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Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-16-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 709
Posted By gsmith999
I have: top view, side view, and rear view...

I have: top view, side view, and rear view cameras. Not sure what you mean by "front view", other than night vision, which I believe is already enabled at any speed.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-11-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 819
Posted By gsmith999
Is this just for the first "early oil change", or...

Is this just for the first "early oil change", or is it every year? I know I will never get 15,000 miles in a year.... barely hit 10k per year.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-09-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 819
Posted By gsmith999
Question about service interval

I have a 2,000 mile roadtrip coming up, and my 15,000 mile service will be due about 1,000 miles into the trip. I'm not concerned about oil life because I had that changed at 10,000 miles at my one...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-02-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By gsmith999
If you are talking about using an ipod thru the...

If you are talking about using an ipod thru the center console, then you can use Apple lossless (ALAC). Uncompressed, and it sounds great. Glove box usb is limited to 320kbps mp3's.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-29-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 959
Posted By gsmith999
This thread should give you what you want.... ...

This thread should give you what you want.... http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=665603&highlight= .... In the video he says to add the last 7 digits of the VIN, but I believe it is...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-29-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,563
Posted By gsmith999
I put a tiny strip of black p-touch label, the...

I put a tiny strip of black p-touch label, the same size as the light, over the light. You can't even tell its there, but it makes the light just right to see. Barely visible in the daylight, just...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-27-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,737
Posted By gsmith999
I was having a hard time as well. What I finally...

I was having a hard time as well. What I finally ended up doing was downloading directly from the BMW website to the USB stick, instead of downloading the file to my computer first then transferring...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-27-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 696
Posted By gsmith999
The shop owner had Huper Optik on his Mercedez....

The shop owner had Huper Optik on his Mercedez. Looked nice, but it just looked too reflective for my taste. Maybe that was his Mercedez windows being more reflective, or the fact that it was 20%,...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-27-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 696
Posted By gsmith999
I think Huper Optik was $130 more, which I...

I think Huper Optik was $130 more, which I would've gone with if I liked it, but it was more reflective looking than the Winco.I really didn't want that mirrored look at all.

Maybe I could have...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-26-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 696
Posted By gsmith999
So, I decided to go with Fresh Tints (...

So, I decided to go with Fresh Tints ( www.freshtintings.com ) in Manhattan Beach. Great reviews on Yelp, and only a mile or 2 from my home. I ended up going with Winco ceramic, 30% all the way...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-25-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,737
Posted By gsmith999
I believe you can only use the glove box USB port...

I believe you can only use the glove box USB port to store music. At least it was that way for the 2012's. I put a few songs on mine, but using a dedicated iPod is way simpler to manage.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-22-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 696
Posted By gsmith999
Thanks for the tips. Still looking for more local...

Thanks for the tips. Still looking for more local to me, without having to do mobile service. Found this place: http://www.freshtintings.com looking through yelp. They had 58 reviews and they were...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-21-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 696
Posted By gsmith999
SoCal Tint shop recomendations

Hi all,
I've searched through all the threads on here but I haven't found anything about tint shops in my part of southern California (Torrance, Redondo Beach, South Bay area). Anyone have...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-21-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,884
Posted By gsmith999
Mine is working great. Using it in stop and go,...

Mine is working great. Using it in stop and go, LA freeway traffic, the car practically drives itself.
Haven't really used it on the open road with no traffic yet. Sorry to hear about your issues, ...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-20-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 785
Views: 31,609
Posted By gsmith999
For anyone that doesn't want to spend the time...

For anyone that doesn't want to spend the time downloading and extracting all the files, Tischer BMW sells the nav update for $42.20 plus around $10 for shipping.You will still need to get the FSC...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 02-23-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 785
Views: 31,609
Posted By gsmith999
I'm interested.... Private message sent

I'm interested.... Private message sent
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 01-18-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 559
Posted By gsmith999
Had mine re-coded by the dealer to remember last...

Had mine re-coded by the dealer to remember last state, and I can't tell you how much more I enjoy my car now. Maybe for some ASS is no big deal, but my stop and go daily commute was not friendly...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 01-13-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 785
Views: 31,609
Posted By gsmith999
Hi Shawn, Don't know if I missed your reply...

Hi Shawn,
Don't know if I missed your reply somehow, but could you please send me whatever info I need to upgrade the nav on my 2012 535i...

Very much appreciated

Greg
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 01-11-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 785
Views: 31,609
Posted By gsmith999
Hi Shawn - Could you PM me the info for US maps-...

Hi Shawn - Could you PM me the info for US maps- 2012 535i....

Thanks for all the good work....

Greg
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-24-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,857
Posted By gsmith999
I believe it's the last 5 digits of your VIN (in...

I believe it's the last 5 digits of your VIN (in your case, with a VIN of "23456" the total would be 20. you add the 2+0 again for a code of "2" (note: it might have been "20" but i think I added the...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-23-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 848
Posted By gsmith999
You can also see coolant temp on one of the...

You can also see coolant temp on one of the hidden menu screens. Check out the video on this earlier post... (thanks to kidrock for finding this)...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 08-17-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By gsmith999
Same issue...

Mine did the same thing the other day. I thought, at the time, that I must have bumped the gear selector into neutral. Now, I'm not so sure. All the more reason to de-activate ASS. Anyone had theirs...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 06-08-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 978
Posted By gsmith999
My 535 also gave me a low oil warning light at...

My 535 also gave me a low oil warning light at 4500 miles. Topped off by dealer at no charge in about 10 minutes.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-30-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,098
Posted By gsmith999
No. No I do not like it. Put me down as a vote...

No. No I do not like it. Put me down as a vote disliking ASS.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-18-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,998
Posted By gsmith999
After tracking her across the ocean for 8 weeks I...

After tracking her across the ocean for 8 weeks I took delivery of my first BMW exactly on my 50th birthday.... Happy Birthday to me!!!
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