Welcome to Bimmerfest -- The #1 Online Community for BMW related information! Please enjoy the discussion forums below and share your experiences with the 200,000 current, new and past BMW owners. The forums are broken out by car model and into other special interest sections such as BMW European Delivery and a special forum to voice your questions to the many BMW dealers on the site to assist our members! Please follow the links below to help get you started! Join Our Free BMW Community Now Review Our New Member Guide to Help Get You Started Read the Latest BMW News and Rumors Take Advantage of the Best BMW European Delivery Resource Online

User Name Remember Me? Password
Bimmerfest - BMW Forums > Search Forums Search Results

Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 >

Showing results 1 to 25 of 83 Search took 0.62 seconds. Search: Keyword(s): ; Posts Made By: Byron Walter

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 06-17-2013, 05:52 AM

Replies: 8 Upstanding Young Men Drive BMW into Water Views: 436 Posted By Byron Walter Me thinks that they are just trying to 'squirrel'... Me thinks that they are just trying to 'squirrel' their way out having to explain what really went down. Nice try though.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-24-2013, 01:31 PM

Replies: 34 Debating 328i vs 335i (xdrive) Views: 1,276 Posted By Byron Walter Well you really have to track down a 335 and... Well you really have to track down a 335 and drive one as that's the only way you will know which path to take or... just get an F31 because then you'll not have an engine choice. Made life simpler...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-24-2013, 12:59 PM

Replies: 9 F30 Windshield/Windscreen Wipers vs. The Hood/Bonnet Views: 460 Posted By Byron Walter I did a google search on "how to raise the wind... I did a google search on "how to raise the wind shield wipers on f30 bmw", which referred me right back to this site :) As for my "self-righteous RTFM chastisement moment", I did say "RTM", not...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-24-2013, 11:07 AM

Replies: 9 F30 Windshield/Windscreen Wipers vs. The Hood/Bonnet Views: 460 Posted By Byron Walter Just read the manual which, according to another... Just read the manual which, according to another thread, says: " Press Start/Stop - instrument cluster turns on. Press Start/Stop again - instrument cluster turns off. Lift wiper blade arm on...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-23-2013, 02:56 PM

Replies: 114 Fuel savings my ASS Views: 4,233 Posted By Byron Walter Last week I picked up my F31 and was happily... Last week I picked up my F31 and was happily surprised that the ASS on my car retains the last setting straight off the boat. Possibly this might be the case for all 2014s?

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-23-2013, 02:52 PM

Replies: 176 All-New BMW F31 3 Series Sports Wagon - Arrives at US Dealers Spring 2013 Views: 41,224 Posted By Byron Walter I've had a bunch of Audis with the Torsen center... I've had a bunch of Audis with the Torsen center diff and I had an okay lay person's knowledge about its inner workings but I'm (as usual) clueless about the xDrive set up.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-19-2013, 02:32 PM

Replies: 178 F31 Touring Sport Wagon Ordered Thread Views: 10,182 Posted By Byron Walter Got it out of the boot :) but I bought the second... Got it out of the boot :) but I bought the second one. It was a lot cheaper than the last one I bought (which was for an Audi Avant). BTW, on my F31 the ASS holds its setting straight from the...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-18-2013, 07:17 PM

Replies: 178 F31 Touring Sport Wagon Ordered Thread Views: 10,182 Posted By Byron Walter Wow!... you know your kayaks. There aren't many... Wow!... you know your kayaks. There aren't many RockPools in NA. Great boat but I'm a little rusty after winter's passing. Got knocked over twice in conditions that wouldn't have troubled me last...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-18-2013, 02:15 PM

Replies: 178 F31 Touring Sport Wagon Ordered Thread Views: 10,182 Posted By Byron Walter This is day two of my F31 experience. So far I'm... This is day two of my F31 experience. So far I'm impressed with the overall feel and character of the car. The leatherette interior is going to be great for kayaking, speaking of.... ...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-17-2013, 10:55 AM

Replies: 178 F31 Touring Sport Wagon Ordered Thread Views: 10,182 Posted By Byron Walter Picked mine up yesterday and I'm very glad that I... Picked mine up yesterday and I'm very glad that I got the DHP as the stock suspension is too soft for my tastes. Haven't had a chance to slam some curves but DHP should do the trick.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-14-2013, 02:58 PM

Replies: 53 Leatherette? Views: 1,945 Posted By Byron Walter I'd bet the mirror retrofit would be expensive.... I'd bet the mirror retrofit would be expensive. Try looking for some aftermarket digital solutions. I bet you can find something that will do the job (and not look too shabby). I've had a bunch of...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-14-2013, 01:27 PM

Replies: 53 Leatherette? Views: 1,945 Posted By Byron Walter Same here. I trimmed my options list in order to... Same here. I trimmed my options list in order to keep the faux leather.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-14-2013, 12:44 PM

Replies: 53 Leatherette? Views: 1,945 Posted By Byron Walter You would go leather but given a choice, not me.... You would go leather but given a choice, not me. Leather is fine if you are usually clean and dry but that's not too likely with the way I intend to play with my F31 (due in a couple of days). I...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-13-2013, 07:27 PM

Replies: 53 Leatherette? Views: 1,945 Posted By Byron Walter Leather was state of the art tech back in the... Leather was state of the art tech back in the dark ages but over the past 1000 years or so we've made advances in materials. You no longer need the skin of something dead for seating. On the other...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-12-2013, 04:48 PM

Replies: 9 Took Delivery of 2014 Sport Wagon Views: 746 Posted By Byron Walter Well, you are one of the first of a small select... Well, you are one of the first of a small select group of NA BMW F31 pilots. I hope to join the ranks by the end of the week. Best to ya!

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-10-2013, 06:58 AM

Replies: 35 5k Mile Reflash...More Power? Views: 1,392 Posted By Byron Walter I feel like I'm standing in the cow pasture and... I feel like I'm standing in the cow pasture and I'm smelling something. However that's not to say you couldn't go to the dark side and visit a third party vendor for more go power. I've had three...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-08-2013, 02:09 PM

Replies: 178 F31 Touring Sport Wagon Ordered Thread Views: 10,182 Posted By Byron Walter You sure must have checked all the little boxes... You sure must have checked all the little boxes :) I didn't check too many and it came in a good ways north of 50k and we settled south of 49k... I really didn't do a good job of working the...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-08-2013, 12:02 PM

Replies: 178 F31 Touring Sport Wagon Ordered Thread Views: 10,182 Posted By Byron Walter Good luck with that. I knew the car I ordered was... Good luck with that. I knew the car I ordered was going to be costly but there's virtually no alternative. If Audi would have only offered the S4 Avant here in the states, I doubt that I would be...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-03-2013, 01:39 PM

Replies: 178 F31 Touring Sport Wagon Ordered Thread Views: 10,182 Posted By Byron Walter B R O T H E R... did you ever hook up with the... B R O T H E R... did you ever hook up with the dimwitted and clueless car monkeys. So how was the F31 configured that you found? Mine arrives in port tomorrow and hopefully it will make its way...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-03-2013, 01:32 PM

Replies: 72 Disable Seat Belt Alarm Views: 1,942 Posted By Byron Walter On "most occassions"? If the car is moving, just... On "most occassions"? If the car is moving, just wear the belt. Otherwise you may develop some bad habits. So just suck it up and do it for the (pick one or more): children, wife, mom, dad,...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-29-2013, 07:50 PM

Replies: 178 F31 Touring Sport Wagon Ordered Thread Views: 10,182 Posted By Byron Walter Hey!... you seem to be the first in NA on this... Hey!... you seem to be the first in NA on this forum to pick up a F31. Nice going. Hopefully I'll be following your lead by the middle of May.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-28-2013, 07:33 AM

Replies: 112 Stripped Down 328i Views: 4,436 Posted By Byron Walter I don't know how substantial your savings are but... I don't know how substantial your savings are but you seem to make a case for not buying a stripper BMW now. Wait until your cash flow situation improves. If you do feel that you need a car at...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-26-2013, 01:33 PM

Replies: 80 Sport Seats: Corrosion? Views: 3,671 Posted By Byron Walter In about a month I'll be checking my seats out... In about a month I'll be checking my seats out too. Thanks for the heads up.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-23-2013, 08:46 PM

Replies: 23 White E90 Rams Bicyclist Head On in Road Rage incident in Beverly Hills! Views: 2,419 Posted By Byron Walter I certainly don't see anything 'humorous' about a... I certainly don't see anything 'humorous' about a motorist attempting to kill a cyclist... I've biked over most of the States and have had several attempts to 'take me out' while cycling. I've had a...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-22-2013, 12:42 PM

Replies: 19 F31 335xi Black Sapphire Msport Wagon Arrived - First Impressions Views: 1,533 Posted By Byron Walter Me too! But I'll take the 328xi over nothing. I'm... Me too! But I'll take the 328xi over nothing. I'm certain that I would have opted for a 335 touring but that's not an option. My 328 F31 is built and sitting on some dock in Europe awaiting a...

Showing results 1 to 25 of 83

Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 >

Forum Jump User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Welcome to Bimmerfest     New Member Introductions     BMW News Articles and Announcements BMW Model Discussions     General BMW     1 Series / 2 Series         E82 / E88 1 Series (2008 - 2013)         F22 / F23 2 Series (On Sale Early 2014)     3 Series / 4 Series         E21 (1975 - 1983)         E30 (1982 - 1993)         E36 (1991 - 1999)         E46 (1999 - 2006)         E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013)         F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current)     5 Series         E28 (1982 - 1988)         E34 (1989 - 1995)         E39 (1997 - 2003)         E60 (2004 - 2010)         F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current)         F10 / F11 (2011 - Current)         5 Series DIY     6 Series         E24 (1976 - 1989)         F12 / F13 (2012 - Current)         6 Series DIY         F06 Gran Coupe (2013 - Current)     7 Series / 8 Series         7 Series - E23 / E32 (1977 - 1994)         7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001)         7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008)         7 Series - F01 (2009 - current)         7 Series DIY         8 Series - E31 (1989 - 1999)     M Series         E82 1M Coupe (2011 - 2012)         E30 M3 (1986-1990)         E36 M3 (1995-1999)         E46 M3 (2001-2006)         E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+)         F80/F82/F83 M3 and M4 (Coming in 2015)         E34 M5 (1988-1995)         E39 M5 (1998-2003)         E60 M5 (2006 - 2010)         F10 M5 (2012 - Current)         E63 / E64 M6 (2006 - 2010)         F12 / F13 M6 / M6 Gran Coupe (2012 - current)         E70 X5 M / E71 X6 M     X Series         X1 E84 (2011 - current)         X3 E83 (2004 - 2010)         X3 F25 (2011 - current)         X4 F26 (On Sale 2014)         X5 E53 (1999 - 2006)         X5 E70 (2007 - current)         X5 F15 (On Sale Fall 2013)         X6 E71 / E72 (2008 - current)     Z Series         E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008)         E89 Z4 (2009 - current)         E52 Z8 (1999 - 2003)     BMW i3 / i8 / ActiveE / MiniE     Classic Bimmers     The MINI Board     BMW Motorcycles (aka Beemers) and the Competition Bimmerfest Regional     Regional Forums         California         BMW CCA LA Chapter Forum         Great Lakes Region - IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI         Great Plains & Rocky Mountains Regions         Mid Atlantic Region - DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, and WV         New England Region - MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT         NY / NJ / CT         Pacific Northwest Region - AK, HI, ID, OR, and WA         Southeast Regional - AR, AL, GA, FL, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN         Southwest Regional - AZ, NM, NV, OK, TX, and UT         UK         Canada             BC, AB, Sask, Man             Que, Ont, NB, NS, Nfld, PEI         Europe         Australia         Asia The Best of Bimmerfest!     Site Sponsors & Bimmerfest Group Buys     Ask-A-Dealer     Performance Center Delivery     European Delivery         The Travel Forum     Dealer Feedback / Vehicle Problems     Forced Induction     The Detail Department     Do-It-Yourself H.Q.     Automotive / Photography     Car Audio & Electronics Forum     BMW Coding and Programming     Motorsports, Racing & Track     Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension     BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts     Classifieds         Cars - Private Party         Cars - Non-Private Party         Parting Out         Exterior         Interior         Wheels and Tires         Suspension and Braking         Performance         Mobile Electronics and Lighting         Tools and Miscellaneous         Buyer/Seller Feedback Forum Everything Else     General Automotive Forum     Off-Topic     Site Feedback / Questions / Suggestions     The Test Board