E46King

Just try it I suppose to see if it goes on/off.

Yeah, I'm not too fussed with the parking mode to be honest but nice to have. Hardwire is pretty simple if you ever decide to do it.

Haven't see a lot about AH3 servicing yet to be honest but oh my that is expensive for a service and enough to put a lot of people of buying one I should think!

They must be having a laugh at £290 for fluid... how many litres does it need? Can't be that many? No way should transmission oil cost more than engine oil. Does it contain special whale semen that lubricates the gearbox more effectively or something.... crazy! 

No idea sorry, but you could definitely take that diagram with you to help the parts desk?

Hmm interesting question - not 100% sure on that. Does the car have bulb failure detection at the moment?

Just a random thought - if you do have problems couldn't you connect up a trailer socket and effectively use the feed for that to power universal type lights?

Also, what type of custom car or what sort of thing are you building out of interest?

Think BMW do do a part - not sure if it's USA/UK though:

Apparently the hole may need to be bigger for it so may require some cutting unfortunately. May be worth speaking to your dealer as see if it's a part they can get...

Hi Patrick,

Firstly, the 512G is a good dash cam - I have one myself so can vouch for it.

Don't worry too much about the parking mode - the camera isn't designed to be on all the time as it would drain your battery. The 512G has a built in rechargeable battery and a motion detector so if there is movement around the car it should detect it and run on the internal battery.

They're quite easy to install yourself using the fusebox. You just need to find a fuse that comes on and off with the ignition and preferably is not for a very important function. Halfords use these fitting kits:

http://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-incarcam-hardwire-kit

You could do that yourself - it just plugs into the fuse box once you have located a fuse to use and you can earth it to a bolt etc. Hardest bit is running the wires behind the trim in more modern cars but it shouldn't be too hard.

Hope that helps  

Haha fair enough!!

Hope things work out a bit better with the one this weekend!

Ah fair enough. Definitely worth a drive though before you decide!

What happened with the 545i?

Can't you fit a newer better chain tensioner on the 520d?

Sounds good didn't realise this was offered at dealers. As above how much did it cost?

Definitely go for some nicer/bigger alloys. Personally I'd look for some from a sportier 135i m sport etc.

Also think about tinted rear windows perhaps?

Go for a remap such as bluefin by superchips rather than a chip. It actually changes the map completely rather than tricking the car with a little box. Plus you can always revert to standard if required!

Yes it will help for towing. Not sure if you have the 2.9 or the 3.0 diesel? Looking on superchips site the 2.9 for example will give an additional 32bhp and 130nm of torque:

http://www.mybluefin.co.uk/search?make=3&fueltype=2&model=280&variant=1627

That extra torque will really help towing.

Don't go expecting much from just a panel filter though. Will make a marginal difference but not a lot. Possibly worth it when combined with the remap though as you can pick them up fairly cheaply. Also check out K&N too.

Yes it's a common fault on the N43 engine. There is a modified tensioner that can be fitted - think it's around £30-40 to purchase.

Could be the light control module in the driver's foot well if all the bulbs are fine. Seems to be a common issue on these.

Hi Viv welcome 

Looks like a nice tidy example you have there. Preferring it to the Mini?

Just change the batteries to start with as it's cheap and easy to do. No point scratching your head about programming if you don't know that the batteries are any good?

Something like this?

Glad I could help! You need your heating at this time of year!

It is crazy that manufacturers make it so difficult these days - it makes you wonder if it's a ploy to get you back into the dealer!!

How did the garage manage it in the end?

No worries glad to hear you got it sorted in the end fella!

Have you driven any either of them Nick?

Hi Stevie welcome to the club 

What Audi did you have before your X5?

Hi Ross - welcome to the club 

Can I ask what aspect(s) of the car you are looking to improve with the mods?

Good result then!

It's the same thing when it comes to sat nav units. I hear so many times about people saying either their phone or a £60 garmin is better than their £1200 built in nav. Silly really!