWL3BM4,GW17BM4,GW33BM4,GWP1BM4,CDR2BM4,GBL3BM4,DBG1GEN,GWL2BM4,GBL1BM4,GW16BM4,GWF1BM4?startlng=&make=BMW&type=X3&year=2004-2010&hu=Business CD&img=bmw_x3_business_head_unit.png&info=Must have phone button on the radio or R/T button on the steering wheel for Gateway Pro. Gateway Pro is not compatible if head unit is manufactured by Becker (except 16%3A9 Navigation)%2C the radio has factory phone module%2C or disabling the phone function of the Gateway Pro is needed. Head Units with DSP are not supported. Text display function of the relevant iGateway / 300 / Lite or Lite BT product is not available for BMW if the Head Unit is made by Becker%2C the head unit has phone preparation (phone button) or the head unit has factory phone module. Please note that the CDR2xxx units are only compatible with the Gateway 100 (GW16BM4) and Gateway 300 (GW33BM4) units

Picture would be good

BM tuner will shutdown on low voltage ( 10.8 from memory) could be cause. Check voltage Tell us more about how the Sony amp is hooked up. Most mid stream Sony amps only expect unbalanced inputs. Factory tuner will be sending differential audio at plus and minus 4.2 volts. It could be either the Sony amps shutting down the input stage or the tuner doing the same. would almost worth trying connecting the tuner to the high level Sony inputs to see if the behaviour changes. this is about all I can think of now that could cause this behaviour.

Looking good. Other inputs / outputs to consider Crash / rollover sensor ( fuel cut / fuel pump off or main relay control) Aircon control ( off under 70% or more throttle angle, idle compensation) is this covered by idle speed control or does need to be an input ? Cold start valve (output , trigger on water temp) Wheel speed sensors for abs ..... does LINK support any forms of traction control ? Aux cooling fan on ( based on water or oil temp) Wet weather switch input ( limit boost / map) Nos and methanol injection ...... maybe later ?

If your after short term intercooler gains then you could got down the water spray kits that put a mist of water onto the intercooler . Would be reasonably effective. http://m.ebay.com/itm/400303484278?_mwBanner=1 otherwise water cooled intercooler s are very effective for size like the ones found on M5s or new m3. Does mean an additional radiator but if you end up chasing large hp number gains would be a way to go. http://www.germanboost.com/content.php?6873-Here-is-what-the-BMW-F80-M3-F82-M4-S55-hpfp-s-(high-pressure-fuel-pumps)-and-the-inside-of-the-water-to-air-intercooler-look-like

Head towards brands like APR or Mishimoto which for a given size have lower pressure drops and denser fins on the cooling area. ( better air temp drop) Both are quality brands. A number of race car fabrication places in NZ can also build you a high density intercooler. plenty of choice

Sorry to hijack thread. Is vapour blasting suitable for restoration of diff parts ? I have a crown and pinion gear set for my mk1 mini ABT / LSD diff that has been on the shelve for some time (1970s) It has very light surface rust and no pitting. Would vapour blasting be ok to restore the surface of these parts ?

Winger BMW had a few left

One of the BMW dealers ask the owner if they could use it as a display car I've just been told by a colleague of the owner. One of the best deals on trade me in a while add Brents m5 running gear .....

Know the owner and like many here collects a few BMWs. I'm really surprised he's letting this one go. All his cars are immaculate and this one is no exception. Buy with confidence.

Looks like another variant. Suspect the original e30 unit wouldn't have RDS ( station name) Dolby C on the tape deck and the ability to name 100 cds ( pre cd txt) as per later ones. But they look the same. edit, and source some tdk fe90s tapes for your fav old school mixtape

FYI, also the XR u550 has the same faceplate, But has the later and better tuner and should also run the same Sony cd stacker. has 4 channel output as well as 4 rca outputs. Comon in nz new e36s up until 1995.

Olaf just checked my last order. Payment by bank transfer. I just emailed on of the sales reps with what I was after and he got the pricing and payment details together. Roughly a couple of days for transfers due to time zones. Shipping of four tyres was $325 USD and order fully tracked.

well done , know the previous owner and its been well cared for :-) Can also look at other car options for the wife without fear of buying a car out from under you.

They will take a international money order and you will need to call them. Having said that they are easier to deal with and I've found shipping to be roughly one week if you air freight . Btw , they can't export Bridgestone tyres anymore. So the stuff like re11 and re71 can't be brought in nor are they locally available. (Bridgestone told me to try tirerack last time for tires they don't import)

^^^^ Yes couldn't get my slight oversize option for PSS here yet comon size for small Porsche models (235/40/18 + 265/35/18)

By contrast I imported 235/40/18 & 265/35/18s PSS for $2200. 18 months back.( could not import or get re11) The PS4 which is replacing the PSS & PS3 is supposed to be better in all areas. At $1420 that's a bargain and looks the way to go next time. edit, looks like two versions of tyre ps3 becomes ps4 PSS becomes PS4s