Bimmerfest - BMW Forums http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums Bimmerfest is the premiere website for BMW owners around the world with interactive forums, photo galleries and an invaluable resource into the minds of true BMW enthusiasts. en Wed, 16 May 2012 23:43:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://s1.bimmerfest.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Bimmerfest - BMW Forums http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums Steering Wheel Adjustment Problem, anyone else? http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621363&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:40:40 GMT The steering column on my 2002 BMW 745i doesn't adjust when I use the adjustment button. its used to go up and down, in and out all when i put the key and removing the key, it go back to it old position,but now There is no response. However, it does adjust to the preset position with the memory button. Any ideas regarding the problem? I checked all the fuses in the trunk and glove box everything seems to be good working order? When i removed Front both seats adjustment fuse and i put it back in and got in car push the button it did work for little bit and then its stop? why its doing it, can it be DIY on it. i know its the most annoying problem with my 745i. I'm not sure if it's something in the system that's triggering, or if it's just straight up broken.. Plzzz help me on this :cry::eeps: ]]> 7 Series - E65/E66 (2002 - 2008) bimmer745i http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621363 <![CDATA[BMW CCA Corrals at Rose Cup & Historics]]> http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621362&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:40:29 GMT The Oregon Chapter of the BMW CCA is hosting BMW corrals at PIR for the upcoming Rose Cup (June 16 & 17) and the Portland Historic Races (July 7 & 8 ). You can purchase discounted tickets to these events through the club which include

3 day passes for 2 people
Parking in the BMW CCA Corral (trackside for Rose Cup and inside the track for Historics)
Free BBQ for the Historics on Saturday & Sunday

Both of these are great events and we'd love to have you and your car participate in our corral.



You can register and find out our more information about our events at:

http://bmworegoncca.motorsportsreg.com

or

http://www.bmworegoncca.com ]]> Pacific Northwest BMWOregonCCA http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621362 Should gas door lock? http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621361&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:37:38 GMT My sons e46 locks the fuel filler door when locking the doors. My 7 does not. Question is...should it or is it broken. Thanks. My sons e46 locks the fuel filler door when locking the doors. My 7 does not. Question is...should it or is it broken. Thanks. ]]> 7 Series - E65/E66 (2002 - 2008) wjjklj http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621361 Will the seat fit? http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621360&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:36:58 GMT I have a 1988 325I vert ant the seats are in bad disrepair. I responded to an add for e30 seats and when I got the pictures the rear seat has 3 seats instead of 2. What e30s came with 3 seatbelts in the rear? Also will it fit my car if I buy them? Thanks in advane for your help. I have a 1988 325I vert ant the seats are in bad disrepair. I responded to an add for e30 seats and when I got the pictures the rear seat has 3 seats instead of 2. What e30s came with 3 seatbelts in the rear? Also will it fit my car if I buy them? Thanks in advane for your help. ]]> E30 (1982 - 1993) mnlymandan http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621360 Radio Snap Crackle Pop on certain stations http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621359&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:18:46 GMT Hi Guys,

I have a problem that is exasperating me. There was one standard FM station that my radio just couldn't receive properly (94.5 in Bay Area). My wife loves that station. When set to the station, everything would be fine but every 5 seconds or so, there is a loud POP, then silence, then the music fades back in. Then repeat, and so on.

Every other car I've owned receives this station just fine.

Fast-forward earlier this week, I replaced the battery and now this happens on ANOTHER station. The rest of the radio stations work fine.

Has this happened to anyone else? Any suggestions on how to fix it?

Thanks! ]]> X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) silentbob http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621359 FS: 2009 E92 M3 Coupe (AW/FR/Carbon Roof) DCT 36k (Atlanta) http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621358&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:17:43 GMT *For Sale: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe w/ 36k miles* Exterior: Alpine White w/ Carbon Fiber Roof Interior: Fox Red w/ Carbon Leather Transmission: DCT Options: Premium Package Technology Package For Sale: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe w/ 36k miles

Exterior: Alpine White w/ Carbon Fiber Roof
Interior: Fox Red w/ Carbon Leather
Transmission: DCT

Options:

Premium Package
Technology Package
Navigation (CIC iDrive w/ shortcut buttons)
Electronic Damping Control
Comfort Access
Premium Audio
Heated Front Seats
Park Distance Control (Rear Only)
HD Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
iPod Integration (6FL)
BMW Assist / Bluetooth

Mods:

Huper Optik Ceramic Window Tint - 40% - All windows but front


I am the original owner. The car is garaged at night and in covered parking during the day. Nobody has ever smoked in the car.


Exterior condition:

The exterior of the car is in fantastic shape. There are NO door dings or dents of any kind in the body. The rims are in perfect shape except for a small scrape on the front-left rim (see picture).

Tires have plenty of tread on them - in fact the front tires were just recently replaced (Michelin Super Sports).

Interior condition:

The interior is also in fantastic shape. There is a very small amount of wear on the left driver's seat bolster. No scratches or blemishes on any of the trim or plastic.


Accident:

In the summer of 2010, the car behind me was rear ended and rolled into me while on a freeway onramp. It was very low speed, but there was damage to both the bumper cover and trunk lid (car that hit me was higher off the ground than me).

The bumper cover and trunk lid were replaced with brand new OEM parts and the work was done at the best body shop in Atlanta (Magnum Collision). They did an absolutely superb job. I've been driving the car for close to 2 years since then and you'd never know that anything had happened.

I have all records of the repair (and all service done to the car) as well. The car has been serviced exclusively at Global Imports BMW.


Warranty

The car is still covered by BMW's bumper-to-bumper warranty and free scheduled maintenance plan, which is good through April of 2013 (or 50k miles). This is, of course, transferrable.


Price

I'm asking $44k. Please PM if you have any questions.

-David
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]]> Cars - Private Party dbknightx http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621358 03 745Li - How do I know if the CPT9000 will work for sure? http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621357&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:12:32 GMT Title pretty much says it all but I have a curly cord that looks like it plugs into the bottom of the old cell phones. Can I just buy the CPT9000 and plug it in and it'll work for bluetooth after I sync of course??? Or do I have to do something else in addition to plugging it in?

Thanks in advance for you advice! ]]> 7 Series - E65/E66 (2002 - 2008) optirobk http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621357 <![CDATA[BMW E70 X5 2007+ E71 X6 2008+ OEM Style 215 European 21" Wheels w/tires]]> http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621356&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:09:37 GMT Name: Vinny
Contact: PM or text 7zero3five07five527 (Text preferred)
Location: Tysons Corner, VA
Price: $3,200 obo

set of four genuine BMW 21" 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels for a BMW 2007+ E70 X5 or E71 X6 (BMW style 215)
A set of four wheel caps and 21" Dunlop Sport Maxx tires are included along with all VALVES, Center Caps, TPMS etc.

Used it for 19k miles and still looks great. Retails over $7,000 and these sells on ebay $5,000 all day.

may fit other BMW X5, X6, E53, E70, E71, X5M, X5 M, X6 M, X6M
Front 21x10 ET40 *50-60% tread remaining*
Rear 21x11.5 ET38 *70% or more tread remaining*
Finish- Ferric Gray
normal wear and few small curb rashes, other than that, it's MINT.

Tire size & Brand
Front 285/35/r21 & Rear 325/30/r21, Dunlop Sp Sportmaxx Runflat tires.

Not an actual car photo, but you get an idea.
Thanks for viewing guys.

Vinny
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]]> Wheels and Tires ceochoi http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621356 Demographics: Which model X5 do you own? http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621355&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:07:13 GMT Just curious. Which X5 is the most popular on here? Just curious. Which X5 is the most popular on here? ]]> X5 E70 (2007 - current) AutoUnion http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621355 Love/Hate Relationships! http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621354&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:06:37 GMT It's great to be part of this group of appreciators and I'm thankful for any blessings that come from this relationship. Apparently, I'm going to need it?!? My family has a history of being German car owners, but being Amerrican born, and youthfully ignorant, I ventured into the realm of American made... stock cars (Corvettes mostly). But age and experience changes several things, except my class of girlfriends. Since I've owned this 2003 325 Ci, about 5 years now, it's as if I've had a "Bullseye", unapparent to only myself, pasted all over the car? Has anyone else ever experienced this phenomenon A former girl apparently believed "BMW", was merely an acronym for "Break My Windows". She has since, been known around town as "Home Run". I won't go into details concerning the the numerous incidents of bizarre run ins, such as while sitting in the car on a business all, and being the lone car in a vast parking lot at a Mall, an attractive young lady ON HER CELL PHONE, plows into the front of my car, as I sit haplessly while the scinero unfolds before my eyes. However, I do feel the need to express my feelings and pass the data of falling asleep in a hotel room with a couple of good time girl friends, and waking up to "My keys are missing?" The Dallas Police Auto Theft Division is unremorseful in establishing the incident as an "unreportable theft", due to my unorthodox method efforts to retrieve my car, and subsequently, enabled my insurer, Nation Wide Insurance Company, to follow suit with denial of the claim?!? So, since the cars fortunate recovery by the praise worthy Ft. Worth Police, several thousand dollars have the Beemer back in the saddle again. The moral of this story is... BEWARE OF NATUON WIDE INSURANCE!! And-What are ya gonna do; quit driving a Beemer? No, ya gotta love'em... And the girls too. Ya gotta be more careful!! ]]> E46 (1999 - 2006) 1HuBons http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621354 enabling Keyfob for Comfort Access http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621353&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:55:55 GMT Hello everyone! I have 2010 535i xDrive with CA. I ordered another keyfob from my dealership, paid $250 for that. Everything worked fine on the new keyfob except for the CA. I called the dealer back and they told me I need to pay additional $150 to program that key for CA. My question is there... Hello everyone!

I have 2010 535i xDrive with CA. I ordered another keyfob from my dealership, paid $250 for that. Everything worked fine on the new keyfob except for the CA. I called the dealer back and they told me I need to pay additional $150 to program that key for CA.
My question is there a way it could be programmed without a dealer?

thanks! ]]> E60 (2004 - 2010) FortKnUX http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621353 Hankook for replacement tires: a top choice by Consumer Reports http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621351&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:43:32 GMT Hankook Optimo H 727 was a top choice in the April, 2012 P25 issue of CU. Tire rack had many seemingly impartial very positive reviews. Cost wise it seems less $ than the other 4 for cars. How has your experience been ? Any better tire for the same or lower costs? Hankook Optimo H 727 was a top choice in the April, 2012 P25 issue of CU. Tire rack had many seemingly impartial very positive reviews. Cost wise it seems less $ than the other 4 for cars. How has your experience been ? Any better tire for the same or lower costs? ]]> Kel http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621351 Tire noise: any idea why Riken Raptors are so noisy? http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621350&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:38:11 GMT The current Riken tires are extra noisy on almost all surfcases. Any idea why? Can one do anything short of changing the tires to reduce the extra noise factor? The current Riken tires are extra noisy on almost all surfcases. Any idea why? Can one do anything short of changing the tires to reduce the extra noise factor? ]]> Kel http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621350 528 tires ( 2004)-- sizes , and size suggestions http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621349&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:35:45 GMT 1--I think these cars came originally with 225/55/15 tires. What would be a better and nicer looking tire without changing the rim size from 16? Have you tried 245/50? What is the difference? 1--I think these cars came originally with 225/55/15 tires. What would be a better and nicer looking tire without changing the rim size from 16? Have you tried 245/50? What is the difference? ]]> Kel http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621349 540i. misfire.. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621348&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:08 GMT I have been having troubleshooting this.. The codes I would get is misfire cylinder 7.. I changed the fuel injector and spark plugs, it started running fine after 40 miles i started getting the same problem got the codes up and it still says misfire cylinder 7.. Can it be the coils? should I check... I have been having troubleshooting this.. The codes I would get is misfire cylinder 7.. I changed the fuel injector and spark plugs, it started running fine after 40 miles i started getting the same problem got the codes up and it still says misfire cylinder 7.. Can it be the coils? should I check it? if so how can I check if it is bad.. Thank you for READING everyone.. please help. ]]> E39 (1997 - 2003) i2dm2dc http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621348