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Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-19-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 320
Posted By AzNMpower32
Give the VW Tiguan a whirl. The features/options...

Give the VW Tiguan a whirl. The features/options can be as bare bores or luxurious as you want, but it's a reasonably solid chassis. I dislike the gearbox (North American-spec) and it's not as...
Forum: Mid Atlantic Region - DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, and WV 05-17-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 62
Posted By AzNMpower32
VAG-COM in VA?

Does anyone in the Washington DC or Richmond vicinity know of anyone that can do VAG-COM coding? It's fairly basic, just trying to code out the DRLs for the European headlamp switch for a 2013 Tiguan.
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-17-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 136
Posted By AzNMpower32
Preventative maintenance for a long vehicle life,...

Preventative maintenance for a long vehicle life, and the fact that the fuel in the US tends to be of.........subpar quality. That, and the 10% ethanol.
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-17-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 136
Posted By AzNMpower32
I can vouch my recommendation for the fuel...

I can vouch my recommendation for the fuel filter. However, I'm in the minority who's done this and it is an involved proess as it is located inside the petrol tank so that's a PITA to access (I had...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-16-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By AzNMpower32
In the US, you are probably looking at sport...

In the US, you are probably looking at sport seats and those electric adjustments are for the seat width/backrest width only.

The thigh adjustment is manual on all 3ers with sport seats regardless...
Forum: X3 F25 (2011 - current) 05-15-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 615
Posted By AzNMpower32
BMW tries to minimise the number of tire...

BMW tries to minimise the number of tire permutations for the North American market. Non-RF tires are standard on almost every BMW sold overseas (including the X3) for the smaller wheel sizes.
Forum: X1 E84 (2011 - current) 05-14-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By AzNMpower32
If I ever got a X1, the Valencia Orange is what...

If I ever got a X1, the Valencia Orange is what I'd get. It's def my favourite.
Forum: X1 E84 (2011 - current) 05-14-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By AzNMpower32
Before you start that, may I ask if you've...

Before you start that, may I ask if you've considered burning an mp3 CD? I did that so I can hold a helluva lot more than 16-17 audio tracks.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 05-11-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 287
Posted By AzNMpower32
Back with the older German cars like the E46/X3...

Back with the older German cars like the E46/X3 and today with other carmakers like VW and Mercedes continue to offer rear side door-mounted or panel-mounted airbags for an upcharge. BMW stopped this...
Forum: Off-Topic 05-11-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 692
Posted By AzNMpower32
+1, when I drove in ZA and Turkey, the "excuse...

+1, when I drove in ZA and Turkey, the "excuse me" flash-to-pass was commonplace. I may have done so a couple times myself.

I realise that some drivers in the US tend to view this behaviour as a...
Forum: Off-Topic 05-11-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 692
Posted By AzNMpower32
Yes. Not a lot of autobahn stretches in the...

Yes. Not a lot of autobahn stretches in the mountains but once one descends the mountain range there's a bit of room to stretch a German car's legs when traffic and weather conditions permit.
...
Forum: Off-Topic 05-11-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 692
Posted By AzNMpower32
Reading all this reminds me why I am content...

Reading all this reminds me why I am content living where I do. Less congestion, fewer drivers, most of which will yield right when they see me in the rearview mirror and there is an open road ahead....
Forum: Off-Topic 05-10-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 692
Posted By AzNMpower32
Even if it becomes a law, this will be difficult...

Even if it becomes a law, this will be difficult to enforce.
Forum: Off-Topic 05-10-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By AzNMpower32
This isn't new. SC and a few other states (VA) as...

This isn't new. SC and a few other states (VA) as well as municipalities have used this in the past year or so.
Forum: General BMW 05-10-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 441
Posted By AzNMpower32
NJ still uses Crown Vics? That's so ancient.

NJ still uses Crown Vics? That's so ancient.
Forum: X1 E84 (2011 - current) 05-09-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 775
Posted By AzNMpower32
It happens for every multinational. I work for a...

It happens for every multinational. I work for a OEM supplier and even across the same product lines, different plants across the world have different defect rates.
Forum: X1 E84 (2011 - current) 05-09-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 775
Posted By AzNMpower32
Not this again.......:banghead: This isn't...

Not this again.......:banghead:

This isn't an argument anyone can really win.
Forum: X1 E84 (2011 - current) 05-09-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 775
Posted By AzNMpower32
I highly doubt the E84 would be produced at...

I highly doubt the E84 would be produced at Spartanburg as it is already more than halfway into its lifecycle and it would make no sense from a tooling cost perspective to build an additonal assembly...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-09-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 758
Posted By AzNMpower32
I can't remember the last time I used cupholders...

I can't remember the last time I used cupholders in my X3.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-08-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 758
Posted By AzNMpower32
Regarding the warm-up, these cars have electric...

Regarding the warm-up, these cars have electric power steering pumps so the warming is rapid. Plus, unless you're going straight to 160km/h or over 3500rpm right off the bat, I wouldn't worry. I also...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-05-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By AzNMpower32
Well, I just paid a shop to do it for me....

Well, I just paid a shop to do it for me. Expensive and time-consuming process but I'm getting the sense that the CCV is one of those items, like the DISA valve, that will just wear out, turn...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-04-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,513
Posted By AzNMpower32
I had Kumho Ecsta SPTs years ago and didn't like...

I had Kumho Ecsta SPTs years ago and didn't like them. They rode fine but got real noisy towards the end of their lifespan and I hated the handling characteristics at the limit. Insufficient feedback...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 05-02-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,511
Posted By AzNMpower32
I havent driven the GC diesel but drove last...

I havent driven the GC diesel but drove last year's V8 Overland model. I actually quite liked it. I'm not fan of big trucks and SUVs like the X5 and GC but if I had to buy one, the GC diesel would be...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-02-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 627
Posted By AzNMpower32
For those who don't understand German, here's the...

For those who don't understand German, here's the jist:

98 RON for optimum performance and efficiency. 95 RON is also permissable. Minimum is 91 RON. That translates to 93, 90-91 (ish), and 87...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-01-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 627
Posted By AzNMpower32
Midgrade if putting around town, premium if...

Midgrade if putting around town, premium if expecting heavier loads or higher revs or highway. Ethanol-free if possible. Never regular, even if the engine can run on it (91 RON/87 AKI minimum).
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