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Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 06-17-2013, 10:35 AM

Replies: 18 BMW remote app Views: 656 Posted By pcbrew Mu suspicion is that there is some exclusivity... Mu suspicion is that there is some exclusivity agreement with Apple in the US, but no one has confirmed anything. Yes, it works on stock devices. You just have to get the .apk file and sideload...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 06-17-2013, 08:34 AM

Replies: 18 BMW remote app Views: 656 Posted By pcbrew It's blocked on Play Store for US devices. I... It's blocked on Play Store for US devices. I sent you PM yesterday.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 06-16-2013, 09:03 PM

Replies: 6 BMW ConnectedDrive Views: 295 Posted By pcbrew Yep, you have to wait for re-delivery. I think... Yep, you have to wait for re-delivery. I think you said you were doing PCD. Make sure your CA has given BMW the account name (email) and password. BTW, mine was still not setup by my CA before...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 06-10-2013, 08:30 AM

Replies: 18 BMW remote app Views: 656 Posted By pcbrew I am using the Android version but I get this... I am using the Android version but I get this message too. Seems it does not know where the car is. But, everything else works fine. Maybe you have to have had Nav on / active when you shut...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 06-09-2013, 09:15 PM

Replies: 3 Automatic transmission shift boot Views: 182 Posted By pcbrew Sport Line or M-Sport only. Or get the 6MT.;) Sport Line or M-Sport only. Or get the 6MT.;)

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 06-08-2013, 08:51 AM

Replies: 15 Analysis- Fuel consumption at idle Views: 523 Posted By pcbrew I don't mind ASS, but I have 6MT. I just leave... I don't mind ASS, but I have 6MT. I just leave the clutch in if I think the light will change soon or when creeping up for right turns. I may have a different opinion if I had 8AT.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 06-04-2013, 12:23 PM

Replies: 7 Trouble engaging reverse in a manual transmission 3 series? Views: 282 Posted By pcbrew There is a lockout you have to push against to... There is a lockout you have to push against to get to Reverse. I guess you just have to familiarize yourself with the amount of force you have to apply / avoid applying so you can engage first...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 06-03-2013, 08:43 PM

Replies: 41 sport vs m-sport (steering wheels) Views: 2,133 Posted By pcbrew Can't answer the first question but see my... Can't answer the first question but see my solution for the 2nd. I went Sport Line because I did not like the limited interior colors planned for M-Sport. Luckily, the F20 M-Sport wheel is the...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 06-03-2013, 07:08 AM

Replies: 12 Adaptive Headlight Question Views: 807 Posted By pcbrew I am interested too. I just posted over in the... I am interested too. I just posted over in the other forum to clarify if this is what they are enabling as it was not clear.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-20-2013, 11:06 AM

Replies: 13 Front license bumper....attachment? Views: 284 Posted By pcbrew It was very early 2012 production only... so you... It was very early 2012 production only... so you got one of the initial batch of 2012 cars. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600187

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-17-2013, 12:29 PM

Replies: 6 compass on rear view mirror Views: 427 Posted By pcbrew Seems to be disabled by default. Maybe customer... Seems to be disabled by default. Maybe customer bitched about it not being calibrated and dealers bitched about not wanting to do calibration on every car. RTFM - p.143 for more info.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-16-2013, 01:13 PM

Replies: 5 Getting speed and direction information onto my android phone Views: 220 Posted By pcbrew Not sure why you would have Android or iPhone... Not sure why you would have Android or iPhone without data plan... But, this App says it can access GPS from OBDII port so should be possible....

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-16-2013, 11:56 AM

Replies: 5 Getting speed and direction information onto my android phone Views: 220 Posted By pcbrew Why are you trying to get this data from the car?... Why are you trying to get this data from the car? These phones already have GPS built-in.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-14-2013, 09:57 PM

Replies: 52 ED here I come Views: 1,841 Posted By pcbrew Check the first post again...... Check the first post again... http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=695252 Not sure who was behind the podium that got the cheap pasteover. Here is his thread in the ED forum:...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-11-2013, 07:58 AM

Replies: 21 We are the Borg. Resistance is futile. Views: 517 Posted By pcbrew I can see the benefits, but there needs to be... I can see the benefits, but there needs to be some limits placed on what you can do with these when you are in a car, similar to what you can do with a phone + built-in nav. There are projects to...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-10-2013, 09:55 AM

Replies: 52 ED here I come Views: 1,841 Posted By pcbrew Have fun, tomorrow will be the 1 year anniversary... Have fun, tomorrow will be the 1 year anniversary of my ED. I too plan to do another for next lease - only more 2 years, but I will probably defer until late summer when I can get a 2016, which...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-07-2013, 03:13 PM

Replies: 12 Attack of the F30 Views: 646 Posted By pcbrew I admit I have. I admit I have.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-01-2013, 08:06 PM

Replies: 24 Dash Cam Blackbox Views: 909 Posted By pcbrew Seems like the police are allowed pretty wide... Seems like the police are allowed pretty wide leeway if their dashcam videos get erased or go missing. http://blog.simplejustice.us/2011/08/16/best-practices-for-dash-cams.aspx...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-30-2013, 01:36 PM

Replies: 112 Stripped Down 328i Views: 4,436 Posted By pcbrew With standard or sport (passive) suspension, the... With standard or sport (passive) suspension, the driving experience switch (Eco Pro, Comfort, Sport) adjusts: - throttle response, - auto transmission shift points - steering weight/stiffness ...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-30-2013, 01:04 PM

Replies: 24 Dash Cam Blackbox Views: 909 Posted By pcbrew I just used the power socket under the glovebox. ... I just used the power socket under the glovebox. I only mounted temporarily to test so it's not installed right now. Was thinking about getting one for each of the cars, especially the one my 16-yo...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-30-2013, 11:45 AM

Replies: 24 Dash Cam Blackbox Views: 909 Posted By pcbrew Are there really laws against these? I have... Are there really laws against these? I have one of these and it works pretty well. I did a lot of ebay shopping and this one is pretty low-profile and, with the sticky plate, lays almost flush to...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-29-2013, 07:16 AM

Replies: 25 328i Manual transmission - Burning Smell Views: 753 Posted By pcbrew What display are you talking about here? In... What display are you talking about here? In Comfort (and Eco Pro) I get an up-shift / gear number indicator that depends on the speed & acceleration rate; i.e., at light acceleration it recommends...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-24-2013, 12:35 PM

Replies: 32 BMW Apps on Android Views: 1,959 Posted By pcbrew Clarifying response: BMW Apps What I... Clarifying response: BMW Apps What I consider BMW Apps is Pandora, Internet radio, Twitter, Facebook, etc. via phone to iDrive. ...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-19-2013, 12:15 PM

Replies: 7 M-Sport Steering Wheel on 328i Sport Line? Views: 585 Posted By pcbrew I decided to go with Sport instead of waiting for... I decided to go with Sport instead of waiting for M-Sport last year as I wanted the Everest Gray interior. But, I didn't like the steering wheel as much. I installed the wheel from F20 M-Sport in...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-17-2013, 04:56 PM

Replies: 4 Front License Plate Holder Views: 223 Posted By pcbrew Here is a thread link: ... Here is a thread link: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600187&highlight=license+plate It's not molded on, but a bolt on piece. It can be removed but leaves a lot of holes in...

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