BMW and M Power Owners

[jpaul]

I used a UMIK-1 microphone to calibrate the time alignment, that made a huge difference. I tried using it to calibrate the EQ too, but it seemed to drop the 200Hz frequency right down (guess there was resonance or something?) so I tuned it manually, then my local sound guy tweaked it a bit more to finalise it all.

Can't change anything with an app on my version of the amp, had it for about 3 years now though.

good sign that it has proven reliable.

yes I had subsequently scanned the audison Ap4.9 manual (and tuning guide ) and concluded they only have a wired remote control that could be used to swap between
two eq/time alignment profiles, but I guess, could equally/cheaper whip out the laptop and load another profile.
.... £100 microphone on top of the £600 ap seems steep, so maybe, first, I'd try downloading some of the de-eq/eq profiles folks already created.

funding their usb/dac input module, to enable a direct digital input from a phone to avoid all the de-eq of sounds from the oem amp, sounds more interesting than the remote too.

these AP's are sexy pieces of kit though.

with a base audio system upgrade I'm wondering if the AP would need to go somewhere in the dash or glove compartment, I need to transplant the hertz speakers I have in my old car, too.

[ Does seem to be consensus that the centre speaker is trying to address absense of a idrive control for time alignment and provide a good compromise with multiple passengers.
Staging and the Relevance of the Center Channel in Car Audio?
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[Kenai]

Finally got my letter about the airbag recall to replace the fragmentation grenade currently fitted to the car, looking to forward to try to get that booked in any time soon

 

[dessimpson]

Finally got my letter about the airbag recall to replace the fragmentation grenade currently fitted to the car, looking to forward to try to get that booked in any time soon

I've only just bought my car. 2017 4 series. Which years/cars are affected?

 

[Kenai]

I've only just bought my car. 2017 4 series. Which years/cars are affected?

Hard to find much concrete information but anecdotally from what I'm seeing on owners groups, looks like it could well be pretty much any/all F30 based cars. It's been ongoing for a while now, hence my saying 'finally got my letter'.

 

[iMacMart]

Hi All

Took my car to get an oil change the other day at a BMW specialist garage local to me and they noted on the paperwork that "Boost pipe seal leaking (Turbo>intercooler) on the intercooler side"

I called the BMW dealership Vines in Guilford and they stated it would need to be inspected as it was a UAC but then also sent me a link below
https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/topics/owners/service-workshop/warranties/bmw-auc-warranty-guidelines.html?_ga=2.245664129.44653186.1646823252-1986158225.1610446463

I'm going to call my local dealer and ask if they can inspect and confirm if it falls under warranty? I'd say as I got the car back in January and don't drive it with a heavy foot at all it would be covered?

Its a 2019 530D - Anyone had this before where they try and wriggle out of a claim?

Thanks in advance!

 

[shifty_uk]

Is the warranty not only valid if they do the servicing?

 

[iMacMart]

Is the warranty not only valid if they do the servicing?

Yes I read that after that trip to the BMW specialist, so I now have a discussion on whether it was already there and what the next steps would be I guess

 

[jpaul]

. Which years/cars are affected?

(one of ones I'm looking at has it) can check airbag recall https://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/service/recall-lookup.html ... if it comes up with Recall code 0032550300

 

[gEd]

Finally had the EGR cooler replaced on my 530D for the safety recall that BM wrote to me about in about Jan 2023....

 

[jpaul]

BMW USB drive audio formats - idrive 5/6/7
seems I will need to re-encode my cd's ripped in AAC/256K to OGG/MP3/FLAC because bmw didn't pay for whatever license AAC had required -
OGG seems like that should be most efficient codec, although if I get at 256/512K usb drive I probably won't be too pushed for space.
I then need to compare quality between using a USB drive and having media local on a usb wired iphone(VLC player) and carplay,

Any opinions on which was best for you ?
1. USB drive
2. Wired usb audio from iphone
3. Iphone with carplay

[using ffmpeg-20151231-git-4160900-win64-static\bin\ffmpeg.exe -i cure.m4a -c:a libvorbis -b:a 256k cure.ogg]

 

[dessimpson]

(one of ones I'm looking at has it) can check airbag recall https://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/service/recall-lookup.html ... if it comes up with Recall code 0032550300

Thanks for that. Mine looks to not be affected.

 

[Kenai]

I have a different recall number to that - 0032620300.

 

[jpaul]

I have a different recall number to that - 0032620300.

did you get it on similar site ? or from you dealer letter ? .. maybe the code embeds the model type too - mine if f30/31
dvla system will also seemingly tell you if a recall exists for your car, but not identify it.

I wanted to know what the dealer I am buying from should be fixing before I take ownership.

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BMW USB drive audio formats - idrive 5/6/7
seems I will need to re-encode my cd's ripped in AAC/256K to OGG/MP3/FLAC because bmw didn't pay for whatever license AAC had required -
OGG seems like that should be most efficient codec, although if I get at 256/512K usb drive I probably won't be too pushed for space.
I then need to compare quality between using a USB drive and having media local on a usb wired iphone(VLC player) and carplay,

no one has an opinion on best mechanism to present their own media to the BMW infotainment ecosystem ?

 

[Kenai]

did you get it on similar site ? or from you dealer letter ? ..

Both the same

 

[MrRockliffe]

My BMW just sold


I should be happy as it sold really easily. First person to view it bought it.


But man, it was such an awesome car. Will miss it massively.

 

[DezUk]

Looking for some advice regarding my 330ci cab. It's nearing 125k and the last service was at 104k. So definitely needs done and the onboard computer says inspection due in 150 miles. Here is what I have on the ToDo list. My Dad is a handy mechanic so he will be doing the service. Was just looking for advice on what else I should consider.

Oil change
Gearbox oil change
Oil filter
Fuel filter
Air filter
Washer jet pump

The water coolant system has been done, to my knowledge. I know this is a common issue. Just looking to keep the thing going well.

Cheers

 

[MissChief]

Looking for some advice regarding my 330ci cab. It's nearing 125k and the last service was at 104k. So definitely needs done and the onboard computer says inspection due in 150 miles. Here is what I have on the ToDo list. My Dad is a handy mechanic so he will be doing the service. Was just looking for advice on what else I should consider.

Oil change
Gearbox oil change
Oil filter
Fuel filter
Air filter
Washer jet pump

The water coolant system has been done, to my knowledge. I know this is a common issue. Just looking to keep the thing going well.

Cheers

Cabin air filter might be worth doing.

 

[Firegod]

Interesting turn of events this evening. Firstly, carwow is so dangerous! Like, seriously, its worse than drunk texting. But I am soon to be the proud new owner of an M240i in Thundernight. Woop! Just have to wait 3 months for it to be built now... sad times. Pics to follow in a few months.

 

[MissChief]

Excellent colour choice! Too many greys at the moment!

 

[Firegod]

Excellent colour choice! Too many greys at the moment!

Thank you! I was so nervous as I currently have skyscraper grey. But the dealer also said it was a lovely colour. So took a punt. Online pictures seem nice.