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Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-23-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,552
Posted By RaveD
The coin insert works great, however, I recommend...

The coin insert works great, however, I recommend one minor improvement: put a folded piece of electrical tape on the edge of the tray on the hinge side to extend its height by about a quarter inch....
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-02-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By RaveD
The big issue is with the OEM tires on the AWD...

The big issue is with the OEM tires on the AWD version of 535/550 with sport package. These tires are defective.

There is also very limited choices available in all-season RFTs. In fact, the...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-19-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,115
Posted By RaveD
The tire issue is with the 535i and 550i AWD...

The tire issue is with the 535i and 550i AWD Sport or M-Sport packages with stock Goodyear Eagle LS2 All Season RFT.

Since you are in Texas you may forego the AWD and go for the standard RWD Sport...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-02-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,723
Posted By RaveD
This is not my perception. The transmission is...

This is not my perception. The transmission is more agressive with SAT.

However, with DHP and SPORT mode engaged, there may not be a difference.

In any case, for me it was a no-brainer. I'm...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-24-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,357
Posted By RaveD
If the wheel is not bent or cracked such that it...

If the wheel is not bent or cracked such that it affects the tire's ability to hold air, they probably will not cover it, though I would certainly escalate this complaint as high as you can.

What...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-19-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,459
Posted By RaveD
I have AWD, sport, DHP. BMW service put 245/45R19...

I have AWD, sport, DHP. BMW service put 245/45R19 snows on my car and insisted they were in spec. Not sure about summer tires, but it would seem that if the car can run with this size on winters, it...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-16-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,237
Posted By RaveD
Yep, unreasonable, but true. My service...

Yep, unreasonable, but true.

My service department is one of the honest ones that admits they have many people coming in with the same problems.

Low profile tires, especially RFT, are certainly...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-15-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,237
Posted By RaveD
What is wrong is the Goodyear Eagle LS2...

What is wrong is the Goodyear Eagle LS2 all-season runflats.

Congratulations on being one of the lucky ones, but don't belittle other people's experiences.

I guess you run on pristine roads...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-14-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,291
Posted By RaveD
If you are not going to change out the tires, and...

If you are not going to change out the tires, and you do not purchase the insurance, then you are at minimum setting yourself up for major inconvenience.

Goodyear provides a warranty but then you...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-08-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,548
Posted By RaveD
Anyone who doubts the problem is real, should ask...

Anyone who doubts the problem is real, should ask themselves if a manufacturer would really pay to replace their tires with those of a competitor.

Have to commend Goodyear for excellent customer...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-08-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By RaveD
Am I the only one who thinks "Glorious Leader" is...

Am I the only one who thinks "Glorious Leader" is an unusual name, especially for a ship coming out of Germany?

;)
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-08-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,098
Posted By RaveD
BMW service installed 245/45R19 snow tires on my...

BMW service installed 245/45R19 snow tires on my car as an alternative to me coming in every two weeks to change a tire.

They claim this size is within specifications (at least for winter tires)....
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-07-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,548
Posted By RaveD
Ah, I long for the days before I piced up my car,...

Ah, I long for the days before I piced up my car, where I thought exactly the same things as you. Those were fun times, nothing but joy looking forward to my new 'ultimate driving machine' and...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-07-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,079
Posted By RaveD
First of all, your mind plays a role in whether...

First of all, your mind plays a role in whether or not you will feel back pain. If you expect it, focus on it and think about it, you will feel it. Trust me.

That said, if you have to reach for...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-07-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,493
Posted By RaveD
I have heard something similar when the car is...

I have heard something similar when the car is idling but it is more constant and rhythmic. Was not concerned...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-06-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,036
Posted By RaveD
Ah, I remember that feeling of "hope." Until it...

Ah, I remember that feeling of "hope." Until it degraded into "despair" when I had 8 tires replaced in 8 months.

If you do not plan to change the tires, plan to be in the dealer quite a bit to get...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-06-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,548
Posted By RaveD
It is only the AWD sport package version of 535i...

It is only the AWD sport package version of 535i and 550i that are equipped with the problematic 245/40R19 all-season Goodyear Eagle LS2s.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-05-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,036
Posted By RaveD
Love the HUD. If you use navigation a lot, it is...

Love the HUD. If you use navigation a lot, it is definitely worth it. And safer too.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-05-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,548
Posted By RaveD
Is it AWD (xi) or RWD? The standard RWD is...

Is it AWD (xi) or RWD?

The standard RWD is equipped with different tires. It is specifically the Goodyear Eagle LS2 All-Season RFT that bubble every time you drive over a penny. The summer tires...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-05-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By RaveD
You should search for the six thousand posts on...

You should search for the six thousand posts on this topic ;)

The common understanding is that the SAT offers more agressive transmission programming, so it is worthwhile even if you never use the...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-02-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,013
Posted By RaveD
Test drive should resolve this decision quickly. ...

Test drive should resolve this decision quickly.

For me it was a no brainer. Drove the 528 first. Drove the 535. My mind was made up the moment my foot hit the accelerator.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-01-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,079
Posted By RaveD
When I got my first BMW I could not get...

When I got my first BMW I could not get comfortable despite the "comfort" seats that everyone claims were fantastic.

I did some research and discovered that I had been driving all wrong for 20...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 02-29-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,313
Posted By RaveD
If you plan on driving it in the snow you will...

If you plan on driving it in the snow you will need to plan for a dedicated set of winter tires/wheels.

Is your wife a driving enthusiast? If not, it would seem M-Sport is a bit overkill.

In...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 02-27-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,313
Posted By RaveD
Spoken like someone who has never driven on...

Spoken like someone who has never driven on Goodyear Eagle LS2 All season RFTs.

If you don't have personal experience with these tires, please don't tell everyone the issue is overblown, or that...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 02-27-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,665
Posted By RaveD
Why didn't BMW recall the HPFP in the E60? I had...

Why didn't BMW recall the HPFP in the E60? I had two of them replaced. The first time they even had the gall to tell me it was my fault due to "bad gas."

The answer: because they did not have to....
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