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Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 01-20-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,760
Posted By wjhughes420384
in sport plus mode you engage the dynamic...

in sport plus mode you engage the dynamic traction control. it will not inhibit wheel spin on launch as much, i had a good description once, but cant remember, but it is a lot different that shutting...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 01-10-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By wjhughes420384
That is the one lesson i did learn, next time out...

That is the one lesson i did learn, next time out i am going with a better tire, thinking about going up one size tire on my car 255/40 front and 280/35 rears, i think i can get michelin super sports...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 01-10-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By wjhughes420384
why not a M car

i drive this on the street 361 days a year, i have raced it 4 days a year, don't have $$ for a toy car. Besides if I had an M car, why not a ferrari? The point was to find out what this beast could...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 01-09-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By wjhughes420384
opps , sorry guys , i put the same video up...

opps , sorry guys , i put the same video up twice, went back and fixed the orig post
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 01-09-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,395
Posted By wjhughes420384
I ran through my runflats in about 15k miles. I...

I ran through my runflats in about 15k miles. I switched to the continental DWS all season tires, extremely quiet, and great soft ride, handling, not so much. I switched to Michelin AS sport plus...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 01-09-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By wjhughes420384
09 750Li on the Track

I know the last time i told you guys that i took my 750Li to a BMW driving course, most thought i was full of s#*t.

Well, I went back, this time some instructors wanted video proof of what this...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 01-09-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,174
Posted By wjhughes420384
Its all about the turbos. if you kick it in the...

Its all about the turbos. if you kick it in the ass a lot, the turbos will burn oil. When i first got my car i was burning oil all the time, when i settled down a little the oil consumption went...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 09-08-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,539
Posted By wjhughes420384
my car used oil in the beginning, seemed to be...

my car used oil in the beginning, seemed to be linked to using the turbos. but since about 10k, i have stopped using oil. Even when i raced it. oil temp went over 300 and i still didn't use any, i...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 09-08-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,306
Posted By wjhughes420384
not piano wood, I have what you show, it is dark...

not piano wood, I have what you show, it is dark ash,
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 09-07-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,024
Posted By wjhughes420384
mine has the same problem, took it to the dealer...

mine has the same problem, took it to the dealer they ordered a part from germany. waiting for it to arrive/
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 09-06-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,440
Posted By wjhughes420384
what do you mean "coding " you bmw??

what do you mean "coding " you bmw??
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 09-06-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By wjhughes420384
when you set the seats and mirrors with key 1...

when you set the seats and mirrors with key 1 those settings are locked to key 1
take key 1 away from the car, get in the car with key 2 and let that driver set the seats and mirror to their...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 09-06-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,617
Posted By wjhughes420384
i think the problem is the missing badges, its...

i think the problem is the missing badges, its like yoda without the force
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 09-03-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,156
Posted By wjhughes420384
I have most of this in my 09, I dont have the...

I have most of this in my 09, I dont have the Office, not sure if i have video playback (not sure i would want to watch videos in my car anyway)
were some of these options in 09? I found my car on...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 09-02-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By wjhughes420384
a 750 as a service vehicle? I doubt that. the...

a 750 as a service vehicle? I doubt that. the service items seem very strange, something is off - - if something is too good to be true, it usually is
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-31-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,156
Posted By wjhughes420384
what is a combox?

what is a combox?
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-29-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,535
Posted By wjhughes420384
The HUD reflects off the windshield, it is an...

The HUD reflects off the windshield, it is an optical illusion that it appears out over the hood. so the tint should not affect the hud
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-29-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,408
Posted By wjhughes420384
i don't get the X5 or the X6, they ride like...

i don't get the X5 or the X6, they ride like trucks and you have no visibility to the rear i don't care what color they paint it
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-29-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,998
Posted By wjhughes420384
Cool following the apple model, all BMWs would have to...

following the apple model, all BMWs would have to be built to apple specs.
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-27-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 589
Posted By wjhughes420384
Are our brake rotors floating?

I was looking at my brake rotors and noticed that they appear to be pinned. Does anyone know if they are floating rotors? That would be good news. :dunno:
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-27-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,811
Posted By wjhughes420384
i would keep the big engine. even if the numbers...

i would keep the big engine. even if the numbers are good, i have always thought they sounded like they were working a lot harder to get those numbers. The 750 just never feels like it is strugling....
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-27-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,519
Posted By wjhughes420384
i have an extened warranty to 150,000 miles with...

i have an extened warranty to 150,000 miles with continental, they cover the nav system, bmw does not. it cost me $3400 about the same as the BMW warranty to 100k, it also has no deductible, i think...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-19-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By wjhughes420384
opps, just checked again, stage one is only 495HP...

opps, just checked again, stage one is only 495HP and 573 torque, i must have clicked stage 2 both times before :dunno:
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-19-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By wjhughes420384
thanks, i checked, my prod date is 6/09, DINAN...

thanks, i checked, my prod date is 6/09, DINAN site says it cant do stage 2. but now they are reporting same numbers for stage 1 and two 501 HP and 580 torque.

have a great Tech at BMW of Belair,...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 08-19-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,118
Posted By wjhughes420384
i have an 09, production date 6/09, 53k miles. no...

i have an 09, production date 6/09, 53k miles. no probs to date. there was a recall on the water pump that you want to make sure was done.
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