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Isn't the fuse box access through the glove compartment? In the meantime, if we decide to push through with it, might try to find a way to have a clean, lighter connection first (as to how, don't know yet). |
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01-27-2016, 07:08 PM | #47 |
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Think it is through the glovebox but not sure which fuse would need to tap into. Haven't seen those fuse kits before, might be good to get something like that. On my current car I just wired in a female 12V socket and plugged the dashcam 12V plug into that socket. Bulky but works. |
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01-28-2016, 05:22 AM | #48 | |
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Some cameras just require aux power supply. If so, you should be able to power it by wiring it into the power socket located in the cargo area. Just use an in-line 1amp fuse just in case the camera fails or short-circuits. You can then run the control wires back to the control module and screen interface in the dash. |
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01-29-2016, 06:51 AM | #49 |
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Thanks for great info. Will definitely fit myself since quote for labour to fit from BMW dealer was £192 plus of course the £114 for the flaps! Hopefully will get fitting instructions with flaps. But between your info and instructions for previous X1 [see below] should be OK.
http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/attac...8&d=1366160556 |
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01-31-2016, 12:18 AM | #50 |
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My car also has the aluminium trim in the boot edge. A nice touch feels upmarket IMO. When I first read this thread I thought my car would not have it as some others, but it turned out as standard!
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02-06-2016, 06:41 PM | #52 |
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I just ordered an M Sport for my wife
It has chrome exhausts on it, this is the only chrome on the car... and it needs to go!!! Anyone come across black exhaust covers for the F48?
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02-09-2016, 07:53 AM | #54 | |
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It is quite a deep tray as hopefully you can see from the last picture. Not a particularly heavy grade rubber / plastic but it's absolutely fine for the purpose. Also it's light enough to lift in and out if you don't want to leave in situ all the time. It came rolled up in a box but returned to it's shape quickly when taken out. It doesn't give off any nasty rubber /plastic smells either. It fits really well and contours round the shape of the floor. You have to lift things over the rear lip which sticks up a bit but at least it would contain any spills within the tray area. The inset carpet is a bit thin but it's all you need to cover the base. Probably would have gone for the black rather than grotty grey colour but I suppose it makes the boot brighter. For any really muddy items I would remove it anyway. Overall very pleased and glad I didn't get the BMW one. |
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02-10-2016, 12:16 AM | #55 |
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Steve thanks for the info and pictures, would it be easy to trim the edge down a little to reduce the lip?
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02-11-2016, 12:53 PM | #57 | |
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02-19-2016, 06:57 AM | #58 |
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Boot Liner
Have seen this boot liner, appears to be a better fit than Bluezed got does not appear to be raised above the boot lip, will be placing an order as soon as they are in should be next week.
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02-19-2016, 10:35 AM | #59 |
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Mud Flaps Fitting Details
Find attached details of mud flaps and fitting instructions. Bought the flaps from my dealer [£114] and rather than pay the £150 for fitting will attempt myself. Does not look too difficult!?
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02-20-2016, 10:25 AM | #61 |
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My car is never dirty.........what are you insinuating?
I'm driving to Heathrow and back on Monday and Weymouth and back mid week so no doubt that should do it. I'll post some pictures when I return. |
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02-20-2016, 10:58 AM | #62 |
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Not insinuating anything Steve, that would be good, have managed to get a set of flaps for free from my very nice sales lady, got none BMW flaps fitted at the moment at a cost of £22 that are doing a reasonable job, want to decide if it worth fitting the BMW ones when they arrive, or if to offer them for sale here.
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02-25-2016, 03:22 AM | #64 |
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Andy - I attach some pictures. It's been about 3 weeks and 500 mile since I cleaned it last (Today is the day!) Although it's a bit grubby, it doesn't really show any spray patterns from the wheels. That could be either the mud flaps or that the car has been A-Glazed. The rain we had Monday also probably washed some off. Not very conclusive I'm afraid.
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02-25-2016, 03:32 AM | #65 |
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Thanks!
...and what are those wheels like to clean? My order includes them, mainly because I thought they were the best of an uninspiring collection.
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02-25-2016, 09:31 AM | #66 | |
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It takes me longer to clean the 4 wheels than it does to clean the rest of the car. I even had the 'MetalMate' Alloy Wheel protection put on but that doesn't seem to make any difference. I wish now I would have stayed with the standard 569's but I don't particularly like the way they look either. I am going to look out for something else, maybe with winter tyres and then just use the 566's in the summer. |
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