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Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-04-2012, 08:01 PM

Replies: 1,380 Sticky: **Consolidated RFT Failures/Issues Thread** Views: 159,395 Posted By eyesight1 Well, I hate to jinx myself, but my last bubble... Well, I hate to jinx myself, but my last bubble on my 2011 535 X drive with sport 19' LS2 was just about a year ago. I admit I have not hit "bad" pot hole, but I have hit a few "medium" ones. The...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 06-17-2012, 06:13 PM

Replies: 1,380 Sticky: **Consolidated RFT Failures/Issues Thread** Views: 159,395 Posted By eyesight1 Last post was 4/24/12! Does this mean that the... Last post was 4/24/12! Does this mean that the issues are slowly going away? Did BMW and Goodyear quietly come up with a fix? Maybe it's the Spring/Summer months with less pot holes?

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 06-11-2012, 07:28 PM

Replies: 3 F10 N55 Engine Reliability Views: 1,134 Posted By eyesight1 I hope I don't jinx myself by saying this but my... I hope I don't jinx myself by saying this but my 2011 F10 has had no engine/drive train issues at all.

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-15-2012, 06:37 PM

Replies: 60 2013 Updates! Views: 4,857 Posted By eyesight1 Naw! What I understand is that BMW forces the... Naw! What I understand is that BMW forces the dealers in my area to take what they send them. That includes options and colors. If a customer wants to special order OK but the dealer can't special...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-15-2012, 06:32 PM

Replies: 11 F10 Windshield replacement Views: 1,249 Posted By eyesight1 I've not had mine replaced, but I have a very... I've not had mine replaced, but I have a very small chip that is barely visible. I decided to ignore it as long as I can because I do not want to have noise or leaks after replacement.

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-08-2012, 05:37 AM

Replies: 40 Poll: What is your car's name? Views: 1,712 Posted By eyesight1 My 535i X drive is named Sybil after the multiple... My 535i X drive is named Sybil after the multiple personality lady in the book and film. When she is being "calm" on long trips she is quiet and smooth. When she is being "agressive" on back roads...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-07-2012, 07:51 PM

Replies: 19 Corvette Views: 1,454 Posted By eyesight1 I am another Corvette owner - a 2001 Coupe. I... I am another Corvette owner - a 2001 Coupe. I bought it new in October 2000 and have about 50,000 miles on it. Yes, I reach for the key fob of my 535i X drive with sport package a lot. The Vette...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-21-2012, 06:34 AM

Replies: 6 What Difference Does It make If You Have A Blue Dot Vs. A Gray Dot Next To Your Name? Views: 809 Posted By eyesight1 On my monitor the colors are either green or... On my monitor the colors are either green or blue. I believe the green dot means the member is "on line now"; the blue dot means the member is "off line now". Of course I don't know what it means...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-06-2012, 07:31 PM

Replies: 67 OK So what if you are given a second chance Views: 3,070 Posted By eyesight1 I would order exactly the same but add the camera... I would order exactly the same but add the camera package and do whatever I could to keep the sport package I have but with 18" wheels on my 535i X drive.

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-06-2012, 09:49 AM

Replies: 30 Motor Trend 535i is the Goldilocks version of the F10 Views: 2,329 Posted By eyesight1 Count me as one of the "old guys". We love ours... Count me as one of the "old guys". We love ours for all the reasons stated above!

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-02-2012, 04:24 AM

Replies: 14 Preliminary (and probably exclusive) 5-Series LCI info Views: 1,205 Posted By eyesight1 Got me!!! I happen to agree that the "Dot" is... Got me!!! I happen to agree that the "Dot" is now "a large part of BMW heritage now as the twin kidney grill". Oops I quoted the article. Oh well, it was just here in the thread.:bigpimp:

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-01-2012, 06:08 PM

Replies: 112 Audi A6 - "The best luxury saloon in the world" review (long) Views: 5,403 Posted By eyesight1 WEll said, but it is still fun to discuss the... WEll said, but it is still fun to discuss the nuances.

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-28-2012, 05:54 PM

Replies: 1,380 Sticky: **Consolidated RFT Failures/Issues Thread** Views: 159,395 Posted By eyesight1 I see your point and agree about BMW having some... I see your point and agree about BMW having some responsibility. I still think GY also has equal responsibility. RE the 18" wheel option I have tried my hardest to get BMW to give me 18" wheels...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-27-2012, 08:22 PM

Replies: 4 Suspension with and without sport package Views: 1,031 Posted By eyesight1 I think the "normal" suspension without sport is... I think the "normal" suspension without sport is somewhere between comfort and normal modes on cars with sport package. I really like the lack of body roll in my sport equiped 535i X drive.

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-27-2012, 05:46 PM

Replies: 145 Things you didn't know about your F10/11 Views: 28,788 Posted By eyesight1 I just found out that if I am ready to shut... I just found out that if I am ready to shut things down (turn off engine and leave car) I can press the start stop button while in drive and the tranny will go to park. The second push of the button...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-27-2012, 04:21 PM

Replies: 1,380 Sticky: **Consolidated RFT Failures/Issues Thread** Views: 159,395 Posted By eyesight1 The fact that it is "mostly in the NE" is not an... The fact that it is "mostly in the NE" is not an accurate portrayal of the issue. Goodyear is latching on to this saying it is the quality of the roads that cause the tire bubbles. However, it is...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-25-2012, 06:25 PM

Replies: 30 So went thru a car wash Views: 2,150 Posted By eyesight1 Give Meguire's scratch remoiver a try. Maybe a... Give Meguire's scratch remoiver a try. Maybe a clay bar first. Then re wax the area.

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-19-2012, 10:11 AM

Replies: 67 Bubbled Tires "poll" - PLEASE RESPOND, gathering statistics Views: 2,921 Posted By eyesight1 Year: 2011 Build Date: 12/2012 ... Year: 2011 Build Date: 12/2012 Wheel size: 19" Suspension type: 535i X drive with sport and DHP 2011 DHP Tire Brand: GY LS2

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-14-2012, 07:12 PM

Replies: 22 Report - Switch from 19” to 18” AS RFTs on 535iX Views: 1,253 Posted By eyesight1 What did the switch cost you? Did you consider... What did the switch cost you? Did you consider non Run Flat 245/40/19 alternatives?

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-09-2012, 07:03 PM

Replies: 1,380 Sticky: **Consolidated RFT Failures/Issues Thread** Views: 159,395 Posted By eyesight1 My BMW dealer got one within 2 days! I really... My BMW dealer got one within 2 days! I really want to switch to 18 inch wheels, but GoodYear refused to help in any way in making a switch. So I guess I will get the new LS2 to get rid of the...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-07-2012, 06:32 PM

Replies: 29 Buyback Dilemma - What to do - F10 Views: 2,234 Posted By eyesight1 Hmmmm! Hope you don't get some other guy's buy... Hmmmm! Hope you don't get some other guy's buy back!

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-02-2012, 04:01 PM

Replies: 1,380 Sticky: **Consolidated RFT Failures/Issues Thread** Views: 159,395 Posted By eyesight1 What amazes me is that BMW does not inform the... What amazes me is that BMW does not inform the customers RE the warranty provided by GY! I had to teach my SA about the GY warranty.

Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 02-26-2012, 06:11 PM

Replies: 0 Changing 245/40/19 to 245/45/19 Views: 1,324 Posted By eyesight1 Changing 245/40/19 to 245/45/19 I, like many, have had enough bubble issues with the GY LS2 245/40/19 Run Flat that I want to make a change. It has been suggested to switch to Michelin Pilot Sport AS 245/45/19 Non Run Flat and...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 02-26-2012, 03:55 PM

Replies: 46 Disappointed In Rain Sensing Wipers Views: 4,753 Posted By eyesight1 I am happy with mine. If the auto function is... I am happy with mine. If the auto function is too slow - which is very rare - I put it on manual. 97% of the time leaving it on medium rainsense is perfect for me.

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 02-22-2012, 05:55 PM

Replies: 1,380 Sticky: **Consolidated RFT Failures/Issues Thread** Views: 159,395 Posted By eyesight1 On another forum there has been a discussion of... On another forum there has been a discussion of keeping the 19" wheels but replacing the tires with Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus for an X drive in 245/45/19. It is a non Run flat so the goo and...

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