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Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-29-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By kkratochvil
Obviously, personal preference matters for this...

Obviously, personal preference matters for this sort of thing. For the money, even though the kiddo is only 17m, I'd still go with an iPad mount, even if all you're going to do is play videos for...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-27-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By kkratochvil
I totally agree. :thumbup: I don't have the BMW...

I totally agree. :thumbup: I don't have the BMW holder (I haven't figured out a reason to spend that much on one...), but have one I bought at BestBuy to mount onto the headrest and it works great!...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-25-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 663
Posted By kkratochvil
Glad to see you accomplished what you wanted! ...

Glad to see you accomplished what you wanted! :thumbup: Clearly, I didn't help...:rolleyes:

A question for future reference and for others: What sort of Apple i??? did you use?

Reason I ask:...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-24-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 663
Posted By kkratochvil
You're mixing playback with The Store in Vehicle...

You're mixing playback with The Store in Vehicle capabilities. I think those are two completely diffent things. Everything you described above is for playback and I believe it's accurate and...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-23-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 663
Posted By kkratochvil
I don't believe an iPod is a "suitable" USB...

I don't believe an iPod is a "suitable" USB device for storing music to the system. Here's an excerpt from my 2010 manual: "Unsuitable devices: USB hard disks, USB hubs, USB memory card readers...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-15-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By kkratochvil
I was just reading articles from the weekly...

I was just reading articles from the weekly Roundel email, read this one and thought of this thread, which I'd just looked at as well. It's a bit OT, but I thought those looking for exhaust tips...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-14-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,399
Posted By kkratochvil
Totally understandable! Just wanted to make sure...

Totally understandable! Just wanted to make sure folks were understanding there's a difference.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-14-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,399
Posted By kkratochvil
But, they look EXACTLY like the BMW Liners that I...

But, they look EXACTLY like the BMW Liners that I have, minus the fact that mine are black, have the xDrive logo on them and fasten via Velcro, rather than the posts.

That's been one of the...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-14-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,339
Posted By kkratochvil
Agree. I'd noticed the same thing. I did the...

Agree. I'd noticed the same thing. I did the upgrade and went to check the version. Nothing there...went back later in the day when I drove for awhile and it was there...No idea what the sequence...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-12-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By kkratochvil
Cost for install was $225 + tax. I had it done...

Cost for install was $225 + tax. I had it done back in Nov, 2011.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-12-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By kkratochvil
Yes. I had it installed in my 2010 E70 (35d). I...

Yes. I had it installed in my 2010 E70 (35d). I bought it used and didn't understand how the various options worked until I started trying to figure-out how I was going to hook up and discovered...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-12-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,399
Posted By kkratochvil
I have the BMW liners with the xDrive logo on...

I have the BMW liners with the xDrive logo on them and they have velcro, not hooks. Maybe the Weathertech originals use hooks and the OEM version BMW sells use velcro? Maybe there have been...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-07-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 931
Posted By kkratochvil
Mine was in 2 weeks ago for service. I got the...

Mine was in 2 weeks ago for service. I got the alternator pulley recall done, but got the same story on the SW update. They didn't have it yet.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-03-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,399
Posted By kkratochvil
The second row BMW liner certainly sticks up a...

The second row BMW liner certainly sticks up a bit, but I've never noticed my 6-year old catching it or it hindering access in any way. It's flexible enough if you just step on the lip. I've had...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 12-11-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By kkratochvil
Well, I guess most members out here tend to stay...

Well, I guess most members out here tend to stay down when ard kicks them in the groin, but I think I'll take a shot at standing myself back up! :D

1. Wrong OR you're referring to something...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 12-11-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By kkratochvil
Personally, I'd never clear a code, primarily...

Personally, I'd never clear a code, primarily because I'll never actually buy the device to do it and mess with it!:)

However, given that most (I'd say all, but I'm sure someone out here would...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-27-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,763
Posted By kkratochvil
In reading the letter provided by marwan, it...

In reading the letter provided by marwan, it would seem like they're talking about 2012 35d's manufactured prior to 11/15 only, but I'm making some assumptions...Assumes that a delivery stop can't...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-22-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,331
Posted By kkratochvil
Correct, my 2010 says the same thing. I believe...

Correct, my 2010 says the same thing. I believe the 2012 says up to 7% and the 2013 will presumably be the same.

Also, keep in mind that any station can put up to 5% biodiesel in and not even...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-20-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,339
Posted By kkratochvil
Good to know! I was making the assumption...

Good to know!

I was making the assumption that BMW hadn't lostened their grip at all on the Nav updates, but if you can buy via your local dealer, they likely have...

It caused me to do a...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-20-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,339
Posted By kkratochvil
I got the same email and ordered last night,...

I got the same email and ordered last night, after exchanging a couple of emails with one of the guys at Tischer.

Sounds like it should be roughly the same process you could do previously, if...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-17-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 694
Posted By kkratochvil
I went through the same process with my 2010 X5d...

I went through the same process with my 2010 X5d about a year ago. As it turned out, the 6FL retrofit wasn't available anymore (at least for my particular vehicle) via BMW parts. I looked at quite...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-08-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By kkratochvil
This was just covered yesterday: ...

This was just covered yesterday: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=655613.

It's not a BMW standard or order-able option, at least in the US (If you chase some of the additional...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-08-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,677
Posted By kkratochvil
My experience would support this, at least on the...

My experience would support this, at least on the older model years.

I have a MY 2010 (Oct/Nov 2009 Build, just can't remember month) and as a result of diesel emissions recalls, etc., pretty...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-07-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,538
Posted By kkratochvil
Excellent! Thanks to AutoUnion and...

Excellent! Thanks to AutoUnion and boostedX5SAVfor the help! :thumbup:
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-07-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,538
Posted By kkratochvil
Got a Link to the lid mechanism?

AutoUnion...I've searched repeatedly and can't find a link to the bold on lid mechanism (assumed to be a hydraulic piston of sorts). I'm probably brain dead on my search capabilities today:confused:...
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