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Is a parking reverse sensor available at BMW dealerships for install?

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:32:53 +0000

I’m looking at a gift and I was wondering a parking sensor, like the one in the link, can be installed on a BMW. Does the dealership offer it, any idea the cost?

Thanks so much!

http://www.gadgetuniverse.com/gadget/product_detail.asp?CAT=CATEG&SKU=TO+267&MENU=Electronics

anything can be done. call your local bmw dealer and find out. I know we can do it at my dealership.

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has anyone had any problems w/ their 04 bmw 325i transmission? and if so, what kind of problems?

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:18:21 +0000

i’ve read of many problems with earlier modles such as a 2000, but have not heard of any with any 04’s. just wandering if bmw has resolved the issues related to the transmissions.

First, you did not mention if you are referring to automatic transmissions or manual transmissions.
And second there are no "issues" with BMW transmissions the way you are insinuating. Perhaps you could make yourself clearer by saying just what issues you know of or heard of.
Automatics sometimes do not shift at cold start properly (from park, to backing up and then going forward), and more often, harsh upshifts or downshifts (when coming to a stop or accelerating after braking to a stop). Both problems are corrected by re-programming the EGS module.
Manual transmissions do not have issues except those from stupid drivers who abuse their car.

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BMW E39 528i steptronic?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:41:25 +0000

1. Does anyone know why BMW changed the final drive ratio from 4.10 to 3.46 from 9/99?
2. If I change mine (7/2000) from 3.46 to 4.10, what is the downside?
3. I use Dinan s/w and so the RPM limit is raised, please keep this in mind, in case it has a bearing on your answers. Thank you very much.
Thanks very much for that Vince.

Additional questions.
(1) Is it safe for the car to make this modification?
(2) I assume its a straight swop – how long would it take?
(3) The process is reversible, correct?

1. The pre 09/1999 models have a A4S 310R transmissions. The "4" in A4S refers to 4 forward gears. Post 09/1999 models have A5S 360R transmissions, ie 5 forward gears. This is also the same transmission installed on several other BMW models. The transmission gear ratios have changed hence the drop from 4.10 to 3.46.

2. Downside is subjective. 1st gear will be shorter nad most likely rendered useless. Top speed will be reduced as well. And in some of the gears, while cruising, you may rev a little higher.

3. Dinan transmission or engine s/w or both? The car will still shift as needed.

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What exhaust for my 2007 BMW M5?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:41:20 +0000

I am trying to figure out a new exhaust I currently have the Dinan 4" high flow with RES. on now but I would like something more raspy and loud when I want it too be, I don’t want my ears bleeding all the time
Debating on selling it and getting the E92 actually… Giving it some time seeing if their are any bugs

Tubi exhausts are known to be quite raspy. Your best best, if you can’t find someone else with a different exhaust on their M5, is to check out YouTube. You’d be surprised. Some of the demo videos that people upload of their cars are quite helpful and high-quality so that you can clearly get a sense of the exhaust note.

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Best BMW E92 M3 Exhaust?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:41:18 +0000

Which is the best E92 M3 exhaust to get. I’m looking to upgrade the exhaust system and i know the Dinan system doesn’t void the bmw warranty…any tips on what to get from them?

First off Greddy makes crap for hondas DONT do that dinan is a great BMW tuning company here are some other options that are high quality they are a bit expensive but if you own a car such as a E92 M3 you have good taste so you get the good stuff for your car even if it is a little spendy

http://www.vorsteiner.com/bmw/3Series/E92M3-TI-Exhaust.aspx

http://gthaus.com/ehdetails.php?selMake=2&selModel=6140&selSub=506&Submit.x=20&Submit.y=15

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Does the BMW M3 Sports package have more horsepower?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:41:03 +0000

Does the e36 BMW M3 sports package (dinan kit) have more horsepower than a regular e36 M3? The one I found says sport package and then goes on to say it has a dinan horsepower kit. I am unfamiliar with this and was wondering what the benefit is.

Dinan is a great high end performance company, and the have done work on some BMWs. Im not sure how much horsepower, if any, the sport package would have. I would think that the "sport package" would have a better suspension setup, more than added horsepower.

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Will aftermarket performance parts affect (in a bad way) the performance my BMW?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:41:02 +0000

I want to put some aftermarket DINAN performance stuff to my BMW 650i. Wouldn’t the weight distribution change? Or maybe adding power is a bad thing because my brakes will still be the same?

Dinan is not the best route. Aftermarket performance parts on a BMW are almost always a waste of money. If there was extra "reliable" power left in just bolting a few parts on, BMW would have done it themselves.

The only real power to be had in a BMW is on the 6 cyl engines with the addition of aftermarket cams, and/or headers. Most of which is a violation of the emmissions regulations for a street driven car.

I’d leave it alone and take the car to some driving events and get soem instructor time in a performance enviroment.

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could change a bmw transmission from a automatic to a manual?

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:10:19 +0000

i whant to know for a bmw 1995/2001 in the 700’s like 740il 740i 740 733 or 735 or some like that

Ok to the idiots saying "just buy a car already a manual" , BMW didnt import the 7 series in manual form to the U.S, so he cant just go sell it and buy one . Most the time I would say the same thing ,but in this case it isnt an option . That being said I think this is one of those rare incedents where it IS worth the swap and yes it is possible , after a manual swap and add a better differential and they can run in the 13’s .It will cost a lot , but worth it .

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BMW e90 335 Dyno Dinan Free flow

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:55:00 +0000

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Dynoing my car stock in 4th gear on a Dyno Dynamics. 296.4 WHP, 293WTRQ. Dinan Free Flow Exhaust, K&N drop-in. … 335 e90 dinan bmw dyno

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BMW Eisenmann RACING Exhaust Stages 1,2 &3

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:50:42 +0000

apexiblaster asked:

please leave comments. Thank you … 325i 328i 335i BMW Exhaust Eisenmann Racing m3

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