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Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-21-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 116
Posted By jadnashuanh
FWIW, Mobil puts enough detergents in their fuel...

FWIW, Mobil puts enough detergents in their fuel to qualify, Sunoco doesn't.
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-21-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 766
Posted By jadnashuanh
September 1st may be the first they are available...

September 1st may be the first they are available in the USA, but that includes the shipping time...so, you might be able to pick one up the end of August. Hassle is, often, the first cars off the...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-20-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 116
Posted By jadnashuanh
Out of curiosity, do you use a fuel from the...

Out of curiosity, do you use a fuel from the recommended list on www.toptiergas.com?
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-18-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 193
Posted By jadnashuanh
I think they send one to all buyers...I got one,...

I think they send one to all buyers...I got one, not sure how long ago - I bought my vehicle in 2011 and it's been awhile.
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-17-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,127
Posted By jadnashuanh
Everything you need is in this thread already. ...

Everything you need is in this thread already. One (that I used) for the key, and there are lots of sources for the map data by itself. You can share the data or borrow it if you know someone who...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-17-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 271
Posted By jadnashuanh
Depending on the size you need, they have 3-4...

Depending on the size you need, they have 3-4 different versions of the P7, summer, all-season, RFT and probably more. On some versions, the treadwear warranty is 70K miles, and instead of being...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-17-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 281
Posted By jadnashuanh
If the overpressure valve on the turbos is...

If the overpressure valve on the turbos is opening, not sure if the altitude really matters...it's stuffing as much air as the engine can handle once that happens. Now, I'm not sure the BMW engines...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-13-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 271
Posted By jadnashuanh
First, I'd consider calling Goodyear. At least...

First, I'd consider calling Goodyear. At least at one on-line dealer (www.tirerack.com) they have them in stock. Not sure what's available in Canada, though.

With an x-drive, there are limits on...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-13-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 766
Posted By jadnashuanh
Others have reported that the GT changes won't...

Others have reported that the GT changes won't show up until around January...now, the advisor may be right or he may be lumping it with the 5-series sedan, which could easily be different. The GT...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-10-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,127
Posted By jadnashuanh
I do not know if that model uses the same method...

I do not know if that model uses the same method to load maps...if you have a USB port and the maps are on a hard drive, it would probably work. All of the required info is on the sedan forum. I...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-07-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By jadnashuanh
There's a warning in the owner's manual regarding...

There's a warning in the owner's manual regarding carrying liquids in the trunk, but the vehicle should not allow liquids to enter from outside the car. Depending on the model and options ,there can...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-07-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By jadnashuanh
When shooting video, hold the silly camera so the...

When shooting video, hold the silly camera so the wide part is horizontal! It makes things MUCH easier to view on our horizontally rectangular screens.
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-07-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By jadnashuanh
A list, and maybe a sketch, since they're not...

A list, and maybe a sketch, since they're not fully designed yet (or a similar mod to a car), of what's likely to be included would go a long ways towards raising interest...abstract thoughts don't...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-06-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 223
Posted By jadnashuanh
Most dealers will do a free oil change at...

Most dealers will do a free oil change at 12-months, regardless of the mileage. Depending on how you drive, the vehicle could go another 5-10K miles before service dictated an oil change. FWIW, at...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By jadnashuanh
That's unfortunate! Can't fathom where it leaked...

That's unfortunate! Can't fathom where it leaked in unless you drove through some deep, standing water. Were any of the rubber plugs loose? Was there an accumulation of anything in the seals? ...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-06-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By jadnashuanh
BT or hardwire should work. Can you pair your...

BT or hardwire should work. Can you pair your phone so the phone functions work via BT? There's a checkbox in that pairing screen you need to click on to also get music streaming if I remember...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-04-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,127
Posted By jadnashuanh
The installation of the map upgrade in the GT is...

The installation of the map upgrade in the GT is a no-brainer. You need two things: a VIN specific key code and the map data. Insert the map data (easiest to obtain on a USB drive, but you may be...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-03-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,015
Posted By jadnashuanh
The tire is much more resilient than the...

The tire is much more resilient than the rim...so, IMHO, bent rims are a function of the tire aspect ratio, not the fact that there are RFT mounted on them. In fact, the tire bead is designed to...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-01-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By jadnashuanh
Depending on the model year, the button in the...

Depending on the model year, the button in the vehicle and the remote only open the smaller hatch. To open the full hatch, there's a second switch to the right under the lip by the license plate...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 04-30-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By jadnashuanh
From BMW's South Africa website (not all list the...

From BMW's South Africa website (not all list the towing specs, this one does), for the permitted tongue weight varies by model: 100Kg for the 535i and 75Kg for the 550i (I'm guessing there's more...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 04-28-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By jadnashuanh
I added some more info in my previous post...you...

I added some more info in my previous post...you may want to read it.
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 04-28-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By jadnashuanh
The hitch is stronger than the vehicle's...

The hitch is stronger than the vehicle's specs...do not exceed the vehicle's specs. I had my dealer install the hitch, and they've not given me any hassles with any warranty work. Now, since I also...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 04-26-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By jadnashuanh
There are some pictures of my vehicle in this...

There are some pictures of my vehicle in this thread http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=616508&highlight=execuhitch
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 04-26-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,338
Posted By jadnashuanh
Where those cars are made, the roads tend to be...

Where those cars are made, the roads tend to be much narrower, and fuel costs a lot more...narrow cars are a benefit, not a deterrent. Even the GT isn't great for three people in the back. I'd have...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 04-26-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By jadnashuanh
The factory trailer hitch, made for them by...

The factory trailer hitch, made for them by Westphalia, will cost you an arm and a leg to buy and install - it's a multi-thousand dollar endeavor as a factory option, and more to install afterwards...
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