7Post - 7 Series Forum - General 7-series (F01) Discussion http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums Chat about the BMW 7-series. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:28:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.7post.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg 7Post - 7 Series Forum - General 7-series (F01) Discussion http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums 750 Individual Composition http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=428954&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:23:03 GMT I've had a few Designo S550's, and I am close to pulling the trigger on a 2011 750iX, Individual. Has anyone seen this (Citrin Black/Amaro Brown) combo? It's another $9,500 to the price, but may be worth it.

The other option is maybe a White 7, M Sport package... ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion Taurian http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=428954 Video in Motion http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=428578&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:25:56 GMT Looking for a Module that will work on my 2011 740i but no luck. Just called the place at European Auto Source, they only have the module for 2003 and 2009 idrive, they are not sure if that will work on our 2011 models. ... Looking for a Module that will work on my 2011 740i but no luck. Just called the place at European Auto Source, they only have the module for 2003 and 2009 idrive, they are not sure if that will work on our 2011 models. http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2925

I also found this place called ModmyNav.com , emailed them last week but haven't heard back from them. http://www.modmynav.com/gallery.html

Does any know know if our 2011 idrive are the same as the 2009 to 2010 models ? The first tech said the wire on my car might slightly different.

Basically I want to enable video in motion so my daughter can watch her videos. ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion mbworldz http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=428578 <![CDATA[Road & Track pits BMW 750i against Lexus LS460 Sport]]> http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=428525&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:36:01 GMT Here is a review of the up & coming Lexus LS460 Sport against the mighty
750i Sport courtesy of Road & track magazine.. Does the 7 series Sport still have the gusto to take on the new Lexus LS460 Sport? Read more here..

http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/co...s-ls-460-sport

]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion DASHOCKER http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=428525 Just me? http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427543&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:15:26 GMT Is it just me or has anyone else seen an onslaught of 7's rolling around this past week? It's almost as if dealers are unloading inventory as we speak... which I don't like, as I'd rather have something more unique than the mundane S550 every which way you look. ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion dbs600 http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427543 Courtyard Travel Ltd. http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427368&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:54:43 GMT Has anyone planned their European Delivery itinerary through Courtyard Travel Ltd.? I am curious as to any pros and cons of the agency and whether there are any other recommended agencies? Though, if not mistaken, I believe Courtyard to be the agency BMW sponsors for the program. Thank you! Has anyone planned their European Delivery itinerary through Courtyard Travel Ltd.?

I am curious as to any pros and cons of the agency and whether there are any other recommended agencies?

Though, if not mistaken, I believe Courtyard to be the agency BMW sponsors for the program.

Thank you! ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion dbs600 http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427368 Spikes Spiders http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427227&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:39:50 GMT Has anyone ever heard of or used: http://www.spikes-spiders.com/ I came across the system when building a Jaguar XJ and noticed that Jaguar offers same as a Jaguar branded accessory. Does anyone know if they are legal in the US - I presume so - whether or not they damage your rim or tire - in the... Has anyone ever heard of or used: http://www.spikes-spiders.com/

I came across the system when building a Jaguar XJ and noticed that Jaguar offers same as a Jaguar branded accessory.

Does anyone know if they are legal in the US - I presume so - whether or not they damage your rim or tire - in the least - and whether or not they can be used on non-snow or ice covered roadways - should your commute be between areas with and without snow and ice?

Wonder if they'll work with the 20" Style 301 run-flat setup...

Thanks! ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion dbs600 http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427227 Key Holder? http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427223&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:12:09 GMT Hello from Rainy Bangkok, Thailand!

Guys, I'm a newbie here in this 7 forum. Just got my F02 730ld last week and enjoy it so far.
One quick question: Where do you keep your key when driving the 7?? I also drive a Z4 E89 and there's a small slot next to the start button where you can hold your key, and actually it activates some electrical components as well...

This forum rocks!!:happyanim: ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion E39E60E89 http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427223 xdrive MPG please... http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426909&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:10:43 GMT I'm getting close to pulling the trigger...little concerned about 15/20mpg but most people i talk to are telling me you will get close to 20mpg if you do highway - can some folks confirm/deny this?

I drive a E500 with similar ratings, drive an avg speed of about 40mph to work and get about 20mpg...i just don't want to stray to far from that if i can avoid it.

Any info is appreciated.

thx

Aceman ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion aceman http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426909 Paddle Shift http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426561&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:50:16 GMT Does anyone know if it is possible to add the "paddle shift" to our current 2011 740i. My salesman said thats factory option if I didn't order the sports package. I wonder if someone did that to their car. I know people have done that on their 3 series 335i. ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion mbworldz http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426561 canadian 740i http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426054&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:56 GMT does anyone know if bmw is planning on brining 740i to Canada? and if so when ? does anyone know if bmw is planning on brining 740i to Canada? and if so when ? ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion dpwr http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426054 TPMS required on all 4 aftermarket rims? http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425517&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:06:37 GMT Did my search but most results were for 5er and 3er and not for F01/02. I know many of you have already switch to different aftermarket rims already. All look good and well. But never mentioned (or I missed it:slap:) about installing TPMS on the inside of the wheels. Reason for asking: A shop... Did my search but most results were for 5er and 3er and not for F01/02.

I know many of you have already switch to different aftermarket rims already. All look good and well. But never mentioned (or I missed it:slap:) about installing TPMS on the inside of the wheels.

Reason for asking: A shop said all BMW from 2009+ does not have the TPMS on the wheel but on the car itself. I kinda doubt what he claimed so just want to make sure from you guys.

FYI: Asia right hand drive car, Hong Kong to be exact. Some suggest only US cars have them.

Still in the process of deciding which rims to get and wonder if I need TPMS or not.

Thanks!
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]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion 7erMOB http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425517 F02 Astray Gremlin http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425291&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:37:55 GMT A few months back the front ashtray cover froze in the closed position in my F02 (I use the port in there for phone charging). Dealer replaced the whole thing (8 weeks from Germany). It just happened again. Exact same symptoms. WTF? Anyone suffering from this gremlin? A few months back the front ashtray cover froze in the closed position in my F02 (I use the port in there for phone charging). Dealer replaced the whole thing (8 weeks from Germany). It just happened again. Exact same symptoms. WTF? Anyone suffering from this gremlin? ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion advocado http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425291 740I or 750IX - some questions for current owners of these models http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425274&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:50:18 GMT Hey folks, Thinking of upgrading from my 2005 E500 4matic. I need something bigger, and am seriously thinking about the 740I. However - being in NJ, am very concerned about not having AWD. Couple of questions - have those of you who live in snow areas w/ RWD cars had good luck w/ a good pair of... Hey folks,

Thinking of upgrading from my 2005 E500 4matic. I need something bigger, and am seriously thinking about the 740I. However - being in NJ, am very concerned about not having AWD.

Couple of questions - have those of you who live in snow areas w/ RWD cars had good luck w/ a good pair of snow tires?

For those of you w/ the 750IX - i drive roughly 20-22K miles per year, i prefer to get some decent mpg (thus the interest in the 740i), but what are you getting with the 750IX? If you have the 740I, what is your mpg? I get 20mpg on my e-class, mainly hwy driving...curious what some realtime mpg numbers are for both models...

Finally - just want to confirm - do these cars have the 6 speed or 8 speed tranny?

I read some folks getting 10-13K off sticker in may 2010, were there rebates because right now i'm not seeing any online...

I will take any advice given, this could be my first bimmer...

thx in advance

Aceman ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion aceman http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425274 <![CDATA[2011 750il "Emergency" key?]]> http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=424593&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:52 GMT Hey guys,

My father picked up his '11 750il yesterday, traded in his '09 750il. On the 09, he had a metal emergency key (not the pull out key in the fob), but the '11 did not come with one. Was he suppose to get one? Looked inside the car but its not in any of the compartments or inside the bmw owners manual case.

My 09 528ix has a black plastic emergency key.

Thanks! ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion v8rumble http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=424593 European Delivery Date Discrepancy http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=424455&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:40:33 GMT Hello all. Hope all is well.

I have decided to do European Delivery and my saleswoman stated she received word that my preliminary tentative delivery date is October 18th.

However, I called BMW today to obtain a production status update and was told that the order has been "accepted by germany" (production status 111), that the next step is "daily production pack", which takes between 2 and 3 weeks, and the step thereafter is "production", which takes between 1 and 1 and a 1/2 weeks.

Considering the longest duration for the timing left and rounding up same, I get 5 weeks from now, which takes me to September 30th, 2 and a 1/2 weeks away from the aforesaid October date.

Does anyone have any insight as to the discrepancy between the two dates? I have calls into both my saleswoman and BMW European Delivery.

Thank you! ]]> General 7-series (F01) Discussion dbs600 http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=424455