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Forum: F12 / F13 (2012 - Current) 09-06-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,325
Posted By thrang
Likely a 13 650 vert, but waiting for at least...

Likely a 13 650 vert, but waiting for at least the new nav (march builds) Might alao wait for the iDrive Touch and new MFID, but I'm guessing that would be 2014 model.
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-15-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,549
Posted By thrang
They are a bit thinner front to back, yes, but...

They are a bit thinner front to back, yes, but for me it was fine...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-15-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,549
Posted By thrang
So just took the 2013 750il x-drive for a drive,...

So just took the 2013 750il x-drive for a drive, and, well, what a nice car.

I found the ventilated seats to be fine, the same or slightly better comfort than my current 2011 740i with ventilated...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-15-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,549
Posted By thrang
Agreed - I think I read the word narrower...

Agreed -

I think I read the word narrower in some BMW literature, so lets see...I'm heading to a dealer shortly to try one...will try and take some photos if there is time...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-15-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,599
Posted By thrang
Can yourdealer give you more details on where...

Can yourdealer give you more details on where he;s reading about the October changes to the order sheet? Three larger dealer here in NJ all say only new Nav Professional for 2013, and no other...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-15-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,549
Posted By thrang
Why would they make the seats narrower? I mean,...

Why would they make the seats narrower? I mean, aren't most 7's purchased by older fat-asses like me? I've read this before and I'm a bit concerned - will have to drive one...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 08-07-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By thrang
http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/05/13/new-option-for-b...

http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/05/13/new-option-for-bmw-5-series-multifunction-instrument-display/multifunction-instrument-display-01/
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 08-06-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By thrang
Let's say they beta test in the "smaller" markets...

Let's say they beta test in the "smaller" markets before rolling out big time...!
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-05-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,996
Posted By thrang
iPhone smartphones are wildly popular, and I...

iPhone smartphones are wildly popular, and I suspect is the number one phone used by BMW owners, given their similar sense of ergonomics, quality, and aesthetics. It's a very smart move technological...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 08-05-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By thrang
Sorry, just realized this is in the 5 seres...

Sorry, just realized this is in the 5 seres thread - posted from my ipad orignally, so I guess I need my glasses for that...
Mods, can you move this to the 7 series thread?

Thanks
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 08-05-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By thrang
If true, boo! hiss! Don't tease the world...

If true, boo! hiss!

Don't tease the world and than not offer it!

Thanks for the input....
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 08-05-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By thrang
2013 7 MFID option?

Talked to several dealers, and searched here and elsewhere - does anyone know if the new MFID (LCD instrument cluster) is standard, or an available option on US models (either at launch or perhaps as...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 10-23-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 47,633
Posted By thrang
Is it the phone or the car? My iPhone 4 never...

Is it the phone or the car? My iPhone 4 never could stream music to the early 2011 740i, but a 3 series loaner did allow me to stream

I have the 4s now but haven't looked at this feature
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 05-18-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 45,493
Posted By thrang
Purchased and installed - very easy, works great

Purchased and installed - very easy, works great
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 05-14-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,777
Posted By thrang
Interested as well - 2011 740i, July 2010 build...

Interested as well - 2011 740i, July 2010 build...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 03-22-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 47,633
Posted By thrang
However, the signal increases when I snap it in...

However, the signal increases when I snap it in (when the signal is fair to poor to begin with). And I don't drop calls anymore.

So something positive is occurring.
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 03-21-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 47,633
Posted By thrang
I've been using the cradle for a few weeks now,...

I've been using the cradle for a few weeks now, and correct, no media access, which I don't care about because I dedicate a 160gb iPod in the car via the USB port.

But the signal strength is...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 02-15-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 47,633
Posted By thrang
Available?

My sales rep called me today and said he had a notice from BMW that the iPhone 4 cradle was now available to order...one of the features listed is connectivity to the shark fin antenna...we'll see.
...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-23-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,324
Posted By thrang
Here you go...

Here you go...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-23-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,324
Posted By thrang
I got a bit of a deal because I know the owner -...

I got a bit of a deal because I know the owner - I would think typical cost would be $400/$450

There's a picture of the interior controls, on the dash to the right of the steering wheel below the...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-23-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,324
Posted By thrang
Here's my install....

Escort 9500ci with two front and one rear laser shifter. Haven't been tagged yet, but a local constable will help me test it out this week....

The unit below the front license is the radar sensor....
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-12-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,324
Posted By thrang
I'm getting an escort 9500ci with jammers...

I'm getting an escort 9500ci with jammers installed tomorrow, so I'll see if i can find out how they will do this
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-09-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,562
Posted By thrang
I don't want to give the impression I don't like...

I don't want to give the impression I don't like the seats - I agree it pockets you quite better than anything else I've parked my ass in.

It's just the seat width that seems different than my 06'...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-08-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,562
Posted By thrang
And my 06 750 was as well for me...I'm wondering...

And my 06 750 was as well for me...I'm wondering if there were any design changes in the '11 20- way seats...I would think not, but I don't feel the pressure points in my wifes new 5 like I do with...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-08-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,562
Posted By thrang
Seat width

I have the luxury seating package (20 way multi-contour seats) in my 2011 740i, and my wife just picked up a 2011 528 with the standard seats

I find the seat width more comfortable on her car than...
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